boost monkey 0 Posted March 9, 2008 The Big Plum?! why I oughtta... :lol: I am so achey today, ah well. Just making a list of all the things I want to do on the Corrado, mainly just get it back to new OEM spec. I was going to put the prices in for each item, but I'm having seconds thoughts! :shock: :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boost monkey 0 Posted March 12, 2008 2nd hand cross-member came today, some surface rust: climatronic wiring-Golf from May 01.pdfcross1.JPG[/attachment:1inaewsw] 2.8l 24v Climatronic system.pdfcross2.JPG[/attachment:1inaewsw] cost me £20 plus delivery which I didn't think was too bad, especially as it will fit my 16v and bro's G60 should one of us have a really duff one. Also, can anyone see the resemblance in this...? et.JPG[/attachment:1inaewsw] or am I a mental? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vwdeviant 0 Posted March 12, 2008 Mental... but then again I was thinking.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boost monkey 0 Posted March 12, 2008 AAAAAAAHHHHHHHH YESS!! Jonny 5 is a much better advocate! :lol: :lol: :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProdigalSon 1 Posted March 12, 2008 2nd hand cross-member came today, some surface rust: cost me £20 plus delivery which I didn't think was too bad, especially as it will fit my 16v and bro's G60 should one of us have a really duff one. :oops: Er, I've seen mine from all angles, and it doesn't look good :( Did you get that off the 'Bay? Might have to find one too... Also, can anyone see the resemblance in this...? or am I a mental? Ha ha ha! :D That's good, but I agree Jonny 5 is better :wink: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boost monkey 0 Posted March 12, 2008 yeah my CM was a bay item, will probably need wirebrushing minimum and then coating in something. I was thinking that ET pic worked well due to the long neck, as opposed to the pistons that Jonny 5 employs, but I guess he is made of metal at least! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boost monkey 0 Posted March 12, 2008 btw, the spare subframe we have looks really good...but one of the wishbone bolts is starting to round in it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProdigalSon 1 Posted March 12, 2008 btw, the spare subframe we have looks really good...but one of the wishbone bolts is starting to round in it. Want me to hire a petrol angle grinder again? :twisted: :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boost monkey 0 Posted March 12, 2008 So, my new parts from VW Spares came today, can't rate them high enough! Decent prices, really good quality and fast delivery. Cheers to Toad for the recommendation :D passat climatronic wiring diags.pdfparts1.JPG[/attachment:3v3971o5] Box of parts to add to the collection... climatronic wiring-Golf from May 01.pdfspectre.JPG[/attachment:3v3971o5] The name of my self-made business (one day!). Stands for: Specialised Precision- Engineered Custom Turbo Racing Engines 8) 2.8l 24v Climatronic system.pdfparts2.JPG[/attachment:3v3971o5] parts4.JPG[/attachment:3v3971o5] Complete tie rod ends with self-locking nuts (and plastic balljoint protectors whilst in transit), Steering rack rubber boots (need to get some jubilees or spring clips) ARB mounts in the bag, Gearbox mount. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProdigalSon 1 Posted March 12, 2008 /\/\/\ Cool 8) You're welcome to have some jubilees or steel tie wraps for the boots if you want :wink: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boost monkey 0 Posted March 12, 2008 :awesome: cheers bro. p.s. that picture makes me think gormless as opposed to awesome??? either way, it's comedy :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProdigalSon 1 Posted March 12, 2008 :awesome: cheers bro. p.s. that picture makes me think gormless as opposed to awesome??? either way, it's comedy :lol: Gormless... or ghey! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toad 0 Posted March 12, 2008 Why have you got that box of spare parts in your bed??? It wasn't that exciting recieving them, was it??? ROFL. Which gearbox mount did you get? mk2 deisel? New mounts make the car feel loooooads better. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProdigalSon 1 Posted March 12, 2008 Which gearbox mount did you get? mk2 deisel? New mounts make the car feel loooooads better. What would you recommend for a G60? Did my front mount last year, but thinking about doing the rear and gear mounts soon... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boost monkey 0 Posted March 12, 2008 :awesome: cheers bro. p.s. that picture makes me think gormless as opposed to awesome??? either way, it's comedy :lol: Gormless... or ghey! Why have you got that box of spare parts in your bed??? It wasn't that exciting recieving them, was it??? ROFL. :lol: No!! I may be single but i'm not desperate! How is the relationship going with your scorpion backbox? :fondle: Which gearbox mount did you get? mk2 deisel? New mounts make the car feel loooooads better. Just a standard Corrado one, had a heavy duty/diesel one on my golf and you could feel the idle vibrations in the cabin! It was awesome. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vwdeviant 0 Posted March 12, 2008 Reminds me... must do engine/Box mounts soon as well! Think i'll go the Dismal route though. Jon best of luck with the trak arms, did same with mates 170k Caddy and they were a right Be-atch to get off! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boost monkey 0 Posted March 12, 2008 Cheers mate! Will prob attach the rack back to the subframe briefly so I can get some torque onto the 32mm nuts for the arms. guess i'm off to halford this avo then! Might pick up another 17mm socket to attack spare subframe-wishbone union with....grrr. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boost monkey 0 Posted March 12, 2008 Worked out that my speedo doesn't work as my speedo cable has no drive on the gearbox end :shock: just a bit of cable! Coool.... Also, went and picked up the 32mm spanner so that I could remove the dead track rods from my replacement PAS rack, thanks to Supercharged for the tip. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toad 0 Posted March 12, 2008 The diesel one on my vr gives no vibration at all, and the lack of engine/gearbox flopping around reduced understeer too. Think the speedo cable just ends in a square bit of cable which slots into a square hole in the speedo gear. It's a bit of a pain in the ass to get the new one threaded through and fitted to the back of the instrument panel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boost monkey 0 Posted March 12, 2008 Oh right, maybe my cable is ok then. I tried getting in at the dials but I think they are held in place by the tension in the speedo cable (after i removed the screws) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toad 0 Posted March 12, 2008 The early clocks have a multiplug at either side, not one like the later dials, and the cable should unclip from the back of the clocks apparently. I couldn't get mine out though... Wack a new cable in anyway, I don't think they are horrific money. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boost monkey 0 Posted March 12, 2008 Multiplug as in wiring connector? Got the track ends off the rack now, it was a beeeeeeeatch though esp as the spanner's only 12" at best! Now i wanna refurb the rack (get all the muck off/out of it and maybe replace the seals) and spray it again. Not sure what to use though to be honest. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toad 0 Posted March 12, 2008 Multiplug as in wiring connector? Got the track ends off the rack now, it was a beeeeeeeatch though esp as the spanner's only 12" at best! Now i wanna refurb the rack (get all the muck off/out of it and maybe replace the seals) and spray it again. Not sure what to use though to be honest. Yup to the wiring. Hammerite! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProdigalSon 1 Posted March 12, 2008 Hammerite! Everybody luuuuuurves the Hammerite! :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boost monkey 0 Posted March 13, 2008 I still have to degrease before respray, and am a little concerned about grit getting inside the main rack itself. Willl have to think on about how to clean it, if only I had some blanking plugs! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
