bruny

I didnt have any smoke, infact no visable signs of a problem, just no real grunt. Couldnt here any obviuos leaks either. But having changed the offending item it feels far more responsive and fun to drive again :D Also seen a 10% improvement in fuel consumption :clap: If you have excess air going in it should result in a weak mix, I dont think it would result in smoke emissions :shrug:

Definitely on the reight lines with this. Instantly feels different even with a bodged seal. Will order a new one assuming they are still available. Also found perishing on the underside of the joint of the main intake/ rocker cover pipe breather where it sits in oil. Nice to have it sorted. thanks for the tip :clap: :clap:

Thanks James, found it ,its cracked around the base. Blew up one pipe with the other one sealed, leakage big time. So this would draw too much air resulting in weak fuel mix, lack of power ? Will effect a temporary bodge and test reults! heres hoping that it has been the problem all along :D Top Man :notworthy:

Will check it out as soon as I find out what it is, thanks for the tip :D

Just back from JBS, new mass air flow fitted, [ouch] but its cleared the error codes. However its still lumpy on tickover and lacking some punch. Suspect its still running weak but have not retested AFR to confirm. The intake was removed for beadblasting a while ago so now thinking that there could be an air leak after the MAF meter. This could be allowing so much air that the ecu cannot compensate, resulting in weak mixture. Seems to make sense??? Failing that the injectors could be blocking up and not delivering enough fuel ??? [old fuel and standing for some time may be the cause of this] Fuel pressure at the rail is good! No fault codes showing, no misfire, no smoking from exhaust, running out of ideas :scratch: Will check for leaks first before tackling the injectors :( Any other ideas most welcome :salute:

OK, nothing definative yet but codes showed maf and lamba probs which didn't return after clearing. Darren at JBS tested various bits and suspects faulty MAF. Reconditioned exchange units apparently not trustworthy. So biting the bullet have ordered a new genuine replacement £188 =vat :shock: ] to illiminate the possibility. Will check in 2moz or Saturday hopefully with fully restored power :D [Makes a mental note to stop spending so much in search of perfection :cuckoo: ]

Lamba ckecked with engine running, terminal 4 [the single one] reading varying voltage between .4 and .8 volts :scratch: think thats right! AFR @14.4/7 correct for light throttle but should richen up with harder throttle. Its just not delivering enough fuel. Pump, filter and pressure is good. 190 bhp @ the flywheel, it will lose around 18% through the drive and should result in 155bhp at the wheels. The problem may be really minor [heres hoping] and I'm assured JBS are good with VW's. I will report back with the results on Thursday. Thanks for the input guys, there's a wealth of knowledge out there :salute:

Lamba probe is ok. Roll on thursday!

Fuel pressure is good,pump and filter ok I think! AFR shows its running weak but not actually pinking. JBS are supposed to be really good so will leave it to the experts I think :scratch: Thanks for your help guys will let you know whats up!!

Thanks for that will check it out! :) Will post up the result let you know whats up :scratch:

Have not checked fault codes yet but its booked in to JBS in Chesterfield on thursday unless I can sort it before hand.To be honest this problem has sort of crept up on me in so far as I dont drive it hard most of the time and have been concentrating on cosmetics initially, now thats basically sorted turning my attention to the motor department, it should have more grunt!!! The motor will be rebuilt in the winter [chains/clutch/head/shells etc.] 104k on the clock, dont think it had an easy life before me! It seems to be burning all the fuel so doubt that it would be a plug 'cos that would result in unburnt fuel going thru'??? [i am no expert though,] for some reason it isn't getting enough fuel injected in the first place! :confused4: :scratch:

Distributer, think its a fuel problem though!

:help: Any technical experts out there with any suggestions to poor performance from a 92 Vr6??? Rolling road only showing 120bhp at 5000rpm :( air/fuel ratio basically 14.7 up to 4500rpm then it drops to 13 @5000rpm. Didnt go any further through the rev range as too weak mixture might have done some damage :shrug: First thought was Mass air flow meter, so did a swap with a reconditioned exchange unit and tried again, very little difference in output or AFR. Tried running with MAF disconnected, we struggled getting it to run but AFR showed 15+ at 3000rpm, so guessing it is actually working :shrug: Tested fuel pressure which seems to be spot on! Tested trottle position sensor which was reading correctly! No obvious air leaks on intake or exhaust side! Nearly sure its a fuelling issue but what are we missing :confused4: any suggestions appreciated

I've got K931 RBV, probably from the same dealer, it originated from up north, but failed to find any previous owners on here though, good look with it :shrug:

There is a small adjustment on the mounting bracket slots but this wont alter the camber, the only other option would be to shim the stub axle, I would seek advice from a specialist 4 wheel alignement centre.

Give me a call if you're still stuck Neil :)

If it needs a rear axle after a rear shunt, some shunt, ooch, :shock: I feel your pain. Good luck with the rebuild!

Great shot through the 'minigarage' door, it should be in the calender! Is the boot is awaiting a sound system?

My Vr6 did 1500 mles last year, purely pleasure. Its on trickle charge, covered in a blanket most of the time, in and out of the garage for improvements and pampering. My other half says that I pay it more attention than her :shrug: its a thin line between passion and obsession :roll:

The Vr6 rear axle has bigger bushes than the 16valve, not sure about the 2lt though,would have thought it would be the same as the 16v :shrug:

Cheers Reggit, might be worth a try, but when I spoke to them they gave me the impression that divulging info on all former keepers would invade there rights of privacy :( I'd hoped that somebody on here would remember it, bit of a long shot I know :D

Safest thing to do is press them out and press new ones in again, brute force and ignorance can be used to remove the old bearings :norty: , you will find they seperate leaving half on the shaft, you can grind through it but be careful not to damage the stub. :shock: rear bearings are so much easier! You will have to remove the old hub and carrier from the suspension leg which will mean resetting the geometry [camber]. Good luck :) Can post up piccies if required but quality not good on mobile phone shots!

:lol: thanks herisites but how do I go about finding previous keepers :scratch:

It's overkill Pete, the corrado is so well protected compared with the average 'classic car'. they weren't built to a bugdet as such. or with a life expectancy built in. But if money is no object then why not , it will live forever :D :D Mine is a 1992 Vr6 and I have found so little rust under the factory protection it wouldn't warrant the expense of having it done. having said that I understand the obsession that drives you to want the best Corrado out there. An everlasting Corrado with an R32 motor :notworthy:

Help! I'm trying to trace the history of white Vr6 K931RBV, first regd in 92 in Bolton to a Mr Ellison. If any body has any info or ideas on how to trace previous owners please post up here :) , the story so far VW service history shows up services at; Lookers at Burnley 92 93 Smith Knight Fay of Bolton 95-97 Smith Knight Fay of Stockport 98-2000[reg change LEE 215F] I bought the it from Anston/Sheff in Aug 05, previous owner sold it in June 04 Number of former keepers is listed as 6. I guess the DVLA wouldn't give me the details of previous owners due to privacy information rules :cry: Any ideas guys :scratch: