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Hmmm maybe, if you mean 'Splash' then yes I reckon that's me, I drove past there and down to Barnards Green around that time. I'm just grateful he gets from A to B at the moment so am fairly oblivious to other drivers, too busy monitoring the rev counter and temp gauge!! Ah the joys of Corrado ownership...

Where abouts in Malvern? I was around this afternoon in my Blackberry valver but more like 4:40 / 5ish...

Just a quick update, firstly to say thanks for the warm welcome to the forum (and a brief insight into the 'joys' of TVR ownership) And secondly the good news is that my head gasket is (hopefully) fine. The garage reckon I had a blockage in the cooling system / radiator which has been flushed. The oil leak was from the sump and has also been fixed. I'm a little sceptical as the coolant level is still very up and down when driving but we will see, I asked for a compression test but it wasn't deemed necessary so wasn't done. That just leaves the really rough idle, a noisy exhaust, dodgy fuel gauge and sound system upgrade before he is perfect again. Still it could have been worse...

Wow!! I only said I liked them, didn't say I was going to buy one.. I'll never mention them again TVR TVR TVR :)

Glad it's not just me feeling the TVR love :) Right hopefully here are some photos of my car....

Hmm me neither, I live in Powick and it's a small place so I should know!! The one I've seen is blue possibly a 'J' reg but not sure about anything else. Always on the look out for a reliable garage in Malvern so any recommendations welcome, booked in to Straightline this week..

Ok, so I've never been up close and personal with one, and the Trevor thing kind of takes the shine off it, but still you don't see many of them around and they always sound sooo good!! I s'pose it's the unusual factor that appeals... Long shot but did your Corrado reside in Powick for a while? Caught a glimpse of one in the village a few times but it seems to have been replaced by a Beemer??

Ha ha!! TVR - what's not to like? They look pretty and they sound great!! Who cares if they are made of paper and will probably kill you. I can't afford one so it really doesn't matter, but I wouldn't say no to a Tuscan :) Thanks Swompy for the DG advice, I'll see what happens this week and maybe give them a call next week depending on the outcome. I have no idea why a 2.0 TFSI would be a good idea but I'm sure Google will help me work it out....

It's funny - the 'don't build something you can buy phrase' has been said to me lately... But, I know what I've got with my car, I know I've replaced the external fuel pump twice (2nd time with a genuine Bosch one), as well as the in tank pump, I know I've got a whole new cooling system, as well as a new cam belt, ignition system and heater matrix. I've also recently had the dents removed in the bodywork using PDR. I'm not against buying a VR6 but just worried that I will inherit the same issues again, or new ones. What would be an out of the ordinary engine swap then? 1.8t doesn't really grab me, not sure why. I have heard of DG Autotech and almost rang them for a chat earlier, figured I would wait for the verdict from my local garage first. Good to hear a recommendation though. My Dad often goes to them for advice. He sells LHD Audi TT's bought in the UK over in France where he lives, quite a lucrative business despite the exchange rate these days...

Hi Jim, as requested - L683FBV I bought it from a guy in Birmingham but it came from Listers in Worcester originally. Don't 'spose it's the same one? I've always wondered who owned it before me. Hi Carrots, yeah I'm dreading the price tag for this latest issue, hopefully I haven't caused any major issues but I've had cooling problems for a while so who knows what damage has been done... Just replaced the water pump and stat and thought it was all good again. Whilst doing all that noticed that the fan was only kicking in at the higher temp so changed the sensor. Fan kicks in around 90 now but can't get the coolant level to settle down. Plus I've got exhaust noises, loss of power and poor idle hence the head gasket worry. The oil and cap looks fine though so I'm trying to stay positive. Compression test on Wednesday....

I have a 1994 2.0 litre 16V Blackberry Corrado. I bought him (yes him!) 4 years ago and I've long since lost count of the £'s I've spent but I haven't (quite) stopped smiling yet... I'm not very technical (but I'm a girl so hopefully excused a few stupid questions) ;) I definitely know more now though than when I started. I've reached a bit of a milestone, hence joing the forum, I think my head gasket is potentially knackered but won't know until Wednesday... With any luck some of you guys n girls will help me to decide whether to repair the existing engine or swap it for a VR6, if the time comes. The body work is really good and I've tackled and solved a lot of common problems for a car of this age. All of which makes me very determined not to give up just yet!! And besides I can't think of anything else I would rather be driving.... ..Except maybe a TVR :grin: