Kev_VR6 0 Posted August 2, 2011 Some more progress... This was the under bonnet when I got the car [ATTACH=CONFIG]48336[/ATTACH] Not too bad, but a few broken/missing clips and frayed wire on show - nothing stood out being really nice. Slowly been sourcing and replacing anything I could to tidy it up a bit. This first picture is after the broken engine plastic was removed, revealing more frayed cable covering [ATTACH=CONFIG]48332[/ATTACH] Next is after wrapping in self amalgamating tape [ATTACH=CONFIG]48333[/ATTACH] Then the others are showing the new plastics fitted, the new battery cover fitted, and the bay cleaned of all the dust and polishing compound left from the re-spray [ATTACH=CONFIG]48334[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]48335[/ATTACH] Looks much better now on close inspection - just a couple more things to do in due time... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tim20vt 0 Posted August 2, 2011 very nice mate very clean,where did you get the battery cover i just tryed to get one at vw and they say its obsolete? cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kev_VR6 0 Posted August 3, 2011 Hi Tim, yeah they're obsolete mate. Mine is off a different model but it fits great. I'll dig out the part numbers and pm them to you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kev_VR6 0 Posted August 18, 2011 Bought a new 90mm splitter last week just in time for Tatton, then on the way home my car was running rough. It turned out to be the Idle Stabilisation Valve. Tried the cleaning method as mentioned on here but it didn't work so I had to buy a new one. VW wanted £340 (inc VAT and the plastic cap which had broken, worth £40 alone) but as it was a Bosch part I tried Euro Car Parts, and they did it for £120 + VAT. Decent saving there. All running super smooth again now ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4eyes2wheels 0 Posted August 18, 2011 I've been having the odd annoying stall recently and been thinking of replacing the ISV. Is it a easy replacement? :scratch: (I'm not very gifted with the spanners) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex_G60_Fanatic 0 Posted August 18, 2011 Hi Tim, yeah they're obsolete mate. Mine is off a different model but it fits great. I'll dig out the part numbers and pm them to you I wouldn't mind this if you don't mind? I suppose so long as the cover is for a 65 battery then any car battery cover should fit ok ---------- Post added at 03:49 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:47 PM ---------- It turned out to be the Idle Stabilisation Valve. Tried the cleaning method as mentioned on here but it didn't work so I had to buy a new one. VW wanted £340 Thats Incredible! BTW :suprised: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kev_VR6 0 Posted August 18, 2011 I've been having the odd annoying stall recently and been thinking of replacing the ISV. Is it a easy replacement? :scratch: (I'm not very gifted with the spanners) Hi mate, it's not bad really - just gotta take the rear engine cover off, disconnect the plug and a couple of pipes, then put it all back together in reverse. You could try giving it a clean with carb cleaner first though. Just make sure you take it off the car (don't do it in place with engine running like the instructions advise). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4eyes2wheels 0 Posted August 18, 2011 Hi mate, it's not bad really - just gotta take the rear engine cover off, disconnect the plug and a couple of pipes, then put it all back together in reverse. You could try giving it a clean with carb cleaner first though. Just make sure you take it off the car (don't do it in place with engine running like the instructions advise). In March at MOT time it was giving a few problems and Graham gave it a clean up - might be time to just invest in a new one. Now ECP Bosch £150 or Worldcarparts chinese copy for £60? I'll think on. Cheers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kev_VR6 0 Posted January 7, 2012 (edited) Well it's been a while since my last update, but here goes... I've been busy since the respray (back in July) concentrating on getting the C ready for the upcoming shows. I had to take it back to the spray shop in August to have my cills smoothed as I wasn't happy with the rough surface. I am chuffed to bits now though as they managed to smooth them whilst still protecting them with the stone chip paint. Best of both worlds :dance: [ATTACH=CONFIG]50985[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]50986[/ATTACH] I purchased a new 90mm splitter to go on too [ATTACH=CONFIG]50987[/ATTACH] And last but not least, I've just had my wheels professionally refurbed [ATTACH=CONFIG]50988[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]50989[/ATTACH] I've gone for Smoked chrome centres with a polished lip.Sorry the pictures don't really show the colour up too well...I'll take some better ones when we get a bright enough day...I got them done at The Wheel Specialist in Manchester. They did my Speedlines last year and did a cracking job. The finish on these though is truly stunning. The guy made me promise I'd email him pics when they're on the car so he can use them in his adverts :cheers: Thats it for now... Thanks for looking As always, all comments are welcome Edited January 7, 2012 by Kev_VR6 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grim1 1 Posted January 7, 2012 Wheels are looking awesome dude, you've got exactly what I'd like on my C!!! Colour looks good from the pics you've posted, but it'll be good to see more at some point. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C5 OEM 0 Posted January 7, 2012 Wheels look spot on mate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kev_VR6 0 Posted January 8, 2012 Thanks guys! Not all good news though. My alternator has packed in over Christmas. You can't have it all go your way with these cars can you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fla 9 Posted January 8, 2012 Kev, just been throuigh this thread again, i think the standard of work done and as i mentioned earlier the effort you've put in is exceptional. Cars like yours and dedication that you put into it make not just inspirational vehicles but also highlights what can be done with solid effort and skills, without resorting to Max Power bling and nonsense like that. Reminds me that I've also got a rear beam in my garage since about 2 years that i have been planning to strip down and refurb... Alternator is a minor hiccup! