Joerrado 0 Posted March 24, 2014 Apologies if this has been covered before. I have searched the forum but could not find much on it. I'm just about to put my VR6 engine back in the car and I thought whilst the radiator is out I'd give it a clean up. The problem is that it seems to have fallen apart. The cowel is well rusted and all the plastic around the fans has disintegrated a I took it apart I can see there are radiators readily available online but have been unable to find the coweling and the plastic inserts around the fans Can anyone recommend a source for these bits? Help would be greatly appreciated! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joerrado 0 Posted March 24, 2014 I see there a few Golf fans with coweling on eBay. Anyone know if this will be the same as the Corrado? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted March 24, 2014 I doubt they're still available New from the dealer, so other than going aftermarket the only real option is to clean up the cowling as much as you can, and get it powdercoated. Funnily enough, I stripped mine down today and like you, the plastic rings surrounding the fans broke at the clips. I'm gonna try securing it as best I can, but I'm not sure they're essential other than as a guide anyway. I'll be getting my cowling coated as well, although mine is in pretty reasonable shape. I got my rad from oemparts which was a Behr/hella item. This is as good as you'll get as they are obsolete now from the dealer. It looks a well made item though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted March 24, 2014 Mk 3 Golf items are all completely different I believe. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted March 25, 2014 I recently replaced my radiator on the VR and also went to replace all the cowling, etc. Most bits available still including the big plastic fan guides, bolts etc but the cowling itself was not only expensive at about 90 quid but went on back order. I cancelled the order after about 10 days waiting. I would suggest finding a good 2nd hand one and getting it powder coated instead.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joerrado 0 Posted March 25, 2014 Thanks I'll probably do that. Don't want to have to wait for one on back order. Already gone about 4 years without my Corrado! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fla 9 Posted March 25, 2014 Might be cheaper and easier to replace the fans with slimline one (spal, pacet etc) fitted directly to the rad. Gets rid of the shroud too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joerrado 0 Posted March 26, 2014 If anybody is interested. VW still supply the plastic fan surround for a tenner each. Just need to blast and powder coat the cowling now. Progress! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted March 26, 2014 Good to know, thanks for updating. I'll be making an order Saturday so I'll add these to the list. :thumbleft: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted March 26, 2014 Joe, do you have the part numbers for these if they are different please? Only one is shown on etka with part number 357 121 210. I'm pretty sure they are different is all. Cheers mate! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joerrado 0 Posted March 26, 2014 I'll be collecting mine tomorrow so will update with the part numbers. I think my receipt is out in the car so I'll grab the numbers in the morning. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joerrado 0 Posted March 27, 2014 Just picked up the parts from VW. Got the nice new plastic fan guide ring on the table in front of me next to the busted one I've taken off. They are exactly the same and the part number is 357-121-210. They are £10.12 plus VAT. Happy days! Now if this thunder and hail would stop I can crack on with putting it back together! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
