VEEDUBBED

Right lads,sorry for not replying sooner

but my internet connection has been giving

me no end of shiyte...,and with the Pope's

sad death,Rome has also been more caotic

than usual.

Regarding the engine,i haven't done any internal modifications

to reduce the compression ratio because,frankly, i can't bring

myself to dismantel an engine that's so perfect,believe me,the

engine INSIDE is as new,don't judge the engine from the outside

because this corrado has been standing idle for more than 8 years

so the outside looks awful,the motor's only done 66000km-32000miles...

I have a few ideas regarding trying to avoid the definate poss.

of detonation,one thing is to fit a huge intercooler,i'm running an intercooler of an Iveco turbo daily van,i can certainly feel the pressure drop when comparing to my old Lancia delta int.intercooler,another way is to mix acetone in the petrol,regulate the boost dump butterfly so that it opens before and failing that i'll maybe fit 2 G60 metal headgaskets as a last resort.Regarding the water pump rotation,I'm not entirly convinced that this mod. is gonna work,i don't remember if the pump's impeller has straight or curved vanes?,help me out on that one folks.

It's not terribly difficult to do,you need plenty of time and patience though

and it does help immensly if,like me you manage to find corrados with very low milage(and pay tuppence for them...).Anyway,when i've almost finished i'll post up in more detail what's involved part number wise etc.

Please feel free to add comments/advice because all are most welcome,

Cheers.One last thing,Struan, i'm glad that damm crate arrived mate,

now,hopefully you can finish your gearbox and enjoy your motor!

All the best to everyone.Ciao.

front view.

more photos..

Hello all,

I'm almost finished with my latest

project engine a 2000cc 9A 16v corrado

motor equipped with a G-charger.

A few things i noticed while building up

the engine:

The 9A's inlet cam is identical to a 1800cc

golf/corrado 16v's cam,regardless of year

i got the impression that the 'KR's inlet had more

lift?,not so...

The 9A's oil pump is identical to a 1800 G60

oil pump,same part numbers.

The 9A's ISV is the same as an 'ABV' VR6's one.

If i see anything else worthy,i'll post it up.

Interested in a 2900cc ABV VR6?,

29000km(15000 miles) totally dismanteld

Engine,ecu,cat,d.pipe sub frame etc.

1200euros the lot,you won't be worrying

about tens.,chains,guides for a long time...

G60's don't have cam

sensors mate.

Check Fuel pressure with

a fuel pressure gauge.

30 euro a can+VAT,

rip off Rome stealers...

Remember to drill 2 small

(3/4mm) holes on the thermostats

outer flange otherwise bleeding all

the air out can be a pig to carry out,

On my old golf 2 16v this was the only

way to get all the air out.

Need a bit more

info mate,What model?G60,1800,2000cc16v?.

Who did the work,you or garage mechanic?

What cond. is your engine in,did you change

the fuel filter?,cam timing might be a tooth out,

What else was done to the engine?

Cheers,Andrew.

I've got the solution!!!

You could buy my 4 cyl turbo

manifold,60.60 T3/4 garret turbo,

KR inlet cam and blow those remaining

Cosworths,clio 16v(even if it's turboed)

into the weeds...Sound good?

Or SOMEONE could have bought

my 29000km ABV VR6 and not

worried about chains,tensioners

etc,etc,I only want 1000 euros

for the bloody thing...

Flusted mate,

did you get my PM?

If not i need your banks

address+postcode,

cheers.

Thanks Timo,

I honestly forgot about

the search function....

Hello all,

Right I,ve got left over a

mint 9A 16Valver that no one

wants and i've also got a pristine

G60 charger that no one wants...,

so i'm gonna build a charged 9A

valver just to make a change

from turbos.

Has anyone done this?,what engine

manegment did you use,i got loads of

bits,G60 injection,weber/marelli IAW,

etc so parts are definatly not a problem.

I'd also like opinions if such a project is

worth doing,i've mainly built turbo 8/16 valvers,

very powerfull but also VERY laggy,6.8 c.ratio,T3/4

Turbo,KKK26/7 turbos,huge front mount intercooler,

8injectors,longer gear ratios,race ported head etc,etc.

If anyone has any opinions,experence please post them

up.Thanks.VEEDUBBED

Check that the ECU pipe

on throttle body has'nt been

accidently conected to the wrong

nipple/outlet,try swappin them

over and see what happens.

believe it or not this is a very common

mistake thats easily made.

Ok heres the deal,

we've only got a few VW

spares places over here in Rome

Henny,wanna laugh(or cry..)

get this-2 rear hubs from local Stealer+

Discs=390euros,I just bought a compleat

2000cc 16valver for 500euros...

with A/C,Leather etc.

I'll go to my mate's breakers and get them off

a golf 3 gti 16valver cost 80euros.

Thanks anyway,Andrew.

Try adjusting the cables

from the gearbox end,

try changing gearbox oil to fully synth.

grade,clutch drag?...

PS,were's "frome"?

Be carfull because

the small screws are NOT

designed to be removed 'cos

their peened in with a special

press meaning that you may

well be able to loosen the screws

but by doing so you stand a good

chance of buggerin up the throttle

shaft's thread...

One way of removin a damaged

screw is by using a product called

"Screw grab",works like magic,

exellent stuff.

PM sent.

I've gone up against Italian modded delta Evos,

modded sierra/escort cosworths with my corrado

pg blocked turbo 16v,their quicker off the line than

my corrado but when i'm in third upwards my car

pi$$is all over them...,no chance they get close.

I've tried a G60 coverted 2000cc 16v and i can assure

you you won't stand a chance against that lot....

The only time i had to back off was when i locked

horns with a Bmw M3 Turbo(GT40 Garret,3200cc,8 injectors,-FERKIN FAST!!).

Thanks everyone for the help,

I'm snowed

under with answers....

Don't no which one to look at first.

Monday mornin bump TTT...

Hello all,

Does any one know if

the rear 5 bolt hubs of

a Golf 3 gti 16v bolt up

to the rear axle of a

corrado fitted with 4 bolt

hubs?, I know VR6 hubs

will but VR6 golfs/corrados

are ultra rare over here in

Rome.Thanks-Andrew.

Try to clean the

fuel metering plunger and

housing with White spirit or

carb cleaner,also check tht the

air flow plate's not off center in

the funnel.Be very carefull not

to drop the fuel plunger...

Check the fusebox/relays carefully,

try this,while your trying to start the car,

with one hand try moving the relays and

fuse box connections with your other hand.

My g60 turbo had the same problem,somtimes

started,sometimes no spark at the plugs.

Check also Ign.switch contacts.

Regards,Andrew.