Jim Bowen Corrado VR6 - New engine build

[Jim Bowen 1]

Cheers, its all starting to come together now, picked up my fluid so feeling close

 

[Jim Bowen 1]

Hi again internet.

 

Put some more bits on the car, new brake shields

 

Then fitted the brakes, Didn't bother doing anything about the rust on discs, rebuilt the calipers again with fresh paint

 

Started repairing the wings now, all the holes and bits have been welded up, i've just got to do some paint

[Jim Bowen 1]

Some more photos, nearly there now, looking forward to having it back.

 

Wings are both repaired now, and rust free, i did stick them back on car but not taken a photo for the album yet

 

Tailgate is also finished

[robo22sri 10]

Jim what bolts did you get for the water pump? i am going to tackle mine next weekend, my samco hoses have turned up at last!

[Jim Bowen 1]

i just went to a local shop called TC fixings and we went through a load of boxes of bolts until we found three that fitted, i would of gone to VW but it seems to take 2 trips and three days every time i want something

[robo22sri 10]

:lol: dont suppose you know the thread size and length?

[Jim Bowen 1]

Nah, i didn't take note of that :lol:

 

Still got the old ones if they can be measured, i wouldn't know how though

[OllieVR6 0]

i would of gone to VW but it seems to take 2 trips and three days every time i want something

 

Ha I know all about this!! Such an arse every time!

[Jim Bowen 1]

Its looking like a corrado again!!, needs a really good clean and polish, i've had a lot of practice at that so kinda looking forward to it, not washed a car for over a year :lol:

 

Engine bay nearly done, just needs HT leads and some brake fluid, then a final clean up

 

Went with silver for the engine cover, its actually some left over wurth alloy wheel paint, will probably change bits in the future but will do for now.

 

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Anyone know how i edit the thread title? i have done it before but can't remember how :lol:

[Jim Bowen 1]

Nearly finished now :D Just in time for the wet weather :lol: oh well will plan to use it in the winter months

[Jim Bowen 1]

Passed its MOT today, quite chuffed with that, had no issues apart from an advisory on a slightly corroded brake pipe..

 

[CazzaVR 0]

Nice one 8) Amazing job you've done there!

 

If you want to change the thread title, go to the first post-edit-advanced-type in new title :)

[Jim Bowen 1]

Cheers. Just I insured and taxed it this morning and been out for 35mile drive. All seems great. Reminds me why I love the car.

[Jim Bowen 1]

1st day bringing it back to work today. Getting used to the speed of it again, its like a rocket ship :lol:

 

[Goldie 2]

I know after driving my daily the Corrado does feel quick...

 

Your work car park is quiet...

[Jim Bowen 1]

I park well out the way of all the idiots :lol:

[OllieVR6 0]

Hey bud, just wondering if you happen to know the torque figures for the bolts holding the front cross member and rad support to the chassis? I can't seem to find them in the Bentley manual.

 

Cheers.

[Jim Bowen 1]

i should do, i remember asking Kip for them in his thread :lol:

 

am sure the little ones were something like 25nm and the middle one 80nm, but i will try and find out

[OllieVR6 0]

Thanks mate!

[Jim Bowen 1]

"Yeah the middle one is just a locator to hold it together so dont over tighten that as you'll break off the captive nut in the Radiator support that is screws to so about 20Nm for that one, the outer 2 bumper bolts are much more important and need to be 85Nm"

 

From Kips thread

[OllieVR6 0]

Poifect, thanks. I'm almost ready to start putting it back together, whoop!

[Jim Bowen 1]

Nice and dirty again, is back to being my daily now.

 

 

^^^Is only 3day of going to work, was spotless before that.

 

Had to take wishbones off this weekend to fit R32 bushes and powerflex front ones, hoping to get it back together tonight.

[BILLCOR 1]

Nice selection of rims

[Jim Bowen 1]

I do have a complete set of each, but waiting for 2 of the BBS ones to be refurbished

 

Got some tyres on the other speedlines.

[Jim Bowen 1]

Fitted the R32 rear wishbone bushes and powerflex front ones.

 

Debushed the wishbones

 

Difference in the bush (main thing i notice different is the hole in the metal part is smaller, actually a better fit)

 

Front Bushes, melted these out with some fire

 

Rubbed the wishbones down

 

Painted

 

Rebushed the wishbones

 

Fitted them. Car looks filthy underneath already :lol: (but i spose it is the bottom of car so to be expected)