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UK cars didn't get the job. If fitted, done by an owner. Requires a cut slot behind the unit. Rectangular hole is about two thirds wot is visible. Spy shot taken yesterday in Derby. US model with moving seat belts UK plates. .

Check the fan is not full of water and the scuttle is packed with leaves. The interior 4 speed fan is above there. .

Yeah, I was going to put that point in as 1991 but didn't have the facts. 1991 was a bbbbiiiggg depression year (house crash start and all that) and I remember beating up a VW dealer saleman over a new Scirocco to reduced the on the road price from £12,900 to £10,000.01, (yes 1p to put my personal plate on it!). So the C's at £17,000ish would have sat around a while particularly the more expensive G60 at £20,000ish. I'm puzzled about that as the parts list goes onto March 1991 for it's application. Facts were promised for Jim..... :) .

Storm is Group 19 classification. Then all the baggage of age, address, mileage driven etc., etc, etc.. Group 18 is standard VR6 but the better spec one ie. leathers used to be loaded. ...... I'd say £544 is good considering what you is doin' under that hood. Ancient me drawing my pension came in at £483 with a clean car, clean record, full NCB and suburban Manchester district on Group 19 without trying to look around - Bell Direct. .

The Corrado front wings changed with the introduction of the 1991 models in August 1990 but the article I referred to earlier was: Volkswagen Audi Car – October 1991 edition, page 62. “CORRADO WINGS From July ’90, the flange of the wings and the shape of the wing-liners of Corrados were modified to give greater clearance.” The parts list reflects this if looked up on the fische and EKTA 6.02. ------------------------------------------- Also, Bulletin No. 3 dated February 1991 in the General Body Repairs Workshop Manual has the following, which confirms the press article: ALL MODELS. “To attain sufficient tyre clearance in the wheel housing, the mudwing flange has been modified from 07.90. In conjunction with this the wheel housing liner was also modified in the connecting area. After stocks of the old wheel housing liner are exhausted only the modified liners will be offered in the parts programme.” It goes on to state that old & new combinations can be done whilst the body work mudwing & liners need to be modified suitably. Mudwing is german translation for the metal front wings. It’s also worth noting that different wing liners are used on the later 16v (8v), G60, VR6 after the wings changed, presumably to take the different tyre widths from 195 to 205mm and different suspension damping rates. ---------------------------- In simple terms, any Corrado from chassis 50KK000001 to 50LK027000 (September 1988 – July 1990 build date) was made with the early front wings. As stated above once stocks of the early front wing spares ran out, only a newer wing could be bought new if accident damage occurred. Odd wings = been repaired. That couldn't have lasted more than 2 years or there abouts. Of course old style model new car stock may have been held by VAG at Milton Keynes built prior to August 1990 so some 1991 registration plate year C's would have early front wings which may answer your point Steve ie. (H registered platers but I doubt "J's onwards"). Myth into reality :) ------- Payroll - wot! and take a 95% pay cut - I should charge them for their consultancy demands. The local dealership ask me how to tune a G60 last month cos no one knew how to anymore! .

Actually Jim, I think it was from 1990 onwards that the wing was reshaped because the tread tyre width on the G60 was widened. Haven't got the article with me but seem to remember it was only two 2 years production. I'll check the little gem tonite, a little snip in a magazine at the time. .

Coil pack plugs are specifically 0.7mm and dizzy are 0.7 - 0.8mm. They don't get "gapped" at any time during their life useage. The plugs are preset when supplied and are past their best at 15,000 miles but should stretch to 20,000 just (slight misfires start to become a little more noticable between 15,000 & 20,000 miles but it usually isn't anything to write home about). The 20,000 mile service changes them out for the standard plug as original factory supplied. The longer life ones now available go on to about 40,000 miles. Some peeps find these don't work as well in the Corrado VR6 engine as they were really for post 1995 VR6 & V6 engines. Takes u're choice. The plug technology doesn't follow convenential plug knowledge. The plugs use "half surface ignition", arcing takes place from the insulator tip to both the earth electrodes so that soot deposits are burnt off the insulator tip. This leads to the underside of the earth electrodes taking the spark hit, ie. the face not visible when the plug is viewed end on from the elctrode end. In the coil pack version, the spark occurs about 30 times on each power stroke (and is ****** painfull if it gets you!). The wear is not across the gap looking into the plug end (very hard to gap a curve anyway), instead what happens is that the underside of the earth electrodes near the insulator wears. So look at the plug from the side profile. If the electrode has worn by a third of it's full thickness on the under side, then replace the plugs. If you are gapping due to getting an electrode bent while the plug was out of the engine. Re-gap by commaprison with a known good plug and find a feeler gauge size that fits and cross transfer this setting. Personally I would put a new plug in until the next service if there is some mileage to go. .

