db82 0 Posted February 13, 2016 Don't know if it's just mine, but she really does making owning her hard work, and since there is a what have you done to your car today thread I thought I would start a what has broken thread. So in the last two weeks I have had my sun roof blow out Boost pipe blow off, central locking relay not working. What makes this one worse is that my other half is not the rados greatest admirer, so when I took her out for a meal last night and the rely stoped working I had to climb in through the boot as i have installed passat rear handles. One very unhappy girlfriend now that more money has to be spent on a car. the joys of owning a 26 year old car Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dox 23 Posted February 13, 2016 Everything is working in mine for the first time in over 5 years, I've not seen the ABS light whilst in motion for 3 weeks! I just thought I'd post that to give you some encouragement. If she wasn't nagging about the car it would be something else instead! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kdub 10 Posted February 13, 2016 Sunroof and electric windows (intermittent fault. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
16VG60 1 Posted February 13, 2016 Flux capacitor, blown again Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wullie 1 Posted February 13, 2016 My heart, now it's gone. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted February 13, 2016 The list is long and distinguished. Like my Johnson................... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ausgolfer 0 Posted February 16, 2016 I decided to drive the G60 to work this morning. Around 40 mins ago actually. Luckily I live close to work. Half way to work strong fuel smell! Pulled over and she was smoking. Think I stopped just in time. I had the fire extinguisher at the ready. This time it is the fuel hose at the gearbox end of the head. Had to park it up and walk home and drive my Toyota to work Will fix it on the way home tonight. My heart was racing at the prospect of losing it to fire. I really need to come up with a permanent solution to these potential fuel leaks. Maybe 16v G60 is the only way to ensure the fuel is far enough away from the exhaust haha. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
16VG60 1 Posted February 16, 2016 I'm assuming you have an aftermarket fuel rail, given the location of the fuel hose you describe being faulty. The potential danger of this is scary in the extreme. Sure, 16VG60 conversion relocates the fuel rail to the farthest distance from the exhaust, but a fuel leak on any engine is the same danger. Once you have repaired this, do give consideration to a plumbed in extinguisher system, as raising the bonnet to a face full of flame really doesn't improve the complexion. I use one of our FEV systems on my Corrado. These extinguishers use a deoxygenating gas which will knock out the fire in seconds and cause no damage to the vehicle unlike powder etc. The system is remotely activated without raising the bonnet. I recommend the install of such a system in every Corrado as we only have one crack at life and a fire will write off your entire investment far too quickly. Even with agreed value insurance, it won't cover the cost to rebuild another to the same specification. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ausgolfer 0 Posted February 17, 2016 Standard hose John, the roughly U shaped one that curls from the end of the fuel rail up to the solenoid(leaking from the solenoid end). Will retighten it just to get it home. Which is literally about a minute drive from where I parked her. Yes I've always been concerned about the potential of lifting the bonnet and hence the added oxygen adding to the potential flame. Where can I find more info on your FEV kits? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VEEDUBBED 0 Posted February 17, 2016 Carl, I haven't forgotten about your bits mate, just massively busy.. I'm sure I've got a spare hose on a g60 fuel rail down in the garage somewhere, don't know about condition though as the pipes are all 20+ years old now. I'll send you photos. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Bowen 1 Posted February 17, 2016 Reverse switch on gearbox started leaking oil. Heated seat burnt itself and my arse. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR-Sixy 0 Posted February 17, 2016 The list is long and distinguished. Like my Johnson................... :) :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Portent 0 Posted February 21, 2016 The Karmann badge below the gearstick on the centre console fell off after the years took their toll on the glue. Underneath it was a silver karmann badge :scratch: The Corrado was indeed from the era of over-engineered cars Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g0ldf1ng3r 15 Posted February 22, 2016 The Karmann badge below the gearstick on the centre console fell off after the years took their toll on the glue. Underneath it was a silver karmann badge :scratch: The Corrado was indeed from the era of over-engineered cars lol the very same thing happened on my VR & is still like it - I quite liked the silver look :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted February 22, 2016 Weird - that happened on my VR very recently too!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray1965 10 Posted May 5, 2016 Went to a local meet lads saying nice Corrado. looked underneath oil slick. failed HP oil pressure switch = Home early :brickwall: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ferarrifeet 0 Posted May 5, 2016 Karmann badge fell off my vr6 and replaced hp and lp oil pressure switches last week, will be replacing fuel tank straps this weekend, happy days Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dr_mat 0 Posted May 5, 2016 Why isn't this the longest thread on the forum ?!?! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cressa 44 Posted May 5, 2016 My List is endless. It would take too long to write. But we enjoy the challenge in a pleasure/pain achievement. Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Andy 10 Posted May 5, 2016 Started the storm the other day..revelled in the glory that the sunroof has always worked...opened it and now it won't close...bugger...!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clumpy1 11 Posted May 5, 2016 My List is endless. It would take too long to write. But we enjoy the challenge in a pleasure/pain achievement. Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk You have the right attitude for a Corrado bud hope you got other bits for seats ok. Really good to meet you and if there is anything else you need (I'm sure you will) let me know. I will help where I can bud Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted May 6, 2016 Why isn't this the longest thread on the forum ?!?! Because Wayne started a thread in the members gallery! :lol: Tbf, mine isn't too far off his, but he was here less than a year I think! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZpog 10 Posted May 6, 2016 Because Wayne started a thread in the members gallery! :lol: Tbf, mine isn't too far off his, but he was here less than a year I think! His legacy lives on. I still keep in touch with him and often text him to let him know I'm parked outside his house (when I visit the off licence), just to remind him what a Corrado looks like. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted May 6, 2016 Haha! What's he driving now Stuart? I've got a lot of time for him actually. He came down with the kids to collect some parts a while back so we had a good chat. He's a really nice guy and it's a shame he moved on so quickly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZpog 10 Posted May 6, 2016 Haha! What's he driving now Stuart? I've got a lot of time for him actually. He came down with the kids to collect some parts a while back so we had a good chat. He's a really nice guy and it's a shame he moved on so quickly. He's driving a Toyota Auris hybrid thing which possibly could be considered the polar opposite of a VR6 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
