My Black 16v

[Martin_B 10]

Hello all!

 

Made a newbie thread last week - i'm new to Corrado's - been an avid owner of MK3 Polo's since 2006 and can also be found over on Club Polo as a staff member/moderator.

 

Wasn't looking for a Corrado specifically, I was looking to replace the Polo - with another Polo but a Corrado came up for sale on eBay around 10 miles from me and I went to view and subsequently made an offer and bought the car! It was owned by a lad since July of this year, he couldn't afford to put any money into it and his dad wanted the garage back. Previous to that it was used daily for 3 and a half years by another owner. The MOT lapsed 10 days ago and I took ownership of it today. It's booked in for an MOT on Tuesday... Looking forward to establishing if it needs work doing and/or being able to start driving it!

 

It's pretty clean and solid on the exterior, no rust or rot from what I can see - which makes a change to Polo's of this era! Interior-wise, it needs trim and I could do with a new drivers seat, or, a new interior but i'll see how I feel once Tuesday has been and gone. Engine seems fine - the idle screw on the throttle body was wound fully in and was idling around 500RPM, I adjusted to around 900RPM - is this the correct procedure or should I have adjusted it a different way?

 

The Corrado is fairly standard bar an uprated headlight loom. The backbox is from an Audi apparently. Can anyone confirm if a Scirocco backbox will be a direct replacement?

 

Anyway, time for some pics:

 

 

 

 

 

[paddy26 3]

Best of luck with the car. It looks nice and original. Those alloys are starting to grow on me.

 

First mod should be lupo/tt wipers. The originals aren't very good.

 

\Paddy

[Martin_B 10]

Just read the matey-matey article on them. Think i'll upgrade in due course! Sounds like a straightforward changeover.

[GrahamU 5]

good looking car, enjoy it

[DiamondTony 10]

Good call with the idle mate, 900-1000 is ideal for a valver. Mine doesn't idle properly so I've had to up it to 1100rpm on idle, drives a treat though. They're pretty slow when accellerating from 1000-3500rpm, but after 3500 they take off and scream! They love being driven. Looks tidy mate, enjoy

[davidwort 0]

CO needs setting at idle first (long hex key into top of metering head) before using the idle speed adjustment screw to tweak the rpm, need this done on a gas analyser to get about 1-2 % CO, but you can do it quite well by ear, i.e. when it runs smoothest.

Ideally a new set of injectors is required to get a really good idle on a 16v, after 100K the injectors get worn and don't spray nice and evenly, particularly at idle (cleaning won't recover them). Correct Idle should be in the range of 950-1050rpm

[daveb142 10]

Looks nice Martin! Quite clean, just check under the battery for any rust! I've also got myself a Corrado now, currently in many pieces doing an engine change however should be ready in the new year :) keeping the Polo though ;)

[GrahamU 5]

They're pretty slow when accellerating from 1000-3500rpm, but after 3500 they take off and scream! They love being driven.

 

 

Life begins at 4K

[Martin_B 10]

First major update.

 

The Corrado passed it's MOT today!

 

The tester told me that the a headlamp adjuster was faulty so he rectified with a wedge of paper and a tyre received an advisory (will get paperwork tonight to confirm).

 

I replaced a sidelight bulb on Sunday and fettled with a rear indicator bulb and that was it. Looking forward to selling my Polo and driving this around :)

[Martin_B 10]

Still waiting to sell my Polo before the Corrado sees the road.

 

So far I have new seats (Dark VR6 items), new headlamp bulbs, some LED sidelights & foglights. Purchased a K&N panel filter too.

[Martin_B 10]

Sold my Polo this week and taxed & insured the Corrado today.

 

Went for a quick spin before dinner and took a few snaps. Can't believe how planted you feel on the road, makes a nice change from a mk3 Polo!

 

Got a misfire when booting it in 2nd/3rd it feels like it's holding back; a bit jerky - think it's from being stood up since the beginning of September and getting a bit damp etc. Will probably get new cap & rotor arm over the weekend and also I think old fuel isn't helping either!

 

Hoping to clean up my black seats over the weekend and collecting my new black doorcards this eve from work!

 

[marshole82 0]

Really tidy mate, needs picks of the interior changes though. I had a valved a few years back and have missed it ever since - not the quickest thing in the world but I challenge you not to smile when its on full chat :D

[Martin_B 10]

Hi, thanks for your kind words!

 

It's currently with my mechanic who's replaceing rear wheel bearings, discs & pads. He's also removed the locking nuts of which I didn't have a key for :)

 

I've also secured a set of FK Highsport coilovers too!

[marshole82 0]

Good work! Be careful of the high sports corroding, mine went rotten in 2 years of daily use. Aside from that they were awesome :-)

[Martin_B 10]

Will do, thsnks for the heads up!

 

My adjuster mechanism for the headlights arrived yesterday so I can now fix the damn thing!

[marshole82 0]

Still useless without pics though ;-)

[G60 CS 0]

CO needs setting at idle first (long hex key into top of metering head) before using the idle speed adjustment screw to tweak the rpm, need this done on a gas analyser to get about 1-2 % CO, but you can do it quite well by ear, i.e. when it runs smoothest.

Ideally a new set of injectors is required to get a really good idle on a 16v, after 100K the injectors get worn and don't spray nice and evenly, particularly at idle (cleaning won't recover them). Correct Idle should be in the range of 950-1050rpm

 

instead of buying new injectors get yours refurbished by Mr Injector found here .....http://mrinjectoruk.co.uk/

[davidwort 0]

instead of buying new injectors get yours refurbished by Mr Injector found here .....http://mrinjectoruk.co.uk/

 

nope, not worth it on K-jet injectors they actually physically wear and you won't get the spray pattern back, plus they are nearer the price of a refurb new than electronic injectors

[marshole82 0]

nope, not worth it on K-jet injectors they actually physically wear and you won't get the spray pattern back, plus they are nearer the price of a refurb new than electronic injectors

 

Dave, what are the best injectors to use?

[Martin_B 10]

A link/rough price/supplier would be appreciated!

 

edit: VW Classic parts/Heritage want £95 each:

 

http://www.vwheritage.com/vw_spares_Fuel-Injector-MK2-Golf-Jetta-Corrado-16V-026133551_act_shop.product_pID_78382966_lang_EN_country_GB.htm

 

Does anyone know of any cheaper?

Edited November 8, 2013 by Martin_B

[Martin_B 10]

Another photoless update.

 

Coilovers collected last week and i've also bagged a set of BBS RX2's in 16" flavour :)

[kerrly 0]

Very nice!

 

Regarding your running issue, a service items like plugs/leads/roto/fuel filter/air filter and then check for vacuum leaks.. When you are happy with those items, get the car on a gas analyser an set the CO2 and check the timing.

 

A 16v should rev freely all the way to 7200rpm with a noticeable kick around 4000rpm.

[clumpy1 11]

Very nice!

 

Regarding your running issue, a service items like plugs/leads/roto/fuel filter/air filter and then check for vacuum leaks.. When you are happy with those items, get the car on a gas analyser an set the CO2 and check the timing.

 

A 16v should rev freely all the way to 7200rpm with a noticeable kick around 4000rpm.

I have the very part's for sale right now brand new plug leads/dizzy/rotor/coil in part's for sale :)

[Martin_B 10]

Cheers chaps - will give her a good run and see how she fares, since i've had her on the road and using more regularly she's getting better!

 

Collected said wheels this morning - plans are to strip the tyres and paint the wheels silver/dark silver in the new year.

 

 

 

[marshole82 0]

Certainly an improvement on the standard sebrings, agree with ditching the black on black though, good shout