Track days may be OK and fine, but I do wonder what an insurance company would do in fatal accident when the politz accident report shows tyre mixes and wrong direction fitting. The word "negligence" comes to mind. Any excuse to leave you the owner wide open. I personally try to always run all four the same tread pattern and maker for balance. But if pushed due to lack of like replacements, then always keep axle ends the same as a pair. But I've had "funnies" when in this configuration that has left me over the years doubting at the extreme limits whether different front and back are all that safe. . .

All solid brown wires are earths in VWs. The release clip suggests its has come off something in the dash. To be sure, the other end should go to earth somewhere else under the dash. There is more than one earth "star" under the dash, so suggest you trace the wire otherwise you may simply be connecting earth to earth!. The earth "star" connections are usually all the same style as the three already connected in the photo. .

Try for a local council lock-up instead. £5 a week usually up around here. Or private lock-ups. Or find a pensioner with an empty garage and pay similiar. (Added bonus of security eyes 24hours a day). Widows are usually good for this option. Nice little earner for them. Another two options for you :) .

Haven't owned & driven anything but Karmann cars (S & C) since 1st January 1983. (That will put a big smile on Tempest :) ) "do you mind if i ask where you get so much info from?.." The library in bedroom 3. 50? I think there were more as almost that many exist towards the end in the last two months. As the engine was introduced from January 1995 (to June 1995) so more like 75 to 100 at most would be realistic. .

They're not a VW thing, ie. Germany, it was a marketing ploy to sell UK cars by VAG Marketing at Milton Keynes (UK) so the only thing VW did thro' Karmann was to build a special order Corrado on exisiting options. Hence why there are no special unique options other than the two badges and the Sony radio/CD plus an additonal paint colour - Mystic Blue. Things that didn't require any development costs to put on the car and easy to do. The badges didn't get fitted or delivered to Karmann. They were tossed into the cars at Grimsby Docks. Thats why a line of Storm rear ends will look odd in a group photo as the badges got stuck all over the place in the bottom right side of the rear panel. The fitter didn't always use the instructions precisely despite there being an exact official position for the rear Storm badge. The rear badge couldn't be fitted at Grimsby Docks by one fitter as the cars were "waxed up". Note in the picture - Wot no badge! I seem to remember the Mk1 & Mk2 Sciroccos were released not at the begining of the "new plate" registration year point in August but in the traditional low period after March to June when the "new year" plate sales had died down. "Storm" models for Sciroccos was done to boost the model's sales when competition from other maker's coupes was at it's worst such as the Opel Manta & Vauxhall equivalent. These cars seriously worried VAG - UK at the time from reading the sales instructions to dealerships. The same with some Corrado model releases such as the 8v - released to counter loss of sales to the Vauxhall Calibre of a similar model standard in the UK at the bottom end of the price range, hence why the 213 8v's are unique to the UK market. VAG-UK had them specially ordered, initially with the 2E engine 1994 model year and in 1995 model year with the ADY engine code. The Corrado Storm is slightly exceptional in that it besides being a marketing ploy to boost sales, it was also to commerate the end of Corrado production (another sales pitch??). After all, if you had £22,500 (£23,000) in your pocket were you going to buy a coupe which was already declared finished. Well heeled Joe Public had choice elsewhere and VAG knew that. So, the last cars needed something more to shift them, hence Storm. The Corrado had been a good slow sales turnover giving prestige to any dealership showroom. Even then it took M, N & P plates to do it - almost 18 months from April 1995 to September 1996 to shift the Storms and presumably almost similar for all the Corrado new car stock. (I nearly bought new a red VR6 in August 1996) Given the Storm chassis numbers, about another 400 popped of the lines at Karmann in LHD & RHD form until the final one was requested by VAG UK to be a RHD Storm model. History. .

Without taking the spoiler motor apart, it would seem if the mechanism is free, there is something worng with the motor itself under load. Looks like a scrapper replacement. Although you can open the motor up if you like that sort of detail but it isn't a simple job. Nor is it hard. It involves bending back the 3 metal tabs holding the motor's end plate on the spoiler's gear wheel end. The photo should help you understand the parts used in the motor and how it comes apart. They can get contact brush problems with age and infrequent useage (they only run for a short time so brushes don't self clean very well). .

It is classic green/beige registration N387 CWL and went to/ and was in the VW Wolfsburg museum with the UK tax disc showing 04/96. Whether that is the case since the Autostadt thingy opened in mid 1999 I'm not sure. .

