Jim 2 Posted June 29, 2009 That's the way of the Corrado.. even THINK about cosmetic improvements for half a second and before you know it, the engine self destructs. Hope you get the charger sorted with a minimum amount of fuss mate! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toad 0 Posted June 29, 2009 Sorry I wasn't great on the phone. I will make it up to you with a cuddle. I reckon you should have it back by mid week if you can get it off and posted down quickly.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
junkie 0 Posted June 29, 2009 And if you said another company did the rebuild then everybody would be jumping on your back saying i told you to do it else where. Sorry to hear the news anyway. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vwdeviant 0 Posted June 29, 2009 That's the way of the Corrado.. even THINK about cosmetic improvements for half a second and before you know it, the engine self destructs. Hope you get the charger sorted with a minimum amount of fuss mate! Hell yeah remember I put some "Shiny" wheels on and the HG blew! That and I was saying just how reliable it was! :( Chin up, things can only get better! (hmm that give me an idea for a song! :lol:) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sonicriot13 0 Posted June 29, 2009 That's the way of the Corrado.. even THINK about cosmetic improvements for half a second and before you know it, the engine self destructs. Hope you get the charger sorted with a minimum amount of fuss mate! Cheers Jim, I'm sure it won't take too long. Just got to find the time now to remove it and get it all boxed up. Sorry I wasn't great on the phone. I will make it up to you with a cuddle. I reckon you should have it back by mid week if you can get it off and posted down quickly.... You were alright matey. I actually found it quite amusing that we were both working on our cars at the same time! I think you might have been having more success than me! :lol: I'm not turning down the cuddle though.... :lol: And if you said another company did the rebuild then everybody would be jumping on your back saying i told you to do it else where. Sorry to hear the news anyway. True enough I guess. Just goes to show I suppose that no matter where you get it done you shouldn't get complacent. As is said on this forum at punishing regularity they ain't getting any younger! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrbeige 0 Posted June 29, 2009 No need dude! Well, at least it's under warranty. More of an inconvenience than anything else I suppose. :( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted June 29, 2009 Can't actually tell what's wrong with it from the pics but hope you get it sorted! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sonicriot13 0 Posted June 30, 2009 I've emailed the pic across and will call them later this afternoon on my lunch break if I don't hear back by then. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mic_VR 3 Posted June 30, 2009 Bad luck mate, like Tom says get it in the post and you'll have it back before you know it. Shirley you can borrow a pool car from work? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sonicriot13 0 Posted June 30, 2009 Ok, I'm officially an idiot. The grey stuff is a mix of the oil and PTFE lube used in the rebuild process and is normal. :nuts: :oops: :epicfail: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Bowen 1 Posted June 30, 2009 new wheels and paint job then :D :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sonicriot13 0 Posted June 30, 2009 Yep. :grin: :clap: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The_Dude 0 Posted June 30, 2009 Hehe, bet you're one happy camper! It does look like mayo tho, I would have had the same reaction. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sonicriot13 0 Posted June 30, 2009 Can't wait to shift the Golf now so I can splash some cash on the old girl. :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Walesy 0 Posted June 30, 2009 Good ole' G60 owner paranoia :grin: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sonicriot13 0 Posted June 30, 2009 Good ole' G60 owner paranoia :grin: I think this car is gonna have a detrimental effect on my emotional health before too long. :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mic_VR 3 Posted June 30, 2009 Just goes to show you should have got the far superior and reliable 6 cyl version to save yourself all these worries............ :wink: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sonicriot13 0 Posted June 30, 2009 Just goes to show you should have got the far superior and reliable 6 cyl version to save yourself all these worries............ :wink: Yes, I'd have saved myself all these worries... and replaced them with a whole bunch of others! :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vwdeviant 0 Posted June 30, 2009 Just goes to show you should have got the far superior and reliable 6 cyl version to save yourself all these worries............ :wink: Yes, I'd have saved myself all these worries... and replaced them with a whole bunch of others! :lol: *cough* Chains/tensioners/clutches *cough* :epicfail: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sonicriot13 0 Posted June 30, 2009 Just goes to show you should have got the far superior and reliable 6 cyl version to save yourself all these worries............ :wink: Yes, I'd have saved myself all these worries... and replaced them with a whole bunch of others! :lol: *cough* Chains/tensioners/clutches *cough* :epicfail: Don't, you'll get the poor boy worried. :lol: He'll be having nightmares about oval cylinder bores.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The_Dude 0 Posted June 30, 2009 Get a valver and feel the powerrrrr! :lol: I'm sure there's a reason why the G-lader is called a grenade.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mic_VR 3 Posted June 30, 2009 *cough* Chains/tensioners/clutches *cough* :epicfail: Now look here, I'll have you know that mine almost always runs perfectly........ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vwdeviant 0 Posted June 30, 2009 Get a valver and feel the powerrrrr! :lol: I'm sure there's a reason why the G-lader is called a grenade.... HAHAHA you know it, all you need in london Traffic, Valver power! Mic you know I love the Mincing machine! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sonicriot13 0 Posted June 30, 2009 Get a valver and feel the powerrrrr! :lol: I'm sure there's a reason why the G-lader is called a grenade.... HAHAHA you know it, all you need in london Traffic, Valver power! Mic you know I love the Mincing machine! Actually last time I saw mic he was contemplating forsaking Mincy in favour of a 24v.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mic_VR 3 Posted June 30, 2009 Actually last time I saw mic he was contemplating forsaking Mincy in favour of a 24v.... Mincy is staying but his 12v is going in favour of a tasty new 24v lump. Not because there is anything wrong with the 12v (see above post for how reliable mine is) but because I believe a car with a manly name like Mincy deserves a 400bhp motor! :camp: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
