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[V Bachetta 10]

Nice rado mate, very cool first car too.

 

Hi, thanks for your compliment.... absolutly love this car, and driving it too even though its not quiet running as i would like it to but hey i will get it to the standard i want it to be at.

[V Bachetta 10]

UPDATE: 500 MILE ROAD TRIP.

 

Ok so i been sorting my engine out and i think its running ok for now, far better than what it was when i first got it. Decided to hit the road and drove from London to Leeds Friday night. What can i say, it was a total pleasure driving this thing up the motor way, sailed along, and the amount of people who look at the car was something to be amazed by. £60 V-Power went in Friday, did a good 300 miles on that tank so personally i dont think i can complain.

[fla 9]

looking smart ;)

 

Did you sort your oil consumption problem? If it is high and you've done a compression test try using a heavier weight of oil say 10w50 or 10w60. Much cheaper than replacing the engine!

[V Bachetta 10]

 

Here is how it looks, after being driven down a motor for three hours lol......

 

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looking smart ;)

 

Did you sort your oil consumption problem? If it is high and you've done a compression test try using a heavier weight of oil say 10w50 or 10w60. Much cheaper than replacing the engine!

 

Thanks for the compliment dude. I didnt sort the problem out as its still smoking a little, lol.... its defo the head and steam seals that need changing. I will rebuild the same head soon, engine is fine as it took me to Leeds and back covering a good 500 miles with no problems. That confirms the engine is still good.

 

Had a few problems, air/fuel mixture was pants, coolant was leaking all over the show, oil pressure swtich decide to break and was ****ing oil out as soon as it warmed up but them being fixed its running nice. Started to run it on V-Power as well, good god its damn good.

Edited February 27, 2012 by V Bachetta

[Abdul 0]

Looks sweet in those pics!

[V Bachetta 10]

Cheers Abdul.....

[V Bachetta 10]

And after all the praise, its breaks down!!!

[Abdul 0]

What happened mate?

[V Bachetta 10]

Well basically it turned out to be the Alternator, along with the ignition switch. Changed the regulator on the Alternator lastnight which done the trick but its only a temp solution while i get a new Alternator.

 

Ignition switch is getting done tonight..... just went to TPS for the new part, must be a common issue as its stocked and not an "order in" part so to say.

[Abdul 0]

The switch is the same as a polo 6n which is probably why... Mine went too lol.

 

It's a bit of an annoying job but easy with a bit of patience.

[CorradoWannabe 1]

Changing the ignition switch is all part of the joy of Corrado ownership! There's a nice little guide on how to do it on the forum

[V Bachetta 10]

Changing the ignition switch is all part of the joy of Corrado ownership! There's a nice little guide on how to do it on the forum

 

Hello buddy, thanks for the comment. I have tried to do this and failed miserably. Fidley is NOT the word for this job, more like BALL ACHE. That being said, its still not done. More so, i have not seen my car for nearly four week. Some stupid lady reversed in to the front, on a PETROL STATION FORECOURT!!!!!

 

Its now sat in Hayes at the body shop awaiting parts, THREE WEEKS after collection!!!!

 

On the plus side, i bought a new lump for this bad boy, gone down the 2.0 ABF route. This is due to be dropped in shortley, however that is i can have my car back sometime soon!!!