corrado wannabe

Thanks Jim, The plan was to torque it up with the Tourque wrench on the Hex end as you say. Its just trying to get a spanner that will hold the nut in the recess. I have managed to fudge it a bit by holding the nut (badly) with a normal spanner while turning the hex, but I dont think I have got it anywhere near as tight as it needs to be. I bought a 22mm spanner from Halfrauds, but it wasnt up to the job.

After spending 12 hours changing a shock absorber, ball joint and track rod end. I was rapidly losing the love! Before I start the other side, what is the correct (ie easiest and proper tool) for loosening and tightening the top nut on the shock absorber? I cannot make out how the laser tool for the job works. I get the one with the slot for tightening the collar nut, but the three piece set they sell I cant understand how it works. As far as I can see the 22mm nut sits so deep in the top plate that any normal offset spanner wont do, also it requires a 7mm Hex key to hold the Shaft on the shock from turning while tightening the nut. What have you used, and how did you get the nut to the correct torque if you used a spanner? Dougie

Good man, I will check him out, thanks

Who he? Lol

Anyone? I have scoured Ebay, but they just dont seem to come up at all.

I am trying to get a handle on how much something is worth. I have a full set of genuine, never been retrimmed Series 1 Golf Gti black tartan interior. The drivers side bolster is worn (usual) although I have a spare set of series 1 fronts that I can use the bolster from the passenger seat to replace. I have removed the base from one seat to see the condition of the material on the inside as the tartan has faded to a light green shade. As expected the colours are strong and as they should be. No rips or tears, and the tilt mechanisms work as they should. Subframes are excellent and not broken or bent. How much do you think they are realisticaly worth? And do you think it would be better to get them professionaly turned etc before selling, or sell as is? All thoughts greatly appreciated as always. Dougie

Yes, FOrgot to say thanks to Si (VW Rule) for finding this and passing it on, top detective work. Now all we need to do is find late wings and we're sorted!

Through their web page 84 pounds in total for the pair. If you are using your debit or credit card, choose the worldpay option. At first I didnt think they accepted credit/debit, but every day is a school day. Dougie

Yep, just ordered a set as well. Thanks for the feedback on the sets both of you. Dougie

They seem a quite interesting company, has anyone considered them for the roof mouldings? I cant get my head around whether they manufacture parts themselves or whether it is off the shelf stuff they have from VAG group? Let us know how you get on with them when they arrive Michael. Im very interested in these also. Dougie

Have you checked the fluid level? I would assume if there is something wrong with either the slave or master cylinder, it would be with the seals and you would have a noticeable drop in fluid. Prior to mine failing I had a small amount of oil seeping of the bottom of the bell housing before the pedal went straight to the floor. But its the fact that the pedal feels normal that makes me think its not the hydraulic side of things. If there had been some failure with the rod or seals on the slave cylinder in the bell housing, you would not feel the normal pressure through the pedal as it engages the clutch. Good luck with it though

Some nice driving there, looks like great fun. You seem to have very minimal steering input which is good. I had a LOL at the Evo eating itself at 2.48! Surprised the gearbox outlasted the engine! Dougie

So the current list of jobs is as follows: New front suspension, track rods, bushes etc. Scuttle foliage seal Sunroof cassette Rocker cover gasket New spark plugs, Rear and front subframe for restoration. All sitting in the garage waiting to be done. On the home front; 40mt fence to be painted, bark chippings, etc etc etc. But in my mans brain I have just went and bought a revel model of a golf gti from LIDL, because someone on the internet (here!) told me they were for sale. Dougie Obviously I have plenty of time on my hands to fit in building a model of a car I owned 20 years ago.

Yes been to it a few times, didn't attend last year but met with some of them at the convoy at Stirling services in the corrado. Might see you there then although it will most probably be in the Audi rather than the Corrado. Dougie

Anyone? Or is it just going to be me and Jamo?!! No road racing involved tho!

Hello all, I was wondering if anyone would be up for a mini meet and take the Corrados out on a wee jaunt through the countryside? The day I had in mind was the 3rd May. There is an Audi meet that takes place at Crieff visitor centre on that day (I have been to a couple in the past) and although we would not be part of that, we could just park in the back car park after we had maybe met and went a run somewhere. A couple of years ago a few guys from the Mk1 Golf owners club turned up by chance, and there was a pretty good reception from the larger meet, with people wandering round to see some older metal. I really am open to suggestions about where to meet up or go the drive to etc, was just putting the feelers out to see if anyone is interested. Open to all, of course, but just conscious that there are quite a few Scottish members around at the moment. Thoughts?? Dougie

Welcome! As you can see from my Sig, I'm from Stirling as well. It will be nice to see another COrrado on the roads about here. Dougie

Received the item this morning mate. Once again a massive thanks to you. Dougie

I got my clips from VW Heritage, as Ian said, it did take about 2 weeks IIRC, that was the middle of last year. Dougie

No problem. It's section 63.2/63.3 Im not sure of the page number as it is an electronic version I have. Cheers Dougie

My bentley shows the following: Bracket to bumper 25nm (18ft/ld) Bracket to Body 85nM (63lb/ft) Assuming your talking about the front bumper. HTH Dougie

HAve you looked at changing both the foliage seal on the cover that protects the Heater motor. Pollen filter is also located in there too. There is a write up on how to change it here: http://wiki.the-corrado.net/changing_heater_scuttle_foliage_cover_seal.html Dougie

This really is a top forum. Great advice and full of really genuine folk. All the help and kind gestures are very much appreciated. I just wanted to say thankyou (you know who you are) and hopefully over the years, I will be able to add to the community the way you have. Dougie

Loser loser, pack of Halls soothers.... Its the best I could do ;)

Bah, I cant beat that quote....!