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A feel a change of shoes might be in the offing...... ;)

Good find - I think they may be from the Bentley though (correction, it is a straight scan of the Bentley wiring diagrams, I've just checked my copy and the page numbers) - I don't see any mention of a brake pedal position sensor, which was a part specific to the system fitted to UK RHD VR6s. These are for a US car.

Agreed. But somehow I get the feeling that Classic Parts are more in the business of selling off NOS that they get back from dealers and warehouses rather than make new parts. There a a number of essential and safety critical components that are long NLA with no sign of them appearing again. They have remade the roof gutters and some small bits and bobs. I know it's a big ask for limited numbers and in many cases the moulds and tooling are gone, but we should at least have everything needed for a respray, all lights, front end crash repair and brake/clutch masters available. /endrant

If the rear wheels are off the ground while you are testing, then the valve is fully closed. You need to clamp it open to give the effect of the car being on the ground and as said above, also hold it open while bleeding. If the ABS is faulty, you will still have full mechanical braking - you can test this by fooling it into fault mode by disconnecting a sensor. Did you bleed the master cylinder and the ABS pump unit after doing all the callipers? Also check your rear solid and flexi brake lines for tight connections and leaks. It might also be worth trying another brake proportioning valve to rule that out - the hardest part with those is getting the old one off, and you've gotten past that hurdle.

Afraid not, the only VR wiring diagrams are in German for a 93 car. The UK English versions have so far proven elusive - there used to be someone on here who had a stash of the dealer micro fiches and manuals, but I don't think they ever got around to scanning them all. PM me with you email address and I'll send on what I have. Did you scan the system with VCDS for fault codes at all? That kind of intermittent error with the light coming on randomly was exactly what I had, and the only thing that fixed it permanently was a new pump unit - there is a PCB and loom connector mounted to the bottom of it and this tends to get dirty, corroded and heat damaged because of its location and can lead to intermittent or temp related faults.

. Bosch part# 0986237642 VAG part# 0237520052

Ok. Have you got the part number? I think I have a thread on here with all the details if you search. On mine the plastic housing had broken off and I was getting running and starting problems, especially when hot. You could try your nearest actual Bosch distributor with the part number or see if they can refurb or exchange your old unit.

I got a new Bosch distributor on German eBay a while back - around 300 euro. I also have my old one here but it's no use to you as the hall sender is dodgy and they are not available separately.

At least it's sorted now. Roger, how did you identify the vacuum leak and which hose was it?

Poly will be easy to fit, the OE ones need a press or special tool. However, most would not recommend poly bushes on the back as they make it too stiff and allow for too little movement. The rear axle was designed to flex a bit. I've fitted OE rubber on mine again at 90k and expect they will last at least that again.

Are you sure you have the UK specific wiring diagrams? Most of the ones out there are for German or US cars. The Bentley will definitely be US only and the UK cars had an ABS system that was specific to RHD. What is the symptom you are trying to fix? I'd say it's highly unlikely that someone will have rewired the unit, and unless they've been water damaged they rarely go wrong - most ABS problems are caused by faults elsewhere along the chain, most often the hydraulic pump unit. I'll check the serials on mine and let you know what they are.

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In fairness they seem to have been refurbished. True, you can pick up a set of scuffed ones for under 200, but check out the price of a new Speedline from Classic parts: https://www.volkswagen-classic-parts.de/en/alufelge-a6fb7f.html - now that's hilarious. Solitudes are a bargain though if you have a Storm - I don't really like the Solitudes as a wheel myself. Or how about a nice new VR6 ABS pump unit for the knock-down price of €2,289.00: https://www.volkswagen-classic-parts.de/en/steuereinheit-c0cf3c.html I think I could buy a pretty decent VR for that and it might even have a working ABS pump!

The VAG factory ones come up on eBay from time to time - usually around £50 for a set.

What colour? You'll probably end up having to buy a set rather than just the mat, but someone on here may have an old one.

Love the Sebrings. Welcome aboard - in Dublin with a VR6 myself. TBH - the only real Corrado specific issues apart from things peculiar to the different engines are sunroof, rear spoiler and the door handles (oh, and the price of everything!).

Mine is 1993, pearl grey metallic (LA7U) - I believe storm grey is LK7Y and was available in 94/95, but I could be wrong.

Was there a storm grey VR? I know there's definitely a pearl grey metallic as I have one, but thought the storm grey was an early only colour.

Does the float and arm in the tank move freely? For the coolant, I'd check the actual temp in VCDS, or swap over with the blue ECU temp sender in the thermostat housing at the front of the block to check - those sensors are not expensive anyway. It could be a poor earth in the dash wiring - but with a dodgy voltage regulator I'd expect to see other problems such as flickering lights under load etc.

Jim - got mine there this morning - great quality, and the notch for removal is a class touch, as that's how they all break. Kudos for organising this and supplying them, even if you're not still in the fold - your're always welcome back of course!

Sent you a PM there.

Cressa - not sure which one you mean, is it the first or the second photo? The Brembo one is not for sale unfortunately as it will be going on my car (however I sourced it from GSF here in Ireland about 6 months ago, so they might still have some in stock). The first one is - it's an ATE/VW part. Let me know.

I'd say not really needed for a standard 12v engine - I've seen OE clutches with 185k miles on them, and they will all easily go 100+. The stock clutch is a very strong unit and will take plenty of power. Any racing or heavy duty clutches I've driven with haven't felt nice for daily driver duties. I'm sure you get more input on here from others who have tried various options.

I've seen it done, but it looks very messy. The gauges are also angled slightly, so it will never look quite right. The RHD ones are much harder to get hold of, especially considering that every SLC sold in North America had LHD gauges fitted. Best of luck hunting - there was a run of them made in the last few years so you might be lucky and come across a set. I got mine from Arz Tuning in Germany, but that was many moons ago.