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  2. Posted

    Got a pic of the bit you mean? I might still have one you sold me :lol:

     

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    That one. it's in two pieces. One for the Radiator Fan Control Unit and the other holds the expansion tank on!

     

    I probably did sell my old one to you, was looking for it everywhere as I thought I had it still! :bonk:

  3. Posted

    Hello,

     

    I'm after a VR6 Expansion tank bracket (with the fan relay bracket attached).

     

    Not too fussed about the condition as long as it's not bent and the fixings intact. It'll be getting sent off to be powder coated.

     

    Thanks.

  5. Posted

    Not sure looks like a hole, they were done when they had a Corrado in for carpet fitting so it must be something, must be a reason.

     

    Now you've said it.. Maybe it's a hole for the accelerator pedal stop? That a big round plastic lug in about that position.

     

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  8. Posted

    Hello,

     

    I've just picked up a VR6, 90k on the clock. I always change the oil and filter on any used car I've just bought (for the piece of mind).

     

    For the past 8 years it's been serviced annually by the previous owner using (formally known as Silkolene) Fuchs Titan Race Pro S - 5w40

     

    I've had a quick search and some of you boys use the 10w50 for your engines.

     

    The engine in this VR is actually silky smooth, doesn't seem to burn any oil and is relatively quiet on cold start and when warm. The car will only be used in the dry months, but over winter i'll likley pull it out of the garage every now and then.

     

    Should I stick with the 5w40 or switch to the thicker stuff?

  9. Posted

    Thanks Chaps!

     

    Yes, quite a story, I went with new cars to avoid any drama or messing about with repairs etc - I'm glad that worked out :lol:

     

    I'm loving the Passat and Corrado combo, I've been playing about with it so far and building a to-do list, which I'll post up shortly.

     

    I think the official colour is Bramble Metallic or Brombeer to the Germans, which translates to Blackberry!

  15. Posted

    you have been seriously unlucky with the cars - with new cars the trend seems to be either you get a good car or a poor car don't know why?

     

    with regards to dealers some offer excellent aftercare service and others just want your money and run

     

    At least with an older car if it goes tits up you can just scrap it and walk away

     

    by the way that is a very nice looking corrado there very jealous

     

    Seriously unlucky! I've come to the conclusion, that all new cars have issues. It's just how they are fixed and how anal you are about the problems. With old cars that have that certain characteristic, a squeak, ill-fitting, high clutch, funny idle. It's probably been there from new! We have a pool of 6 Octavia's at work, all the same model, colour, spec. Identical. Each one drives differently and has it's own little traits.

     

    And with new cars, you order, it's delivered and that's your car. With used at least you get chance to inspect and test drive before you buy.

     

    The issue is warranty work too. The dealer's don't get paid for inspection work, only work carried out to repair. And that repair has to be authorised by the manufacturer. It's always to a minimum. Take the BMW for example. It lost 1.5l of gearbox oil. The dealer knew it had leaked, they even knew the area it was leaking from (oil cooler). But becuase the car wasn't leaking under thier inspection - BMW refused the fix as it wasn't actually "broken" at the time. The mind boggles. And when you're paying £500 a month on PCP, fixing it yourself grates a tad.

  17. Posted · Edited by P3rks

    Thanks Chaps! I'm truly smitten. I've had a bit of a hard time with cars recently as I've gone from old VW's to new cars (for the convenience) and I've had nothing but trouble. Bit of history below:

     

    My Old Corrado in it's prime:

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    In the interim I ended up with this... 40k(ish) on the clock. Very original and lovely to look at and drive. Only sold it as I did about 400 miles in 3 years. Soft top's just wern't for me..

    27424178341_1ca20b84d0_c.jpgIMG_20160605_183307 by Rich Perkins, on Flickr

     

    Then the problems started... I bought a TT Quattro Sport 240, which was a massive money pit.. Had a boost leak I could never fix. I repaired one thing and another 3 things broke. Even the next owner contacted me a few months later saying the same...

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    Lovely Interior though...

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    Then onto a Ibiza FR - my first brand new car. It never, ever drove straight and had knocking drop links from new. Within the first month it needed new drop links, wishbones, track controll arms, ARB's, top mounts etc etc. After the replacement parts the tracking was clearly all over the show even thought the dealer promised it had been re-set. After about two months the dealer coughed up that they didn't have tracking facilities and it had not been done, so they took it to a 3rd party. Car came back in the red (failed) on all corners. They couldn't get it straight. This is when the dealer told me it had been dropped off the transport.

