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and the normal dealer. Not expensive.

I believe they changed around colour around 97/98.

Classic parts are part of VW and a dealer should be able to supply through them and order, but they may not want to if they are lazy. Here in Ireland it's no problem. ETKA even has listings for classic parts. Don't believe everything they tell you - if they won't play nice it's very easy to order from Classic Parts in Germany directly.

I've bought a few and all have come with the code - get them on german ebay. Stay away from the ones without a code, as there is no reason why it shouldn't have one with it, for the money. VW can unlock them, but you would have to have some evidence that it's yours I guess, like the original card. The codes are related to the serial# on the unit, so a good google search is worth your while... BTW, there are two types, an early one with all green illumination, and a later one with red/blue.

Which top mounts are people using on a VR6? Is it the standard VR one listed as 357412331A, or are there other options? Have a feeling mine need doing soon.

Also check the oil cooler and oil cooler seal and the two coolant pipes going to it. Also worth replacing the sensors in the stat housing if you can stretch to that.

That's just a strut top mounting/bearing - should still be available from VW. The part number may have been superseded with a later one.

Check out the "definitive VR6 cooling thread" that's stickied - plenty of info there that will help you with troubleshooting.

Hi James - sorry to be off topic, but what are the details of the cruise control kits you have mentioned in your signature?

I'll see if I can get a cross-border initiative going if MurdoMac passes up on them.

Lovely wheels - had them on my MkII in 4 stud and they looked great. Would be very tempted and I'm in Dublin - but not sure if my marriage would survive the purchase!

I have a Meta alarm and immobiliser fitted and it does one touch locking and will close the sunroof and windows when you hold the button down. You can also do this on the lock by turning the key and holding it.

I bought a new one from VW two weeks ago for my VR and it came with all slats open - it was the same part# as the original with covered slats, so maybe this was changes during production?

Not sure about the MkII loom - didn't think they all had it as standard. Each motor takes a 3-pin connector, +,- and control signal from the switch. In the original loom the + is fed from the sidelights and the earths go back into the loom. The switch needs a + feed, two earths and an illumination feed. The original switch has a loom that connects to an extra connector on the factory loom. I made up a loom with earth and positive and a control signal for each side, and then you need to monkey around a bit to get the others. Another idea would be just to run the control signal to the lights, and then splice into the existing loom for +/_, or if you have an upgraded loom you will have one of the OEM headlight connectors sitting there doing nothing, so that could be used as well. I actually have the polarity for the motors reversed, so that I can adjust my lights higher, as I don't use a trailer. In traffic or MOT/NCT, I just turn them down.

The blue temp sensors are very cheap from VW - around 15/20. VW Classic Parts are currently doing lambda sensors for €75.00, just check that it's the right part for your car (chassis number). Alternatively, if you find a Bosch dealer, they will be able to sell you a lambda for less than the dealer price.

These should be them: http://www.polevolt.co.uk/acatalog/Terminals_for_Connector_Housings.html

Most of them are junior or micro timer terminals, made by Tyco Electronics - you need a ratchet crimper for uninsulated terminals. VW sell the terminals on their own, but you'll be unlikely to get a dealer to order you some, and also a repair kit, which is a length of wire with a terminal crimped on at both ends. You can buy them online from Radionics or Vehicle Wiring Products. You'll also need a terminal removal tool.

I got around this problem by taking an old broken headlight apart and cutting out the male end of the 4 contact headlight connector - this goes on to the loom instead of the spades, and you can then simply plug in the existing lhs connector on the original loom to control the relays. I've also got the OEM connectors on the loom. Maybe not practical as a volume thing, but I reckon you could do up a quick CAD file and borrow a 3D printer and run up a batch.

You can use the motors and loom on the later cars, but the switch is the older style - will still fit though. You'll also need to make a loom to run each motor as the wiring is integral to the headlight loom, and there was a different loom for cars with adjustable lights. They show up pretty frequently on German ebay. I have this done to my VR.

What makes the spec of this car rare apart from the Recaro seats?

Get an upgraded headlight loom - there's plenty of info on them here and you can buy them on ebay, or one of the forum members here also supplies them. Older VW/Audi cars all have this problem, as the looms are too long and the current passes through the headlight switch, resulting in a voltage drop at the lights. Upgraded "rally" bulbs can melt your lights, so stay away from them, although some of the premium bulbs will give you more output. Fitting a loom will also reduce the load on the switch - they take their feed directly from the battery and use at least two relays. That and the lupo/TT wiper conversion are probably the two most popular mods around.

The classic parts store currently has a few Corrado items on special offer - 16V badges for €19.99, a sunroof lid for €99.00 and a brand new parcel shelf in beige etc. http://www.etkashop.com/vwcp/Newsletter-Corrado/

Hi Steve - PM sent.

Hi Steve - sent you a PM about postage to Dublin, Ireland. If you can let me know the total I will sort payment asap. Thanks. ---------- Post added at 10:58 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:52 AM ---------- Hi Steve - sent you a PM about postage to Dublin, Ireland. If you can let me know the total I will sort payment asap. Thanks.

Just checked with Autohaus Schlagheck in Germany: 5357114634FB Verkleidung 21,62 EUR (zzgl. 19% MwSt. zzgl. Versand that means €21.62 +19% tax and pp on top of that. 4FB is the colour code for black. Youc could even try your local stealer and see if they can get it on back order. http://www.online-teile.com/vw