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Sound mate I'm just trying to work if the part numbers designated with an A on the end are only suitable with cars that came with air conditioning , as the normal part number is very rare and the part with an A on the end is more available and would be handy if they do work with a normal set up. What I have worked out is the fan control unit (early) 1H0919506 does not have the two fuses inserted into the top, just the bar fuse. up to chassis F 50-R-000 001. I wonder if this unit is for early 2 stage fans for the VR6. This number also has an option with the same part number with an A on the end. (Late) 357919506 this is the late one for a 3 stage car from chassis F 50-R-000 001 , my 1995 VR has this fitted, it also comes with an option of an A on the end . It has two fuese inserted in to the top of the fan controller. This part number has been superseded 3A0919506 which you can still purchase from classics for a whopping £200.00 - this part also comes with a option with a part number with an A on the end. So I was just wondering are the part numbers designated with an A are only for air conditioning models. There are other part numbers out there for 9a and other models but Im just concentrating on the ABV (VR6) model.

Hi Cressa. Do you have to change out the fan controller unit if you have aircon ? Is it correct that the part number for a fan controller with aircom has A as the last digit/ For example late control fan unit part number 357919506 and there is part 357919506A, just trying to decipher the fan control part numbers. Number 25 on diagram variations. http://www.oemepc.com/vw/part_single/catalog/vw/markt/RDW/modell/COR/year/1995/drive_standart/76/hg_ug/937/subcategory/219015/part_id/0/lang/e#sec_25

Is it worth publishing the wiki in to a book for future protection .

What is the torque steer like chap with 310 ? I would be happy if I get a 220/230 BHP read out that's plenty for me as I like to rev out a car as much as I can hence Im a big VR fan also flat sixes, had a S550 GT Mustang that I had to sell but that back end was like butter, got her her up 480 BHP with a Borla sport and tune but was lethal on UK greasy roads, car was launching out from the back pulling half donuts without my permission, cant say it didn't put a smile on my face though although he was in someways not as usable as a VR.

Do you have a stock airbox ? That is very impressive figures and a lot of power for a light car compared to todays heavy lumps.

Good results there Spen, I also see you own a N reg Magic Black, I imagine our chassis numbers are pretty close. I've been told by my previous owner mine is supposingly running those figures, must admit though I reckon I will get her up to 230 bhp which will be the same as Mk7 GTI 7 P/P, got say though the golf would smash the Corrado at the moment and feels a lot stronger then 230 bhp, so would like to get the Rado up to those figures. Golf feels more like 270-80 BHP Im starting wonder If the first owner of the Golf had her tuned , purchased from BMW Sytner so have never chatted with the previous owner.

Think I'm going to treat my car next year to a complete rebuild with 3 litre bores and pistons to match , will put in some in 268 cams along side the existing Schrick, what do you think that will achieve 220 - 230 bhp perhaps? Maybe 2931 is what Vince refers to as his 3.0 (rounded off)cure to scored/OVULATED cylinders. Mine drinks approx 1 litre every 1000 miles, probably would be ok for another few years even more but I would like to see how she pulls with new larger internals.

Anyone had their cylinders bored out to 3 litres , what gains would you expect bhp?

Hi everyone, Stumbled across this company if anyone is thinking about making up some battery and oil gauges. You can choose your own colour for the Corrado screen https://moman.pl/en/home/942-2066-volkswagen-corrado-additional-indicators.html#/119-design-design_1/190-lighting_color-blue

My problem is the bloody drone they make. all most gives me headache , pretty much changes the whole character of the engine to the point where you couldn't even feel or listen if the engine is running smoothly, also as mentioned the potential heat damage to the engine bay and cabling.

Horrible things those headers IMO, just took one off my Golf MK2, it was brand new, the last owner fitted it, had to fork out £300 for a new OE Manii KR 16v from Classics in Germany. I would try and source a VR OE Mani second hand unit with the down pipe personally.

