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My commute is 17 miles, only 1 mile of that is 20 zone, the rest is B roads

My standard VR does 28 - 30 MPG on average, I do very little in town driving though. On a recent trip to Leeds and back the MFA read 38 MPG. Other than general servicing I've not spent anything on the engine. I wouldn't swap mine for a 16V

212BHP for me, loosing 100cc wont have much affect, you still have the inlet mani and TB off the 2.9 engine, plus cams, filter and exhaust. You may lose a little due to the engine being brand new and a bit tight.

It would be interesting to see a remapped before fitting and after fitting dyno and evaluate whether its worth the risk of the ecu ignoring knock compared to power gain - if any. I suspect Vince will direct you to a bin located in the corner of his workshop lol

http://techtonicstuning.com/main/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2_11_370&products_id=876 http://techtonicstuning.com/main/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&search_in_description=1&zenid=bbb2de1fd0a437feb7faf6a6d8412e68&keyword=knock I can't see a chip for VR6 that has that bushing? http://techtonicstuning.com/main/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&search_in_description=1&keyword=vr6+chip

I have more images on my phone if you have WhatsApp? Unused for 8 years or so, no movement in the bearing and no leaks prior to the pipework being removed 2 weeks ago. The body of the pump and pulley is rusty, I suspect its the 25 year old original.

I have 2 sets of rear lights and 2 number plate panels too, both have some damage from removal

Have you checked the wiring to the MAF plug?

Now's the time to buy one, its unlikely they'll ever become cheaper :)

Drove the Corrado to wickes yesterday for drill bits, then filled up with fuel and parked it in the street as I was working on the drive. 9PM last night after walking the dog I went to put the car on the drive and the clutch pedal was on the floor.... I manhandled the car onto the drive and noticed a puddle of fluid on the road where it was parked. This morning I had a look and spotted fluid dripping out of the bellhousing = slave cylinder, went down to the shed and found an OE preloved cylinder, fitted it and its better than its ever been. Prior to this the pedal hadn't been returning all the way to the top.

Quote from the listing: "New pair of lowering spring plates by Bonrath •Lowers Between 1cm and 1.5cm depending on vehicle •Replaces those with VAG Part Number 191412341 •TUV Approved •Outside Diameter 11cm, Height 29mm Hole 13mm Fits•Golf MK2 1983 -1992 all models but not G60 with engine code PG 1988 - 1991 •Jetta MK2 •Golf MK3 and Vento not GTi or VR6 made up to 07/93 •Seat Cordoba 02/1993>10/1995 1.0 to 1.8 33>60KW •Seat Cordoba 1993>1996 02/1993>10/1995 1.8 to 2.0 02/1993>03/1994 85KW - 95KW •Seat Ibiza 1993>1996 •Toledo 1992>1996 On their own website the do the part number mentioned for £6/7 per pair

20 year old spring plates will be very grotty by now, by the time you've bought them, had them posted, had them blasted / coated there wont be much of a saving? Have Bonrath gone bust or changed their name? They used to do the top plates that lower an extra 10mm or so for similar money. I'm not sure if these are correct for your application, but you could message them? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SPRING-PLATES-FRONT-BONRATH-191412341-FOR-VW-GOLF-MK2-Mk3-SEAT-IBIZA-CORDOBA-/351390631290?hash=item51d083857a

Its a bit sloppy of them considering it has had a clutch, an extra 2 hours and £250 in parts (most likely free from ECP anyway)would have seen the job through. I can't actually remember anyone chains snapping being reported on here in recent times? If the car had been a storm would it have been snapped up by now?

1H0 is MK3 Golf / Vento I believe? This may help widen your search? So probably GTis and TDis? I presume you've seen these? £55 for a pair. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-GOLF-MK3-GTI-VR6-SPRING-PLATE-CAP-FOR-FRONT-SUSPENSION-STRUTS-GENUINE-VW-/161367779677?hash=item259244e95d

Formerly known as micrlev? http://contact.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ReturnUserIdHistory&requested=corradospares Why didn't you look here for spares?

Have you rand C&R or Awesome gti? They must sell them all the time?

I took mine out, I wish now I'd replaced the foam padding on the flaps while it was out, live and learn. Some have struggled and done it with the dash in situ

What are the symptom of the headgasket? If its mixing oil with coolant then investigate the heat exchanger before headgasket.

PM'd you an email address of a guy I've used in the past, a bit short notice though

1995 16V according to previous posts

I have a couple of spares, I paid £25 posted but suspect there's plenty around. Check for water ingress before you buy as leaky screens and blown matrix can cause problems

One pair of MK4 rear callipers, good condition but need a clean up and paint. £30 One pair of MK4 rear callipers with one outer dust seal damaged and removed. £20 One pair of 288mm MK4 fronts, good condition but need a clean up and repaint. £30 G60 PAS pump, used £40 G60 PAS rack £40 G60 PAS pipes £40 VR6 rear grooved and dimpled rear disks with greenstuff pads, used VGC no lip £50 G60 driveshafts complete with CVs, need a clean up and paint £40 G60 gear shift assy and cables £50 280mm VR6 grooved and dimpled disks, used no lips VGC £25, no pads G60 tilt column £25 G60 U/J £25 2 rear spoiler mechs, one has damage to the left fixing, the other to the right fixing, just swap for your own, powered up and working £20 Pair of Corrado rear callipers for rebuild or use as exchange units to keep your own £10 G60 engine mount bracket 535 199 354 C £20 Postage on any of the above £10 I can WhatsApp pics if you need them Paypal preferred Collection from J16 M6 (Crewe)

If the kids meals and lager was paid for in cash.......

Looks like ex-copart? The reg number is familiar too - ex forum member?

Well held! I'd have been on the grass