KIPVW 0 Posted June 17, 2012 Some pics of todays efforts. :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KIPVW 0 Posted June 18, 2012 (edited) Few more :) Off to work now for a rest :lol: Edited June 18, 2012 by KIPVW Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Butterfly 0 Posted June 18, 2012 1st pic in that last set is my favourite. I think we were all VERY glad that the thing was bolted on. (pity there was almost another 2 hours work still to go!) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Bowen 1 Posted June 18, 2012 Everything of yours looks so fresh and mint condition :lol: I am struggling to clean up my engine bay and think i've done well until i see yours :( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Butterfly 0 Posted June 18, 2012 I am struggling to clean up my engine bay and think i've done well until i see yours :( I feel very inadequate when I look at Kips engine bay... but I can't get my head round removing half the contents, including the gear box, to clean and/or replace bits which is what has been going on in this one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C5 OEM 0 Posted June 18, 2012 I feel very inadequate when I look at Kips engine bay... but I can't get my head round removing half the contents, including the gear box, to clean and/or replace bits which is what has been going on in this one. Bet it`s like corrado top trumps in your house...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VAG-hag 0 Posted June 18, 2012 Everything of yours looks so fresh and mint condition :lol: You aint kidding mate.... I came away cleaner than when I arrived!! :D Keep it up Kippax!! :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VW_OwneR_85 1 Posted June 18, 2012 looking very nice! keep it up Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fla 9 Posted June 18, 2012 will be better than from the factory when you're finished Kip. Shame i dont come up to Sheffield any more, would love to see this. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KIPVW 0 Posted June 19, 2012 will be better than from the factory when you're finished Kip. Shame i dont come up to Sheffield any more, would love to see this. Thats a shame Hasan, drop me a line if you do ever come up and we could meet up :) Not much progress last night as I was too tired but refitted the refurbished power steering pipe. What a pain| just couldn't get the threads to line up but on my last attempt it gave in. Wish i'd fitted it before bolting it to the rack but there you go another lesson :lol: Just also fitted some of the white plastic brake line clips this morning as that's been keeping me awake wondering if they were going to clip into them without damaging the new lines Alex made, luckily they popped straight in with little effort. Gave them a little coat of wax though for protection, as you do :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James. 7 Posted June 19, 2012 The last picture, late at night with the lights on for me sums up Corrado ownership. Hands dirty with the car on axle stands, standing back, basking in the knowledge that you fixed it. But I digress. New brake fluid reservoir. Obsolete at VW. Please oh shiny parts oracle, share your sourcing secrets with us all ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KIPVW 0 Posted June 19, 2012 lol! indeed James, wow i didn't know that was obsolete :( i bought it off someone on here about 2 years ago i'm afraid knowing that one day i'd be changing it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lilfuzzer 1 Posted June 19, 2012 Loooking lovely there kip nice to see your apending your time well and I see you had an apprentice there too! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KIPVW 0 Posted June 19, 2012 Lol! he didn't stay long as had to get back for a cuddle, soppy git :lol: But yeah really loving what i've dont so far and i've learnt so much too, a few things i'm not looking forward to though like bleeding up the whole system once all the pipes are on but i'lltry before taking it to a local garage i trust :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KADVR6 0 Posted June 19, 2012 Lol! he didn't stay long as had to get back for a cuddle, soppy git :lol: Yeh but it was Chris that was giving him the cuddle LOL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KIPVW 0 Posted June 19, 2012 well fitted the drive shafts tonight and torqued up all the engine mountings, must remember to torque up the drive shaft bolts too so left myself a note :) Then started to rebuild the suspension but hit a stumbling block so cant finish them Grrrr! was hoping to have the front wheels on tomorrow too so i could whip the beam off but alas it doesn't look like that'll happen now. :( Few pics then, excuse the bubble wrap on the shafts but that aint coming off just yet :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KIPVW 0 Posted June 21, 2012 Well got the right spring top plateeventually and now fitted the front dampers back on along with the newly refurbished hubs :) Looks great if i may say so myself, then started taking off the front section to get the rad support done too. will get this all flap wheeled then sent for blasting & coating to the finish of the subframe. Had fun putting the colour spots on the springs too lol! One thing that came to me this evening though is that i have had to admit defeat and tell myself Stanford hall is a no go this year :( gutted is not the word to be honest but i have so many jobs to do i have to also be realistic. I like my time with the VR to be enjoyment and it hasn't been that at all so gonna slow right down now and just take my time to get the results i want rather than just rush it all together for the show. Some more pics then :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Butterfly 0 Posted June 21, 2012 (edited) I like my time with ?????? to be enjoyment and it hasn't been that at all so gonna slow right down now and just take my time to get the results i want rather than just rush it all together. Insert the correct name here! :) LOL Edited June 21, 2012 by Butterfly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lilfuzzer 1 Posted June 21, 2012 Loving the freshness of the bits in the pics bud :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted June 21, 2012 This must be the closest thing to a brand new Corrado :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joby 0 Posted June 21, 2012 As the late Roy castle used to say "Dedication" And you have that for sure kip.. Looking good... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C5 OEM 0 Posted June 21, 2012 Top work and it will deserve all the praise it receives.... makes me want another corrado Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Portent 0 Posted June 21, 2012 Did you buy the yellow axle stands to match the nugget? :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swompy 0 Posted June 21, 2012 WOW thats all I have to say Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
