Jim Bowen

Steering rack is now cleaned up, fixed all the track rod issues and measured it all out so rack is central and the LHS track rod is to factory length. Put it back on subframe, i used jubliee clips on the smaller of the two boot clips, as its easier to be able to undo them and spin the boot straight if needed Cleaned up the ARB and given it some paint Also decided to scrape off aload of underseal as was only way to check the sills properly, took ages Luckily all the bits i'm doing is underneath and out of eye line when stood up Holey rusted metal batman! Will let photos do the talking as pc i'm on is so slow i'm about to smash it up ---------- Post added at 11:12 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:04 AM ---------- Glad i did this rust when i did, as most of it was unnoticable. Was only a 5p sized hole that made me look. Sills cleaned off, rather save these the most Missing some photos, pc being annoying, so here are the last, i will update at some point. I've ground rust with a grinder. Then used the 3 stage POR15 rust treatment, grey paint, will do another coat of POR15 in black, have sealed the seams with joint sealer, then got schutz to reapply once i can borrow a compressor. Also got new cavity waxes to apply on the inside of sill. Welding repair isn't the most pretty, but i'm just want it solid and rust free so i can drive it everyday and use it properly

I could order 1 extra set if it helps? Am sure it can be sold on in the future when they are rare lol Sent from my X10i using Tapatalk 2

Bargain. Might take mine there instead of doing chains myself. Bitten off a bit more than I can chew with my corrado. And need a proper 2nd opinion. Sent from my X10i using Tapatalk 2

Got the pm thanks for that,.my internet is a bit iffy at the moment due to a virus on my laptop. Sent from my X10i using Tapatalk 2

How many people needed now? Am needing mine now. Or at least the one that goes to subframe. Sent from my X10i using Tapatalk 2

Can we do a deal with the bits in the other thread I said ill take. Sent from my X10i using Tapatalk 2

i'll have the VR6 wheel bearing Sump gasket Thermostat Fuel filter please

How much for these bits? - Neuspeed low temp thermostat - Thermostat fitting kit - Genuine vr6 coolant tank

How much for ones to do all slam panel and both wings, I just bought the headlights screws from vw so don't need them. Sent from my X10i using Tapatalk 2

The bit of metal where it fits to wing can be bent quite easily, took me ages to get mine off and could see how someone would be tempted to bend it to make removal easier. Sent from my X10i using Tapatalk 2

I reckon vw had a stock pile of holes to use up so put an extra one on every vr6 wheel. Sent from my X10i using Tapatalk 2

1989 batmobile The tumbler Delorean Merc gtr Sent from my X10i using Tapatalk 2

Think I managed to get my rack central now, by measuring the spare rack and rods. Rack poked out 41mm each end of the rack body. Sent from my X10i using Tapatalk 2

Sorting rust on mine at the moment, has ended up being quite a task finding all the rust, especially the bits underneath the underseal. Used a grinder for the first time and took it to the corrado. Im using the por15 range of rust treatment, then cavity treatment and a wax, and going to have a go with the schutz gun over that. Luckily all my rear end is fine, is the front on mine thats suffered. Sent from my X10i using Tapatalk 2

Im just outside great dunmow Sent from my X10i using Tapatalk 2

If Matt doesnt take it that is. Sent from my X10i using Tapatalk 2

Ill take it please. Might be able to collect as well. Mine has a hole in it from a pheasant. Sent from my X10i using Tapatalk 2

Deffo going to take my rubber boots off again then. Bummer, but I want the car as correct as possible. I have spare track rods and was trying to think up a way of using them to work out lengths without exposing the ones I just fitted. Sent from my X10i using Tapatalk 2

Is the lock body also the steering lock? Sent from my X10i using Tapatalk 2

Can't find the steering lock on gsf site :( Should I go to vw for the barrel? Does that mean a new key? Thanks for the help so far. Sent from my X10i using Tapatalk 2

If I could fit these to my kw coilovers, would it give me more spring travel. As I run them quite high and the springs are too compressed imo. Could do with more length for the spring to take up. Sent from my X10i using Tapatalk 2

Could you count the turns from lock to lock, then go from full lock to half the number of turns. Sent from my X10i using Tapatalk 2

Don't know where to start doing mine, have removed everything from the steering wheel to the road wheels, so have nothing at the moment lol. Sent from my X10i using Tapatalk 2

I just bent my hub up doing what you are doing, and the cv joint, was an expensive hammer blow, but like shiny new parts. Sent from my X10i using Tapatalk 2

the hub is held in by the wheel bearing, i think that what you mean, i had mine pressed out by local garage, its destroys the bearing too (i think)