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  1. Posted · Edited by ger040

    on youtube the humble mechanic does a very good guide on chain replacement and setting timing on these engines 

    i know very little about the vr6 but that gasket at the chain is a strange set up

    oh and forgot to say very nice work there

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    car looks amazing keyo - best of luck with it

    pity the schrick is hidden below the bonnet and no one can see it!

    i have to say also the red vr6 badge is much better than the silver cant help but be really be drawn to it

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    1 hour ago, fendervg said:

    Just be aware that the Brembo one has the round hook ring for the early style clutch pedal, and won't fit a later assembly with the white clip piece and ball joint. You can retrogit the parts needed to take a late one. If I can find the Brembo box I'll make a note of the part# and post it.

    my car has the earlier type - appreciate if you could get the part number

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    3 hours ago, fendervg said:

    Plenty of info on here if you search - here's some pointers:

    https://the-corrado.net/topic/84635-vr6-clutch-master-ampslave-cylinder-recommendations/?tab=comments#comment-1006300

    https://the-corrado.net/topic/82652-vr6-clutch-master-cylinder-and-pedal-replacement/?tab=comments#comment-986329

    https://the-corrado.net/topic/83415-replacement-clutch-master-cylinder-question/?tab=comments#comment-994400

    Early ATE type for RHS id NLA, there is a Brembo version around - it's possible to fit the later type but needs changing of the pedal and the clips as the pushrod mounting is different. Or you can get PastParts to refurbish an old one. The LHD is different because their ABS pump setup is on the cylinder itself, and the mounting points are also different.  THe VR6 RHD drive ABS cylinder has less outlets. It's possible to fit others by blanking off some of the parts and messing around with the mounting points.

    thanks fendervg.

     

    last night i fed into my computer the rhd part number and all that came back was nla the brembo one looks good and a decent manufacturer

    i will see if gsf have one - i think they are only supplying registered trade accounts only at the moment

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    got this sorted today

    pressure bled the system today and still the same after a few moments clutch pedal dropped to the floor

    stripped the master cylinder of a parts car (9a) went to remove the cylinder from the g60 only to find its fixed using loose nuts/bolts

    pain to remove as one bolt was located behind the brake servo - the 9a one had threaded studs.

    connected everything up bled the system and perfect pedal operation - happy man again

    i would like to replace this 28 year old part with new but no rhd cylinders are available and  online everywhere says nla.

    looking at pictures the lhd looks identical to rhd ?

    Does anyone know what the difference is?

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

  7. Posted

    2 hours ago, fendervg said:

    How did you bleed it? If it's gravity only, you would ideally have a second person carefully pumping or operating the pedal by hand. I usually use a pressure bleeder on low pressure to do it on my own.

    Assuming the reservoir is topped up, with the slave bleed nipple open you should get at least some fluid through when the pedal is pushed down - as the master push rod goes in, the one in the slave should be actuated by the same amount as it's a closed hydraulic system - hence with the nipple open, you should see fluid.

    Dox may be on to something though with the clutch fork - that can definitely cause a no gear engagement problem.

    Hello Fendervg.

    Funny you should bring it up about having a second person this evening i spoke to a vag tech from a local dealership who set the timing on this car and 

    the first thing he said is these cars should be bled using a pressure bleeder as gravity bleeding or using the 2 man method is not ideal.

    He told me not to change anything else until the entire system has been pressure bled and luckily he has a vag one at home and has kindly offered

    to let me borrow it

    the slave cylinder i took off showed no signs of leakage

    As i have done only a few hundred miles i am beginning to think has air been trapped in the system as has just began to show itself?

  9. Posted

    3 minutes ago, Dox said:

    It doesn't matter, you're testing why the pedal is not returning, you don't need the engine running, it doesn't need to be in gear either.

    If the master is sticking there will be pressure created by the pressure plate in the hydraulic system.

    If the clutch or clutch fork is jamming there will be little pressure in the hydraulics.

    done both dox,

    nothing appeared at the slave cylinder bleed nipple not even a drip?

  10. Posted

    21 minutes ago, Dox said:

    When the pedal jams, open the nipple on the slave, if there's pressure there the master is sticking, if little seeps out there's a mechanical issue with the clutch

    dox engine off or on doing this?

    with the engine off the is nothing from the slave cylinder nipple

  11. Posted

    checked the master cylinder - no fluid appeared - removed the nipple completely and looking into it i assume there is a fine mesh put a fine screwdriver

    into it and fluid started to appear tightened it up again 

    started car again engaged first gear with clutch pedal to the floor - car suddenly moved forward almost putting it through the roller shutter (heart in mouth moment) inches to spare!!

    pedal stuck to floor again 

  12. Posted

    well part arrived this morning and fitted it - bled easy by gravity started car

    clutch pedal did not feel right - to light and seemed to be sticking towards the top upon releasing 

    engaged first and second gears, reverse 

    pedal has gone to the floor again 

    i assume the master cylinder is next

    upon removing the existing slave cylinder there was no sign of any leaks

    also it has now decided not to let me engage any gears

     

  15. Posted · Edited by ger040

    Well it had to happen my pleasures of corrado ownership been very lucky so far but it had to happen

    got into the car this morning engaged reverse, then first went to get second and could not - clutch pedal was to the floor

    was able to pull it back up by hand - engaged first then second, third and the clutch pedal slowly dropped to the floor again able to lift it by hand

     

    what am i looking at - i assume master cylinder at least, maybe the slave cylinder - should i do both? as they are the original (92 g60)

    fluid levels are fine 

    when i put this car back on the road i had difficulties bleeding the system it has only covered approx 500 miles since then and the past 2 weeks 

    is the first time i have driven it enthusiastically.

     

    thanks in advance

     

    Gerard

  21. Posted

    interested to see how the jbl speakers sound

    i recently changed mine to alpine ones as they were a direct replacement with the exception of the front tweeters 

    the originals were like yours were - ripped 

    i have a blaupunkt head unit and to be quite honest its still rubbish better than it was - maybe there not matched

    my renault kangoo work van sounds 10 times better and it has a basic head unit

  24. Posted

    with being off work and the weather being good for a change i have began to strip a corrado 16v that i bought for the bbs wheels

    it literally is scrap but will strip any bits of that i think may be of interest.

    it must be one of the first 9a corrados with early interior and late exterior

    The sunroof is raised at one side so i assume it is kaput

    THe front indicators and fogs were already gone

    The front door lower window seals have shrunk and split no good but would make good templates?

     

    i have managed to remove the fuel pump housing and strip it and it is intact with no splits in the usual places one of the mounting 

    feet is weak but it is intact - part number 535201043 - these are on ebay for silly money i will take £70 with £5 postage you will not be disappointed not the usual crap on ebay

    ECU - 0261 200 858 / 8A0 907 404CC  £40 with £5 postage.

    Instrument clocks - 535 919 035 AH. showing 149k - £35 with £5 postage

     

    i have stripped the front seats to make a set of good seat foams to keep hold off and the cloths are in good order with no holes but in dire need of a good clean

    they are an unusual pattern that i have never seen before may be of use to someone i can forward pics if interested.

     

    i will strip it further as like a lot of people i am off work during these dark days and the weather is good for a change 

     

    if any one wants anything let me know and i will see what i can do

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