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    The dealer swapped me to a Leon FR. This car was genuinely great.

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    I paid extra for a genuine roof spoiler, dealer fit and paint. The car came back to me with this.. Yep, they'd smashed the door onto a 2 post ramp and then denied it..

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    But then... A few weeks later someone in a Freelander had left their handbrake off, it rolled down a slight hill, gained some speed then hit my car and bounced it off the wall. The car was about 3 months old. After this the car was never the same as the approved Seat repairers did such a **** job needing three attempts, but each time pushing the paint further up the car until it needed a full respray to rectify. It had bubbles, blisters, runs, paint over sand marks, lacquered over watermarks and poor panel fit (to name a few). Truley terrible. I ended up with a healthy payout and traded the car in....

    42700991022_5eb056267a_c.jpgDSC_0335 by Rich Perkins, on Flickr

     

    I then thought I'd upgrade to a proper car.

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    Worst car i've ever owned and worst car experience in my life. The gearbox leaked after two weeks. Then it started whining (like a supercharger) when pressing on. It then leaked again and again and again. Each time BMW refusing to accept there was a fault with the car, saying the whine was a "characteristic" and that even though the car had leaked, and where it was leaking from.. It was not leaking at the time they had it so it wasn't broken and refused to fix anything. I ended up with a massive complaint with the Ombudsman involved. Took over a year with 8 months not driving the thing until I finally won. BMW even accused me of tampering. The arrogance of BMW was truly eye opening. The car also had faling spot welds in the roof structure and a mutltitude of other issues... Truley an awful, awful experience and a heartbreaking situation. Finally got most of my money back though...

    35405425284_cec5ce0c6f_c.jpgYP66LFX by Rich Perkins, on Flickr

     

    Then onto my latest and last new car... Lovely little thing and then the turbo popped after 10 days of ownership (first time I used full throttle). Becuase of my previous experience that went straight back. No argument from Abarth as it was a known faulty batch. Full refund and that was me done with the new car experience.

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    ... and that brings me to today. Back to my roots, Bought a cheap daily beater Passat (I love it) and went on the look out for a garage toy. That's how I've ended back in the fold.

    40939739000_e02a09732b_c.jpgF926F13E-9783-4704-9B58-4AB13195C299 by Rich Perkins, on Flickr

     

    A bit of a rollercoaster, right!?

  19. Posted

    Hello,

     

    I'm after a full and complete toolkit and holder (which fits in the spare wheel well). Suitable for a '95 VR6.

     

    Posted to Sheffield, please.

     

    Thanks.

  20. Posted · Edited by P3rks

    Hello everyone! I'm back in the fold and I have just picked up a good and honest Blackberry VR6, 90k on the clock. Best thing is that it appears to be 99.9% complete, no missing trim bits etc and everything works as it should, down to the very last bulb. That's half the battle with these, right? Best part it was local to me.

     

    I plan on keeping this fairly original looking (well, sympathetic) and restoring it (the engine bay is original and 23 years old!).

     

    Bit of a teaser pic for now:

    28860665858_da9d86eb4a_c.jpgIMG_2759 by Rich Perkins, on Flickr

     

    I have a bit of a list to start with, so if anyone has any advice where to look for these, let me know (it's been a few years since I've been in the Corrado game so i'm a little rusty).

    - Corrado Floor Mats (high quality, thick pile/shag)

    - Original tool kit and case

    - Amber or clear side repeaters

    - Driver's seat bolster foams

    - Exhaust System, 6-branch, de-cat and cat back system

    - 1995 Original sale brochure

  25. Posted

    Sorry for delay in replying, I have replied to all PM's

     

    The car was sold but bloke decided to start offering me 4.5k for it after a 30 minute test drive. What a waste of my time and a lovely Saturday afternoon

     

    The price is low at 7.5k. There is no movement in the price as I think the car is worth that.

     

    I've not got a reply :(

     

    Going by the pictures and description, I think it's right on the money and knocking £3k off asking price is taking the ****, £500, fair enough, but £3k. I hope you kicked him out of the car :thumbleft:

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