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I've had a look at my old OEM splitter bolts, the head of bolt is blank a part from two small letters AK there's nothing else on them so I'd say the OEM splitter bolts are low to medium strength carbon steel, which is basically minimum grade, as they're only used to hold up a plastic item, if they were used to bolt up suspension or steering, or running gear then the bolts should be minimum grade 8.8 high tensile steel, but as the splitter bolts have no indication of strength they'll more then likely be low to medium grade carbon steel. The two letters on head of splitter bolt AK I think are the manufacturers identification which I think is from China. Si

Yeah these have been obsolete now for almost 2 years, they were available new from Ebay, VW Heritage and ARZ Turning as stated above by Fendervg. https://www.vwheritage.com/n90433801-bolt-for-front-splitter-fitting-corrado-89-95-vw-spare Link below for details of bolt size/thread. Look on page 2 the first post, I'm sure I put up full details back in 2017. http://the-corrado.net/showthread.php?102521-Re-fitting-front-splitter/page2 Hope this helps Si

I understand Classic Parts and Heritage are looking at it from a business point of view, as regards to costing of reproduction and selling price/s. I myself work for Hey Dude Shoes we're basically the UK's main distributor of this brand, through out the UK and Europe, our products get made in bulk mostly in China, so we can afford the production costs as such large volumes are produced, which are reflected in the selling price/s. But with our Corrado's the market is so so small in comparison, it's much harder to gain the interest at the beginning when speaking to these manufacturer companies, they either want to produce only the requested amount, which will result in high retail prices, or are scared of having stock left unsold if large batches are made. Si

Hi Rob Yeah I know it's a nightmare, especially when you mention the name CORRADO, the price/s sky rocket. We're lucky to a certain extent that quite a lot of the Corrado is shared with the MK2 & MK3 Golfs, but that only helps us slightly getting our foot in the door, it's walking through and being able to purchase obsolete items, that's the major issue as all we hear is sorry it's just not cost effective for small quantities. I'm just hoping VW Classic Parts can do something. Si

VW Classic Parts definitely had a batch remade of the passenger side outer window scraper rubber seal, this was possibly sometime in 2012 or early 2013, I know this as I purchased one in October of 2013, when they become available through VW Heritage, think I paid roughly £60 Classic Parts may well do another batch run of these seal/s, but just depends how much interest is required until they agree anything, or if they've still got the original tooling available. I'm sure there's an old thread from 2017 about VW Classic Parts, looking into getting the roof rubber strips remade, to cut a long story short, they basically tracked down and found the original tooling machine, that was close to being sold off for scrap metal, Classic Parts purchased it and overhauled it to it's forma glory to reproduce the roof rubber strips. Regarding price this really depends how many get reproduced, if it's 500 sets or above then possibly similar price as before £50 to £60 per each seal, but if only a small batch is done say 100 sets then they'll be more expensive unfortunately. VW Heritage will only help or reproduce an item/s if they fit the MK2 and MK3 Golfs as well as our Corrado's, otherwise they're not interested as it'll be such low profit for them, but in saying that they did reproduce the headlight covers because they're a low cost item, Anna did say she had to battle with her boss to even get those reproduced, and that's a low cost item. They did reproduce the fuel neck support bracket, but like I say that's only because it also fit's the MK2 and MK3 Golfs, plus the quantity was roughly 1000 so the retail price was below £30 Hopefully VW Classic Parts will respond with good news, otherwise we're all going to have to chip in financially, to get them reproduced our selves. Si

I've had a look on VW ETKA and VW Classic Parts, looks like there's two slightly different part numbers. For MK3 Golf / Corrado / Passat 1988 onwards Part number 357 407 721A Length = 155mm Width = 140mm Height = 115mm Bolt holes are at a 45° angle ************************ For MK3 Golf / Corrado / Passat 1989 onwards Part number 357 407 721B Length = 145mm Width = 140mm Height = 140mm Bolt holes are level parallel I think most of the 4 cyl Corrado's use 357 407 721B Hope this helps Si

Hi Rob, the one on Ebay now is the same one that's been on Amazon for a while, but it's slightly smaller than the OEM one, I think it's 460mm long whereas the original is something like 540mm. Ebay item number 202715275813 Cost is roughly £88 The SPRINTER53 one is made to original spec plus has metal tabs on the back, so less risk of them snapping off, plus overall is better quality than the original VW used to stock, his are slightly more expensive but are great quality, but do have a gloss finish which I quite like to be honest. If you purchase from SPRINTER53 always do so through this Forum, as you'll get a better deal on price, I did see his reproduction rear plinth on Ebay ages ago, but it was more expensive than what you'd pay dealing with him directly on here. It depends really what you prefer as regards to original OEM look or the gloss finish or the slightly smaller plinth. Si

Hi Rob good to hear your T4 went through it's MOT ok :thumbleft: Right ok your Corrado has given it's Christmas list for repairs, must admit mines the same always wanting new parts or work done. It'll be worth it in the end though Rob getting it back to former glory. Si

Your item I've sent today so you should receive it tomorrow i.e Wednesday. Thanks again Si

Yeah like you say it does look a well looked after example at $15000 which is roughly £11600 in our money. To be honest there are some great car's on this Forum which will easily be worth the same or more than that USA example. Si

