stevemac

I just spent 4 years working for GSF & whilst some of their items may be worse than others, the G60 oil filters are excellent quality. One thing to be wary of is wether they supply the correct filter or not - the G60 filter is unique to that model only & is the only one that I'm aware of with the non-return valve. The factor oil filters that you speak of are not necessarily bad quality - they are just not intended for fitment to a G60. This is a cataloging error & not a quality issue.

One thing that I would warn people against is the fitting of solid aluminium front engine mounts. The threads are not strong enough & engine torque will rip the mounting bolts out - I speak from experience.

Nooooooo :shock: Get a VAG oil filter ALWAYS. The VAG one has the tiny non-return valve So has the GSF one . :wave:

If the 0 comes first when rotating the flywheel towards you - that will be the advance mark. You're correct on the timing - timing gun set to 0 degrees advance & use the 6 degree mark on the flywheel.

Easy way to tell which way round the marks are - when standing in front of the car, looking through the spy hole in the bell housing & rotating the flywheel towards you, the 1 should appear about an inch or so before the 0 does. If this is the case, the 1 is definitely the 6 degrees advance mark.

From memory - 0 = TDC 1 = 6 degrees advance Use a non adjustable timing light & time to the '1' mark (6 degrees BTDC). If you're using an adjustable timing light, set the timing light to 0 degrees advance (TDC) & time the car to the '1' mark, as above Don't forget to unplug the blue temp sender when using the timing light, this will disable any corrective timing that the car will make. Re-connect the blue temp sender after you've set the timing.

The bottom picture is the same as all of the G60 pads that I've ever fitted. The spring on top of the pad enables the sliding part of the caliper to clamp the pads in place in order to stop them rattling around. Both the G60 & VR6 use this type of pad.

I fitted a 74Ah on my G60 so that it would comfortably power my rather large sound system for 2-3 hours & then still have enough power left to start the car. Batteries are generally just used to start the engine & power the alarm while the car is parked. 62Ah is easily enough for Corrados during general usage. If you plan to leave the car parked for longer than 2 weeks with the alarm armed - fit a bigger battery. If you use your sound system for entertainment on campsites (like I used to do) - fit a larger battery.

Nice one - my ex-g/f bought one of those a couple of months ago. Very quick, apparently.

tug, GSF sell both types of rear bumpstop

Spot on Jim - email is correct. Cazza16v, CCGB window stickers are currently unavailable - we're having some new ones made with the corradoclub.org web address on them. 1 sticker will be issued FOC to every CCGB member who wants one, as soon as they are available.

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Republic Of Mancunia, GSF own brand batteries are better than the Bosch ones IMO. They're made by one of the better OE batttery suppliers to Mercedes ! Not sure if a 74ah battery will fit a VR though - not so much space in the engine bay for it as there is on the 4cyl models

Looks like you've picked up a bargain there Andy. :wink:

Difficult to diagnose without seeing the car. I wouldn't be surprised if one of your outer CV joints is the cause.

Yeah - stress is taking it's toll... :lol: We're using FK part numbers - find whichever part that your require in one of their brochures & type the part number into our webshop. Prices are all in £££ & +vat. Alternatively, email mailto:[email protected] with your exact vehicle details & description of the parts that you need - I will contact you with price & availability. I will be bringing a large amount of FK brochures to the Corrado Club national day (Castle Combe) on the 29th July. I had dinner with the manager of FK on Saturday evening & as a result, GSF have now taken possession of one of the FK showcars - matt black VW Vento, dropped to the floor, 19" wheels, etc, etc. This car will be present at virtually all of the VW shows for the forseeable future.

AFAIK - many people have just glued the plastic piece back in place.

GSF have now struck a deal with FK Automotive We are now able to supply the entire FK range of parts & accessories from each of our branches. Any parts not stocked in the UK will be subject to a 10 day order period. Essentially - we can get hold of any FK products within 10 days. Pricing information is now live on our website We are using the same FK part numbers, as used in the FK brochures. Any questions or advice - contact me directly, here in Birmingham mailto:[email protected] In addition to my existing role of Mercedes Product Manager, I am now also our FK Product Manager.

You'll pick up the road signs for the new motorway as you negotiate your way around Rouen. As Tom says - excellent piece of road. UK road builders have a LOT to learn !!

Sounds like your glass is becoming loose, either in the window channel or more likely - seperating from the winder mechanism. Your only option is to remove the interior doorcard & have a look.

Your blue temp sensor is unlikely to be the problem in this instance. Hunting on idle is usually caused when the engine is "dragging" air in. Often this is a leaking inlet manifold gasket. Let the engine idle & spray WD40 around the joint between the inlet manifold & the cylinder head. Any corresponding alteration in engine revs & you've found your problem.

Phil K, Too much on at the mo m8 - I'm currently going flat out with the various jobs that I have to do. Joining on-line will not be a problem - the problem is that I just don't have time to set it up at the mo. Once the site is finished, I'll set-up the on-line joining/renewal facility

There is currently no facility for joining on-line, although this is planned for later in the year. At the moment, the new style membership form will need to be downloaded from the website, printed & sent to the address stated on the form - just as in the past. Lippy, Print & send the membership form available from the new site, when you renew your membership. Send a note of your previous address & our records will be updated.

Nice one - cheers Steve. 8)

16v, Cheers m8 - the links on the left of each page will begin to work over the next few days or so. Members forum is already uploaded & will be installed as soon as the domain transfer is completed.