Joerrado

Thanks! Can see myself getting carried away now though!

Sounds like that's what I need. How do I go about getting some? I'm sure I've seen a thread with all the stuff he does before but not quite sure how to find it again or how request things. Shall I just private message him?

Yes, forgot to mention it is a VR6. Thanks

So, the top brackets on my radiator are just rusted lumps now and need replacing. Just enquired at VW whilst getting other bits and they no longer stock any of the top fixings for the radiator. So now what? Is there a common bodge to replace these fixings or maybe another source? I'm sure it can't be that difficult but thought I'd check on here first in case there was a popular way of going about it

So that's what the VEGE stickers mean! I'm just fitting a replacement VR6 engine that I've picked up for my corrado. It's got a yellow VEGE sticker on the block and a yellow sticker on the end of the head, both of which look very recent. It did make me wonder if it was a recon, as it's also very clean. I know it wouldn't have taken much to google 'VEGE' sooner but now I have after reading this.

Thanks for the advice. Looks like I'll be going for a Hella which I'll be fitting myself. There's plenty of rust on the brackets. Are they still available from VW? Be nice to get everything going back together clean and shiny!

I'm thinking of replacing my ropey old radiator before I put it back in. Already got the cowling off for powder coating. Is there a standard source for a replacement radiator that people use, or are there many varying opinions on the best replacement?

Each I'm afraid! Can't expect too much from main stealer!

Just thought I'd post this as a new thread as well in case others were after them. If doing a radiator refurb, the plastic guide rings that surround the fans are available from VW for £10.12 plus VAT. The part number is 357-121-210 and they are exactly the same as the originals that always fall apart when taking the shroud off. Hope this helps because I did read somewhere on the forums that this part is no longer available, but it is.

Just picked up the parts from VW. Got the nice new plastic fan guide ring on the table in front of me next to the busted one I've taken off. They are exactly the same and the part number is 357-121-210. They are £10.12 plus VAT. Happy days! Now if this thunder and hail would stop I can crack on with putting it back together!

Thanks. I might even see if my own one is up to being blasted before I buy another. It doesn't look rotten

I'll be collecting mine tomorrow so will update with the part numbers. I think my receipt is out in the car so I'll grab the numbers in the morning.

Looking for a good nick slam panel that I can blast and powder coat. There seems to be several on eBay from valvers and early Corrados. I need one for a moonlight blue VR6. Are they all the same dimensions? I was going to simply get the one that looks to be in the best condition for blasting

If anybody is interested. VW still supply the plastic fan surround for a tenner each. Just need to blast and powder coat the cowling now. Progress!

Yeah thanks Leon, and everyone else for their input! Just ordered some of that stuff.