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:multi: It will be back on the road before you know it and better than ever!
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Thanks for the info guys. I've just had a word with a mechanic and he said exactly the same thing. Isn't really worth doing it. I've booked my car in for a service at a local garage for this friday. It sounds like i'll be paying around £200 ish for a full service + cambelt change. If it all goes well i'll post up the garage's details as a reccomendation. I've heard really good things about the place and it's a family run business.
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Is that a head off job or can it be done with the cambelt cover off? Thanks for all the info guys.
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Thats weird. It says that part 13160 is for the 16v and 13161 is for the VR6. Oh well. If i wont need it i'll put it up for sale on here.
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Whats needed for a cam belt change? Coz i've ordered some parts from GSF. I bought the timing belt, belt tension stud and timing chain. That all came to about £20. Anything else needed?
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Hi im gonna get my car serviced next week and was wondering if the timing belt is the same thing as the cam belt? GSF didn't seem to have a cam belt for the 1.8 16v but did have a timing belt. I think its the same thing but just wanted to check. Also how much would you expect to pay for a full service including cam belt at a garage?
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I'd go for the S2000. I've been in one and the performance and handling are sick. Also the sound at about 8000 - 9000 rpm is amazing. Pair that with brilliant reliability (which the TVR hasn't got) and it has to be a great buy.
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Good luck with it mate. I feel for ya. I remember what it was like when I had a renault 5 and had to pay out for it all the time.
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He said labour and parts. So if parts do cost around £300 another £360 sounds reasonable for all the labour. £300 for the parts does sound loads though. I remember when my gasket went on my renault 5 in cost me about £240 in total to sort out.
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Thats just eased my worries a little bit too which ive posted in another thread recently. I was getting 90-100 water after a long drive around town and my oil got up to 114 - 118C. I wasnt waorried about the water but i was worried about the oil a little bit.
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OK thanks. Sounds like its running a little bit warm then. I will give it a full service on pay day and see if anything changes. If anyone has any other ideas on things to check for let me know. Cheers.
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I've searched the forum and found people stating different temps but I was wondering roughly what they should be. I have an unmodified 1.8 16v. After a long drive around town i've noticed my water temp go to between 90 - 100C and oil temp of between 114 - 118C. Is the oil temp a little high or is it about right?
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I am the only one who thinks the Corrado looks stupid.......
G replied to PhatVR6's topic in General Car Chat
I love the spoiler. Just got my rado so I actualy try and hit 40mph all the time and watch it come up in the mirror! lol. I'm gonna crash one of these days. -
Thanks. Nah I think its gonna stay standard. It seems a shame to change things because its really good condition and completely standard. It even has the original pull out blaupunkt stereo. The only thing i might possibly do is get some ronal turbo's for it and lower it slightly.
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Corrado Spotting! Was it you? [Archive January 06]
G replied to bristolbaron's topic in General Car Chat
Saw a Black Corrado today in Enfield Town with the number plate starting with M270. It had clear back lights. Anyone from the forum? -
Just picked up my 1.8 16v yesterday. Had a little photoshoot today with my mates.
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London
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Cheers. Looking forward to meeting peeps at a show or something. Anything planned in the near future in the south east?
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I finally got a corrado after about a year of dreaming + looking for the right one. It's immaculate and original. Gonna keep it that way i reckon until I decide to move up to a VR6. The only thing I wanna do to it eventualy is get some ronal turbos. Anyway I pick it up on Saturday and can't wait. Here's a pic of it but will take plenty more this weekend.
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My friend has had both. He said the 1.8 16v is quicker off the line but the 2.0 16v is better from about 40mph and is generaly a nicer drive.
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What am I gonna do all week until I pick it up? I want it now. :( To be honest with you I dont mind it not havin leccy windows. 1 less thing to go wrong.
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Mine is on a H plate. I bought it today and will be picking it up next sat. Can't wait! My first Rado!
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I was wondering how rare is it for a 1.8 16v not to have electric windows or sunroof?
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Sounds like a shagged drive shaft to me. check to see if the gaiter has split and all the grease has run out. I had a very similar thing in my renault 5 gtt, i could feel the knocking through the pedals and hear it when i accelerated only.
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lol, thanks for all the help guys. I've just put my car on sale in autotrader so i've got my fingers crossed and hopefuly see u lot at a corrado meet in the near future.