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It's a shame cos it's a good idea!

Always thought they looked like a good idea. Read some very negative reviews on another forum the other day though (can't remember where- will try to find it again!). Here: http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/222471-alloygator/page__p__2621020__hl__alloygator__fromsearch__1#entry2621020

It's madness. I bought a blue temp sensor last year from Ford for a tenner- up to £18 now.

Approved! Very nice 8)

Welcome! Any pics?

Some info might encourage people to click ;)

£50! The parts guy said a lot of older stuff has recently gone through the roof to persuade people to buy newer cars!

Stat from VW is a round £25 (£17-ish with discount). Popped into my local Ford place today, as they usually come up trumps for VR6 parts like this. Guess how much it is?

I've heard of some VW places that won't do discount for any club, but there are a lot that do. It's worth asking (nicely!).

Thanks to Andy (C5oem) and Neil (Pat_McCrotch) for recent items- well packed, delivered quickly etc. Cheers gents! 8)

You also get a 10% discount with GSF, and I get up to 17% from VW depending on what the item is. Saved me a fortune over 11-odd years of ownership

Excellent info Nick 8) A GOOD update! I checked/cleaned and tightened the earths etc in the engine bay, and did the same with the clocks... they're working perfectly! the interior lights have never been brighter, and the volts gauge is reading what it should be! :) Gonna hold off on changing the alternator as well. All a bit strange, but a nice outcome!

Badges arrived today 8) Fantastic service- thanks Neil! Need the glovebox strip as well, so will try to call tomorrow.

Thanks Steve! :lol: Stonejag, that would be brilliant! PM on its way :)

Thanks David- very helpful. Do I get a new one from VW?

Thanks guys. Yeh, I was thinking that the spoiler was probably linked to the clocks. Voltage reg in the clocks is a good call Steve. Where would I get a new one? Where is it exactly? Many thanks again for your input guys! By the way, the oil buzzer started beeping at me this morning. Oil level and pressure are both fine though!

Oh no :( Forgot to say that the alternator itself is now making quite a loud metallic whirring noise, that gets louder/changes pitch with the revs. Bloody Corrados :(

Thanks Laura. Things took a turn for the worse today :( Disconnected the battery and wedged the neg cable out of the way. Then I proceeded to clean up the end of the alternator earth strap (the part bolted onto the alternator), as this was looking very green. Was scraping the green off with a screwdriver and there was an almighty electrical blast at the end of the screwdriver- the negative cable had sprung back and was touching the terminal. As a result, I have now lost the speedo, fuel guage, temp gauge and mfa functions. The rev counter is working and the illumination was working, but decided to stop mid journey. The spoiler has also stopped working automatically. Gutted. Anyway, have checked all the fuses and they are all fine. Any ideas?

Thanks Laura. Out of interest, where did you get the alternator from? Is is 120 or 90a? How much was it? :)

Jon- number 12 here: http://www.vagcat.com/epc/cat/vw/COR/1995/76/56/849770/ It's the bit that the parcel shelf rests against with two spongy 'dampers' to stop the parcel shelf moving.

No idea! If its obsolete, there is a very similar one that could well fit for the 9a 16v- worth a shot for a couple of quid. I guess it makes it pretty noisy too?

Think its this: 034133335D Just a cap for the exhaust test pipe, should be around £3 IIRC.

That's good to know- thanks Laura. Gonna keep it then? ;)

Thanks chaps. Will get a multimeter/or take it somewhere local. Sounds like it's gonna be the alternator. Never had to replace one before! Presumably it's front end off. Will be worth changing the belt I guess, and it'll be a good excuse to change the tensioner baring which is a little noisy. Any other tips? Also, where's the best place (cheap + decent quality) to get an alternator? Should I go for a 120a?

I was thinking it was prob the alternator, but surely a new battery should be reading more than that?