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kev_VR6 0 Posted January 10, 2012 Kev, just been throuigh this thread again, i think the standard of work done and as i mentioned earlier the effort you've put in is exceptional. Cars like yours and dedication that you put into it make not just inspirational vehicles but also highlights what can be done with solid effort and skills, without resorting to Max Power bling and nonsense like that. Reminds me that I've also got a rear beam in my garage since about 2 years that i have been planning to strip down and refurb... Alternator is a minor hiccup! Wow cheers Hasan mate thats really nice of you. There's a lot of places to get inspiration from on here but yours is up there with the best of them. I think you've got it spot on mate with the combination of mods you've got... Few little things to do now - I need to get my all red rears toned down a bit, get my new alternator fitted, have the inlet manifold spruced up then I'm stopping haha. Hope all goes well with the rear beam mate - send us a message if you need any advice! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zeb911 10 Posted January 10, 2012 Hi Kev bit late to the party here so to speak as I've only just joined up in the last week or so, but I have to say your car is absolutely stunning and a testiment to your dedication. Keep posting your updates mate, its a source of motivation for an old fart like me!! cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kev_VR6 0 Posted June 27, 2012 Been a while since my last update,but not been idle. Firstly the alternator let me down on Boxing Day while i was out for a quick spin,needed the AA to get me home. Good news was i got hold of a brand new one off a mate for a good price,also got a new pulley and aux.belt to go with it. In order to fit this I decided the best way was to take off the inlet manifold and then get that polished as that was something i'd always fancied and also while doing the alternator i could easily fit the low milage power steering pump that i'd had for a while and also clean up the mounting bracket and get various bolts and bits and bobs replaced or replated. The manifold and all the bits went off to RS Electroplaters who aren't far from where i live, and while access was easy, I decided to refurb the fuel injectors, using an ultrasonic cleaner, with new filters, caps and seals which I bought in a kit off eBay. Found a couple of them weren't working too well so bought another set of 6 second-hand and chose the best 6 to refurb. Not too difficult a job to do...plenty of info on the net on how to do it... Tried something different with the engine cover painted it satin black,but sanded it smooth first. Got 2 new caps for the bbs wheels,one had to come from the factory in Germany and i was told it was the last one...! Anyway thats it for now,heres a few pics [ATTACH=CONFIG]67357[/ATTACH] Injectors before and after ultrasonic cleaning [ATTACH=CONFIG]67361[/ATTACH] New and old injector filters. Slightly different size but still fits and does the job [ATTACH=CONFIG]67369[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]67377[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]67365[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]67373[/ATTACH] Also got hold of an exhaust manifold heatshield off a Golf VR, minus the rust! Mine never had the aliminium cover the new ones had. [ATTACH=CONFIG]67381[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]67385[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]67389[/ATTACH] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kev_VR6 0 Posted July 6, 2012 (edited) Been having these made up for ages! They took a long time but they've turned out great :D They're polished stainless steel with the corrado logo engraved in the centre. Missed my old ones that had the logo on, which couldn't be salvaged when the car was resprayed last year. I got some brand new ones from vw heritage, but when they arrived they were hearing aid beige! Any takers? ;) Then I got some black ones off Andy (C5 OEM) but ended up never using those as I saw the DDI alloy ones, but I decided to design my own, using stainless with it being harder wearing... Couple of pics... [ATTACH=CONFIG]67973[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]67977[/ATTACH] I'll get some more up when they're on the car. Let me know what you think. Edited July 6, 2012 by Kev_VR6 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C5 OEM 0 Posted July 6, 2012 Truly the word dedication has to apply to kev with the help of his dad, amazing progress and one of the most complete corrado`s around now. Exceptional work and effort...!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VWVW 1 Posted July 6, 2012 Nice work Kev...always like reading up on your progress and updates. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon green 4 Posted July 6, 2012 Stunning ! Any chance of doing a group buy ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fla 9 Posted July 6, 2012 those really are nice Kev. Might need some advice - i have done a 'cheapo' version of your sills cover, with having the Corrado logo stuck on to some stainless covers. I've fitted them so the lip goes downwards facing out towards the door. Just taken one off and removed the original black ones. What would you suggest to put between the sill and the cover to keep it water tight? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fla 9 Posted July 6, 2012 keep the pics coming, btw Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kev_VR6 0 Posted July 8, 2012 FAO Dragon Green, sorry quotes not working. Hi mate, i don't think it will be possible to have more sets made up as the work was done by 2 separate companies. First one was a sheet metal working company ,and they took weeks to get them done, then i found an engraving company who could work with stainless steel, the boss there said he'd do them as a one off but in future they'd need them flat. This would mean that the folding would have to be done later, and the guy at the sheet metal place couldn't guarantee keeping the logo in position. I've paid to have the logo redrawn as a hi-res image, plus the cost of the plates and engraving adds up to around £100. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kev_VR6 0 Posted July 8, 2012 Pictures of my new cill covers on the car. They went on easy enough, I used double sided tape similar to the originals. sorry photos not coming out to well due to the reflections. [ATTACH=CONFIG]68082[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]68083[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]68084[/ATTACH] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Bowen 1 Posted July 8, 2012 I just took an old one off and all the paint came with it. Having to repaint it all. Are these covers for sale any where? Sent from my X10i using Tapatalk 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
