TimDoc 0 Posted May 17, 2010 Whilst I have the front end off - what else should i do?? I've got the crossmember and the rad mount off and cleaned them back to shiny metal, primed them ready for painting and will be coating them with rust-oleum and then anti-chip paint. The crackpipe is to be replaced as the oil cooler nozzle has snapped off (whilst i was sorting a bypass pipe). The radiator and the fan cowling have come off, been taken to pieces and the cowling de-rusted, primed and hammerite'd. The battery tray has had all rust removed and been primed ready for some hard wearing paint - prob the anti chip stuff. Looking at the front of the engine, its all a little rusty but not flaking - does this need anything doing?? The started motor (i think it is) looks really rusty and a pipe below it also - doe these need cleaning off or anything else doing to them. Have got lots of time on my hands so will be working on this for the next 2 weeks. Pics below Appreciate any advice/suggestions Before de-rusting After.. The battery plate The fans The car as it stands The starter motor?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
volksworld13 0 Posted May 17, 2010 id prob do gearbox oil change , while you in there, unless its already been done, makes a big diffrence to the smoothness. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steveo29 0 Posted May 17, 2010 be carefull with stonechip over rustoleum ...will prob cause it to crack as stonechip is usualy thinners based Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimDoc 0 Posted May 18, 2010 Vr6 gearbox oil change, how much oil and what's the best to use?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
V-Dubstar 0 Posted May 18, 2010 Redline MT-90 is what a lot of people use on here, I've just had mine done with it and the gear changes feel a lot smoother. I think u need just over a litre so u need 2x 1litre bottles ideally. If u search for Opie oils on here, there is a deal on atm for free postage or something, have a look! Good prices, good times :wink: EDIT: http://the-corrado.net/.archive/forum/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=92131 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimDoc 0 Posted May 19, 2010 Sorting out the rust and found lots of little things to do. The intake manifold vaccum sensor (i think it is) hose is a 3-4mm (internal diameter) that is a braided black rubber hose - see pic below, has frayed lots so replacing - is 4mm fuel line ok as a replacement?? - have fitted one end and its fine for fitment? Old New These rusty bolts - guessing they hold the head onto the block i'm guessing, they look in pretty poor nick - if not doing anything down there i guess you just leave well alone? Which coolant should i use - got 3/4 of a bottle left from last time that i got from gsf that has pink fluid in it - but all the writing is in german - that may be a good thing!!?? The bottle that i have ringed in the picture - guessing that this is the powersteering fluid - whats the best and how much is needed?? Appreciate all help and advice Tim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
V-Dubstar 0 Posted May 20, 2010 Id use coolant and hydraulic fluid from V-Dub mate, only need one bottle of the hydraulic fluid Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danregs 0 Posted May 21, 2010 You really got stuck in didn't you mate! Looking forward to seeing ya next week 8) Got any more updates / pics? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
