Bails88

I've had exactly the same problem, sometimes get no crank, sometimes a few second delay, sometimes starts instantly. New starter motor has made no difference. New ignition switch seemed to cure it but then happened again a few days later. Battery is recent and strong, been on a trickle charge too. What does that leave? Engine earth - are there more than one? Where are they? Thanks!

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Thank you both for doing this. Just let me know how much you both want and I'll make the payments.

Thanks for the offer Chris, much appreciated. If Dave is ok to do it I'll happily send Dave the money for the short shifter and you some for the original. Let me know chaps. Cheers.

Hi Dave, do you have a short shifter available? Can definitely return mine once removed. Cheers.

Excellent, thanks. If you find them just let me know your Paypal details. Cheers.

The car went to the garage last week with both front covers on, but came back with one missing. Of course they know nothing about it and weren't too bothered either! So it might be a long shot but I'm looking for a front nearside towing eye cover, for a late VR, if that makes any difference. Any help much appreciated!

No problem Gus. Happy to lend it out to you, no cost, see if it fixes your issue. If it doesn't, just send it back to me or if you decide to keep it, send some money once you know it works. Let me know if that's any use to you.

It is dated 47 2007, which I'm assuming is week 47 of 2007. I've had it on the car for 2 and a half years, and only 8000 miles, without missing a beat. Earlier history: I'm told it was bought as a spare and stored for the most part. I've no reason to think that isn't true, but I can't be absolutely certain.

G60knight collected last night. Top bloke, we could have talked for hours!

ISV now sold. Coil pack still available.

I have a known good BOSCH ISV and known good BOSCH Coil Pack for sale. Both working perfectly only removed from the car last week as I was offered brand new parts at a price too good to refuse. It was running great anyway, the new parts haven't made any difference! ISV http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121902457623?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 Coil Pack http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121902460294?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 Discount for forum members price: ISV-£25 Posted UK only Coil Pack-£55 Posted UK only

Now sold. Thanks for all the interest.

I have a full interior available from a 95 VR6. Includes front and rear seats, rear centre arm rest and all door cards. No rips, tears or holes. Slight wear to drivers bolster, not holed, just slightly worn. Ebay item number is: 121900713348 **If anyone on here wants it I'll knock 20% off the ebay price**

Had a busy few days with the Corrado, I've had to move it from the garage it was stored in for the winter, due to flooding. We've had biblical amounts of rain up here recently! But this has pushed me into getting some jobs done! Front pads and discs and brake fluid flush, front wishbones, balljoints, track rod ends, suspension struts and top mounts. And as part of that had to take the sump off to get at the wishbone bolt so renewed that leaky sump gasket. No more oil leaks and now pretty much the whole front suspension is new, and it feels sooooooo much better. The shockers were in a disgraceful state, no resistance at all. Its going into the garage today for full exhaust system, including cat which is blowing, the rest of the exhaust was bought from stuart taylor (good buyer and seller!) a couple of years ago, finally getting round to putting it on. Slowly getting there, happy with all the mechanicals now, and it runs like new at the moment (never know what is round the corner!). One or two bits of cosmetic work to do, hopefully all done in time for the National Day at Harewood House in August.