Stella 0 Posted September 2, 2011 No show then? I wanna go but feel like a plonka rocking up when I know nada lol x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stella 0 Posted September 24, 2011 Hey corrado dudes:) My first post about my lovely car does make me chuckle, I've had Kevin about a month now and just a few small issues is turning out to be a load of bollox quite frankly but this is fine, It's now a vocation!! Anyhow, an engine bolt decided to take flight so does anyone know what bolt it might be? Also, had the oil filter housing changed and for some reason I have an extra little rubber pin floating about on a blue wire, is this normal? There are three of these but two are connected, is there a picture on here to see what it should be like? I need a manual asap! cheers peeps x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KADVR6 0 Posted September 24, 2011 Which one is missing? I can pinch one off the one at work for you tomorrow x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stella 0 Posted September 25, 2011 Hey I still up and spent the night sorting out my cars paperwork and apparantly it was a demo car for VW so woooooo!! Paperwork disappears from 2007 so i'm gonna write to the last ownner to find out where it been hiding, he might be on here, IAN Clarke where are you! I showed you it earlier, the little rubber thing with a sensor pin inside on the blue wire ,i'll take a pick! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KADVR6 0 Posted September 25, 2011 was talking about the front mount bolt lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elliott 10 Posted November 25, 2011 Just wanted to say i love the khaki... the colour :lol: Can't be many still on the go so you've got a rare one there. Any updates? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scruffy16v 10 Posted November 25, 2011 tasty, colour and wheel combo look the nuts :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stella 0 Posted November 25, 2011 Hello My car is beautiful and I still love it, my dad does not!! Well i have been a busy little bee collecting parts on ebay and visiting Karl KADVR alot, he is a legend :) I have had all sorts replaced now, the engine nearlly fell out when the engine mount bolt snapped so had all that replaced along with new rad hoses, new tyre. I have now brought wish bones/bushes new battery, windscreen wipers and motor, radiator, crossmember and valance, also interior tit bits. I hope to get it all fitted over the next few weeks so should be running even better Have slight issue with snapped bolts in wheel hub but hopefully getting it 'tapped out' tomorrow. I have learnt so much over the last few months, my dad said i am the son he never had and he has three! hehe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stella 0 Posted November 27, 2011 Wheel sorted, battery fitted :) If left running car cuts out and then needs jumping, why? - I think the stereo is sucking all the power, could this be so? Also aas the car been sitting all week, need to keep topping up with water or temp light comes on, why is it loosing water, my dad head gasket but i hope he just trying to scare me, any ideas? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elliott 10 Posted November 27, 2011 Unless your car has amplifiers fitted the stereo wouldn't drain the battery. It sounds like it happens very quickly if the car is running then cuts out? Does the car need jump started then only runs for a bit then stalls, if so it sounds like the alternator isn't charging. As for the battery loosing charge it could be anything, common things i know of are the boot light staying on or a bad stereo or headlight wiring. But it really could be anything. Loosing water always sounds like the head gasket has failed but check all the pipes and water pump first. My car was dripping water out the water pump but i never noticed until the pulley started rattling. The radiator is known to leak around the plastic connections where the pipes fit onto, check these also. Hope this helps elliott Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stella 0 Posted November 27, 2011 Once the car is going its fine but if i leave it to warm up on drive it will cut out after a while and then the battery lights come on and i have jump it?? I think the stereo has something to do with it! Will check pipes tomorrow and have a new rad to fit so that may help, my heaters only blow cold air too ???? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stella 0 Posted December 14, 2011 Had a brand new batttery fitted changed rad and cross member fitted next job shocks and springs Taking it to London on friday my first trip afar, hope all goes well in the snow!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KADVR6 0 Posted December 14, 2011 you will be fine Stella, have a good time in london Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Abdul 0 Posted December 18, 2011 Anymore pics? Colour looks awesome... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stella 0 Posted December 21, 2011 made it t london, my car drives like a dream :) Will take mre pics soon when its polished Happy Corrado Christmas :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stella 0 Posted January 15, 2012 Hi Any idea what springs and shock I should buy? Cleaned car yesterday, looking good :0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Abdul 0 Posted January 15, 2012 Why not go with a good set of coilovers? Lovely car btw. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KADVR6 0 Posted January 15, 2012 (edited) kevin does look sooooo nice after a good clean. And hold on a week or two with the suspension, i may be getting some new suspension so my KW V1's can go onto Kevin or Kevina lol Edited January 15, 2012 by KADVR6 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8vMatt 1 Posted January 15, 2012 I've never been a fan of green cars full stop.....until seeing this one. Bloody lovely :thumbleft: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Portent 0 Posted January 15, 2012 Love this colour. I just don't know why it wasn't popular back in the day. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stella 0 Posted January 16, 2012 Glad you like it, I love my car full stop! Have no clue about springs what are coil overs and can you put used ones on? I love the colour of yours Portent but mine is fab :) x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elliott 10 Posted January 16, 2012 Be very careful, uprated springs or coilovers could totally ruin the car. Too hard or too low and you'll soon start to hate driving it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KADVR6 0 Posted January 16, 2012 we will look at shocks springs this weekend if you like stella. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stella 0 Posted January 17, 2012 Cheers Elliott, what would you reccommend? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elliott 10 Posted January 17, 2012 Sorry, can't recommend anything but avoid the cheap stuff. Expect to pay around the £500 for the good stuff, you get what you pay for usually. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
