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MARLBORO_LITE

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  1. The appearance of my rather sad looking Corrado (in middle of resto project) is not enhanced by the TSW Stealth alloys that it is currently sitting on (never liked those for some reason). I like both Azev A and Borbet C as potential replacements and wondered whether anyone has any views on those wheel types or even alternatives I haven't considered. I want 16'' rims, what size tyres should I fit please - thinking about 195/45-16. Grateful for your advice, thanks for looking.
  2. I found a relay numbered 80 in the glovebox, all a bit suspicious I now feel as, on inspecting the fusebox, I can't seem to find a replacement relay 80 in its place. Would anyone know what this does and where it should go? The car is off the road undergoing resto, it drives fine but only up and down my drive at the moment. These 'drive' tests are not pointing to any particular difficulties or issues. Am tempted to leave sleaping dogs lie..... Grateful for any advice please.
  3. Thanks for the warm welcome Walesy. I can see 2_Door_Fun and I have much in common! Following Dinkus' suggestion I'll post to 'exterior' on the subject of the Borbet V Azev debate. Thanks to other contributors on the wheel discussion...... In terms of a quick update, I have fixed the central locking by changing both door handles for virtually new ones. I managed to amaze myself by successfully swapping the lock barrels over. Wife got a bit worried though cos the kitchen table was covered with greasy components from 4 stripped down handles, think she began to doubt my abilities after an hour of cussing whilst I attempted to reassemble:P! Only the passenger handle was dodgy, I'll offer the drivers handle on the 'For Sale' board at some point (ex lock barrel but micro switches fully ok). Got the sunroof to tilt by replacing the 15 amp fuse at port 19 (second from right) Thought changing that fuse would fix the interior light and cigarette lighter problem, but I ain't complaining about a sunroof that now partially works! I think what I'll do next there is to manually crank it open and apply liberal doses of grease to exposed components. May get a result, worth a try maybe?!
  4. A quick thank you for your advice and suggestions. I'll get stuck into the search facility for central locking and sunroof possible fixes. I have some strong leads for sorting the heater out, special thanks to those concerned. I am likely to re-appear in other sections of the Forum as I attempt to tackle other issues......this car will be a money pit I know...but I saw her and thought she deserved some special treatment. I got 6 months to get her finished before another addition to the family arrives. I ain't selling this one though, made that mistake once before! She's for weekends, on my own with no kids or wife! I guess I am spilling over to another forum area, but views on AZEV As or BORBET Cs? All the best
  5. I recently bought myself a rather sad looking (but with good potential) Pearl Green K plate 16v. Completely original save for a Scorpion exhaust and Stealth 15' alloys (latter will go at first opportunity!). The interior is immaculate, no wear anywhere. She'll soon be resprayed down both flanks plus bonnet and front bumper and will then be as immaculate on the outside as the inside. I do have a few issues to sort though on which the community's help would be appreciated: Central Locking - I am hoping that by changing a dodgy passenger door handle this will begin to work (maybe this weekend)! Have blown down the vacuum pipe and everything opens so no leaks at all. Locking the drivers door only results in that door locking and the bootlid, not passenger door nor fuel flap. If, after changing the passenger handle, it still doesn't work any suggestions please on where I should look next? Sunroof - Won't tilt nor slide. Haven't got at the motor yet but wondered whether the interior lights (cabin and boot) and cigarette lighter not working could be connected? Are they on the same relay? If the problems are unconnected, any suggestions please on how a fix should be attempted? Heater - I can't get the air to blow on the windscreen, sods law, I am sure this isn't difficult to sort. Seems to work fine directed everywhere else but not the screen! If the component is duff, is it cheap to replace? Appreciate any suggestions. Got other problems but will start with these!! I previously ran a silver 91 model 16v for 3 years (from 97 to 00) and loved her to bits (H711 YYU...anyone know of her?) but had to sell up when my daughter arrived and her pram wouldn't fit in the boot... :cry:....then my wife bought a smaller pram which would have..... :x .....She was immaculate with G60 alloys which I bought off a chap in Welwyn Gardens for £100 (with excellent tyres) 3 years previously which I fitted to a MkII Golf GTi. Ain't so cheap now, set on Ebay hitting £250!
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