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  1. Blimey, I posted this 8 years ago.. Don't have the car anymore, engine blew about 7 years ago. How time fly's !
  2. I would be interested to know if anyone has done there bottom end and the cost of parts / engineering ?
  3. Moonlight. This is a very simple job to do? Just out of curiousity what have you been quoted ?
  4. Sure, I have did the whole lot. Chains, clutch and Head Gasket for around £500. But then again I do all my own work.
  5. Decided to repair. I've took the head off and put it in to an engineering works. They are going to charge me a mere £10 to repair the Inlet port as there is a small hole but the head is true. Any suggestions on which Head set to use ?
  6. I'll stick it on ebay firstly with a reserve and see what happens before ripping it apart.
  7. Really ? So the cars are worthless ? Damn ! I thought the FK's and the new RS4's alone would fetch a good £700 not to mention the gearbox / bottom end and the brand new fogs and indicator lenses !
  8. It doesn't have leather no. The engine knackered either. It's needs a cylinder head. I can do the work myself no problem. However I don't have the time to do so and saving for house it is the worst time. I was going to sell it anyway as need a more practical car. (One with 4 doors) I'll buy another corrado in years to come when they are ultra rare and worth a fortune .. Not prepared to throw any more money at it so it has to go as it is one way or the other. It is the same car in the avatar. If I can get in the region of £1800 I'll be happy.
  9. I suppose what I am really trying to establish is how much approx you can achieve by breaking the car from someone who has had the experience of breaking a VR6 and whether it is worth the while?
  10. Hello everyone. I have just had my cylinder crack or split or something internally and my car does look the part even if I say so myself! :) . However I have had endless problems with trying to keep it up together and running and this is the last straw. What I am after is opinions. I want to recoop as much cash back obviously as possible. Should I break the motor up into bits which I could probably achieve in a weekend and flog the bits seperately or would ebay be a better way with a reserve of £1000 or something? Would like to know who has broke a complete VR6 and approx how much they made ?? Car has FK coilovers, Audi RS4 17" with new tyres. Etc Etc.. What do you think ?
  11. No, I think I am going to stay withthe VR. It is guaranteed a lifespan of 100+ K on a rebuild and with me owning it. What sort of price would I be looking at for a professional rebuild? Obviously I would do fit the engine myself..
  12. Ok, I am leaning toward keeping the VR lump now. So my next question would be is it worhwhile rebuilding your own bottom end to save on cost or better just to go out and buy a recon block/head and if so from who ??
  13. Have bought a new rad switch so will try that today...
  14. Another job for the weekend. What a pain.
  15. Me as well... These cars keep us entertained !! But do my head in also. Mine has only just occurred..
  16. Would the fuse blow under to much load from the pump ?? Also I can hear the pump working ? Could it be something to do with the drivers door lock as I use the key usually ??
  17. I have just had the same occur on mine yesterday.. Firstly the fuse blew. So replaced that, however now the passenger door will not lock and neither will the boot ! Although the passenger will open with central locking but will just not close using it ?? And the boot remains unlocked ?? My used to do the same as Neil's sometimes it would take 2 attempts to close the passenger side and boot. I am assuming that the way this system works is that it locks doors in order - drivers/passengers then boot. Would a bit of maintenance on the pump likely fix this ?? Talk about 1 step forward and 2 back with these cars !
  18. And G60 Greeny, going by your photo.. Are you Richard Hammonds brother or something ?? :)
  19. Very inspirational.. Have bit the bullet and decided to modify it rather than keep it standard. Started with the 17" RS4's and lowering it at the end of the month. It's those all red rear lenses that really compliment the red paintwork so will need to try and source some of those too.. Will post my own pics when I can get hold opf a camera ;) Nice Photo's by the way G60Greeny. Look great on the black and white !
  20. Definately need a knowledge base article on this..
  21. Have we got a definitive guide on resolving this VR6 cooling fans thing yet ? My fans have decided not to work at all. The horn works meaning the after run fuse is ok. I have replaced the Aux Water Pump with a new VW one last year. The temp gauge is working ok. Tell me if wrong but I will bypass the sensors firstly and bridge the connections in both the Yellow (4 pin) and then Black (2 pin) connectors to make sure the actual fans work. After that where should I be looking ? At the control unit ? Or under the dash for relays ?? And rather than a hit a miss affair of replacing all sorts to cure is there not an effective way of testing the control box or associated relays ? Cheers ..
  22. Needs lowering which is coming at the end of the month.
  23. Needs lowering at the end of the month bu will take some pics this eve and post them up here.
  24. Well the answer was yes they will fit but I had to use 5mm spacers on the front to clear the calipers. Ideally I would replace the calipers and disks for TT ones also but can anyone tell me how much work is involved or is it relatively straight forward ?
  25. Ok I think I have changed my mind and go with the 17's as I do want to lower the car to get 'that look'. Can't be ass'ed with alterations to the bodywork !
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