J Corrado

shame i own g93 lwt :(

I've had a look but can't find a similar thread. Having trouble with the drivers side handbrake. Replaces both cables but the drivers side is really stiff. Tried to free off the silver attachment which is on the brake caliper as facing but really tight. Does anyone know if thos mechanism can be removed. It looks similar to a brake piston that moves up and down as the handbrake is applied. Also looks like it has some sort of inner plastic/rubber coating but notsure. Any help would be really appreciated. Thanks

To be honest mine looked similar,took the whole assembley off and brushed it clean,very caefully. Used some rust removal stuff from halfords once clean then covered with protection and painted. Now looks really nice under the car plus I know it will last! Getting the whole lot off is a nightmare though,expect grazed knuckles and lots of swearing! J

Hi guys, thanks for the replies. As above the straps need to be taken off and the 2 bolts up near the neck as advised, plenty of lubricant needed in most cases!! Also when taking out don't forget to take the sender unit from the top of the tank to avoid any damage. Tar J

hi, do you still have the fuel tank by any chance?? thanks J

needed as mine has been breeched and brreakers always drill them. On regular so drop me a memo if you got available thanks J

no definately the external. It had a horrible whine 2 it. Its off now an not in good shape,rusted up. Think there is the fuel filter ie there too which again needs replacing.

Hi everyone, thanks for the replies. I really wanna get this moving so maybe the ABF route would be better for the minute until I can sourcde all the VR parts needed. The other problem I have is the fueling. As mentioned in the top thread, the car has gone through 3 or 4 external pumps, is this a common failure? Is there anyway of upgrading or changing the whole set up under the rear drivers side wheel? Just can't see any point paying VW dealership near enough £400 for the lot!!!!!!! Currently the car has none of that part of the fueling set up attached. Cheers J

hi, thanks for the replys, really wanted to go the VR route, just love the noise!! Horney, whats the ABF route, is this changing the bottom end?? Cheers guys J

Hey everyone, just joined the group after finally wanting to get my old 1.8 16v back up and running. The car has not been driven for about 4 years so will need some resoration which I am hoping to do. Since owning the car there were always problems with the fuel system (looking back through history exterior fuel pump replaced twice) and finally packed up on me which resulted in me purchasing a scooby (sorry!). Anyway I'm looking to complete an engine swap for the rado and restore her back to life. I'm looking to swap to a vr lump and wondered how difficult this would be, is it a straight swap. Any thoughts or ideas welcome. Hopefully when I make a start I will get some pics up of the work in progress. J