Ask just about any VR4 owner what weight motor oil they use and you'll get the typical 5w-30 or 10w-40 or somewhere in between. What most owners don't realize is that the TT engine required 20w-50 as specified in the owners manual. This has LOTS to do with spun bearings! Owners just don't realize what they're doing...

Joel, CA

 

thanks for the advice guys, how would i go about getting the tranny case replaced at a dealership? do i have to like show them the title or something?

 

Of course they spin bearings...but of all the reports I've read about it, it normally happens when someone puts huge turbos on an engine with 100K+ miles, running gobs of boost, poor preventive maintenance, and poor logging capabilities...sure, they are gonna spin bearings.
I just had the 180K check up done on my 92 RT/TT, and since the pan had to be dropped to replace the oil pump, I had the rod bearings checked/replaced, they barely had any wear (after 180K). Quality oil and regular service intervals DO make a difference.

You mention being leery of the 1st generation 3S...good advice, but I'll take it one step further and say, be leery of ANY 13-15 year old sports car...

 

I've had both (still have the VR4) , and didn't have a problem with either. TheStealth is right about the spun bearings too. Modding a car can start all sorts of problems.. And preventative maintenance, that should be common sense.

 

yeah thats what i plan on doing, im going to put on alot of new parts mabey give it a tuneup. over time, to shed some of the old parts that might start problems.. but it will "take off" miles if i get new parts.. thanks again for the heads up guys...