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UPDATE!!!!! I took it to my local vag guy and he said there is no slap on start up and there is a rhythm to the noise which he said doesnt really sound like a timing chain.... checked the oil and it was pish thin.... i changed out the oil for some 10w60 and replaced the oil filter and there was no difference :(... car was stood yesterday and i went out today and drive for about 10 mins to NO NOISE at all... But... as the car got up to max temp the noise started to come back.... then it stopped after being stood for half hour whilst i was shopping and then about a mile down the road it came back..... WTF guys?!? oil pump??? or summat else??? I had a good listen around the engine and it isnt manifold.... it sounds like its coming from the top left hand side of the engine where that flat surface is above where all the belts are etc HELP!!!

Just ordered- Calipers and carriers front 288mm Pagid discs and pads CnR braided hose conversion kit the rear mk4 set up do i need mk4 brakes or can i use standard corrado vr6 ones? 226mm? Thanks

Tried some 10w60 oil today and its made little to no difference..... looks like it could be timing chain then! Ive recorded my engine to possibly upload onto here... never know someone might hear summat haha

Changed my oil and filter today... oil 10w60 AAAAAAAAAND..... no difference :,(

Legend! Thanks!

Just spoke to these guys and he said they are all 288mm anyway and will cost me 115 squids???

I'll get the missus to do it then..... wheeeeeey! Is the part I need attached the blower motor or the connection?

Awesome! Thanks! Is the motor easily got to or is it a dash out jobby??? Thanks

My heat blower speed only works on full blast setting 4. 1,2 and 3 nothing happens and the works full blast on setting 4. any ideas as to what could be causing this? Easy fix for a common problem? L reg vr6

By late spec what years are they? or as long as it says 288mm is that fine? I bet i sound like a right noob lol!!!

Both front and rears are a direct replacement like for like no messing around etc? At 60 delivered id be daft to say no haha

Would Golf vr6 carriers and calipers work???

As above im looking into upgrading to 288mm brake set up so need carriers and calipers for the upgrade also will I need anything else as this is new to me? Thanks

Calipers and carriers from what though dude?

What do I need exactly for the 288mm upgrade then and what cars can I get them from? Might be worth the extra 50 quid or so to do it!

Ive heard alot about the brake upgrade but I dont want to go that, budget wise and hassle wise etc apec pads n discs? Brembo? Pagid? Anyone with any experience?

deary me.... didnt think itd be THAT steep **** me!

Im brand new to the corrado scene so am trying to navigate my way through a "new" car... looking at upgrading my pads discs hoses and fluid nothing too spectacular some vented discs and better than stock pads, braided hoses and ive heard dot 5.1 fluid is the one. Any reccomendations? Also my brakes feel as though they are binding slightly and im worried it could be caliper or can a quick freshen up of the old parts be enough? It has been sat over the winter according to previous owner. Any advice/tips etc very welcome!

It has crossed my mind iy may be a timing belt... are these expensive/labour intensive to do as I have budgeted some for possibly doing it anyway? Friday luncg time 12ish is probs best as im at training course tommora. Pm me dude

Its from cold and warm,cant hear on tick over but when revs get higher noise gets faster/louder etc yeah ive met you and sheila steve a few times haha!

Who are you then lol? Thanks for the welcome.... coullstar thanks for the input but im sure it isnt meant to be THAT tappetty haha, ive just searched and found an interesting thread that said 10w60 oil helped with a very similar problem so will try that! Im up on curriera close ind est so really close probably hear you comin so I'll wave out the window lol

Ive just got my first VR and having the same issue by the sounds of it... was very worried but judging by some comments on here im eased slightly! The car is due a service so will try the 10w60 oil and go from there! We shall see eh....

Jim I work in Canley just next to Thor garage if you've ever heard of that? Dragon is that matt at dubunit by any chance? Ive been going there for years probs met you before haha will get photos etc on tonight already a few niggly bits coming in.... worrying tappet noise started any ideas? Doing a poo if im honest!

Hi all! Thought I would jump straight in here! Purchased my very first corrado yesterday! I am now the proud owner of a 2.9 VR6 :)! I have had NUMEROUS VW's over the years ive lost count with how many I have owned! I have always wanted a rado since I saw one when I 15 years old, finally got to a point where I dont need a 'daily' (company van coming) and also im a little bit older (cheap insurance) so i thought what the hell and treated myself. its a 1993 L reg Aqua Blue VR6 with heated leather and the luxurious Air Con (which doesnt work.... ahem) it has 120K on the clock fully serviced and 2 folders full of history. Its seen some action put it that way!!! I will get some photos on asap when i can get them sorted. Theres a few little things that need doing but I got it for a good price and wanted summat to have a tinker with anyway.... top of the list is Brakes.... looking at pads, discs, braided hoses and some dot 5.1 fluid? Any suggestions???? needs a good service, maybe timing chain, air con sorted and then suspension and wheels/tyres its only done about 3000 miles in the last couple of years so needs some tlc So yeah... Hi people! :afro: