malk

EDIT: Ignore me, I'm a tit!

Been neglecting the Corrado recently and need to get it back sorted. The water temp indicator seems to be playing up and I need to know what needs replacing. Is there a sensor that connects to the expansion tank or on the tank itself? I also think the heater matrix might be on its way out. Hot air from the heaters only comes out once in a blue moon but could that be to do with air in the system? I'm thinking I might just get it all done at once. I.e. replace all the sensors, the matrix and was thinking about swapping the expansion tank for a mk4 one but apparently that only works for VR6s. Any advice would be appreciated especially if a few part numbers could be thrown my way. The car is a 1990 1.8 16v. Cheers, Malc.

That's the bit! Cheers.

Hi, The rubber gasket on my driver door handle seems to have perished and basically gone to hell. Would I be able to order this part individually? If so a part number would be appreciated. If not... help! Cheers, Malc.

Shockingly enough another whinge from me without any new pictures! The windows have packed in again and in comedy fashion decided to do so when the passenger side was open just a crack. That's currently sorted with gaffa tape so obviously needs looking at sharpish. Also the coolant system is giving me some grief too. Passenger footwell is damp so I'm thinking the matrix might have gone, could be from the window but since the seat isn't damp I'm thinking it's not from there. The water temp. warning light is coming on but the needle doesn't always move. Oil temperature is fine according to the MFA so I'm thinking there is a sensor gone there too. The heater is generally only cold but will have a bash at hot once in a while. I reckon sod it all, get new sensors, matrix and new coolant all in one go. Recommendations of other things to be getting on with whilst this is being done would be gratefully received! Oh and the steering is generating a whine so the belt needs a play with and then there's all the interior and bodywork stuff that I'm not considering until the internals are sorted. Happy days!

Cheers to shaung60 for the alternator and the communication thoughout.

Pah, the slave and quite possibly the master cylinders need replacing now. Are second hand ones a good option? Do they vary from model to model or can I get pretty much any one? Can't wait to actually get some miles done in it!

Ignition switch is now replaced so it goes once more... hurrah. Coolant level is fine and the warning light still acts up so methinks a sensor is buggered. My mechanic reckons it's a sensor in the engine coolant bottle so maybe replacing that would sort it? Need to get a pic up at some point of the wires going into the water jacket on the engine. Definitely some bodging there that I'd like some info on for my own piece of mind. Seems like I might have an option or two interior wise from folks on here so once I make my mind up that will be on the cards, I can be quite indecisive. It'll give me a chance to grease up the window mechanism when I fit it which will help their laboured running. After that I'll be taking it to have the bodywork looked at and hopefully to get the little bits here and there sorted... oh and actually using it as a daily from this Monday! Should be interesting. Do feel a bit of a tit posting this after reading through some of the other threads knocking around. Feel pretty insignificant in comparison!

Continual flashing indicates low level as well as overheating. I assume you plugged the sensor back in? Yup plugged it back in. Any particular recommendation for the coolant?

In fairness they were both a long bloody way away from me! VR6 are very tempting though.

Cheers. Feel like a right numpty looking at it now, it's so bloody obvious! Glad I checked though, the coolant is pretty low so that'll be getting a top up. The engine is starting again too when I give the key a good amount of pressure when I turn it. More evidence to the ignition switch I reckon. Temperature warning light still likes a flash though. Three weeks to go before I need it as a reliable daily...

hi, your corrado looks like mine when i started, a fresh coat of paint and new seats should sort it out! theirs two wires coming from the coolent bottle plug one is brown the other is blue/yellow, they head off over the coil the blue/yellow is the closest wire. Sorry mate I don't follow at all! Could you explain like you would to a child please!

Tried the whole wiggling malarky but it doesn't seem to help. Have got it to start up a couple of times in the past hour so I'm mow decently confident it's due to the comedy wiring. Pics to illustrate climatronic wiring-Golf from May 01.pdfDSCF5420.JPG[/attachment:3mz59s9o] 2.8l 24v Climatronic system.pdfDSCF5421.JPG[/attachment:3mz59s9o] DSCF5422.JPG[/attachment:3mz59s9o] Let the fun and games begin.

Took the missus off to the Trafford Centre for a spot of shopping yesterday and all was well. Today is another matter it seems! Getting nothing when I turn the ignition. Well, all the electrics are working, battery and handbrake light are on and the temperature warning light (I presume) flashes about eight times. Doesn't even attempt to turn over though. There are some bits of dodgy wiring in the engine bay held together with electrical tape so I'm guessing it's them but it could be the ignition switch or starter motor right? I guess the other option could be the immobiliser? Still looking for an interior for it too but it's a little less pressing... not that I wouldn't jump on one that came available! Once that is sorted (the doorcards in particular) I can look at getting some kind of stereo in there and some working speakers! I miss my five live in the morning and a spot of DAB for sports extra would go down a treat! Any help on the above gratefully received.

Hijack away! Just let me know the details and we'll get to working something out.