J5KE F 0 Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 Great works even with the annoying hinderance of dud parts Link to post Share on other sites
legvw 0 Posted May 12, 2011 Report Share Posted May 12, 2011 So you think you'll be at billing in your corrado this year then Pete? Sounds like its been frustrating, but atleast it was all easy enough to fix! Link to post Share on other sites
Nero Mk 2 8 Posted May 12, 2011 Report Share Posted May 12, 2011 So you think you'll be at billing in your corrado this year then Pete? Sounds like its been frustrating' date=' but atleast it was all easy enough to fix![/quote']Yeah, would be nice to actually meet you at some point, been a member for 3 years, been to endless shows and never seen you!! Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted May 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2011 I'm hoping so Paul...It's probably coming upto 3 years since I sold my Mk2 VR6 (R.I.P) due to house and kids and all that, but finally looking forward to driving one again .... thats unless I dont sell it and buy this: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Volkswagen-Corrado-2-0-16v-blue-OFFERS-/290564903326?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item43a704919e#ht_1371wt_937 Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted May 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2011 I must be mad.... I cant even bring myself to repeat how much I've paid for some new roof rubbers for the Corrado!these brand new roof rubbers came today, along with my side repeater covers, brake hose clips. Just need get a front silencer now and some screws for my fog lights Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted May 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2011 Well, this is an interesting find.... found it in my folder.... had the car nearly 2 years and never actually read through the docs I got...Interesting if these bits have been replaced.... the car aint moved since the summer of 2009 and now on 117k so all these should be fairly fresh.. although I did replace the track rod ends during the rebuild....will have to check the receipts to see if they telly up with this work...Pete Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted May 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2011 wheel advice needed http://www.vr6oc.com/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?436627.0 Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted September 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2011 Well , I've not updated this in a while, but rest assured I've been working away on lots of things I have since sold the Brock B2's and have purchased these babies:Just refurbbed, still in the bubble wrap now sitting in the boot of the car until I'm ready to swap the tyres from my current BBS ones! Another area of concern was the fuel tank straps rusting away to nothing, so I have had a set fabricated as these have been obsolete for a while now As you can see, the quality on these are awesome! I'm currently awaiting the mount back from the fabricators in stainless as these are obsolete from VW, and guess what? mine has rusted away these are quite a common thing if you own a corrado!I've started to get some bits vapour blasted, first item was the tensioner pulley as it was looking minging and showing it's age!Lower inlet manifold / rocker cover will also be vapour blasted, along with a few other brackets etc that have since become obsolete.I've also managed to fix the sunroof tilt and slide by replacing the motor and stripping and rebuilding the switch, while I was at it, I replaced the bulbs and reflector's in the interior head lining light for good measure I then set to fix the switch on the passenger mirror, ended up being an easy fix in the end, just popped to maplins, found the best fitting switch and soldered it in pace... job done!Those pesky head light switches on the corrado's are always breaking, mine already has a crack forming, luckily there was a group buy on the corrado forum to get some new ones that have been made for some Jetta model in in China / Japan, so was happy to get a brand new unit, quality is great too, and feels a lot better than my old unit! I've found my polishing mops again hurrah I hear you all cry.so, I thought i'd give the old alternator pulley a bit of a polish up.. didn't look too bad to be fair!So, on to the OBD2 manifold (ready for the OBD2 upgrade!)This is still not quite finished yet, It has been vapour blasted too, as you can probably tell from the first photo! It's just covered in polishing compound and lime in the above photos, I still need to give the manifold bit's a final buff as my mops needed cleaning, hence why you can see faint scratch marks on the last photos!! a job for next weekend!I gave the old girl a quick wash off the other day as she was looking dusty! a sure sign I need to get it finished quicker!!Here's how it currently looks:This brings me on to today! My foliage seal arrived, so replaced that, as the old one had seen better days!! Picked up 4 rolls of wiring loom tape from Audi too ready for the OBD2 upgrade (and some new bolts/inlet manifold gaskets etc. etc..)Cleaned up some of the engine bay a little, stripped some of the old loom tape off ready to re-wrap it! So here is the engine bay as it stands: not bad when you look at the before photo when I bought