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Yeah I have memories of doing my MK2 GTI some years back... not fun, and I imagine the Corrado will be similar :( fortunately I've already removed most of the interior and plastics which I've been cleaning and drying in the evenings ;)

He's not loged in for over 2 years...

Cheers fellas - just ordered a 6N0 905 865 switch from the main dealers.

Much appreciated ;)

Ah... yep I noticed that straight after posting here, I'll keep an eye out ;)

Ah ok - thanks Gents, as I need to re-new the pads and disk on mine it could be worth looking out for some then ;)

Is there much difference from 280mm to a 288mm setup? I know its 8mm... I mean in real world performance :D

Do you have the ABS controller that sits in the passenger foot well? my car wa stood for 3 years and the ABS ECU is water damaged...

The Jabbasport IHI turbo conversion used to hit 320/330bhp on a BAM - no mention of it on their site anymore but I'm sure if you called Mike he would help.

Well a cold day spent swapping starter motors, cleaning connections and earth's... I've removed the old alarm as well... It turned over once and that was it :-( since then..... Nothing Dash is still clicking, LCD is still flashing on and off most other stuff works... Indicators are a bit iffy but I think it's the switch... Think I'm going to need an auto electrician... Anyone know one that's any good... Or even better knows Corrados?

Cheers Grizzly, did you buy a kit to do yours? - I was just wondering if there was such a thing for a factory wheel..

My steering wheel is very badly worn, anyone got a leather one they no longer need? Or can you get them recovered?

Cheers spen - I'm kinda hoping to get it back to full roadworthy state and take my boys (maybe even the Mrs :) ) out in her, but if at any point I get the hump it will definitely be for sale on here. ;)

LOL! Its starting to feel like a church service and a burial might of been the best idea! Hopefully once the weather breaks and I get the garage cleaned out it will move on at a brisker pace... I need to make a decision on the gearbox, but didn't want to do that until she runs - a non runner is a different ball game. Hmmmm not a huge fan of white, but I think its more popular these days.

Cheers g0ld ;) really appreciate the offer... I'll try and secure one that I can keep, will probably hold on to the VR... well maybe.. :D

Cheers Seanl82 - yeah the dash ticking is a worry... all the LCD displays are flashing on and off too now :( - the battery is brand new so I guess I have power problems, I thought it was going to be an easy starter, but I guess 3 years have taken their toll. Hopefully the weather will be better at the weekend and I can get some bits done. Ahhh you're running a Jetex? how is it? I need a new exhaust too, but want as close as I can to stock noise/looks etc

Anyone know where I can pick up a spark plug cap removal tool? - ebay and the web seem a bit short on results.

Looks really nice.... just sold my MK1 which was sat in my Mums garage for near on three years... I wanted to do the same paint wise, MK7 Midnight Blue, but taking on the Corrado and another extension to build the MK1 was just never going to get done :(

Just removed some of the wiring... now sounds like the fuel pump is priming as I can hear a short noise from the back of the car that wasnt running before... only thing I have noticed is the instrument cluster is making a ticking noise and the needles are bouncing... any ideas?

Interesting lunch break... definately not the battery... fully charged diesel cranking power brand new Duracel battery, no fuel pump or solinoid click from the starter. Cleaned every fuse and relay, blew out board with compressed air duster... So as much as I hoped it wasnt the alarm, it looks like it is, so I whipped it off.. three words on the back you dont want to see an anything electrical! "Made In Italy" - some great designs and inovations, but leave the engineering to the Germans. I voided the warranty and took it appart...;) the board was so corroded the components had actually fallen off the PCB :( - so now before I can go any further I have to work out the rat nest of alarm wiring..... joy.

Called round for a few quotes on the gearbox today... I'm not sure the auto is going to be the cheapest route even thou I have two of them... one in the car apparently water damaged and one that came with the car and is supposed to be good, Gearbox companies are saying that bits are no longer available and need to be repaired, like valve bodies.... prices are ranging from £1200 to £1600, I'm wondering if (as long as it runs) it's worth doing the manual conversion.... This is local to me.... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-CORRADO-VR6-CHN-COMPLETE-GEARBOX-5-SPEED-GOLF-VR6-UPGRADE-VENTO-PASSAT-MANUAL-/272038355359?hash=item3f56bfe19f:g:6U8AAOSwo6lWPK~R I'm trying to like the auto idea... but I went out in an auto Tiguan earlier today... and the whole droney thing had started to annoy me after about 5 miles... Hmmmmmm :(

Its this one.... would this just stop it from starting or would it stop the fuel pump and the engine cranking over? - it has got a key switch, but unfrortunately the car didn't come with another key :(

Yep the car has had water ingress for a considerable amount of time by the look of things, the drain holes were blocked and since clearing and putting the seal back on it appears to be better, I guess I won't know about the matrix until I get it fired up. immobiliser looks to be a factory fit? did they come with alarms back then? - I guess just unpluging it from the loom wont work...?

Cheers g0ldf1ng3r - Sounds good! how does it compare to stock noise wise?

Ah ok - same as the MK1 Focus RS, thats a complete system axle down job, I'll take a closer look at the Jetex, I dont want anything to loud and boomy. Yep Ian I think it will need a re-think, I dont know why I thought this was going to be straight forward - just tried it and nothing, the electrics appear to work ok, lights, windows, central locking etc. but the engine wont turn over and I would expect to hear the lifter pump running in the boot when I turn te ignition on... but there is a ghostly silence.. the battery is new, but been stood for a few months so I've just put it on trickle charge, I guess I'll try again tomorrow, my biggest worry is the alarm/imobiliser is shot, the light is on but it doesnt respond to the key fobs. I really need the warmer longer days :( Yes its moving along delfinis, I have to move pretty quick as its on the front of the house so already getting "the look" from the Mrs, I need to get my garage sorted, but I've just spent the last 2 years building an extension so its full of building tools etc. I've already removed the mildewy interior, wet valleted it and dried it out, its come up and absolute treat considering the age, I got the G-Mop and the 3M easy-cut at the weekend too and tested an area on the bonet, again looks like it will come up very nice, a few patches where the moss has eaten in will need wet flatting and mopping, but for a 24 year old car I think it will clean up nicely. :) Another worry is the ECU in the passenger foot well has a rusty water mark on it... I think I'll also have the relays and fuses out for a clean and dry out.