VDO gauges two a penny, such a shame they made them slanted the wrong way for RHD. :bonk:

Guys I have noticed this seller that I have used all ready is selling the VR6 VDO pump at a good price compared to sourcing elsewhere. VDO 4 bar pump E22-041-060Z https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Siemens-VDO-Fuel-Pump-fits-Volkswagen-Passat-2-8-VR6-1988-1997-E22-041-060Z-NEW/372757028248?epid=249319123&hash=item56ca0cdd98:g:jZIAAOSwW4ddboAh It says new old stock, I would email the seller and offer him £100 or less and say you can get it new still for £174.00 from Mister Auto. Also cheapest for the Bosch Manifold Temperature sensor https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-Bosch-Temperature-Audi-MG-Rover-BMW-Porsche-VW-Sensor-0280130039-NEW/262035777918?fits=Model%3ACorrado&hash=item3d028ca97e:g:9zcAAOSwcF9UW3Qx

Why Heritage do not have these in stock, really should be ready available in the Uk, ship 50 over from Germany please Heritage.

What you might find is that there is more work to be done underneath, the drain holes are behind that area of the rocker covers , so you may well need the outer floor panels but at least they are available thanks to the Golf MK2.

That looks promising looks like the right shape and if not correct maybe something you could make work with a bit of hokery pokery.

Such a shame you cant post pics on here, it's getting pretty difficult to communicate without them or for members to show their restoration work to give others inspiration or ideas.

To be honest chap 90 % sure it will not have the same profile as a golf, you'll need to cut out from a breaker or someone that can fabricate the sill, the A pillar part of the sill that meets the wing is still available for one side, the whole sill panel is made up of the A pillar sill, the part that is obsolete and the rear quarter.

Not sure I'm just going to give the repair panels to my body shop and if they are no good they will have to make something up and Ill have some spares for my MK2 golf. I cannot see anything else on the market for a repair panel for that area. I believe the Corrado has the same floor panel and lip that rises but I think you need the panels that are on the outside of these ?? Floor panel same for below models Corrado (09/88 - 07/95) position 2 at drawing 2 Golf 2 Rallye (08/89 - 07/91) similar to position 2 at drawing 1 Golf 2 Syncro (08/85 - 07/91) similar to position 2 at drawing 1 Golf Country (08/90 - 07/91) similar to position 2 at drawing 1 Jetta 2 syncro (08/85 - 07/91) similar to position 2 at drawing 1 https://www.vwheritage.com/191803207a-left-floor-pan-outer-edge-vw-spare https://www.vwheritage.com/191803208a-right-floor-pan-outer-edge-vw-spare The thing is a Rado has two panels on the outside of the edge of the floor panel so not sure these will be any good to you..??

From what I can see both are now obsolete . On heritage they have outer sill repair panels both sides but are listed the same as a golf MK 2 I have some at home they go about half way back on the floor pan not sure how good they are but I guess it’s something for your body shop to work with . I have two rust spots just under the a pillar underside of car so hope these will rectify that . Think your issues are the Rocker covers under the front door ?

Lets see how much this goes for. 12 k is my guess or even more. Bet the owner of the car is gutted. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Porsche-911-Carrera-2-964-Engine-and-gearbox-with-38K-miles/143430383833?_trksid=p2485497.m4902.l9144

Dread to think how much this sold for.

A mechanic I was chatting to the other told me about one of his customers diesel BMW and the timing chain snapped, the customer was in a really crap situation as had only owned the car a few months, put them in a terrible dilemma cost for engine rebuild v selling car for little value.

This would be a dream car for me if I won the lottery, also I imagine this is now at a turning point, should average a rise of 5k a year in till it hits the 200k plus. If people are not sure what the GT2 version is, it's basically a turbo version lightweight with only rear drive so a real widowmaker . top of the range 911. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Porsche-911-GT2/283516465238?hash=item4202e5f056:g:vUkAAOSwiEpc2Tmg

Hopefully Si I will make an update once received. Might be well worth doing a bulk order on these from that German Audi company, basically steal them off the Audi community. :shrug: Might be free delivery over a certain order, or even an Audi dealer might have access to them, they were about £7 from Heritage with £3,50 posted so I suppose paying £19.00 all in is OK considering VW do not offer them for sale.