pacifica112 0 Posted September 21, 2012 Never thought I would see that car again. I saw that car on ebay and was next in line if you didn't get it. So glad you it was another forum member that bought it and decided to fix it up and get it back on the road and not just part it out like so many others Neil Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robo22sri 10 Posted September 21, 2012 Never thought I would see that car again. I saw that car on ebay and was next in line if you didn't get it. So glad you it was another forum member that bought it and decided to fix it up and get it back on the road and not just part it out like so many others Neil When did you see it on eBay? I owned the car before Ben and never put it on eBay for breaking Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pacifica112 0 Posted September 22, 2012 (edited) When did you see it on eBay? I owned the car before Ben and never put it on eBay for breaking no it wasn't on ebay for breaking, it was just for sale. i meant i saw it and was hoping that who ever got it instead of me put it back together and got it back on the road like i wanted to. Really liking the way its going :). It must have been you i was texting about it Robo lol. Edited September 22, 2012 by pacifica112 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benjevw 10 Posted September 23, 2012 no it wasn't on ebay for breaking, it was just for sale. i meant i saw it and was hoping that who ever got it instead of me put it back together and got it back on the road like i wanted to. Really liking the way its going :). It must have been you i was texting about it Robo lol. Hey man I think it was you who was messaging me about my old vr6! I had that on eBay a few months ago. This ones actually my new 1 I got from robo22sri! The guy that got my old one came on here as bigsteve iirc! Not sure what happened to it in the end but last I heard was it got impounded as was sitting in a public carpark or something like that. Unfortunately I've lost the guys number as I didn't save into phone. I'm hoping he got it all sorted though. I didn't know u were on here. Was always wanted someone on here to have it really, but did need a bit of work! Cheers for the comments anyway buddy. Ben Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benjevw 10 Posted September 29, 2012 Steelies fitted after a lot of p!ssing about with coilovers! Just about got the front sitting evenly. Now the alignments ballsed so that's the next thing. Rear no. Plate light removed and started to spray the new piece The only part you see when the spoiler raises! Typical Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robo22sri 10 Posted September 29, 2012 Nice one Ben, there wasn't much rust on there? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benjevw 10 Posted September 29, 2012 Na hardly any rust mate just that paint flakeing off! Bit of an eyesore when the spoiler goes up lol. It's all sprayed up so ill finish it off tonight. Also redone the front Vw emblem in silver Pics to follow later :) Ben Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robo22sri 10 Posted September 29, 2012 I started to refurb the Schmidt ml's :) last week Audi dolphin grey! Not sure why to do with the barrels though Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benjevw 10 Posted October 6, 2012 I started to refurb the Schmidt ml's :) last week Audi dolphin grey! Not sure why to do with the barrels though They look awesome man. Might nick that colour for mine lol. Replaced track rod ends yesterday as looked a bit old n shatty! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benjevw 10 Posted October 19, 2012 Picked up a milltek system today If all goes to plan I'll bosh it on at college on Monday :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZippyVR6 0 Posted January 27, 2013 Hey Ben, You should arrange a photoshoot with this fella. http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=47&t=1206631&mid=71787&i=0&nmt=My+1993+Corrado+VR6&mid=71787 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benjevw 10 Posted January 27, 2013 Hey Ben, You should arrange a photoshoot with this fella. http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=47&t=1206631&mid=71787&i=0&nmt=My+1993+Corrado+VR6&mid=71787 Hey man , we've talked about it before actually! Unfortunately we're hundreds of miles apart :( Unless there's a show that we both attend...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benjevw 10 Posted February 4, 2013 Replaced top radiator elbow today..Also finally fitted the last samco hose so it all matches now😎 Re-greased and tightened rear bearings aswell. Need to dig out the exhaust for next week :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robo22sri 10 Posted February 4, 2013 You sorted any of the niggles yet? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benjevw 10 Posted February 6, 2013 You sorted any of the niggles yet? Nope :( not yet man, ill be doing chains n stuff when it gets a little warmer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benjevw 10 Posted February 9, 2013 All hoses fitted :) The oil leak is definitely getting worse. This is from just a day sat at work! Poo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Portent 0 Posted February 9, 2013 Take a look around the oil pressure sensor. I've seen a few leaks there and that was the cause of mine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benjevw 10 Posted February 9, 2013 Take a look around the oil pressure sensor. I've seen a few leaks there and that was the cause of mine. Thanks portent Where's that located? It used to just leave a few drops from the crank seal but never this much! Cheers Ben Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robo22sri 10 Posted February 9, 2013 Ben you have a bad leak on the matrix! And sort that bit going to the washer bottle :lol: that did my head in the 90 plastic joiner Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Portent 0 Posted February 9, 2013 Thanks portent Where's that located? It used to just leave a few drops from the crank seal but never this much! Cheers Ben Another forum member changed mine but they (there are two) should be on the upper oil filter housing I think. There will be wires going into them obviously. Also I believe they need locktight or ptfe tape on the threads to stop then leaking (someone more knowledgeable than me can advise). It may not be the source but it can be common. