Storm grey VR6 - Sold

[delfinis38 1]

Got the short shifter and passenger window regulator coming from Dave and also a set of Bowden cables for the heater controls.

Ordered rear caliper carriers and a wiper motor cover as it's missing.

 

Once I'm back from my hols I'm going to order up everything for the rear axle rebuild but only if I have the guts to try it myself, which I'm not sure about.

 

I'm no mechanic so need to see if I can tackle it ??

 

Corrados never had wiper motor covers, peeps just put them on to make them look a bit nicer.

[Jim Bowen 1]

Wipers look great, nice job.

 

Rear axle isn't too hard to rebuild, hardest bit is the bushes and thats quite easy with the correct tool (i borrowed one off someone on here) Made it easy. I'd definitely go for standard bushes, i had powerflex ones before and although they are easy to fit i wasn't happy with them and wouldn't recommend them to anyone.

[massbad69 10]

Thanks for that.

 

I was going for standard bushes which def need done as the originals aren't looking too clever.

 

What sort of tool is required ?

[Jim Bowen 1]

On page 2 of this thread, Jamiehamys reply, i borrowed his tool for a bit of cash.

 

http://the-corrado.net/showthread.php?11472-Changing-VR6-rear-axle-bushes/page2&highlight=sealey+bush

[massbad69 10]

Thanks Jim

 

I'm now scared to bits :scratch: I need to give the underside a good looking through and see what needs done.

 

I will message my mechanic mate to see if he would give me a hand.

 

I could just get the garage that I use to do the axle rebuild as I get a great deal but I want to paint it all up.

[massbad69 10]

Corrados never had wiper motor covers, peeps just put them on to make them look a bit nicer.

 

I learn something everyday, cheers

[massbad69 10]

If I come to do the rear beam I can't find a brake bias valve for the VR6, I've seen Corrado ones but they say they don't fit mine ?

[Kaiser7 10]

Here's where I got mine, OE quality too.

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GOLF-MK3-GTI-VR6-CORRADO-BRAKE-PRESSURE-REGULATOR-VALVE-ATE-C72-/221088124536?hash=item3379e10e78

[massbad69 10]

Here's where I got mine, OE quality too.

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GOLF-MK3-GTI-VR6-CORRADO-BRAKE-PRESSURE-REGULATOR-VALVE-ATE-C72-/221088124536?hash=item3379e10e78

 

Thanks very much, bizarrely that one never came up on my search ?

[easypops 8]

Also available at eurocarparts, also ATE so oem

 

http://www.eurocarparts.com/mobile/ecp/c/Volkswagen_Corrado_2.9_1995/p/car-parts/brakes/brake-hydraulics/other-brake-hydraulics/?130440270&1&7f5ca990775c260367ddb74d4ec0c04f1e7022b2&000417

[delfinis38 1]

Also available at eurocarparts, also ATE so oem

 

http://www.eurocarparts.com/mobile/ecp/c/Volkswagen_Corrado_2.9_1995/p/car-parts/brakes/brake-hydraulics/other-brake-hydraulics/?130440270&1&7f5ca990775c260367ddb74d4ec0c04f1e7022b2&000417

 

Are they easy to fit with beam on the car, only ever changed pipes to mine.

[g0ldf1ng3r 13]

Are they easy to fit with beam on the car, only ever changed pipes to mine.

 

not sure - I think you may have to drop the beam slightly to get access

 

I believe they can be a b1tch to get out though

[easypops 8]

Unsure, but I plan to be doing this in the near future, beam is off though. The one on my Twilight VR was so rusty I just cut the pipes and Spring and it's still there waiting for me to try again....so I can get it refurbished

[massbad69 10]

I'm getting more scared of tackling the rear beam the more I read :bonk:

 

Nothing needs doing but I like to try and get my cars to their best condition and when I do a job I try to do that job properly.

 

It all started with wanting to paint the calipers and now I'm considering going to the moon :dance:

[delfinis38 1]

I keep thinking its a good idea then have second thoughts :)

Edited October 14, 2015 by delfinis38

[Dox 22]

Why not source a used rear axle and rebuild that before selling your old one on?

[massbad69 10]

Why not source a used rear axle and rebuild that before selling your old one on?

 

That's a decent idea, thanks for that.

 

I will see if there are any around when I return from my hols.

[massbad69 10]

That's the car booked into the bodyshop at the start of November to get the rust blister sorted on the tailgate and the dings removed.

 

Once that's completed I can get it booked in for a week at the detailers getting the paint corrected, glass polished and engine bay steam cleaned.

[massbad69 10]

A wee 1994/5 price list popped through the door as well as the non-standard wiper motor cover.

 

 

 

[massbad69 10]

Newbie question alert

 

Although my speed lines are mint the tyres need replaced IMO but I've seen a lovely set of Borbet A's

 

They are 16 X 7.5 with et20

 

Can someone give me advice to what's the perfect tyre size for these considering I've got the Bilstein B12 suspension kit on the car lowering it approx -30mm ?

 

Are 205 45 16 the best fit ?

 

Cheers

[massbad69 10]

Just ordered new discs and pads all round, new braided brake hoses, rear brake shields, new rear abs rotors, new rear calipers with carriers and carrier bolts and rear wheel bearings.

 

Also full service kit for next year.

 

So got to see how much I want to do to the back end ?

[massbad69 10]

Bowden cables arrived in case they are required when I get round to checking the heater controls.

 

Alpine speakers ordered for dash, doors and rears.

 

New black bonnet prop clip arrived rather than the new white one as has the rear caliper slider kit.

[RFvr6 10]

I would be interested to hear how the speakers are, did you get an amp or you just running them straight from the stereo?

[massbad69 10]

When I get round to fitting them I was just going to run them from the stereo at first to see the quality but I will need a decent headunit as well but small steps at a time.

[massbad69 10]

So a few things arrived

 

 

I will sort all the new bits out tomorrow as my garages are piled high just now so need to sort one out in the morning