Hi all members , a new member introduction

[VW_Dragon 10]

Hi all Corrado fanatics

 

Just a short introduction

 

I live in north west Wales , in the process of purchasing a

 

Corrado VR6 - 1995 - N Reg

LK4Z Bramble Metallic

Mileage around 120k

 

The car has a new MOT as of August / September 2015

 

My intention is to restore to OEM standard , is this practical and possible ?

 

The car obviously dose have some ware and tear over the years,some dents , paint bubbling / blistering , never had a replacement timing belt, some cloth interior work required on front seats driver side especially.

 

In preparation I been research for contacts for parts as well as searching the internet for replacement cloth.

 

Can anyone advice if it is possible to get OEM cloth code AF - Option/assist code for the seats are Q1D = Sports front seats would these be recaro seats ?

 

The Car option code info is as follows :-

X2B = National sales program Great Britain

B0N = Component parts set, complying with vehicle type for Great Britain, various parts

C5K = Alloy wheels 9J x 19

G0C = 5-speed manual transmission

H1V = Tires 225/45 R17

J1L = Battery 280 A (60 Ah)

Q1D = Sports front seats

1AE = Electronic differential lock (EDL/ABS)

1G9 = Space-saving spare wheel for temporary use, radial tire (5-hole)

1MV = Leather steering wheel

3AE = Right exterior mirror: flat, electrically adjustable and heated

3BF = Left exterior mirror: convex, electrically adjustable and heated

T6Q = 6-cylinder gasoline engine 2.9 L unit 021.D

3FD = Electric sliding/pop-up sunroof

9BA = W/o additional electric safety package

9HA = Without additional malfunction display

9C2 = Without special headlight activation mode but with "Coming and Leaving Home" function

8GM = Alternator 70 A

8RL = 6 speakers (passive)

8TD = Rear fog light for driving on the left

8BF = Halogen headlight for driving on the left

8WD = Integrated front fog light

1BA = Standard suspension/shock absorption

 

kind regards to all

Rob

[ChrisL 17]

Welcome to the forum.

 

You can put them to OEM standard but some parts are difficult to get and depends on what your starting with.

Not sure on the cloth for the seats though.

Some of those option codes don't seem correct:

C5K - 19" wheels won't fit a corrado

H1V - 17" tyres with a 19" wheel option? They only left the factory with 15" wheels

 

Chris

[Jim 1]

Welcome :)

 

They're easy enough to restore to an OE standard, but be prepared to have to wait or pay for certain pieces of trim (depending on how thorough you are) as whilst more mechanical type parts are widely available, trim and such pieces can be a mission.

 

You also mention a timing belt. The VR6 doesn't have a timing belt - it has a timing chain system instead. Great news you may exclaim, as it won't need replacing like a timing belt.. but alas, that's not entirely the case. Timing chains themselves stretch over time, but more pertinently the chain tensioners are a known weak spot on the VR6 motor and can wear through and ultimately fail. It would be well worth either getting the chain tensioners inspected for wear, and maybe considering getting them done regardless given the age of the car (assuming there is no history to suggest it has been done). The bad news is it's a labour intensive job with the gearbox needing to come off so not especially cheap to get done :(

[VRTRIZZ 10]

Welcome to the forum

[MarkR 11]

Welcome. Some of the options you quoted don't sound right for a 1995 Corrado. If the seats are worn it could be a challenge to find the correct fabric. It might be easier to find a reasonable leather interior and get that repaired.

[SR_Neale 10]

To repair my seats I bought 2 front seats in the same material I was going to use the passenger lower bolster to replace the worn out drivers side then take the material from the backs to re cover.