mat ed30 10 Posted February 13, 2015 What coilovers it have on it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne2015 10 Posted February 13, 2015 What coilovers it have on it Going back to garage to check if can see a name on them now! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g0ldf1ng3r 13 Posted February 13, 2015 BAD news! VERY BAD NEWS :( :( :( Chris just rung 1. No coilover keys to increase height 2. Oil leak 3. Radiator leak ££££££ ?????? EEEEEEK! dont panic Mr Mannering! coilover adjustment - probably just need a standard C spanner oil leak - where from? - could just be a tiny seal radiator leak - rads are not that expensive but the labour would be a few hours. its not that tough a job but a tad scary once you have the front end off in bits lol (i changed mine myself & managed to get one of the last genuine VW ones) FYI i would recommend NOT using any rad seal or similar product though! IIRC i believe the VR has very small channels in the block which are designed to circulate the coolant & using a rad seal type product can cause these to get blocked & effect the cooling system have you asked them to look at your running gear? IE CV boots/joints, drop links, tie rod ends, wishbone bushes, rear beam bushes etc from my experience it is those type of jobs that can be expensive as they are pretty labour intensive & as with cars of such ages time can be burnt just trying to get the damn things apart lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sankysvr6 0 Posted February 13, 2015 Post a picture of the coilovers, I might have a c spanner in the garage you could borrow. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mat ed30 10 Posted February 13, 2015 Yeah I think I have a couple too Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne2015 10 Posted February 13, 2015 Cheers guys And thanks for offer of spanners, But Its not going to help me on the road :( The STALLING will continue and i do NOT want to drive it risking my kids lives :( :( :( Its come back with like £200+ fix for the stalling - but parts needs to be ordered. My mini tour down south has been torpedoed now :( Will have to drive the Prelude now. Great car with 4WS :) But the plan was to drive the Corrado :( :( :( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne2015 10 Posted February 13, 2015 HUGE oil leak! But nothing drips on floor! Sump plug / sump WHACKED! So not sure if sump plug will screw back in??? Coolant leak from radiator See middle top left corner of rad? Exhaust hanging lose (clip broke) Coilovers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne2015 10 Posted February 13, 2015 Right Bringing out the Prelude for the mini tour then this Sunday - Tues (West Yorkshire - Bournemouth/Portsmouth) ... Much MUCH less fun - but it will do ... :( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hairyarse 10 Posted February 13, 2015 Don't be too down-hearted Wayne. At least you've got answers to some of the problems now and the Prelude looks tidy :thumbleft: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sankysvr6 0 Posted February 13, 2015 Prelude looks good, probably have less fun with things not going wrong with it . What's happening with the Corrado then? Is that still at the garage having the work done or is all that on hold for now Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne2015 10 Posted February 13, 2015 Cheers guys! Garage going to source all the parts and hopefully fix within the next week (1/2 term). Aftermarket radiator (no more from VW) New sump New lambda sensor 4 wheel alignment (apparently my front wheels are angled for track racing?) Increase coilover heights Secure exhause Trouble shoot oil leak Oil / filter change Trouble shoot yo-yo rpm in the mornings Over all inspection of car ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean_Jaymo 0 Posted February 13, 2015 And welcome to the world of Corrado. All seems ok on the surface, but those brave enough to look further tend to wish they didn't! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne2015 10 Posted February 13, 2015 Right FEETS back on the ground now! This NEW garage bill has made me think about going to Stealth Racing for the Timing Chain etc Need to see if I can still finance it now ... :( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZpog 10 Posted February 13, 2015 Right FEETS back on the ground now! This NEW garage bill has made me think about going to Stealth Racing for the Timing Chain etc Need to see if I can still finance it now ... :( At least you've saved the cost of a new battery, :norty: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chuggs1 10 Posted February 13, 2015 Prelude used to be one of my favourite cars Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne2015 10 Posted February 13, 2015 And welcome to the world of Corrado. All seems ok on the surface, but those brave enough to look further tend to wish they didn't! Cheers Saen I swear there was NO oil NOR coolant leak when I bought it and the ONLY time it leak was coolant ONCE the other day :( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne2015 10 Posted February 13, 2015 At least you've saved the cost of a new battery, :norty: Yup! Cheers Stuart for checking the battery was fine and charging :thumb right::thumb right::thumb right: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne2015 10 Posted February 13, 2015 Prelude used to be one of my favourite cars :thumbleft::thumbleft::thumbleft: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZpog 10 Posted February 13, 2015 Cheers Saen I swear there was NO oil NOR coolant leak when I bought it and the ONLY time it leak was coolant ONCE the other day :( Trying to keep up with a valver may have pushed it over the edge, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne2015 10 Posted February 13, 2015 Trying to keep up with a valver may have pushed it over the edge, :lol::lol::lol: Thinking of getting my car remap - so u may have to upgrade your engine before we next meet, Stuart! :norty: By the way, How did my car sound when I overtook? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZpog 10 Posted February 13, 2015 :lol::lol::lol: How did my car sound when I overtook? Sweet Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne2015 10 Posted February 13, 2015 Sweet Thanks :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tigerfish 10 Posted February 13, 2015 Just make sure they do the coil over height before messing with setting up geometry, other wise you'll have to do the fronts again. I don't believe there is anything to adjust on the back unless they think the subframe has moved?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne2015 10 Posted February 13, 2015 Just make sure they do the coil over height before messing with setting up geometry, other wise you'll have to do the fronts again. I don't believe there is anything to adjust on the back unless they think the subframe has moved?? Cheers Tiger The garage do not have the alignment equipment. But he did say He would do the coilovers first Then take it round to a local garage with 4 wheel alignment equipment - this local garage also would straighten the front ANGLED wheels the back wheels got spacers (hence sticking out of arches) - hence rubbing into wheel arches and cutting into tyres But garage also said the spacers looked THICK So possibly if removed the wheel then may hit the inside of the wheel arches/coils :( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne2015 10 Posted February 15, 2015 Well School 1/2 Term mini tour in my Prelude (no Corrado as planned :( ) Hooked up with a fellow Prelude forum member in Southampton :) Then met Seanl82 (the really nicest most helpful top guy one can ever meet!) Then fish n chips on Hayling Island beach with kids :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
