James.

I agree Alan. I've just changed my front wheel bearings and now has been tracked/ aligned, it's like a new car. changed all the usual front end stuff and it still had me going mad. Really enjoying the Corrado now. Long may it continue.

There's a very small black plastic plug that holds the bottom inner part of trim on. The main body of trim is held on with 5mm double sided tape. Peel the old one off ( the old tape will be well and truly stuck by now ). Clean up the rust and surrounding paintwork and re-install using double sided. Done this a couple of times to different Corrados and afterwords you wouldn't tell. But yes you're right. Most people think it's had a dalliance with a screwdriver wielding urchin at some point in its life.

Yes if you persist with using it. You'll need to speak with their licensing/legal team. Be prepared to hand over samples and also you may only be able to source from their approved factories. They inturn will have minimum orders, but you'll probably have to pay for the samples as well. VW will then want a percentage. This in its self may wipe out any profit one you've factored in shipping and (seeing as you're talking kosher) the VAT man. 6 months later you may have a product to take to market. Certainly don't want to sound like a doom monger but working in retail buying taught me a thing or two about this kind of thing. Most brands have teams of people on the look out for this kind of stuff. Though to be fair, ebay is awash with fakes. And by the time they catch you, you could have made a couple of pounds. But is it really worth being hunted down by their legal team for a couple of pounds ???

Chris's knowledge was second to none, to the point of almost being intimidating. I remember speaking to him at a North West meet back in 2000. He was one of the first people I spoke with in the club. I the nervy newby asking about stiff handles. He being the man of "best practice", talking about oiling and being sure not to tarnish the paintwork, left me feeling in awe of his knowledge. But he always had a dry quip to add in, so as to break the anorak based tension. I too wish to reitterate the sentiments already made. And if I know half of what Chris knew when I reach 53, then I'll class myself a learned man. Peace be with you Chris.

Speak with your feet and don't shop there again, easy as. There's no shortage of businesses wanting money at the moment. My VW dealer ( Corkills Wigan ) even give me the opportunity to email lists to them. Unfortunatly I like their coffee to much to take them up on this yet. If it really grates your gears then send an email to the owner of the franchise. Sure they'll appreciate poor service like a hole in a boat.

Another 8v owner here to confirm low numbers. VR6's run hot, 8valves don't. Just how it is.

Wasn't it great weather. It's what days like today were made for. Shame both of mine were on axle stands, but fortunately had the Lupo for a trip out. Wheels look perfect.

Hi Dave. If by "spectacular" you mean having a jaunt out with Oscar and his mum to somewhere like West Kirby or the trough of Bowland then yes. But if you mean cheap fizz and party poppers then you've got the wrong guy. I might risk a large Hendricks "when" it's finished, but it's like painting Blackpool tower. The day after it's finished, you start again. Currently we're aiming towards Tatton. I'm going to try real hard to make it happen. But I have so many other things going on in my life... Today would have been a peach of a day for us to enjoy her as well. ---------- Post added at 12:18 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:11 AM ---------- That's very kind of you Paul. Wrestled it back in place eventually. The subframe was easy compared to the rear beam though. Getting the trolly jack under and supporting that beast was like balancing an egg on a knife edge. My arms still ache.

We live in hope !!!

...Pull up to the bumper baby ! Managed another full day in Campaign world today. Carrying on from yesterday. Jumping between jobs as there were a few things being painted/refurbed. First up I gave the brakes a coat of silver as it was warm in the (dons a dreadfull Liam Gallagher accent) sunsheeinne. Had to keep bobbing back indoors as the silver paint was whipping up real good style. To the point where I was beginning to resemble one of those Silver painted men usually found on the costa brava. Whilst back indoors I jumped on the rear bumper. it's a big piece of trim, and would give me a little "completion boost" if I could get it installed before the end of the day. Started off by keying the surface, ran over it with some pre paint and let it dry off. Hit it with primer, then once dry laid on the clear. I was tempted to keep the primer "as is". But decided (right or wrong, only time will tell) to give it an extra layer of protection. Exhaust surround ( Cheers Adam) was zip tied on till I can grab some bigger rivets next week. I may re-do this yet. We'll see. Finished by installing the powder coated frame and legs with their new bolts. I've moved the brackets up a little this time, as I prefer a small amount of clearance between rear apron and bumper. Whilst all this spray malarky was going on I gave the subframe an internal buttering of cavity wax. I bought half a dozen cans of Wurth for small money a while back and today got the chance to use it. It's quite thin, but I've read good things about it so yet another item for the long term review panel. As if by design, my new tyres for the eight valve turned up today (Uniroyal rainsports). So whipped the fronts off in record time and dropped them off with the lads at the top of the village for swapsies tomorrow morning. Lastly and most importantly, gave the garage a well over-due sweep out. Oscar even dropped in to lend a hand. Seeing the Campaign on the fridge (Forum calendar this month) last night, must have reminded him about what's hidden under the dozen or so bedsheets in the garage. I tend forget myself sometimes.

