sean-ff

well i took the plunge and dropped the subframe, alot easier than first thought and glad iv done it now, next is to get it cleaned up and powdercoated

Hi all im doing a bit of maintenance work over the next few weeks on my vr6, started off with a driveshaft and balljoint but with further inspection im now replacing both driveshafts, balljoints, polybushing the wishbones, track rod ends, inner tie rods, new pads, disks and service the calipers. im now at the stage where only thing thats remaining to be removed is the inner tie rods and im just wondering if its easier for me to drop the steering rack on the subframe to change these and at same time give the subframe a tidy up. Many thanks Sean

hi all i apologise for the delay in reply been a busy week. however iv sorted out the manifold and started it back up and sounded much better, cleaned all the plugs and checked all the leads and its running fine however i do have a bit of a oil leak from where gearbox mounts to the engine block so iv taken the dust cover off, tightened the bolts on the sump and still leaking so im guessing it must be the crank shaft oil seal or the lower timing chain cover. iv also noticed a slight tapping noise coming from the top end is this a common issue? many thanks for your help so far :)

Thanks :) il double check the timing while im doing the manifold. All the plugs and leads are new but yes there could be a dodgy one there, what would be the best way of checking the leads? it was the guide on here that i followed, very helpful!

Hi all im rather new to this forum although iv had my corrado for over a year now. Iv recently had to replace the head gasket on my vr6 as the gasket was cracked on piston 1 causing it to blow and lose compression. This is the first head gasket that iv done and major work on one of these engines however i stripped it down sent the head off to be pressure tested, skimmed, new valve stem seals and had the valves re seated, along with all new genuine vw head gasket, head bolts, gaskets, top guide rails and tensioner bolt. All seemed to of gone well and all back together and started first time however i think i may have a slight misfire but im not 100% at the moment as iv got a blow on the manifold from where one of the studs snapped on the downpipe. however im planning on getting that sorted one evening this week so i can start her up again and have a better listen to how its running. Now if i have got a misfire could the timing be one tooth out? i fitted new plugs and leads while doing all of the work and i turned the engine over by hand numerous times before starting and all the timing marks lined up and the cam locking plate fitted back in place. Any help would be much appreciated, thanks

Where can i find the PDF version of the bently manual from? ohh iv only just picked up the gasket for the corrado :( if its really worth swapping for the mk4 golf one il see if i can change it. while we are on the subject of the head gasket, iv been thinking bout doing a turbo conversion but not till winter time so would i be better off fitting a turbo compression gasket now?

Hi all, im in need to change the head gasket on my corrado 2.9 vr6. iv had a chat with a local mechanic who quoted me £300 and i supply the parts. Now the dilemma is id quite like to do it myself im confident in doing it however iv never done it before,and iv got all the tools to do the job. now would you recommend me doing it myself or take it to the mechanic (whos also never done one before) While iv got the head off i would like to get it skimmed and ported and polished along with all new valve stem seals ect. Would i benefit from having it ported and polished? any advice much appreciated Thanks