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Anyone know if these chain kits are any good? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TIMING-CHAIN-KIT-REPAIR-SET-VW-CORRADO-2-9-GOLF-MK-3-1H-2-8-2-9-PASSAT-35I-2-8/372313507199?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D50546%26meid%3D50edd33eb6f246b488256c004c59e041%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D5%26rkt%3D12%26sd%3D172966355813%26itm%3D372313507199&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FOR-VW-GOLF-MK3-CORRADO-VR6-TIMING-CHAIN-KIT-SET-021109503A-C781-OE-Quality/172966355813?fits=Model%3ACorrado&hash=item2845992365:g:UzkAAOSwTEJaAAc~#vi-ilComp

It's an early socket type mat, but I know what you mean.

Finally managed to get hold of it. Thought it was US Based only.

Okay, So saw this posted a few days ago over instagram. Apparently it is bundled with the latest edition of VW PERFORMANCE (US BASED) Anyone know anything about this and possibly where to source in the UK?? Looks like a seriously good read!

Yeah I guess it is all down to personal choice. I used to own a 91 G60, for some reason I prefered the early dash and the slide heater controls etc, now I have a 93 VR Dizzy with a late dash. Understandable then if your looking towards ODB2.

Yeah it's a tad overkill however still a nice example for what it is. Why the preference for a coil version over dizzy?

There you go: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volkswagon-corrado-vr6-show-car-swap-swop-px/183245500215?hash=item2aaa486f37:g:76IAAOSwenlbCsIp

Jim I have the same issue with mine, more noticeable when operating the passenger window, comes and goes though. Still haven't figured it out.

Hey guys, that's brilliant to hear. PM me with photos and prices if you wouldn't mind. Much appreciated.

I second that about avoiding the vw dealers, they genuinely don't have a clue when it comes to the Corrado. I once phoned up for a timing chain quote: reply was, "They don't need replacing" Hung up!

Hey guys, Does anyone know where I could acquire new or second hand the Intake elbow hose. Mine has seen much better day's. The only one I have found is by 42 Draft Designs. To be fair it looks high quality but I'd rather an original. http://www.42draftdesigns.com/mk3-vr6-upper-intake-tube/ Thanks

Looks a beauty!

Looks lovely, nice and original.

Problem solved. Just an update, managed to locate the issue, the exhaust was was blowing quite substantially on the down pipe in turn messing up the lambda and the idle. All fixed now :cheers: Dr Mat it is definitely ODB1:p

Hi, Okay so re-checked the battery and the voltage is all good. I decided to disconnect over night to see if it presented any remedy, unfortunately not. Had a spare blue coolant sensor knocking about so decided to fit that. Measured the pins on the current sensor and it seemed off so replaced it. Car is still running lumpy on idle. I put a cone filter on the car prior to the idle issue and all was fine but decided to re-fit the factory air box incase that was affecting the MAF, still no good. So to recap: Fresh Plugs Dizzy Rotor Arm Blue Coolant Switch MAF okay Engine fires immediately No noticeable power loss when at WOT RPM fluctuate slightly at idle Car sounds like it's chocking at idle At low speed and accelerating it sounds like there is resistance from the engine but above 2000rpm it pulls nicely. Can I achieve anything plugging in via the ODB1 ports? Could the ISV be causing these issues potentially. Much appreciated for all responses.

Interesting! I did check the voltage at the battery when it wouldn't start and it read around 10.5v I shall indeed re-check the voltage shortly.

Unfortunately I threw them away however after changing the plugs it seemed to run okay, that was yesterday now it's back again. The car seems fine when driving just not so great when at idle.

1993 OD1 VR6 Hey guys, so went to use the VR the other day to discover a flat battery. Jumped the car and got it running, but unlike normal it sounds terrible. Sounds like it has cams in it!! Feels extremely lumpy! Idle is stable on the Rev counter at 1k cold start and 750 warm, but sounds like a chugging or misfire, exhaust farting etc. Engine movement is present on idle. On the road it seems to pull okay maybe a little flat but with no signs of misfire/kangarooing. MAF has been unplugged with a noticeable change so I think that can be ruled out. Checked and changed the plugs, top bank looked fine bottom bank were oily. Leads/dizzy and rotor arm were changed a year ago. Anyone with suggestions Please Thanks

Hi guys so I've had an issue for some time that I have overlooked however now it's time to address this somewhat odd occurrence. VR6 Whenever I am driving and decide to operate the electric windows I get a weird surge from the engine or electrical system. 1) Operating drivers window I notice a small drop in power 2) Operating the passenger window I notice a large drop in power 3) Both are accompanied by jolting of the engine This is more severe when the car is stationery or moving at slow speed. Traveling with more gas on the pedal seems to eliminate this issue. Has anyone else experienced this?? My first thought leads me to believe the alternator is at fault, or the voltage regulator within. Any ideas on this?

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I never knew this, you know I would actually prefer wind up windows.

Did you run the charger in after the rebuild?

What do you mean by non-electric type? All Corrado's have electric windows and mirrors.

Hi there, do you have the passenger side window? If so is it tinted etc? Thanks

Price Updated. Thanks