Hello mate, I've had a reply PM from Anna at VW Heritage, unfortunately these items are obsolete. Si

They're the inner sill panels in your attached links I think, which basically fit the MK2 Golf, but should fit the Corrado also. The main floor panels do fit the Corrado as well, but may need very slight fabrication as the Corrado floor pan was based on the MK2 Golf, but will differ in very small areas, hence slight fabrication. Unfortunately the outer sill panels have been obsolete for a while now, I think the left side one was only available up until very recently. Left outer sill for Corrado 1989 to 1995 Part number 535 809 847 Obsolete Right outer sill for Corrado 1989 to 1995 Part number 535 809 848 Obsolete Hope this helps Si

Oh ok looks like you might have found a replacement then hopefully. Si

Part number 811 823 555 is for the early Corrado trumpet guide with bolt, but not sure what difference there is between the later part number 535 823 555 possibly this just superseded the early one, with out seeing them both together I can't say. Si

The Bentley manual says you can check the voltage input and output readings, from the air flow sensor with multimeter, but states the engine has to be at running temperature, and ideally has correct readings from throttle position switch, coolant temperature switch, and fuel governor pressure regulator via ECU, otherwise you could be seeing false readings. Si

Yes it's out of specified range according to the Bentley manual, the 16v engine's heat up to a running temperature of 87°C to 90°C max, and the sensor should read between 200 and 300 ohms, if you've boiled water which is basically 100°C it should have reached a lower reading then 250ish ohms, as it's only got to 400ohms in hot boiling water, it looks like the sensor is on the weak side, which can effect signals sent to air flow sensor and fuel governor pressure regulator, as they need the correct readings from ECU. You've mentioned your son's Corrado run's smooth from cold, but plays up once up to running temperature. Si

Ok cool. Many thanks Si

Oh right ok. I've seen the correct one with bolt for the Corrado made out of stainless steel, it's online or Ebay but stupidly expensive something like £40 I'm not paying that. Si

Oh ok that's good to know, keep us updated on your thoughts once they're delivered, as I might be interested in getting a set, or if there's more interest from others, might be worth doing a group buy, the guy might amend his price if we buy in bulk ?? Si

That's a great find and is the correct part number, I've checked on Classic Parts and yes it's still obsolete, plus I checked on ETKA and it was listed as a repair kit, looks like you were able to buy the whole thing, just like in the link you attached. Locking pin repair kit Part number 431 898 550 Corrado I think VW Heritage were or are doing the rubber/nylon bush for the locking pin, but that's all nothing else. Si

Yes that is correct or you could purchase the locking nipple as fitted separately on the Scirocco, and fit it the same to the Corrado but on the passenger side. Link below: Locking nipple to go with plain trumpet guide Part number 815 827 525 Link below https://www.volkswagen-classic-parts.de/en/nippel-7d2d09.html Si

Hello mate, not sure about Phoenix engineering there could be another thread on info regarding that, I can't remember. But the link you've attached is for the trumpet guide/s for the MK2 Scirocco both sides, they were used from 1982 to roughly 1989 and don't have the locking bolt attached, the Scirocco used a separate Locking nipple to go with above trumpet guide, this locking nipple was fitted at the end of the driver's side trumpet guide, and bolts down on bonnet cable keeping it tort/tight. Locking nipple Part number 815 827 525 The later MK2 Sciroccos had the locking trumpet guide with bolt, similar to the Corrado up until 1992 again on the driver's side UK spec cars or passenger side Europe/USA spec car's. Think the bonnet pull handle was on the left side for RHD and LHD Sciroccos. Here are the part numbers below: O/S/F trumpet guide Corrado 1988 to 1995 Part number 443 823 597A N/S/F trumpet guide with locking bolt Corrado 1991 to 1995 Part number 535 823 555 N/S/F trumpet guide with locking bolt Part number 811 823 555 for early Corrado 1988 to 1990 O/S/F trumpet guide with locking bolt Part number 811 823 555 for later MK2 Scirocco 1989 to 1992 ********** O/S/F trumpet guide MK2 Scirocco 1982 to 1989 Part number 443 823 597A Locking nipple to go with above trumpet guide Part number 815 827 525 Link below ************ N/S/F trumpet guide MK2 Scirocco 1982 to 1992 Part number 443 823 597A Hope this helps Si

NOW SOLD. Many thanks Si

I only use the liquid stick Sonax as my mates son does valeting, he's always said it works well. I think the gel versions are for exterior plastic trim, you can possibly use it on some rubbers. But you've got to be careful of your paint, as some products/versions can mark it, or take longer to polish out. The Wurth Gummi rubber treatment stick is I think silicon free, and so is the Sonax stick I believe. Video of Sonax stick A bit of info on car trim care: https://guidetodetailing-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/guidetodetailing.com/detailing-101/detailing-treating-trim/amp/?amp_js_v=a2&amp_gsa=1&usqp=mq331AQCKAE%3D#aoh=15726537312994&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&amp_tf=From%20%251%24s&ampshare=https%3A%2F%2Fguidetodetailing.com%2Fdetailing-101%2Fdetailing-treating-trim%2F Si

Right I've just double checked I do have a spare new switch you can have, I'll sell at same price as Matt did £25 Send me a PM if you're interested. Hope this helps Si