Kevin Bacon

Sorry, wasn't aware. I just copied/pasted the URL link! Will bear that in mind in future! Cheers Kev

Mine didn't have a speaker under that grille when I did my heater control fix. Must have been an option or something? 5.1 dolby surround! Kev

Did you turn the steering lock-to-lock a few times when you primed the system with new fluid? Kev

LOL, you got some serious torque there my man..... Kev

Rory, what you wrote wasn't tripe, sorry you got that impression but it was this I was referring to:- Cheers Kev

Yeah, you can't take the 2.9 out much further but the 2.8 can go out to 3.1 and like you say, that is the max. Kev

The 3.1 needs a 2.8 block so could add delay to the project but yes, you can supercharge or turbo it aswell. A blower and a turbo together is possible, with the right amount of cash! The Lancia Delta HF Intergrale EVO had both a supercharger and a turbo, so the technology is proven. The idea behind it is to have supercharging to provide low down grunt and then you can use a dustbin lid sized turbo to take over at higher rpm but getting the two to work together seemlessly is tricky. Turbo size is dependant on an engines ability to absorb boost. Too small a turbo will give masses of torque (undrivable) at low speed and bugger all higher up the range. Too big a turbo will give major lag and will blow the spark out when it comes on boost and would probably cause the engine to grenade itself as it struggles to cope with boost. It's a fine art but the VR can soak up a lot of boost, so you're looking at a Garrett T3/T4 hybrid. Kev

As a rough idea for price, I paid £5000 for my 94 VR6 with 73K and full VAG history. I negotiated a £500 discount too (car was up for £6K) as the sunroof was dead and I traded in a really naff old car against it, which I paid £100 for! Those prices above seem a little steep to me. Kev

Like your sentiments! The wish list would thus be:- Naturally aspirated:- Corrado 2.0 Crossflow 8V - 160bhp Corrado 2.0 16V, Shrick cams, lightened etc, 4-1 manifold - 190-200bhp Corrado 3.1 VR6 with shrick - 240bhp+ Forced induction:- Corrado 2.0 G60 - 240bhp+ Corrado 2.0 16V Turbo - 250bhp Kev

Henny, indeed it is for both CCs and turbos. I adore turbo rushes, laggy or not! It's just so addictive and I heartily recommend a drive of an Evo 7 or Impreza if you like that sort of thing :D The beauty of forced induction is the rapid build up of torque which makes overtaking so much easier and less stressful. You just KNOW you will get past. On the flipside, lag makes driving in slower conditions tiresome but with a supercharger, you don't have that problem :D OK, re the 2.0 G60 conversion, I can tell you now it is a beauty of a conversion. I've driven Mark Harries's (used to be a PVW writer) white Golf 2.0 G60 and it absolutely flies mate. As for rough, not a chance. It's as smooth as the 1.8. This particular engine was built by Stealth with forged pistons and a mild cam. Results were great, 240bhp and 238bhp with scope for more. The G-Lader just had a rudimentary rebuild and I think the pulley was the stock 73mm one IIRC. He also used a chargecooler. It was a fantastic engine but cost ££££s to build :( Kev

No worries Rory, I wasn't trying to be argumentative or come across as a know it all. I was just trying to impress that if done properly, Turbo engines can be both reliable and great fun! Since getting my VR6, I've become more keen on naturally aspirated engines again, purely because of their simplicity and if in large enough capacity, very powerful and torquey, especially if you fit a Shrick manifold to a VR6! Having the turbo was a pain because the Garrett turbo didn't have roller bearings, so I had wait a minute after a run before switching the engine off. I'm far too impatient for that mallarky now! Kev

Donation made. Hope it helps. Thanks Kev

Here it is. Sorry for the slight blurriness, my hands aren't as steady as they used to be ! Care to elaborate on your edit comment please Andi?

I think the carbon canister takes measurements from the throttle body temperature in order to perform it's function properly. The coolant channel also prevents throttle icing in the winter as the VR6 has no warm air feed from the exhaust manifold. By all means try it and see what happens! Kev

Technically speaking, a 16V 020 gearbox can give a maximum of 139.9mph as proven by GPS on my own 16V....with a turbo on it :D A standard 16V doesn't have sufficient power or torque to over come air resistance to reach that speed though. Kev

I'm afraid I'm going to have to challenge that. Turbo conversions are reliable, witness the 1.8T engine that's been around for some years now. VW merely bolted a 20V head and a turbo to a 20 year old engine block, so although it is factory fitted, the engine is still modified none-the-less. I used to have a Stealth Racing built 16V turbo that was based on a Turbo Technics kit. Vince spent 2 to 3 years perfecting it and the result was an almost lag free motor that produced 210bhp all day long on the rollers. Other than a head gasket failure, which normally aspirated 16Vs blow aswell, there were absolutely no problems with it over 3 years of ownership. Power delivery was smooth and power was punchy from 2,800 to the rev limiter. I used a small turbo (T25) for quick spool up, K star with MAP sensor and 4 additional VR6 injectors. It was a superb engine. And that is the key to it. Choice components installed properly to compliment the engine, not dominate it. If you go and bolt a T3/T4 onto a 16V, than yes, you will get major lag and a small power band. Kev

The trick is to not overtighten the sump bolts or you'll buckle the sump causing further leaks. Adhere to the torque figure (11lb I think) and you'll be OK. Use a VW gasket as they're now made from an improved material. Kev 94 VR6

You won't get 300-350bhp from the 1800 16V engine unless you spend some serious money on it and it'll be laggy as hell. You need a 2.0 block with forged pistons as a starting point for that sort of output. You'll also need a DTA management system and a bigger fuel pump + extra injectors. Or you could go with throttle bodies and high flow injectors. Kev 94 VR6

Told ya the VT front mount was good! They only cause vibration if the engine was producing it excessively in the first place. If the engine is sweet, then no vibration is noticed over stock. Kev 94 VR6

And here it is, the infamous 'repair kit' in all it's glory. £55 inc VAT will have your roof working again. Please note the small miscellaneous parts in the bag and that both offside and nearside cables and guides are included in the kit. A full overhaul and fitment guide will be coming in due course. Kev

Here it is dude:- http://corrado.atx-hosting.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=1618 Ta Kev Edit: You really should use the corrado.atx- address now, Kev --Andi

Basically, the part number starts with 1H and ends in 14A, can't remember the exact number but I've got it written down at work. 1Hxxxx15A and 1Hxxxx16A have both been superceded with 14A, that's all you can get now. If that turns out to be one side (dealer thinks it's the driver's side) only, then I'm not paying for it as it's no use to me, I need the passenger side. I'm hoping this 14A part will include both sides as it's pretty stupid to sell only one side. It's hopeful as 15A and 16A were £23 each, so summing the two together as a 'repair kit' at £47.03+VAT seems logical. I'll post the result on Saturday but the dealer is Wolsey in Ipswich, on 01473 240800 if you need to speak to them. Cheers Kev

Yeah that's mine for sale. Takes 10 mins to fit. Kev 94 VR6

Are u expecting longevity problems? Everything has a finite life span and I've heard of people breaking VT mounts, so in a way, yes! I don't drive the car especially hard, so the VT mount might hold out longer than normal. The improved handling and gearchange make the outlay worthwhile though. Kev 94 VR6

I rang the dealer today about this sunroof repair kit and the £46 'repair kit' appears to include both guides and cables. Although the system shows left and right guides/cables, when he went to order both, it said all previous parts have been superceded and only one kit is available, so it MUST include both sides. I'll find out on Saturday as I've ordered the kit. Cheers Kev