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I've deleted the air-con on my car, is there a different bracket for the PAS pump on non-air-con cars?

Hi GF I've only run the car up, never driven it as the gearbox was toast when I got it, so wasn't sure on it, but the engine was out for the auto -> manual conversion, whilst it was out I thought I'd get a Schrick manifold, that lead to a ported head and big valves... I thought then I'd get the block refreshed, first thing the bloke notices was a wear lip at the top of pots 2 & 4, I was expecting to go down the hone, aquablast the pistons and a new set of rings, but the size of the oversized rings was just to much, he did offer to hone it and rebuild it but I thought it best to do it right. I did think 3.0 litre, but the fella didn't recommend it, apparently its not the wall thickness but the point at where the pots meet at the bottom gets a bit thin, he tried to get a set of the OEM Mahle pistons but there was a 6 week wait from Germany - but he offered me a set of forged Wossners at 82.5mm for the same price and they were in stock, apparently this takes it to a true 2.9? dunno. His advice was spend the money on getting the block/crank/rods all balanced, polished and lightened and on the head as the block bore gains were minimal... the head and the Schrick are off to the 'man in the shed' for porting and matching. I think it will be nice.. probably going to match a pair of Schrick cams, ported throttle body etc. to it all as well ;)

Ordered this today after contacting the company - apparently the correct part https://simplybearings.co.uk/shop/p368932/NSK-6203DDU-Rubber-Sealed-Deep-Groove-Ball-Bearing-17x40x12mm/product_info.html I'll keep you posted on fitting ;) £5.50

Ahhhh good spot Dox! Once again you've got me out of a pickle! :D

Got one I bought off here, only problem is the clutch spring is missing... if you have a clutch spring spare it could do you a turn

Could ask them to box it and then send a courier in to collect it? Go very nicely with you cams Hasan! ;)

Hmmmm I'm after a set of Koni! And Black Eibach springs!

Hi George! Hmmm yeah it is tempting to go with the cheap ones especially as I've found out the bore on my block is worn and I need 6 new pistons and a rebore :( Decisions....

Wowser! cheers GF! Thats really kind thank you ;) I was going to wait for one of Dox's weekend codes as I've got a lot of bits to order, so was going to get them in one hit.

LOL! I'm thinking beers and Corrado spares! ;)

Afternoon Anyone had any experience with ABS sensors? Still cant make my mind up £40 each Delphi? https://www.gsfcarparts.com/648vg0011 or £54 each Bosch? http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Volkswagen_Corrado_2.9_1993/p/car-parts/brake-hydraulics/brakes/abs-sensor/?417440117&1&657aa861956d98ea5723818b9c34eaecf8cd099b&000001 Anyone know what the original equipment was?

Seems to be a necessary evil these days... they're not the best, had to call them a few times, which was like pulling teeth!... but how else would I get cash to Lilfuzzer? :D LOL!

Hmmm was considering an Eibach setup on Konis - got me thinking now...

Anyone used these? http://www.classic-plating.co.uk/Bright_Zinc.html That seems a pretty good price to me... probably cheaper than the two or three runs at least that I'll end up doing to a platers (if I ever find one!)

LOL! Me too! Grahams plating work looks dam good!

Graham - out of interest did you buy a Frost type kit? I've tried again to find a plating company and they all say that they wont touch used car parts as it could contaminate their tanks Think I'm going to buy my own kit as I have a ton of stuff to do!

Hiya - did you get this sorted in the end? I've just pressed the bearing out of mine as it was dry... the closest I could find was this one.. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/S-K-F-Ball-bearing-6203-2RS1-for-washing-machine-/292211702880?epid=1306270806&hash=item44092cbc60:g:ZWEAAOSwFqNZRDXb

Good work GF! I think I have this to look forward to... I ran the car up to get it warm and I did indeed have warm air blowing through the car, but the rest of the water system was more like a strainer so it didn't get to working pressure... but my car is currently in a gazzilion bits so I can just add the matrix to the list :(

Lovely looking car....

Look very nice! I'm a big fan of the LM Hmmmm... still need to pay for my block and head rebuild but these are nice!

how much?

That power sounds fun! :D

I thought the intercooler was more efficient? Its one of the first things the RS Focus boys replace on the MK1's is the charge cooler...

Wowser! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-VW-Lupo-GTi-1999-2006-475mm-RHD-Complete-Front-Aero-Wiper-Arm-Blade-Kit-/370478474950?fits=Model%3ALupo&epid=2086914001&hash=item56423ce6c6:g:gcUAAOSw4UtWSLft