Gibbo_tdi 10 Posted May 18, 2012 Hi there always meant to join this forum as my favourite car is the corrado . But unfortunatley at the moment I don't own one recently sold my beloved valver ( big mistake ) . I am looking to buy another 1.8 16v corrado so just thought I would join up and hopefully get some help and advice of members on here . Also will be looking at doing a 1z tdi diesel conversion on a corrado hopefully . So I anyone knows any helpful advice in that regard that would be excellent Cheers Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lilfuzzer 1 Posted May 18, 2012 Hi mike welcome. Hopefully doing the tdi too soon. Have a look at purple tom thread of his tdi very useful Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gibbo_tdi 10 Posted May 18, 2012 I have had a look at purple toms thread on here and on tdi club and is by far the best resource to even contemplate doing the tdi swap. Just hopefully all Will fall together lol just neeD to find a suitable rado and passat b4 donor not in any rush mind . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KofiD 10 Posted May 21, 2012 Brilliant! Middlesbrough, should all have a little meet up soon take some pics . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gibbo_tdi 10 Posted May 21, 2012 Brilliant! Middlesbrough, should all have a little meet up soon take some pics . Yer sounds good mate don't have a corrado at the moment but wouldn't mind meeting up for a chat get to know a few people who own corrados round the area . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KofiD 10 Posted May 21, 2012 yeah, I only know me and 1 other friend who have them from here, his username on here it mattyattitude. Hes changed his car and not shown it on the forum yet. I have done lots to mine too and not shown it on here, I jjust dont really have the time, anyway well all have to see whats cracking. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
borachris 0 Posted May 21, 2012 Welcome to the forum Mike :) Hi KofiD I'm just over the bridge from Billingham, corrados seem to be popping up all over since I got mine lol, always the same with a new car isn't it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scott G 10 Posted May 21, 2012 And then there's lil ol me from Darlo. :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
borachris 0 Posted May 21, 2012 We should all get onto http://www.vagcars.co.uk organise a mini NE corrado club lol I'll have to tow mine to the meets though lmao Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gibbo_tdi 10 Posted May 21, 2012 We should all get onto http://www.vagcars.co.uk organise a mini NE corrado club lol I'll have to tow mine to the meets though lmao Haha mate am already on vagcars gibbo_92 username was just asking you few questions the other day bout your build Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
borachris 0 Posted May 21, 2012 Yeah I did recognise your username and I clicked when I read about the tdi swap :) Lilfuzzer was the other guy I mentioned on vagcars who was on about a tdi build Really need to pull my finger out!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gibbo_tdi 10 Posted May 21, 2012 Yet just need to find a decent corrado and doner car but not in any rush ATM but would certainly like another corrado in the next year then hopefully a tdi conversion in quick succession . But I wouldn't mind having a look at your conversion mind is it much harder for the arl engine ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
borachris 0 Posted May 21, 2012 If you want PM me your number and I'll drop you a text next time I know I've got a day to do some work on it, I'm only 5 mins away from portrack if you go the back way past old ICI. I'm taking it easy at the moment cos I just had a vasectomy yesterday lol The engine mounts in the same way, wiring is harder but I got AndyO from ACR in darlo to make my engine loom partly because I'm colour blind lmao Turbo manifold is a bit of a pain in the arse, mainly due to the bigger turbo though! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites