KADVR6

just replied darren as not been on here for a couple of days, sorry for the slight delay mate ---------- Post added at 1:54 PM ---------- Previous post was at 1:54 PM ---------- well thats the plan mate. ---------- Post added at 1:55 PM ---------- Previous post was at 1:54 PM ---------- yeh they are Andy, this is my second e46 and i do really like them, not as nice as an e39 though

well these arrived today, so over the weekend its all new parts fitted to engine. and drove to lancashire (twice) to buy the new daily, really like it with only 67k on the clock, one owner and £900 worth of tyres fitted two weeks ago, its a 330ci with alcanatara interior which i do actually prefer than the leather as it has more give so my hip is feeling much much better

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-CORRADO-VR6-ROLLING-SHELL-/290733152648?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item43b10bd988 what with the suspension/jetex and all the lights intact.

Well the head is off the block has been cleaned ready for the new head etc etc to be fitted, but for piece off mind it wont all be going together as i want the engine to be in 100% perfect condition for the next owner, so i have ordered new piston rings for it.

as you offered the full asking price its yours mate, i will pm you over my paypal address cheers karl

its in very good condition with minimal marks on the casing from off the bracket, everything is included in the pic plus the bracket which is in my boot at my mates place. £100 posted karl

well yeh she has been well looked after, i could have taken the head off and just checked/replaced the stem seals/guides, but no i bought a new head for it as i was gonna keep her for a long time, i just wish i could get the bloody old house sold, as that would free up £1000's for me, and then buy a nice daily like you have done Jim. i really dont want to start selling/swapping interiors over, but i do realise there is about £800 worth of interior.

i have never had a problem at all,

well this lot should keep me busy tomorrow and i think that after the head is fitted, and i'm 100% happy the car is running sweet with it on, that the car will be up for sale, its not an easy descion but it is the car thats killing my hip/back i have tried everything but after driving the car for more than 15/20 mins its getting painfull to drive and sometimes its really really painfull. So what do you guys reckon its worth?? i got the car for 4k last year but since then have spent lots of £ on it, with new suspension/brembos/alloys/re-built engine with chains/tensioners fitted (shame the head gasket was not done properly though) bushes/roof rubbers and shed loads more. karl

so a litre every 200 miles is not good then? suppose a knackered head gasket is not helping lol

i believe you can still get it at TPS, but its listed as 10/40 synta or this oil is very good for a vr http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-6361-mobil-super-2000-x1-10w-40-semi-synthetic-engine-oil-formerly-mobil-super-s-10w-40.aspx

Yeh but it was Chris that was giving him the cuddle LOL

we need an engine pic or two Baz.

i would buy one of those and hang it off the wall after it was chromed, looks stunning

for not kicking up a fuss when he looked at the car and then paying the 2k, the guy deserves not to get he's money back.

no mate, just a slight headgasket leak so may aswell fit the new head while i'm there ---------- Post added at 11:18 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:17 AM ---------- haha thats big hands and touch screen phones for you.

Mmmm vr6 4x4 turbo

not up to daves16v standards but hey it will do the job mate.

haha not for a few years mate.

would never call you that mate, and thats the probelm as i dont have a pulley mark as my car has a gruven parts pulley with no mark on it.

oh sorry Vinny i did not see/notice your reply, but yeh would like to borrow the dial gauge please. cheers karl

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will be fitting my new VEGE head on thursday but for some reason i seem to be fretting over the timing for some reason?? just not looking forward to doing the job perhaps?? Anyway i have a few questions just to rest my mind before i do the job, seeing i dont have the standard crank pulley on i have no way of finding TDC that way, so after i take the head off is it as simple as just turning the crank till cylinder one is at the top and thats TDC?? And does the head look like its all set up for TDC?? I really havent a clue why i'm worried about doing this job, as it all looks very straight forward, just worrying myself about the timing i guess?? karl

here is the pic as promised

FAILED :-( Only on the rear seat belt not secured as the belt securing bracket popped out of the doorcard, and the nearside cv boot is ripped slightly. so not bad really for an 18 year old vw.