rocket 0 Posted January 15, 2007 after some Corrado Vr6 Coolent hose's to finish my project off like samco etc..., rang a couple of places and they say it will take 6-10 weeks :( does any body know if theres a shop that have them in stock ??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foggystorm 0 Posted February 12, 2007 as above, after some SAMCO's for my VR6 and wondered if anyone knows anywhere that do them from stock (I googled it and the numbers I tried didnt have any) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VEEDUBHEV 0 Posted February 12, 2007 I got mine from Deamon Tweeks, took just a week to get to me so you could try them! There web address is http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk Good luck and from my experince make sure you get new plastic housings and new jubilee clips whilst your at it! Jobs definately worth doing, your engine bay will look excellent afterwards! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foggystorm 0 Posted February 13, 2007 what do you mean by "plastic housings"? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M15 VW 0 Posted February 13, 2007 depends what colour you want. i know awesome gti fad a blue set sitting on their shelf not long ago my purple ones took 16 weeks because samco cant tell the difference between blue and purple and sent a blue set for me! ffs Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
craigowl 0 Posted February 13, 2007 Mine took about 7 weeks from Revolution in Gateshead, but you just have to grin and bear the wait, mostly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RS VR6 0 Posted February 15, 2007 I know they are in stock from where I get mine from. Granted its in the US...but you'll get them in a reasonable amount of time. May be cheaper too. He's got 10 sets in stock. http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2280533 Direct link to site: http://www.fourseasontuning.com/?product=34 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VEEDUBHEV 0 Posted February 15, 2007 what do you mean by "plastic housings"? It would probebly be quicker for you to read my thread from last year. Just use the SEARCH option and type in SAMCO COOLENT HOSES then put my name in underneath VEEDUBHEV. That will explain it all. Dont let the thread put you off getting the hoses, i have had no problems since then, ive just put it down to being one of those things! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foggystorm 0 Posted February 15, 2007 Description: FITS VR6 CORRADO (US SPEC ONLY) on the four seasons site Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
craigowl 0 Posted February 15, 2007 That could pose a small problem. Even the UK Samcos for VR6 do not include pipes to and from the oil thingy (right at bottom of engine) and give you two that transport gases not coolant. Two garages I went to (one a VAG!) could not even figure out where these two went. I found out from our excellent Corrado Forum and fitted one myself. Left other off as not sure if it dispensed with something in original fitment that was really needed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RS VR6 0 Posted February 15, 2007 Doh!! So does the US spec ones come with extra or not enough hoses? If you contact Jim, he may be able to put a set together for you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foggystorm 0 Posted February 15, 2007 I rang him a minute ago and he said to try and order one from here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Will 0 Posted February 15, 2007 these the two oil cooler ones you mean? :wink: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RS VR6 0 Posted February 15, 2007 The two oil cooler lines? They are the two worst ones to remove and install. If they pop while your on the road...your screwed...not a simple fix. Coincidentally...those were the two I did not use. I used factory VW ones when I changed out my water pipe months before. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
craigowl 0 Posted February 16, 2007 VR6Will, did you buy those to eventually fit to your car? How much are they and do they arrive quicker than standard set? RSVR6 - What is awkward about changing the oil cooler ones, please? I am 61 and may have to pay someone to do it if it is too tricky. Regards both, Iain Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Will 0 Posted February 16, 2007 i bought a custom samco hose set through a mate of mine, i didnt want the two oil breathers that come in the kit, and wanted the two oil cooler hoses that dont come in the kit .... took about 4weeks to arrive Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RS VR6 0 Posted February 18, 2007 RSVR6 - What is awkward about changing the oil cooler ones, please? I am 61 and may have to pay someone to do it if it is too tricky. Regards both, Iain The oil cooler is between the front of the engine and the radiator. Its an extremely tight space and impossible to get your hands in there. You either have to loosen the front engine mount and lift the engine or remove the front end. I changed mine when I replaced the water distribution pipe. I took my time and removed the entire front end. That gave me the most access and was easiest to work with. If you need to replace any of the cooling system parts...this would be a good time to do it since the front end would be off and you will have easy access to all the parts. Also clean and degrease any gunk'd parts. Check and clean off any rust that are on the ground wires. The later US cars have a secondary air injector (for emission purpose) in the way...so removing the entire front end was the best way to go. If your car dosen't have one...you may just be able to loosen/remove the front engine mount and lift the motor to gain access. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
craigowl 0 Posted February 19, 2007 Thanks for that, you both. VR6Will. PM sent. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