Check the belt tension Scarlett. Approximately 1.25 cm (0.5 inch) deflection in the longest length between pullies. While you're there doing this, check the belt is in good condition and no frilly edges. Change if the belt is looking tired. Bosch brand seem to be sound belts. Halfords - had too many strip themselves, not agood make the ones marked with green print. .

The wires are, in order: 4 way connector refered to?? Green/White stripe - connects to the instrument cluster plug pin 10 via the internals of the fuse box. To do with oil and coolant warning circuit in cluster, purpose not clear as to what the TCI-H switch unit outputs or inputs on this wire. Black/White stripe - connects to 12 volts from inside a loom Red/Yellow stripe - connects to earth side of fuel pump relay to switch it on. Black/Yellow stripe - 12 volts switched "on" by the throttle switch being in the closed position (Idle). .

http://the-corrado.net/.archive/forum/download.php?id=18292 Item 26, sits on the outside of the bearing/stub axle housing on the inside face of the disc. :wink: .

Sounds like your C has been modified if a UK car. The switch is on the under dash above your right knee/thigh. The question is where have they put the switch for the spoiler? The headlight factory fit adjuster headlight height control is usually up next to the headlight switch, hence the blank plate on many cars with it not fitted. ..

That sounds like the starter solenoid contacts are sticking and the starter is spinning free of the flywheel..... Not VAG-COMable problem. .

Thanks Henny. But the fish is off the hook!............ On the SORN page, there is this............ "When can an untaxed vehicle be used on a public road? An untaxed vehicle cannot be used of kept on a public road. There is one exception: You can drive an untaxed vehicle on a public road to and from a pre-arranged: MOT testing station VIC testing station an approved vehicle weight testing station which covers design weight certificate or plated revenue weight reduced pollution test " Applies to SORN vehicles only though I suppose. Worth exploring though. Phew..... .

Henny, Got a reference for that to hand anywhere. Will look the www anyway. You learn something every day..... I must have a word with my MoT man as he believes otherwise as written. Cheers ..

Put one of those moisture traps in the footwell in a larger container (spills) and renew as necessary. I use a 6 inch diameter one in each car and because of the enclosed small volume of air, it really sucks the air dry. They seem to last about 3 months per refill. Been using them for 10 years and never have dampness problems in storage over winter. Always put the car away dry and the runs you mention must be about 25 miles minmum in winter to get the moisture out of the exhaust. And better to choose a warmer day to help the exhaust to get hotter. Dehumidifer is great if the shed is quite well sealed and electrified. Also bags of clean water for the washers and engine cooling coolant charge later if kept. Don't drive mine in winter but turn the engines over with the fuel pump relay pulled until the oil light goes out then a further 2 minutes of turning in 30 second burst with 15 second rests in between. Move them occassionally to rest the tyres differently. Handbrake off and footbrake pumped hard about 5 time repeatedly each time the engine turning over visit is done. Turn the engine once a month and have a low current battery charger (Airflow) hook up all the time to return the battery to normal charged state after an engine turning session. Garage is bone dry which helps. If the car is put on SORN, as long as the MoT is pre-booked, then it can be driven to & from storage point to the MoT test station with out the need to tax the car. Don't know if NI is the same... .

So you'll have Blackpool Illuminations back up and running by the weekend then Stan :wink:

Two possible reasons. They are not the same year model. ie. one was made at the end of a year's production run, june/july and the other in September onwards but both cars were sold on the same year plate letter. or given the age of the Corrados around one car has been changed or repaired. The badges you describe are late (silver) and early/mid aged (colour coded) Corrados. Red - Silver grille VR6 badges likewise. .

Hello, It is important to sort out 00638 first in the autobox ECU memory. This is usually wiring and connections in the plugs. You are looking for an open circuit or short (damaged wire) or broken wire. The wires in question run from the autobox ecu to engine ecu. Given a later ecu worked, then the wiring is almost certainly OK and it points to the Autobox ecu being duff itself. So I think the guys in Middleton have a good grip of the fault area. A spare ECU I would have gone to Awesome GTI at Irlam but when I looked at their website last night, in moving to new premises, they seemed to have dropped the secondhand stuff. Still worth a call though as they might know somewhere. Another place is the yard down near Chester - Darren?? Does a lot of chrome bits on EBAY. The 00518 is associated with 00638 in the autobox and may go if the ECU starts talking which I think is what Solitaire has said. This because from 1993 the throttle signal comes via the engine ecu, not direct from TPS to autobox ECU. So wires in the link between the two would need to be broken or one of the two ecu's is not talking. So given the later one "sees" the engine ECU, it again looks like the original Corrado Autobox ECU has an internal fault. The TPS is a secondary rogue fault in this case otherwise the engine ECU would report the TPS fault as well (00518). It all looks like the interface section of the autobox ecu which interfaces with the engine ecu has gone walkies. .