Stella's Khaki Corrado!

[Stella 0]

Hey all

My favourite Corrado man Micky- (so greatful)came and had a look. The ignition business was ok. He suggested it might be the starter motor so got the RAC out and he tested stuff and confirmed it is the starter motor. I'm picking one up tomorrow so hopefully this will be it for this month!! Massive thank you to Micky, he is on here somewhere!

 

Still love my car🤓But still can't get my photos to upload on here😦

[Stella 0]

Thinking about it Sean, this may be irrelevant as I know very little but I did change the sparks plugs recently and a rocker cover. One of the old spark plugs was covered with oil. Not sure how the new ones look but maybe I need to check this also??

[seanl82 23]

Is it turning over Stella? Starter motor you mention suggests its not, so that would rule out the spark plugs. If it was turning over and not firing it could be coil pack not providing spark, but if it was just a single plug then it would probably start but be down on one cylinder so be very lumpy.

 

Did you try hitting the starter motor whilst the key was turned trying to start it? I kid you not, it sometimes works if its a sticky solenoid!

[Stella 0]

The car won't start at all. The RAC man hit it but with no joy.

[Dox 23]

 

Still love my carBut still can't get my photos to upload on here

 

Have you tried the tapatalk app, really easy.

[Stella 0]

Who understands driveshafts?

I was supposed to change the boot kit ? (Big rubber thing) but I didn't!!

The car is now making a knocking sound but it's on the other side.

Do you think this is another issue, mate said cv joint?

i did buy break pads and discs for the front but too so maybe it's that?

I'm having all the parts fitted this weekend so take it from there I guess

 

Any ideas always appreciated 😊

[robrado974 1]

Who understands driveshafts?

I was supposed to change the boot kit ? (Big rubber thing) but I didn't!!

The car is now making a knocking sound but it's on the other side.

Do you think this is another issue, mate said cv joint?

i did buy break pads and discs for the front but too so maybe it's that?

I'm having all the parts fitted this weekend so take it from there I guess

 

Any ideas always appreciated

 

I would get the car jacked up before hand , that way you know what parts you need Stella . If the knocking noise is coming from the wheel area you will know by rocking the wheel , it could be a worn ball joint ?.

 

 

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[KIPVW 0]

Go to a large car park and try it on full lock both ways, if it clunks when driving it's a CV Joint.

[Stella 0]

Go to a large car park and try it on full lock both ways, if it clunks when driving it's a CV Joint.

 

It needs top mounts too so makes noise when on full lock anyway lol

 

 

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[KIPVW 0]

lol bugger, get decent ones though as the cheap efforts don't seem to last too well

[Stella 0]

 

 

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[Stella 0]

Who understands driveshafts?

I was supposed to change the boot kit ? (Big rubber thing) but I didn't!!

The car is now making a knocking sound but it's on the other side.

Do you think this is another issue, mate said cv joint?

i did buy break pads and discs for the front but too so maybe it's that?

I'm having all the parts fitted this weekend so take it from there I guess

 

Any ideas always appreciated

 

So I've had all the parts fitted and the guy said the balance plate on the drive shaft has snapped, do I need a new driveshaft ?

 

 

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[Graphite 0]

So I've had all the parts fitted and the guy said the balance plate on the drive shaft has snapped, do I need a new driveshaft ?

 

 

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I can only imagine he is referring to the damper (a metal/rubber composite donut shaped object) that often wear loose and rub/run/spin on the driveshaft, causing noises and vibrations.

 

No need to replace the shaft, just cut the damper off.

[Stella 0]

I can only imagine he is referring to the damper (a metal/rubber composite donut shaped object) that often wear loose and rub/run/spin on the driveshaft, causing noises and vibrations.

 

No need to replace the shaft, just cut the damper off.

 

Cool that's what I wanted to hear!

Do I need to replace the damper?

 

 

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[Graphite 0]

Cool that's what I wanted to hear!

Do I need to replace the damper?

 

 

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Not really

[Stella 0]

Not really

 

Cool!!

Many thanks!

The corrado lives on and I can upload pictures

 

 

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[Stella 0]

I can only imagine he is referring to the damper (a metal/rubber composite donut shaped object) that often wear loose and rub/run/spin on the driveshaft, causing noises and vibrations.

 

No need to replace the shaft, just cut the damper off.

 

 

It's coming off !!

 

 

 

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[GrahamU 6]

That looks great

[Graphite 0]

 

It's coming off !!

 

 

 

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Good stuff. Hope there’s an axle stand under there though!

[KIPVW 0]

Nice one. not often you get a cheap fix in a Corrado

 

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[Stella 0]

Still love my car even if it starting to look a bit tatty!

I've got a couple of issues so was looking for some advice😊

Car seems to loose power when pulling away. My friend suggested changing the distributor cap, leads and rotor arm. I've had a look for parts and eBay seems cheap enough but do I want cheap?

Where else can I look?

Also have an issue with the idle control valve, seems to stick at 2000 rpm a lot of the time.

Where can I get a new one from or would a second hand one do?

Many thanks Corrado people xx

[1xshaunx1 27]

My mate recently had to spend £250 sorting the ecu on his mini, I know it’s a different car but the lesson is the same. The reason for this is the cheep £40 coil pack he bought to replace his grubby looking genuine one, just failed after 13 months and shorted out, frying his Ecu.

Cheapest isn’t always best, if it seems too cheap it generally is.

Some parts aren’t that different but electrically is by the best you can afford with a name like Bosch stamped on it

[Stella 0]

Thanks Shaun, I try to buy the better parts usually!

Im more interested in why it's loosing power and if changing all those will make a difference.

 

I'm changing the suspension to a standard one this weekend, hope I like it !!

[Stella 0]

Still love my car even if it starting to look a bit tatty!

I've got a couple of issues so was looking for some advice

Car seems to loose power when pulling away. My friend suggested changing the distributor cap, leads and rotor arm. I've had a look for parts and eBay seems cheap enough but do I want cheap?

Where else can I look?

Also have an issue with the idle control valve, seems to stick at 2000 rpm a lot of the time.

Where can I get a new one from or would a second hand one do?

Many thanks Corrado people xx

 

 

 

 

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Has anyone got a copy of the Bentley manual??

 

 

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