No surprise they're obsolete from UK VAG. I've tried many times to remove these and they ALWAYS break on me. In the end I stuck the broken one back on with strong adhesive.

Good result Pete. There's the birthday present to myself for next month sorted then.

Yorkshire seems to be the Corrado capital of the UK at the moment. And the car looks good from here. But running a mop over the car makes a massive difference to the colour I found. Nice purchase, from another sherry driver.

Thanks Chris. I'm really happy with how it looks underneath. It's such a joy to be working with clean parts for a change. I wondered how long it would be before the eagle eyed spotted the upside down shield clips though ! The mounting points have corroded through, so I put them on a couple of turns whilst I fabricate some bigger alu discs to sit between the clips and shields. After much frustration I managed to install the front arb bushes and droplinks. What a swine they were. Then we moved to the back end, and again after much jostling got the rear beam bolted in place. Finished the day by bolting the steering rack in place. Rack brace and rubber mount are obsolete in the UK so I broke out the refurb A game. After what feels like many a false start, I feel progress is finally being made. The fact I've nearly emptied my cache of VW bolts is proof of that.

Discuss... ---------- Post added at 1:44 PM ---------- Previous post was at 1:35 PM ---------- I agree Alan, the warmth yesterday had such a motivating effect. Colder today, but bouyed by yesterdays work I may squeeze a couple of hours in whilst the family are out visiting relatives. I'd lightly pencilled in May for completion, but life has got in the way (which I in no way begrudge). So now we aim for the 1st of August. Lots of other jobs going on in my life, to drain my time. But I feel like I'm on the right side of completion now, so I'll just keep chipping away. And as for chocolate eggs, nine of them sat in the kitchen and not one of them is for me. Typical !

I'd be keen to know the answer to this as well Pete. Found this thread over on retro rides that may help (chap says it's too big for a Mk2 golf, but would suit a Granada). http://retrorides.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=pfsw&action=display&thread=72010 Let us know if you have any joy.

That looks great. Give me nod next time you break out the track weapon.

Easter Sunday. What more of a perfect occasion than to be messing about in the garage and its surrounding area. The easter bunny had left some treats for Oscar this morning, and with a similar spring in my step, I bounded over to the garage (having acrued a mass of garage time). First on the agenda was fitting those scuttle clips from der fatherland. Possible the most time consuming and yet rewarding job I've completed for some time. I had to cut away sections of mastic from under the window (to allow the trim to clip in place). But boy what a result. the trim now sits up against the window real tight and solid. One of those jobs that deserved to be done right. Second up was the new wiper motor. As hard as I tried, I couldn't get the motor to where I wanted it to be. The solution was to obtain a new one. This time a Febi unit. Looks the part and as for wiping abilities ? I guess well never know. It's not like the car's going out in the rain when all the works finished ! Gave the exhaust a battering with the wire wheel, jenolite and VHT paint. Popped it back in place (excuse the makeshift zip tie hangars) and it' starting to look good under there. All the loom was wrapped with Scapa tape during the week, and now it's all coming together nicely. Wanted to install the rear beam, until I was politely reminded that we're out tonight, so had to return indoors for my annual shower. Tonight I drink to mother nature and the beauty of a warm/dry spring day. And to a productive day. Cheers !

Seeing as I haven't seen a Corrado on the roads in nearly twelve months, seems the only way I can spot them is on the TV ! My Corradar twitched recently, for the half a second that this popped up. Must be someone on here as it's a recent potato based advert. Looks like an early 16V with OE roof bars ?

Supercharged VR6 for the win !

Sweet lord. And I thought my tensioners were worn. Mine has 177k on and the guides have broke in all the same places. Bet you feel relieved you caught it when you did though.

That seems fine Chris. There's usually an issue if the sensor reads zero or the numbers bounce around wildly.

Test the resistance on the sensor with a multimeter. A reading of 1 is about right.

I like to treat my thread as a facility to bolster my service history file. Small steps build up to a bigger picture etc etc. But in the mean time, don't get beat up about the lack of replies as it does seem awfully quiet round here recently. G60's seem to be very popular on the resto front at the moment. Good stuff.

Box fresh !