seanl82

Looks great! You'll have no issues with a later bonnet. The only reason it was bought in was to accommodate the VR lump, so you'll just have a touch more room on top. If you're trying to maintain originality though and if Heritage did in fact send the wrong one, its surely up to them to put it right and get a correct one painted for you. Good luck with sorting it mate.

In fairness, the buyer just put PM sent, it's not the sellers fault here. There was contact made on the thread, it just wasn't very specific. It's a bit ambiguous, but seems a little over dramatic drawing this out........ Just my 2 pence.

I can't seem to do it using the new Photobucket app when using my phone either. Not the same, but its getting on my nerves as well!

Its a vibration damper mate. Some experience vibration when driving at speed if removed, others don't. Its up to you if you want to remove it, but if its not falling off anyway I'd leave it alone.

All the best Chuggs, good luck with whatever you move onto! :thumbleft:

Hasan, thanks mate. It was said a little tongue in cheek, but it truly is on a different level and far beyond my capabilities - let alone budget to achieve. I'm happy with where I'm at with mine though. It won't be show quality but it'll be an extremely solid car when I'm through the next batch of work. Don't mean to clutter this thread though sorry, as you were! :thumbleft:

I think the heritage ones are genuine. I can't remember off the top of my head but think that's where I got mine. I'm not at home or I'd check receipts for you, but should say if genuine or not on the heritage page.

The sealsdirect ones aren't quite a perfect replacement, as there is a lip that kind of overlaps the rear door cards and it's not present on those. They are pretty good for the money though apparently. I'd check to see what is letting the water in first though. More likely scuttle/blower motor if it's parked on an incline, or if you think it's the seals, it's more likely the door membranes so whip the front door cards off and inspect them before forking out for new seals mate.

Yep, all that jazz to everyone too! :thumbleft:

This absolutely sickens me! I spend a ton of time and money sorting my engine bay to try and make it presentable, then things like this come along and absolutely blow me away an put me back down to my true level, a rank amateur! Absolutely incredible from start to finish. Hopefully some day I can reach this level. :thumbleft:

I wouldn't even go that far. The bonnet can't be much more than around 20 Kg, so I don't think you'll notice any difference what so ever in isolation.

Think it's black yeah..... Pretty sure it a yellow connector on it, and you're right, it's on the inner wing beside the battery.

MAF is a fair bet, but I'd get the codes scanned if you can to pinpoint it.

Check all earth's in engine bay, plus check glove box and boot light aren't staying on. My old valver had an eBay headlight loom fitted, and that caused a battery drain for me.

Louis, you don't want to drop compression as you'll lose power. The only time you'd do it is if you were going forced induction. You can use a mk4 HG though to raise compression, which'll give you a little more power. There has been a thread recently about it, but I think someone had one go pretty quickly after installing so advised against it. Up to you though mate, have a search and you'll find the thread mate.

Will you legend! I'll see if they're still available when I order the rest of the bits I need next week. Thanks mate, much appreciated! :thumbleft:

Wrong thing Dox, have a look at the first post. Non ABS ones still available but not those for ABS fitted cars. I'll have a look at Passat one shortly, thanks!

Need these now. Anyone have a pair knocking around that they'd be willing to let go?

Long since passed I'm afraid Dave. Don't think the OP has been on here in quite some time either.

Not really. You can check resistance of the sensors to see if they're at fault. Here is a guide for a Mk3 Golf I did, but its exactly the same on the Corrado. You can check them at the the connectors on the suspension turrets at the front and under the rear seats for the rear sensors rather than take the wheels off. http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=204972.0 I'm sure its possible to check other components of the system with a multimeter, but I don't know what measurements you should expect to see. Generally its sensors at fault, but quite often the pump is on its way out now with the age of the car, with inlet/outlet valves becoming gummed up and stuck.

Have a look in http://www.realoem.me/Volkswagen/RDW/COR mate.

Merry Christmas everyone! Hope Santa emptied his sack for you all! :x-mas:

They have a reasonable reputation for a budget set, but don't expect sophisticated levels of comfort. If you could extend your budget by about £100, there are some good shock/spring combos about for this money. Also AP coilovers have been well received on here recently for that price mark too.

Might struggle, as I'm not sure the Valvers use a MAF..............?

:shrug: :D