it!I still have a long list of things to do on it!!Tony is up the end of October to do the OBD2 upgrade and other bits and bobs, I've got a 3.68 final drive refurbed gearbox (cheers DanH) to go on soon toooo...but this is my list of everything that needs doing:OBD2 upgradeFit lower inlet manifoldFit new rocker coverAerial sealFit new alternator pulleyFit stainless steel fuel tank strapsFit heater de-mister Bowden cableRepair heater directional cableFit drivers side brake line spring between flex and brake line (bleed brakes)Fit new gearbox if arrivedFit front silencerFit radiator support bracketsFit centre console custom mountFit headlight loom upgradeRe-fit seat adjuster handleEngine bay degrease / de-gunkAs you can see, its just mostly small bits to do, and other jobs as a result of doing the bigger jobs already, i've already started tarting up some of the car... so fingers crossed I can meet my March 2012 dead line to get it finally on the road! Hope you guys enjoy reading my latest update as I have working on it!So, If you are free 29th / 30th october and fancy getting your hands dirty, let me know CheersPete Link to post Share on other sites
Daverse 175 Posted September 24, 2011 Report Share Posted September 24, 2011 looks good pete, only the last few bits left then (he says..). will be great to see it at a show Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted September 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2011 In itching get it on the road! Even more so with my other bits and bobs that will be fitted before then. Just takes time make sure things are right first time! Link to post Share on other sites
J5KE F 0 Posted September 24, 2011 Report Share Posted September 24, 2011 Superb thorough work dude!At least ur doing it all properly!! I wouldnt have the patience Keep the pics coming too.. Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted September 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2011 In itching get it on the road! Even more so with my other bits and bobs that will be fitted before then. Just takes time make sure things are right first time! Link to post Share on other sites
dubbed_up_daz 8 Posted September 24, 2011 Report Share Posted September 24, 2011 cant blame you,theres very little for the money thatll supply corrado vr smiles per mile Link to post Share on other sites
legvw 0 Posted September 25, 2011 Report Share Posted September 25, 2011 Nearly there Pete, it will be good to see you at some shows, and in a vr! Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted September 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 Cheers guys It's been a long road, especially with kids, operations, work and the club but its all these comments that push me me forward!The end is near! hopefully after October it will simply be ready to MOT, tax, insure in spring next year, and in the mean time I can do some nice to have bits....Still want a set of 263 schimmel cams (which should be good with the 2.68 FD), blue silicon hoses and a new radiator, but plenty of time for those if anyone wants to come and give us a hand at the end of october, it would be apreciated got loads to do (as always)!! Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted October 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 small update Had lower manifold back from vapour blasters!Just awaiting cam cover and some other brackets ....Took off a load of brackets, bonnet stay and radiator cover, currently heading to the shot blasters followed by powder coating hopefully should look a bit fresher!! Link to post Share on other sites
bungy 2 Posted October 11, 2011 Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 What's the difference with "vapour" blasters? Not heard of that one before... Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted October 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 it uses a mixture of water and fine grain material to leave a nice finish... if you look at my previous photos my pulley and inlet manifold have been vapour blasted Link to post Share on other sites
michael5556 247 Posted October 11, 2011 Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 Looking good! Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted October 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 Cheers...looking forward to the 12th / 13th of November ) OBD2 stuff going on 3.68 FD gearbox being fittedand a few odd jobs to do!!! Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted October 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 Rocker cover has been vapour blasted! Link to post Share on other sites
legvw 0 Posted October 11, 2011 Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 She's going to be a gem when you've finished Pete, well done! Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted October 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2011 Cheers mate looking forward tomtaking her for a spin!Did aerial base seal last night Link to post Share on other sites
J5KE F 0 Posted October 13, 2011 Report Share Posted October 13, 2011 Come on pete.. Stop doing things properly and get it running lol! Link to post Share on other sites
craggsy 91 Posted October 13, 2011 Report Share Posted October 13, 2011 I think he'll be too scared to drive it once he has it done Link to post Share on other sites
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