daves16v 1 Posted June 2, 2022 Hello all, I've returned after a 6 year gap with another VR6, this time in Aqua Blue. It needs some TLC but it's a very good base car, with some nice additions. Currently with a knackered fuel pump and a problem with getting power to it (a result of an alarm system removal) so not running at the moment. Hoping to get it on the road by the end of summer. Cheers Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keyo 47 Posted June 2, 2022 17 minutes ago, daves16v said: Hello all, I've returned after a 6 year gap with another VR6, this time in Aqua Blue. It needs some TLC but it's a very good base car, with some nice additions. Currently with a knackered fuel pump and a problem with getting power to it (a result of an alarm system removal) so not running at the moment. Hoping to get it on the road by the end of summer. Cheers Dave Congratulations on the purchase - I like the sound of nice additions- is this this the grey recaro VR car that was up last week-- has it got something nice hiding in the engine bay to. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dox 23 Posted June 2, 2022 The old recovery services way of getting you home with a fuse box or relay issue was to temporarily wire the pump to the rear tail lights, turn lights on pump runs. this might help with fault finding? welcome back, still making shiny stuff? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daves16v 1 Posted June 2, 2022 1 hour ago, Keyo said: Congratulations on the purchase - I like the sound of nice additions- is this this the grey recaro VR car that was up last week-- has it got something nice hiding in the engine bay to. No, it hasn't been publicly advertised. It has oil/battery gauge pod and audioscape door pods, nothing more special I'm afraid. Fog lights are uncracked though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daves16v 1 Posted June 2, 2022 32 minutes ago, Dox said: The old recovery services way of getting you home with a fuse box or relay issue was to temporarily wire the pump to the rear tail lights, turn lights on pump runs. this might help with fault finding? welcome back, still making shiny stuff? Thanks I could try that. I hadn't bothered with shiny stuff while not owning a Rado, might start up again if there is enough interest. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cressa 44 Posted June 3, 2022 Welcome back mate. It seems impossible to stay away from a Corrado but at least you have a good base car. She looks a fine example and is a great colour. What made you buy another one? Just curious as I'm sure we all may find ourselves in the sell.....have time and money...... then buy another Corrado 😳😂 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easypops 8 Posted June 3, 2022 Welcome back mate, no one really goes away 😁 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dox 23 Posted June 3, 2022 12 hours ago, daves16v said: Thanks I could try that. I hadn't bothered with shiny stuff while not owning a Rado, might start up again if there is enough interest. I'm sure the car will be a stunner with your attention to detail. Lots of Corrado stuff has become obsolete since you sold your last one, it will be great to see your solutions to NLA items. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daves16v 1 Posted June 3, 2022 11 hours ago, Cressa said: Welcome back mate. It seems impossible to stay away from a Corrado but at least you have a good base car. She looks a fine example and is a great colour. What made you buy another one? Just curious as I'm sure we all may find ourselves in the sell.....have time and money...... then buy another Corrado 😳😂 Since selling up 6 years ago I'd lost some love for the Corrado and soon found myself occupied with other things. The last 2 to 3 years I've found myself still occupied with things that needed doing but wasn't particularly exciting and my personal life was suffering. I always had good times tinkering with Corrados and meeting up with other owners so thought why not, I have the time, money and inclination. Let's give it another chance, it was now or never. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrahamU 6 Posted June 3, 2022 There is always something about Corrado's that drags people back😆 Welcome back, looks a good starting point Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1xshaunx1 27 Posted June 4, 2022 If you use your car, Corrado ownership is never boring. Welcome back. Got to love the aqua blue on a sunny day. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daves16v 1 Posted June 4, 2022 Thanks for the welcome backs ☺️ Where do you guys buy your service parts these days? I see many posts about genuine items being NLA. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daves16v 1 Posted July 22, 2022 Still waiting for a genuine VDO fuel pump to arrive 7 weeks later so got myself just the pump and swapped everything over. Wiring is now sorted too. Its finally running although it sounded like a bag of spanners until it got oil back into the tappets. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Matt_ 32 Posted July 22, 2022 On 6/4/2022 at 10:00 AM, daves16v said: Thanks for the welcome backs ☺️ Where do you guys buy your service parts these days? I see many posts about genuine items being NLA. I tend to use either Opie Oils or https://www.vwspares.co.uk/ Well done on the pump 🙂 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dox 23 Posted July 22, 2022 Where di you buy the pump from? I have a vacant swirl pot Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daves16v 1 Posted July 22, 2022 I went with Merlin Motorsport in the end rather than a cheap ebay pump. The dead pump is the original with the VAG part number on the side so googled that and it came up on Merlins website listed for Porsche 911 3.6 GT3 amongst other VW's. Paid extra for next day £71 all in, great service and comms from Merlin. Didn't come with seals so look after your old ones. Took about an hour to strip and rebuild, I was being very careful. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dox 23 Posted July 22, 2022 4 hours ago, daves16v said: I went with Merlin Motorsport in the end rather than a cheap ebay pump. The dead pump is the original with the VAG part number on the side so googled that and it came up on Merlins website listed for Porsche 911 3.6 GT3 amongst other VW's. Paid extra for next day £71 all in, great service and comms from Merlin. Didn't come with seals so look after your old ones. Took about an hour to strip and rebuild, I was being very careful. Good info there, thank you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daves16v 1 Posted August 11, 2022 Out with the original 27 year old....... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tonedef 9 Posted August 12, 2022 That looks rather like my magnex, been under there since I bought the car almost 22 years ago and still looks the same…..brilliant addition 👍 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daves16v 1 Posted August 12, 2022 (edited) Yep fantastic quality and the fit is perfect and was easy to fit too. Bought some new rubber hangers and a couple of Mikalor exhaust clamps. The original was only a pig to remove as I had to lie on my back cutting through it with a hacksaw. I did give the tailpipe a good buffing before fitting. Edited August 12, 2022 by daves16v Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon green 5 Posted August 13, 2022 Good to have you back, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daves16v 1 Posted December 2, 2022 Front end was looking very tired, car came with a replacement front panel ready powder coated so off came everything else for blasting and powder coating. The slam panel was corroded in places so had this blasted too, it also needed some steel cutting out and replacing. Repainted it looks great. Sorted some slight corrosion on the battery tray and touched up, pleased with this too. Replaced all the coolant plastics and a couple of rubber hoses off the crack pipe, new thermostat and coolant. Refitted with stainless fixings and some stainless hose clamps. Yep it seems the stainless theme has started again as I did with my last VR. I ended up ordering all sorts of clips and fixings. Fog light harnesses are shot so I'm waiting for parts to make up new. Nearly there now with the front end. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daves16v 1 Posted December 2, 2022 A few more.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cressa 44 Posted December 2, 2022 It looks fantastic. There has been a lot of time and effort to get it from what it was to what it is, Great work. I'm sure a lot of Corrado's will have the corrosion hidden away on the lower panel, so it is nice to get it sorted. Will you be putting the stickers back on the slam panel? And NO way are you leaving that dirty bolt on the rad elbow.....😂😂 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daves16v 1 Posted December 2, 2022 I've put lots of effort and money in so far and enjoyed working on it, thank you. I need to pick up a radiator cover hopefully with the stickers already attached. Haha yeah I'll be swapping out those bolts, I thought someone might pull me up on those. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