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VW_OwneR_85 2 Posted February 10, 2013 i recon its the oil cooler seals, you fitted that miltek yet? the one on mine sounded sweet when i had the 12v in it,lol yea whats up with the dryed out coolant on the heater matrix hose? you forgot to put a clamp on it ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benjevw 10 Posted February 10, 2013 Yea I know but I'm not buying another overpriced samco product! Lol. Might buy that kit for £130 on eBay. Probly last longer!! Washer bottles getting swapped soon dude. :) ---------- Post added at 1:10 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:35 PM ---------- Another forum member changed mine but they (there are two) should be on the upper oil filter housing I think. There will be wires going into them obviously. Also I believe they need locktight or ptfe tape on the threads to stop then leaking (someone more knowledgeable than me can advise). It may not be the source but it can be common. Alright ill have a look tomorrow when I'm at college! Cheers :) ---------- Post added at 1:14 PM ---------- Previous post was at 1:10 PM ---------- i recon its the oil cooler seals, you fitted that miltek yet? the one on mine sounded sweet when i had the 12v in it,lol yea whats up with the dryed out coolant on the heater matrix hose? you forgot to put a clamp on it ;) Noooo lol my dad buried it in the shed so I couldn't find it last week! I've got it now tho so that's another thing to do tomorrow :) The pipes got a tiny pinhole in it! It's ok for now :/ and samco didnt seem like they cared when I rang them.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benjevw 10 Posted March 20, 2013 Put the milltek on yesterday! The old system was still in pretty good condition apart from the centre box. 1 hit with the hammer and the clamps came off which was good, then all the pipes just slid off !! Which was even better! Ended up taking less than an hour to do. It's crazy how much lighter the milltek system is and the noise is lovely! Almost standard when ticking over but when you floor it..........all the smiles :D ---------- Post added at 8:38 AM ---------- Previous post was at 8:18 AM ---------- The milltek's fitted! And it sounds amazing ! The old exhaust came off so easy I couldn't believe it!! Had the old 1 off and the new 1 on in under an hour on my mates drive. The clamps were totally rotten but with 1 hit with a hammer they split straight off. The old system is still in ok condition apart from the centre suitcase. Are you meant to drop the rear beam to get the standard exhaust off? I ended up chopping it up Woops Ben ---------- Post added at 8:39 AM ---------- Previous post was at 8:38 AM ---------- The milltek's fitted! And it sounds amazing ! The old exhaust came off so easy I couldn't believe it!! Had the old 1 off and the new 1 on in under an hour on my mates drive. The clamps were totally rotten but with 1 hit with a hammer they split straight off. The old system is still in ok condition apart from the centre suitcase. Are you meant to drop the rear beam to get the standard exhaust off? I ended up chopping it up Woops Ben Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benjevw 10 Posted March 20, 2013 The milltek's fitted! And it sounds amazing ! The old exhaust came off so easy I couldn't believe it!! Had the old 1 off and the new 1 on in under an hour on my mates drive. The clamps were totally rotten but with 1 hit with a hammer they split straight off. The old system is still in ok condition apart from the centre suitcase. Are you meant to drop the rear beam to get the standard exhaust off? I ended up chopping it up Woops Ben ---------- Post added at 9:38 AM ---------- Previous post was at 8:39 AM ---------- The milltek's fitted! And it sounds amazing ! The old exhaust came off so easy I couldn't believe it!! Had the old 1 off and the new 1 on in under an hour on my mates drive. The clamps were totally rotten but with 1 hit with a hammer they split straight off. The old system is still in ok condition apart from the centre suitcase. Are you meant to drop the rear beam to get the standard exhaust off? I ended up chopping it up Woops Ben ---------- Post added at 9:39 AM ---------- Previous post was at 9:38 AM ---------- The milltek's fitted! And it sounds amazing ! The old exhaust came off so easy I couldn't believe it!! Had the old 1 off and the new 1 on in under an hour on my mates drive. The clamps were totally rotten but with 1 hit with a hammer they split straight off. The old system is still in ok condition apart from the centre suitcase. Are you meant to drop the rear beam to get the standard exhaust off? I ended up chopping it up Woops Ben ---------- Post added at 11:22 AM ---------- Previous post was at 9:39 AM ---------- Wtf happened here. Spamming my own thread 😳 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benjevw 10 Posted April 25, 2013 Ordered my new chains yesterday :) Clutch kit being ordered today aswell! Watch this space :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
