G60_Chris 11 Posted March 21, 2016 Replaced both front windows as they were badly scratched after finally tracking down some decent condition ones locally, also fitted a set of standard rear lights with the orange indicators as it's more retro which is the route the exterior of the car is now going in... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted March 24, 2016 Washed the car then finally got round to fitting the bonnet foam I've also had for about 18 months! I also fitted the replacement boot popper (again that I've had for about 18 months) which doesn't have a scuff to the paint on the edge, and original didn't work with the key anyway, so re-tumbled the lock and works perfectly now. Also realised that when opening with the key from the passenger side, it doesn't activate the central locking. 2 steps forward.......... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JEZR 10 Posted March 24, 2016 Wiped the car over ready for the MOT, going over the brake lines that were rusty on the last one! Drove her in the rain which is the first time in ages! Got the MOT with the same advisories. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mystic Rado 0 Posted March 24, 2016 Also realised that when opening with the key from the passenger side, it doesn't activate the central locking. 2 steps forward.......... Is it supposed to? It doesn't on the Mk2 Golf. Don't know about the Corrado as I always use the alarm fob. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted March 24, 2016 I'm sure it used to....... You've got me wondering now! :scratch: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GlosterOx 0 Posted March 25, 2016 (edited) Treated it to a new set of Bosch Wiper Blades from ECP, filled it with Tesco 99 Octane ready for next weekends AGM and then went for a drive. Came back with a smile on my face, so washed it as well whilst the weather is good!! Ian. Edited March 25, 2016 by GlosterOx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hisnibs 10 Posted March 30, 2016 Wheels 'trued', v2s slapped on, full alignment with vinny (old camber -2.5deg :| ) - now I understand the high praise re the handling. Wow. Got Vince to cart out his vagcom whilst I was there as the C had been feeling a little flat - nadgered camshaft sensor. Replaced that today and what a difference. Happy boy and a productive few weeks with various other tweaks n'all. Next - brakes... and biguns. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GlosterOx 0 Posted April 1, 2016 Got it MOT'd with just the "usual" advisory for a chip in the windscreen, so all sorted for another 12 months. Emissions results were: Fast Idle - CO @ 0.08%, HC @ 14 PPM and Lambda @ 1.00 Natural Idle - CO @ 0.03% Seem good for an engine with 227K+ on it, so happy! Ian. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted April 1, 2016 Nice one Ian, seems they're all starting to come out to play now the weather is starting to get better! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
G5vws 11 Posted April 7, 2016 Fitted the new alloys for summer. Wonder what the chances of keeping these clean are, crap pic on phone though Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Bowen 1 Posted April 10, 2016 Broke it properly :( am still in shock and not reached the mourning phase yet. But new engine has done something. I suspect a valve has broke off and gone into the cylinder. Or a con rod snapped. Not sure but sounds screwed and i had to drive it about 15miles home like that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chuggs1 10 Posted April 10, 2016 Broke it properly :( am still in shock and not reached the mourning phase yet. But new engine has done something. I suspect a valve has broke off and gone into the cylinder. Or a con rod snapped. Not sure but sounds screwed and i had to drive it about 15miles home like that. That's terrible news Jim! Hope you find its not as bad as you fear Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
G60_Chris 11 Posted April 10, 2016 Attempted to fit some HID headlights, but they didn't want to work properly... If you unplugged the loom, and connected it again with the switch on they worked (on one side), the other size just buzzed at me and everytime you switched them off and back on again, they wouldn't come on without repeating the unplugging/re-connecting process. On a better note, if anyone is looking for some genuinely amazing (I rarely use that word) side light bulbs, OSRAM LED 6000k ones are just that! £15 for two small bulbs seems steep, but they're worth every penny. Come with a 5 year guarantee, and are so good they put my halogen headlights to shame in terms of light output! Will be looking into some LED headlight bulbs next I think as the HID's didn't want to work no matter what I did (Checked fuses, wiring etc and have fitted many kits in the past). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mic_VR 3 Posted April 10, 2016 Broke it properly :( am still in shock and not reached the mourning phase yet. But new engine has done something. I suspect a valve has broke off and gone into the cylinder. Or a con rod snapped. Not sure but sounds screwed and i had to drive it about 15miles home like that. Surely not. That's terrible mate. Hope it's not as serious as that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Bowen 1 Posted April 10, 2016 Only got as far as taking the spark plugs out. They aren't damaged but cylinder one has a sort of rusty coloured dust on it, almost red looking. Definitely seemed to be running on not all 6 cylinders and big loss of power. Noise was so bad i can only assume something really bad. Quite sure its an engine out and rebuild sort of bad. World be nice if its only head damage and the pistons are all ok. Felt like a valve going to me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dox 23 Posted April 10, 2016 Only got as far as taking the spark plugs out. They aren't damaged but cylinder one has a sort of rusty coloured dust on it, almost red looking. Definitely seemed to be running on not all 6 cylinders and big loss of power. Noise was so bad i can only assume something really bad. Quite sure its an engine out and rebuild sort of bad. World be nice if its only head damage and the pistons are all ok. Felt like a valve going to me Have you got a compression tester? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Bowen 1 Posted April 10, 2016 Nah. Was about to buy one but I'm sure from the noises it's already a head off job. Will see if the dashcam picked anything up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fla 9 Posted April 10, 2016 Sounds bad but take your time Jim. With the sparks out what can you hear if you turn it over manually? Bearing shells OK? Coolant circuit pressurising OK with no leaks? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Bowen 1 Posted April 10, 2016 Yeah coolant seems all ok. Starts and runs, but sounds like something hitting something inside the engine. Was a noise at the time that sounded like bits of metal falling off the car, which i think might have been something going down the exhaust. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dox 23 Posted April 10, 2016 Yeah coolant seems all ok. Starts and runs, but sounds like something hitting something inside the engine. Was a noise at the time that sounded like bits of metal falling off the car, which i think might have been something going down the exhaust. If it still has a cat fitted not much will get past it, could it be the cat itself broken up? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mic_VR 3 Posted April 10, 2016 Ah crap. Doesn't sound good. I have a compression tester should you need one. Bad times. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Bowen 1 Posted April 11, 2016 Thanks for the offer mate, but i think it terminal tbh. Going to quickly build an engine up from all the other spares i have (just so i can keep driving it this summer) and then probably get Stealth to fix this one. It was a new 2.8 block so hoping if the bottom end is damaged i can always get it bored to 2.9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thursdave 10 Posted April 11, 2016 Passed the MoT on friday, took it for a nice 150 mile drive on saturday afternoon to stretch it's legs a bit, got in it sunday morning and met with a horrible smell of petrol and smoke from the bonnet! Turns out the fuel feed line to the fuel rail has sprung a leak. Cue new pipe and clamps and change the pipes out tonight and then further shake down runs before I go back to Nurburgring on Sunday morning! Fingers crossed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Bowen 1 Posted April 13, 2016 Started to take engine apart, got rocker cover off and couldn't see anything wrong, cams looked ok and the timing chain still tight, didn't take cams out so couldn't really see if the valves were still there. Then took sump off, seems to have quite a bit of metal flakes in there. Oil seemed very gloopy as well. Looked up into the bottom end from underneath and couldn't see anything wrong, but i'm not 100% sure what i'm looking for. Think i'll take the head off next. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted April 13, 2016 Ah man. Only just seen this most recent turn of events - you put so much bloody work into that rebuild. I'm really sorry to hear about this :( Keep us posted - really curious to know what's happened :( What were the circumstances leading up to the incident and what was the noise that was occurring? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
