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Have a shed load of patience! I used petrol for the glue removal, but there are lots of recommendations for other stuff. Tar remover is one, but worth doing a search (use Google as the forum search is pants) to see what others have used mate. Either way, prepare to spend a good few hours getting it off. Top tip, put and old sheet over the engine bay to keep the bits from falling in. :thumbleft:

45 profile for 16" wheels will keep the rolling radius as close to standard, and keep your speedo correct. What are the offset of the wheels? That'll have an impact on the width if you need spacers

Go for it, always good to share knowledge. I'm sure it doesn't differ much between them all

Thats some cracking Mileage achieved! No mention of engine work done though which could be a little worrying.........

Congrats on your purchase. I do like an early Valver, nice and revvy, and good fun cars to throw around the twisty roads. Keep us updated on your plans and what you are doing. If you start a thread in the Members gallery, its a good narrative for the history of your ownership. Best of luck! :thumbleft:

House will be taking priority for a while mate. I will get back to it, but in all likelihood it won't see the road again for another year. I could probably put the brake lines on and get it legal, but I'd only have to go back over some things that aren't quite finished after anyway.

Nice one Rob! Good you're taking this lot before it's too late. Wish I had the time and inclination to start on my car again!

Ah, I thought you meant these ones https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rear-exhaust-silencer-bracket-VW-Corrado-535253674-New-genuine-VW-part/173157422147?epid=650244382&hash=item2850fc9443:g:I7wAAOSwt4xagt5t

I bought a pair from eBay. I've had them zinc coated though so they last a bit longer as I wasn't convinced on the quality. Alternatively you can paint or acid and zinc coated your existing ones after cutting out the tube that the rubber mount attaches to, get a new rubber mount for about a quid and use a stainless bolt with a nyloc

The company is BBA Reman. They refirb your own if possible, or send you a replacement refurbished one if they can't. Worth a call to see how much and how long the turnaround is. Worth trying to free the valve up though. Find a clear stretch of road and speed up past 35 mph, then stomp hard one the brake pedal to operate the abs system. Do it a few times as the valves do become a little sticky if brake fluid gummed up when not regularly serviced in the past. I know a few that have reported it doing the trick on here.

Was it on the G60?

Probably better off asking on clubGTI or one of the mk2 forums Andy. A lot of very knowledgeable folk on there, though the experience is thinning out a little as time passes but you may find an old post on it possibly......

If you read further it just says parts over weight and size limits, and vehicle parts that contain liquids. Yes you can argue that suspension contains liquids, but I think it's more to do with it leaving out of the packaging and damaging other items when in transit. I think oil filled suspension should be ok.........

I've used myhermes countless times to post items, including a set of coilovers. They go by a maximum package size and price is based on weight. I had to send the coilovers in 2 boxes due to this but still only worked out around £15 iirc

Glad those inpro headlights and colour coded surrounds have gone! :gag:

It's nice and warm in my heated garage. Just saying.............. :twisted:

As all have said, its just an additional wire............... :lol:

Thats the radiator support panel, and although not structural, it could break down enough to cause the radiator to "swing" about, which could quickly turn into a burst hose where it fatigues on the joint/clamp. Worth seeing if you can get a decent condition second hand one surely?.....

Mk3 Golf and Corrado subframes are slightly different. Can't remember exactly what it is but you may be able to modify. VR6 are wide track and 5x100 stud pattern. All others are narrow track and 4x100. CE2 fuse boxes are used across the range, and there is no climatronic on any models. A/C was an option which was retrofitted by individual dealerships. Leather was standard on the VR6 Storm model only, and an option on all others. Rear spoiler is standard across the range.

Haha, oh the guilt if you send them back or leave poor feedback! :lol:

I wouldn't trust that brand. Very budget! GSF have a premium one, which was Hella when I bought it. Others have had Valeo from them which is who supplied VW genuine ones. Worth a call to your local stockist to see which manufacturer it is though. As with most things, buy cheap, buy twice.

Not content with runner up, on to the next level! Looks superb Daren. Best of luck for this year's shows. :thumbleft:

Sorry Troy, I wasn't very clear! The lot of the hose clamps I meant. Not after the jubilee clips, just the spring ones so all the water and any fuel ones you have please. Cheers mate!

Alright mate, are the hose spring clamps just for the water system or are there fuel hose and tank ones too? Hard to make out the sizes in the photos. How much for the lot posted? Thanks!

Welcome to the forum! Best of luck with your search, there are a few bargains to be had still, and a few have popped up here recently. Get in before the weather starts getting better and prices start increasing!