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Can see that...... Its a summer anti-freeze, so won't have an all year round temperature range - therefore very unlikely to the correct VW spec. The G13+ coolant is pretty cheap from the dealer (about £10 for the 1.5 litre bottle iirc), so its worth just using that as you know the anti-corrosive properties are correct as well, and it'll last you a couple of years before you have to do it again.

I just don't think they've ever been refurbished before tbh Jim. They quickly deteriorate when curbed and water gets behind the paint. Anyone know the car? CCGB membership card in the photo!

You'll need a 555 timer or something similar with various resistors and LED etc to get it to work. I used to have a wiring diagram with all the values required (as I may have had to do it myself some time ago), but since I got it working and it was on an old laptop that died, I haven't bothered trying to find the info again. I got someone at my old workplace to design it for me, and I wired it all up with a small bit of biscuit board that fitted inside the light unit. It came on for the 3 seconds about every 2 hours or so as its essentially on a loop.

Same as any other car really, not great tbh. Possible stem seals or piston rings/bore wear. More likely stem seals though. Is it more noticeable when cold, revving, or coming off throttle?

I've re-used them on a couple of cars now. Just use thread lock when re-fitting.

http://the-corrado.net/showthread.php?53172-Genuine-vw-corrado-brake-lines-remanufactured Just PM him with which pipes you require. He's still about and made some up for someone fairly recently, though I'm not sure how often he actually checks in on the site. His profile suggests he's been on in the last hour though!

Bear in mind that the paint is 20 odd years old now too, so unless it's been cut back and well protected recently, it'll show some signs of age/fading. Inside the boot where it's not or has less lacquer is best for Base coat colour, and door shuts where you'll get a good idea of what it was like at factory.

New? If the OP doesn't want it, I'm interested.

I think they're obsolete now. I'm after one too.

Chris, think its come down around a fiver for 5L iirc. Discount code is 'CORRADO'

The cables do run close to the downpipe, but should run under the heatshield just underneath where you can see. Not much you can do really. Have a look at this first. http://the-corrado.net/showthread.php?32297-gear-linkage-adjustment&p=415342&viewfull=1#post415342 There is also a circlip on the side of the shifter on the pivot arm, pull up the gaiter and surround, and ensure this is in place. Cant really help with the tensioner bolt, but there are later style bolts for use on mk4 Rabbit engines which can be retrofitted. I'd go a little further though, as its the top tensioner that fails most. You can use the Mk4 tensioner too and its pretty cheap. Only thing is you'll have to remove the top chain cover. Details on how to do it can be found here http://wiki.the-corrado.net/vr6_clutch_and_timing_chains_replacement_part_1.html This also shows how the top tensioner can wear, and I've seen them in even worse condition than this before so definitely worth replacing if you're not going the whole hog and doing all the chains etc. You'll be able to see down to the lower part too and inspect for any further damage.

Congrats! Now onto the next in what is likely a long list of problems we all suffer with! lol.

Some do, but only if you remain with them. It doesn't transfer over to another company. Some also offer to mirror your NCB on your first car (if its a second car). In all honesty, it doesn't seem to make much difference regardless. I've consistenly been quoted around the £200 mark for a classic policy with agreed value. That obviously depends on their own made up risks etc and your postcode.

Front (for VR6 anyway) are still available from the dealership. This is what I used, although with both top plates it worked out at over £80! Rears are obsolete, so the next best offering and which I believe is what VW use if genuine parts aren't available, are Lemforder. I think it was AVS / VW Spares that I got them from when I replaced mine last year.

Yeah the later cars wheel arches are flared further out. Grille, headlight, slam panel, front bumper, fogs & indicators and the door handles are also different.

Probably my favourite wheel on a Corrado. Look incredible on, great choice! :thumbright:

Haha, yeah Fired up garage, he's still there with his crazy eyes! lol.

Well bugger me! I'm away so haven't seen this weeks episode. Shame really as Aaron was the one I really watched the series for. Richard is just like Brewer and gets annoying quite fast, and none of the others bring much to the show imo.

I wondered what was going on with him too Daren. Think he'll be back soon though and was just on a bit of time off.

It's a shame but he's obviously done it for the right reasons. Ant ansted is a decent replacement though and it'll probably be in a similar format to the love of cars. More of an entertainment programme than an informative one which was the idea at the outset. Good luck to both of them though!

As far as viewing is concerned Wendy, they advertise on all the big sites (Rightmove, zoopla etc),so it shouldn't be a problem getting potential buyers in with that in mind, and you mention local agents boot attending so I assume they don't (I've not used them)but I bought a house through a high street estate agent a few years back, and it was the home owner that showed us around too. Many do it, so I suppose it comes down to personal preference as a buyer and seller. You're pretty confident wfrom the brief times I've met you so shouldn't have a problem getting the important info across, so as long as buyers aren't put off by it (I wasn't) then it should be fine.

Looks great! Are you still in Plymouth Tim? Be nice to add another to the local area if so!

You've done it proud Ron, I remember this one from when I was looking originally. A great ad, and an incredible price for someone! GLWS mate I'm sure it won't hang around long, and best of luck with the search the Porka, what seems like the natural progression for most. :thumbleft:

Nice one! Try to clean off as much of the grease thats spilled out as you can. If it gets on your pads they'll be toast, not to mention the fact that it may have a considerable affect on your ability to stop! You're well on your way to becoming a budding DIY mechanic now too by the sound of it! Its all a bit daunting to start with, but its just nuts and bolts at the end of the day. These forums are invaluable for guides, advice and reassurance that you're doing the right thing though mate. Keep it up! :thumbleft:

There is one above the other on the heatshield. The lower one may be hidden behind it, I can't remember exactly sorry