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the main issue I have is being a non-mechanically minded accoutant ( maybe it is just being an accoutant ) I like to drive fast and there ends my engineering knowledge and practical abilities I have a friend to do the headgasket test but after that it is costing me money. If it is costing me money ( possibly lots ) I would defintely like a faster car back with upgraded parts where possible This is where advice will be useful to suggest performance improvements Also has anybody got recent prices for a headgasket rebuild? Your opninions much sought and appreciated Oli

Again guys, your response always impresses. car is 95 vr6 Plan at mo is to run car unitl it gets hot and then check water pipe temperature compared to raidator temperature, if radiator cold then issue is thermostat is how a friedn explained it. I have checked the oil and there is no emulsion on either filler cap or on dipstick Oli

Hi Thanks for reading and possibly helping I have overheating issue that started yesterday. I managed to limp home and give the car some time to cool down yesterday This morning I have replaced any water lost from radiator from the day before( I had opened the water bottle but steam had gushed out so I had just left it to cool down normally with some steam able to escape. ) Today I have put about 2l of water in to the radiator system. The car ran fine but overheated within 15 minutes of slow easing driving and when I came to a stop at work, there was lots of steam and water dropping to the ground from the bottom of the water bottle. So questions are, likely problem, and if it is a headgasket job, what else do I consider doing at same time as I know this costs money but if I get a faster car back it ain't all bad Thoughts and comments gratefully appreciated. I am having the car trailered to a garage later today Oli

Hi the guy before added some HT leads which led about 6 months later to the manifold blowing. not sure how but car is repaired now, fixed now but getting car serviced. luckily not too bad, Thanks for the advice guys

yes, am definitely trying to avoid that, will go gently on the reverse thread tonight. once again thanks for your swift help. Oli

Hi Was a bit impatient to jump into the corrado and broke the door mechanism such that the central locking works but the door does not open. I have tried to take the door mechanism off from the door but the screw holding it will not move. The screw is on the side of the door where the door mechanism is ( drivers side). Before I take a drill to the little ******, which way does the screw unscrew? Have tried both but want to be sure. Thanks Oli

Is this Reuben Gata Aura` company based in Croydon? AQUA G60 Not sure but this company is based in South Croydon, address is on website

Dear All I was going to order some product from this supplier who is shop and web-based. http://www.tuningwerkes.co.uk/products/vw_corrado.html I asked to see if there was any forum discount, he did say "no" but said if there was forum interest for a discount scheme that one of the admins could contact them and arrange this. So if people would like to order products from them please register your interest and I will ask one of the admins to progress this. Thanks Oli

Hi Paul Cheers for the photo, black is definitely my colour, the std set-up is pretty poor for night driving, just having a problem finding a set in UK. Oli

Hi I am considering adding a new set of headlights ( and upgrading lighting loom ), can anybody recommend a good manufacturer of halo/angel eye headlights to fit M reg vr6 corrado. Thanks Oli1vw

Thanks for all being really friendly and been good sources of Corrado know-how. Looking forward to getting hold of mine this weekend if everything goes to plan. Oli

Hi guys Just covering my bases at moment, first car from ebay - still to be checked and viewed. The others are because you never know how honest people are with their ebay descriptions Just to clear up any confusion here is the picture of the car plus ebay link http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1994-Volkswagen-C ... dZViewItem Damn can't upload pic easily, on ebay anyway. Please let me know whether we still are buying the same car. Thanks for taking the time to read my posts :wave: Oli

Thanks Dukest :D , will make contact with cazza_vr to see if he can offer his opnion (the map on google is really good :clap: ), any garages that are recommended from the forum? Oli

Hi Just off to buy my first vr6 corrado, just wondering if there is somebody who could help me check the car before purchase. am waiting for the guy to take his private plate off it so not necessarily going to happen as planned (Easter weekend) am going to meet him in Hereford (Gloucester way). Any recommendations of a local garage or someone who could run the vag-com on it or do an inspection? Thank you for taking the time to help me. Oli