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Now sold

Got a great little valver here for sale. Only selling as I’ve got a VR6 project coming up and I’ve ran out of space to keep it. Bit gutted cos I love it. I bought it about 5 months ago after it had been sat a while in a garage. I’ve done a lot of work to put it back on the road including *New discs and pads all round *New front wheel bearing *New control arms on both sides *New ball joints both sides *New drop links both sides *New ABS rings and sensors (need to be fitted) A few more plus points * 10 months MOT passed with no problems *134k *Absolutely stacks of history, receipts etc but no service book *Fully working sunroof and recently re greased *Excellent Tyre’s all round *Working spoiler *Full remote central locking with cobra alarm (fob comes with it) *2 keys *Undamaged 50mm splitter Few things to address. There’s a crease/dent in the drivers side rear quarter that’ll need looking at. Roof has a bit of bubbling near the top of the windscreen and paint needs a polish in that spot. Looks to me like it’s been rattle canned Crack in the windscreen at the very top but you can’t see it from the outside due to a sun strip Interior is generally good but looks like there’s a couple of small cigarette burns. Car could do with a good polish at the paints not fantastic but I’ve seen much much worse. There’s a couple of interior trim panels missing. Basically the bit of trim that covers the drivers side seatbelt and the bit above. Apart from that everything’s there. Needs a drivers side front wheel bearing. I’ve got the wheel bearing included but haven’t had time to fit it Overall a really nice car and generally free of rust and absolutely SOLID underneath. Pulls well in all the gears and runs great and fantastic value for money considering what’s been replaced Collection from Sunderland I’ve lowered the price for a quick sale. This is easily worth over £2k these cars are getting rarer by £1400 Here’s the gumtree link for pictures https://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/vw-corrado-16v/1312657060?utm_campaign=socialbuttons&utm_content=app_ios&utm_medium=social&utm_source=ios_social Any questions call 07879682842

Thanks a lot. This was the case. It’s a clever design indeed. So clever that I couldn’t work it out! I assumed that with everything loose you’d be able to move the pump by hand but you really need to tighten that bolt to get the tension on Thanks again

Anyone?

So, my power steering was squealing like hell and i'd noticed that you could spin the pulley by hand. Basically the belt was too loose and had absolutely zero grip. I wanted to try and tension it first to make sure the pump was running ok but i can't get it to move! It seems to be seized in place. I've removed the two bolts that i've circled and arrowed in the picture attached. Am i missing something else? Is there anything else to loosen? It's hard to work out from looking underneath how the tensioner actually operates. Any help appreciated

Spot on. Cheers guys

Hi guys, Changed the control arm and ball joints on my 16V but the threads are knackered on the bolt that holds the end of the ball joint in the hub Does anyone know the size of that bolt and nut that holds it in or the actual name of it cos I can’t seem to find it anyway Balljoint retainer bolt maybe? Thanks in advance

Well, those who said faulty ignition switch, give yourself a goldfish! Put a new one on and it fired up straight away and all is well. Strange how many different symptoms you can have with a faulty switch. Thanks everyone

Cheers chaps. Picking up a new ignition switch later on so I’ll let you know what the outcome was

Well I’ve had a faulty ignition switch before but it still cranked so that’s why I didn’t consider it on this occasion. But I’ve since heard that you can still get a fault ignition switch and for it not to crank at all

So, I’ve just picked up a little 16v Corrado that had been sat for a while. I stuck a new battery on and it fired up straight away with no issues. Got it trailered home and again it fired up no problem. Then, I went to move it out my yard and the first time I turned the key nothing happened. I had full power but no crank. Fiddled with the key, took it out and put it back and it fired up fine. Anyway, about 5 mins later I tried starting it and the issue returned permantly. At first i thought it was the battery so changed it for a new one but still the same issue. I’ve tried cleaning the battery earth and have gave the starter motor a whack but still the same Do you think this could be an immobiliser issue? It’s got a Cobra 4310 alarm with remote central locking. Any advice appreciated

Thanks. I was one of those that contacted you so I’d appreciate an update when you can. I’m after a project so I’d still be interested despite it not currently being able to start

Hi mate, really interested. Will send a PM

I’ve just seen it and was gonna message you. Can I have your phone number to chat about it?

Now sold

BUMP -- Price Drop - Now £2500

So, unfortunately after a lot of hard work and effort I'm going to have to sell my beloved Corrado. I've just started a new business and need the cash to help fund it. I've already got another car so can't warrant keeping 2 when I need the money. So, a bit of history, I bought this car about 4 months ago after it has been off the road a while. It didn't have an MOT so I basically go it back on the road again and the car is solid. The MOT passed without any advisories. The body work was in poor condition so I gave it a full respray myself and whilst it's no show winning finish It's 100 times better than it was. The car doesn't have a scratch on it and not a single bit of rust The car comes with the original handbook and a load of history. Has the pre inspection slip with it too. I've also got a medi kit that goes in the centre arm rest The car comes with 9 Months MOT Full service history 164k but engine is solid. No knocks or chain rattle Grey cloth interior in excellent condition Staggered Porsche D90's with adapters (7j front 8j rear) with near enough new tyres Bluetooth alpine stereo Powerflow exhaust that sounds lovely Lowered on coilovers unsure on the make Nearly new brembo brake pads Flat bottomed momo steering wheel Eyebrow spoiler newly painted A brand new 50mm splitter that's only a month old ordered from Germany Brand new pressed number plates Few bits that need attention *cracked fog *slight tear in the driver side seat *sunroof tilts but won't slide (obviously) *roof could do with a cut and buff Obviously I'm gutted to have to sell but this is my 6th corrado and I know I'll end up getting the another. To summerise, you're getting a solid corrado for not a lot of money. The car isn't perfect so please don't expect it to be. It is 25 years old after all. Some checks I ran revealed it was cat d nearly 20 years ago. This is obviously just light damage and has been fine since. Everything's fine with it now I'm asking £2500 for it - Very reasonable i think. Car in Sunderland. Call 07879682842 for any test drives or questions

Selling my Porsche D90's. They're in fantastic condition. 2 Goodyear, and 2 Toyo tyres all in great condition with plenty of tread left. 5x130 PCD Only one wheel has a very sleek curb mark. Apart from that, immaculate. 215/40/R16 tyre sizes on Collection from Sunderland I'm also selling a set of adapters to make these 5x100. Pictures can be seen here https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/222590060909

Thanks mate

I'm going to attemp to respray my car as the paint is shocking and wanted to do it in 2k. Obviously the 2k will react with 1k paint. I guess the only real way to find out is the rub some thinners on and see if the paint comes off. Didn't really want to have to do that but I might whip the door card off and do it on the inside or something.

Does anyone know what type of paint was applied to Corrado's at the factory? From the look I'd assume it was a 2k based paint but wanted to make sure. Am I right in thinking that most cars pre 1990 were 1k acrylic paints? I know you can test the panels with thinners first but thought I'd check here first

Haha I obviously did mate..yeah it's completely gone so I'll have to sort it out

So how does it connect then? Obviously the plug is self explanatory but what about the end? Does a HT lead pass through the centre of the donut shaped bit?

So it looks like I'm missing a knock sensor. Got one on order but how does it actually work? I know which plug it clips into but can't work out opposite end. It has a donut shape on the end with a cable running through it. I'm assuming that's a HT lead, is that right? If so how would you fit it through the hole. Doesn't make a lot of sense to me. Apologies if these are all massively obvious questions

Thanks mate :) I'll have a look later