elliott 10 Posted September 22, 2011 (edited) OK so I've taken a couple of minutes to start some kind of log but as usual there just isn't enough hours in the day... So the story begins with me running around in a '88 W124 Mercedes 250TD (Touring Diesel, NOT Turbo) that has served me very well over the last few years but now needs a little welding to one wheel arch and a complete re-spray. No problem me thinks but after getting some quotes of £1500! to paint my trusty bus I've since decided to buy a second hand compressor and paint it myself :bonk: Now I hate rushing about late on Sunday nights trying to get the car put back together for Monday morning so somehow I persuaded my lovely wife that what I needed was a second car, maybe something fun like an old gti but it had to be cheap. I've always liked the corrado and its the vw I've never had after having just about every Mk of golf and a couple of polos and a scirroco, and after a quick look on gumtree there seemed to be more than a few to choose from and for not a lot of money. (yes you get what you pay for) So to cut it short most of the cars I looked at were either beyond repair or had just been painted (not always a good thing) and all of them had been lowered with all the tell tale signs of crunching over speed bumps and kerbs. However I came across the car I have now, it's got all the rust in the usual places, everything works, 157K miles on the clock and some after market side skirts that aren't to my taste and as it was the most honest car I came across a cheeky offer was made and the car was mine... :cheers: This was back in June and so far this is what has been done, learning all the way... 1: engine mounts (desperately needed done) 2: wishbone rubbers and ARB links 3: Ball joints and track rod ends 4: water pump 5: 2nd week the door handle failed (thanks to Daves16v for the kit :thumbleft:) 6: new front tyres (went with toyo... fantastic tyre) However the list of what needs done is much much longer and over time I'll try and take as many pictures as I can, this is supposed to be the second car after all ..... [ATTACH=CONFIG]49273[/ATTACH] Edited September 22, 2011 by elliott Can't spell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elliott 10 Posted September 30, 2011 OK last night I spent 10 minutes looking into my idle/sensor problems and would you believe a can of wd40 and a little wire brush is all it took... This is the oxygen sensor connector [ATTACH=CONFIG]49419[/ATTACH] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jamiehamy 0 Posted September 30, 2011 Ouch! Is that it running properly now?! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elliott 10 Posted September 30, 2011 It's purring as it should thanks, just the knock sensor to replace and I've got a couple off a scrap car to try. Only thing i need to find out now is why these ones have been bodged? Any ideas? [ATTACH=CONFIG]49420[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]49421[/ATTACH] Oh and i see an S4 on your list... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jamiehamy 0 Posted September 30, 2011 Oh and i see an S4 on your list... Good stuff. Yes, picked it up yesterday, it's amazing! Despite it's age, it drives like a dream, so I'm quiet happy! Hull tonight, should be a chilled cruise! No idea about the bung. As long as it's not leaking air and nothing is liable to come off it and into the intake, I doubt it'll be causing much harm. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elliott 10 Posted September 30, 2011 Yeah it all works so if it ain't broke I'll just put it all back. The S4 would be my first choice for an estate, you get all the practicality of a big car but with the ability to drive it like a sports car Unfortunately I'm not brave enough to own one hence the old diesel estate for the practicality and the corrado for the fun factor The big question but... is it faster than the vr ???... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jamiehamy 0 Posted September 30, 2011 Miles faster than the VR! It's just a monster with a gorgeous power delivery. Bit of a barge on back road, but has rotten front tires and lowered suspensino, which won't help without uprated shocks. I prefer sedate cruising anyhoo! See ya soon hopefully (if Alex lets me bring the S4 that is! lol) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elliott 10 Posted October 14, 2011 Fitted a new wheel sensor today, not very exciting I know but it's the first time i've had the abs light off while driving. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elliott 10 Posted October 29, 2011 Thought I'd better update this, ABS light was off until I came to turn full lock. Turns out the sensor wire had a brake in it and was well worn with years of turning. Found a mk3 golf one has the same connections, just had to cut the brake pad wear connections off and it fitted straight in. Took it for an MOT after many hours work only to have it fail on a cv boot. I'm suspicious when you just fail for a nicked rubber boot, I'll be looking for any signs of deliberate damage. