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The soundproofing smells like wet dog when its sopping too! :gag:

Hi Will, welcome to the forum! Have a look at this. http://wiki.the-corrado.net/the_corrado_buying_guide_checklist.html I'd suggest printing it out, and taking it with you to any potential viewing too. the 2.0 8v/16v cars are a good choice for a daily driver, and many run them this way too. They are obviously getting on a bit now, but generally the standard service and consumable items are still available from the dealership or aftermarket. There are a few snags obtaining trim and interior parts though, although they are starting to make a bit of a comeback thanks to a few sources reproducing bits and pieces. What is your budget? Have a look at what is available on Autotrader, Pistonheads, ebay, and gumtree then decide what you can realistically afford. The cheap ones are cheap for a reason, so I'd say aim for the top of your budget if you can. I'd suggest being willing to travel too. The cars are getting thin on the ground now, so to get the best for your budget may mean travelling a fair distance to get it. That said, if your gut tells you to walk away, do it! This is a decent and friendly forum, and if there are people close by, its always worth tapping into to see if they will have a quick look round it for you. If you have any questions in the meantime, feel free to ask away! All the best in your search, and hope you get what you're looking for! :)

Heritage sell the hinge cover, but only one side and I can't remember which one! You'll have to go second hand for the number plate holder, unless you fancy stretching to the carbon fibre one trimsport are now offering.

That does look a very nice example from the pics. A good machine polish will have that looking absolutely cracking in no time at all!

Print this out and take it with you to any potential viewing. http://wiki.the-corrado.net/the_corrado_buying_guide_checklist.html By no means exhaustive, but invaluable and will give you an idea of common problems associated with the car. Hope you find what you're looking for, but without sounding negative 3k isn't a huge budget, so there may be a couple of things that you'll have to compromise with. That said, there are still bargains around if you're willing to travel. Good luck!

Are the window scrapers no longer available then? I managed to get both sides from Heritage when I had my car resprayed.

Welcome back! Shame you sold the Jet, and I don't think you'll find another for sale unfortunately. As for regular G60, OCD (only charged dubs) and JMR (John Mitchell Racing) are doing charger rebuilds, so it depends where you're based. Not sure if they are going as far as stage 5 though, you'll have to contact them to be sure. As for parts, something goes obsolete through VW direct on a monthly basis it seems. VW Heritage are doing a pretty good job of sourcing parts through VW Classic parts, with a few bits and pieces starting to be re-made, or if its not cost efficient, they're getting decent quality aftermarket parts in stock, and even commisioning reproduction parts through various manufacturers (Carpets etc). Hope this helps, and good luck with your search, theres a nice sounding original G60 just popped up for sale as it happens!

I don't think this thread was intended to slate GPs, and tbh although they're well trained across the board they cannot be expected to be experts in every field within medicine. They can have a look to see if there is anything glaringly obvious, and in most cases a simple course in anti-biotics is enough to treat. If they cannot treat it for whatever reason, they book you in for a consultation with the specialist where you should be treated properly and effectively.

Is it worth seeing if you could get it vapour blasted Daren? Not sure who does it round our area by I'm sure there'll be somewhere. That way it'll look literally factory fresh!

If the pump continues to work after its unlocked, that suggests an air leak somewhere. Worth checking around the pump and connections to the actuators behind the door cards first. There is a splitter up by the fuse box from memory too, so may be worth checking there as well. Have you done any work that could possibly upset the system recently?

Hi Megan, welcome to the forum! Look forward to hearing your plans and seeing some pics! Make yourself at home in the meantime, its a very welcoming and friendly forum. :)

Give the sunroof guides and runners a good clean, and lubricate them with the proper type of grease (have a search, there are links to the correct type from ebay on lots of them). It sounds like your motor is on its way out, but by cleaning and greasing the mechanism it'll prolong its life a little more. Does the central locking not lock from the passenger side as well? If its unlocking ok, I would have thought the pump was ok, and more likely the drivers actuator, but if both sides won't lock it then I suppose it does point more toward the pump...... Can you hear it working when you try to lock it?

Sounds like its in good hands, congrats on your purchase! Look forward to seeing what you have planned for it. :)

http://wiki.the-corrado.net/312mm_brakes.html

Isn't this part of the suspension strut?

Registered! Had to put an image of my old car on the application form though as I don't have a current one.

Happy birthday mate! :thumbright:

I'd love to come to this, but I can't plan my life this far in advance at the moment! Hopefully there will still be spaces on the stand in the spring and I can book then.

The pedal position sensor is just held in by a ring clip. It needed a good tug to get it out, but wasn't difficult to get out. Mine was actually the connector in the end, but I bought a brand new PPS and fitted that, so I think I still have my original one that was tested good. I cant remember if it sold or not before I left with a few other bits, but if I still have it and you're in no great rush, give me a nudge around Christmas time and I'll see if I can dig it out.

Clear them all first mate, then go from there. Pedal position sensor is below the brake fluid reservoir and easy to change, its just getting hold of one that could be a problem. There was someone who refurbished them but can't remember who. I think its just dry solder joints anyway so if you feel you can split it yourself, it should be an easy fix. Have a search, it was mentioned on here about a year ago iirc. Usually if its pump, it'll say outlet or inlet valve. Have a look on the rosstech website for exact codes though as it may give you a better indication. Check the plugs under the rear seat bases are pushed home properly though first, I thought I had an intermittent problem as mine would illuminate when going over harsh bumps which is all it turned out to be in the end!!!

I wouldnt worry too much mate, its most likely just the cam cover gasket leaking. The KR gasket comes in 2 parts. 1 for the outer edge of the head, and a smaller one that goes around the plug recesses. Its this one that leaks and allows oil into the plug chambers. Quick cheap and easy fix!

There are quite a few of us in the Hampshire/West Sussex area too. There was a meet organised a while back that was quite well attended, although I think its the time of year where lots are tucked up in the dry and off the road now. Spring time would be good as they'll all be coming out of hibernation!

Shouldn't the shorter of the two be much bigger in diameter?

@SR_Neale Check your thermostat is working properly first. When you start the car from cold, feel the lower radiator hose. If it starts warming up quickly then its almost certainly the thermostat. It should remain cold(ish) until up to 87 degrees at which point the stat should open, pass through the bottom hose and allow coolant to circulate around the radiator. If its correct though, (its a valver you have isn't it?), remove the bypass valves and put some copper pipe in its place to ensure the coolant is circulating around the matrix.

Welcome back to the Corrado fold Matt!! Not many Corrados left on the roads, although there seems to be a pretty decent Scottish contingent. There will be even less now winter is creaping in as there are very few daily drivers anymore. Have a look in the Wiki section, or do a search on google using the words "corrado.net-how to replace mirror glass" or words to that effect, which should throw up a how to mate. Which style RXs are you after? Quite a few RXII about in 16" as they were on most of the Mk4 Golfs, although no doubt most will need a refurb. RX228s are quite a bit harder to come by in 16" and not sure what fitment they'll be either as I don't think they were done in this size for VAG cars. Lastly, yep, Lupo GTI (2 x drivers side) or Audi TT wiper arms are the recommended way to go. Not cheap from the dealer but they do crop up from time to time on here and ebay etc.. A must upgrade IMO too mate. Anyway, make yourself at home, its a friendly bunch here so any questions fire away!!!