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elliott 10 Posted November 8, 2011 (edited) Well, had a fantastic weekend driving the car up north for a well deserved break. Car run great all the way up and back, best drive I've had in years. Only thing that broke was the boot lock and the passengers door c/locking has developed a leak. This is where we ended up, Fantastic roads!! Edited November 8, 2011 by elliott Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elliott 10 Posted December 23, 2011 Today for some reason i decided to open the sunroof... BANG! Ahh well, wouldn't be a holiday without some sort of corrado tinker time :lol: Merry Xmas all and a very happy new year! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elliott 10 Posted January 3, 2012 Is there a doctor in the house? I've just picked up another corrado after very little thought. Dam these corrados are infectious.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easypops 8 Posted January 3, 2012 Need more info than that mate :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elliott 10 Posted January 3, 2012 It's not that exciting unfortunately, just a 2L 16v but it drives better than mine. I think the guy i bought it from is on here under UberMoose but could be wrong. [ATTACH=CONFIG]50952[/ATTACH] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easypops 8 Posted January 3, 2012 Nothing wrong with a valver mate, loved mine when i had it.........whats the story with the bonnet, is that rust?,or did you happen to run into a very unwell seagull? :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jamiehamy 0 Posted January 5, 2012 It's not that exciting unfortunately, just a 2L 16v but it drives better than mine. I think the guy i bought it from is on here under UberMoose but could be wrong. [ATTACH=CONFIG]50952[/ATTACH] Set of Solitudes or Speedlines, get rid of the poo from the bonnet and this will look gorgeous! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elliott 10 Posted January 5, 2012 Nothing wrong with a valver mate, loved mine when i had it.........whats the story with the bonnet, is that rust?,or did you happen to run into a very unwell seagull? :lol: It's a rat look thing init? Would look good if the whole bonnet was rusting. ---------- Post added at 04:54 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:51 PM ---------- Set of Solitudes or Speedlines, get rid of the poo from the bonnet and this will look gorgeous! Unfortunately I'm not sure if it'll last long, the list of things it needs is a long one. The leather seats and spares are what attracted me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easypops 8 Posted January 5, 2012 And the valvers are 4x100 Jamie, not the same as the VR6's ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dalhalvaig 0 Posted January 6, 2012 So what's your plan? keep both? Build all the good bits into one? How old is it? I think I've seen it before on some site. The bonnet sticker looks familiar Must be an excuse to meet up somewhere in all that Happy New Year guys BTW Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jamiehamy 0 Posted January 6, 2012 And the valvers are 4x100 Jamie, not the same as the VR6's ;) Doh! Yeah, lets get a wee meet going before easypops is fully engaged with nappy changing! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Adam 0 Posted January 6, 2012 It's not that exciting unfortunately, just a 2L 16v but it drives better than mine. I think the guy i bought it from is on here under UberMoose but could be wrong. [ATTACH=CONFIG]50952[/ATTACH] did you buy it off a fella in grasmere? iv seen it parked up there a few times! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elliott 10 Posted January 6, 2012 Nappies? Have you been busy easypops? The car is a '92 so has the same running gear as mine but the inside is of the early type. It's in rough condition but not that bad really. I hate to end a cars life but financially it makes sense so I'm going to try and make one good car out the two. Sounds easy huh? ---------- Post added at 10:49 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:43 AM ---------- did you buy it off a fella in grasmere? iv seen it parked up there a few times! Yeah, picked it up from a nice chap in Penrith. No heater so it was a cold but very reliable journey up the m74. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easypops 8 Posted January 6, 2012 Aye, I'll be knee deep in nappies come march, so I guess you could say I've been busy lol , won't stop me getting a day off for a wee meet though(I hope :) ) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elliott 10 Posted January 6, 2012 Oh the joys of the 4 hourly feeds, congratulations! My wee one will be 2 soon and she already knows exactly which is daddys car lol. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elliott 10 Posted March 19, 2012 Ok just a quick update, cars are still here and nothing has been done to either of them... house diy is still demanding every hour of my time :( One more fault added to the list tho, drivers door window has stopped working :scratch: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
