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    Window regulator sticking As long as I've had the car I can remember the drivers side front window sometimes stopping part way up. This has got gradually worse now, and despite lubricating the runners earlier in the year when I replaced the door cards the problem still persists. Added to this one of the clamps that hold the glass in place appear to be past their best and make a slight knock when the window is closed. I've ordered a replacement regulator from VolkBits via eBay and expect it to be a simple fix. I'll also keep my eyes peeled for any broken clips on the door card as they tend
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    Hi

    Therusterman replied to Danwood's topic in Newbies Corner

    Welcome mate, get some pictures up and a journal started!
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    Only other option would be to look on eBay, or have a look at other Corrado's been broken
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    Bargain!
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    Is that a reconditioned or nos bottom end?
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    Wheel alignment-done! Had the car booked into a local firm called 'Wheels in Motion' who specialise in steering and suspension geometry. As per usual they have done a great job in bringing the alignment back within spec after I changed the shock absorbers. On that note, from the short drive I did today the Sachs struts appear more compliant with the road, so the drive to work tomorrow should go some way to confirming this. Had the afternoon to myself and gave the Golf a wash and took this opportunity to get a layer of durable wax on; One application usually lasts a couple of months so
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    Indeed mate. What's a little frustrating is I was close to getting it apart on the first attempt, but got a case of the fxxk em's and put it all back together!
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    Very nice
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    Shock absorbers replaced Spent another day on the car and was much more successful compared to my last two attempts. I've spent the week getting some extra parts I needed and some new ideas how to approach the stuck nut on one of the front struts. Today started where I left off previously, working on the strut with the stubborn nut. Pulled the strut off the car and thought I'd try clamping a pair of mole grips around the strut to stop it spinning. This was enough to break the nut free The other side came apart with no drama in comparison; had the strut off, transferred the spring and up
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    All sorted. Dropped the strut off again today, clamped a pair of mole grips with an old microfibre cloth around the strut to protect it and buzzed the nut off.
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    Luckily I can get that top nut off, so I can remove the strut from the car, its the one below its is been difficult. Obligatory VagCat image below, part #28
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    Getting some bits to help me with this through the post now, so come the weekend I'll be better prepared to get it apart. One way or another I'll figure something out. Thanks all for the pointers so far
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    If it the cv joints were an issue, they would usually make a clicking noise when on full lock. As you've had the suspension apart, I'd first suggest going over every nut and bolt and spanner check everything is tight. Take a look at things like anti roll bar bushes and see if any bits like that look worn and go from there.
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    Gave it a full charge for a couple of hours earlier this afternoon and still no joy. Ordered a new set of mole grips this evening as well so I'll give that approach a go.
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    Yes, but once the strut is off I'll need the spring and upper mount, bearing etc to put on the new damper, which is when the top nuts will need to come off
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    Shock absorber replacement started. Last week the replacement shock absorbers arrived. Wednesday afternoon was spare and planned to have the rears fitted before I went to work that evening, should have plenty of time right? Wrong. Started by removing the nearside rear strut and had to cut the retaining washer off that sits near the top of the strut as it was stopping me from removing the spring. Number 7 below is what I had to cut off; Once that was off it came time to move everything over to the new strut. When refitting the nut that sits on top of the long spacer (number 14 above)
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    The allen key bit is no more, rounded that out.
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    Will do just that when the time comes. Got the impact gun battery on charge now so will give it another try to at least loosen it with it still on the car.
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    Yeah I've been using my cordless impact gun which normally is enough but the centre just spins around. Waiting for some proper cutting discs to arrive so will give the mole grip method a whirl, if not I'll cut it apart.
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    Soo, had a go at replacing the front struts. Usually a 7mm allen key and socket are enough to undo the suspension top nut until... When trying to undo the nut heard it crack and thought I'd got it moving, until I realised I've now rounded the hex part of the strut. Any suggestions on what to try? Seen as the top of this strut is now buggered I'm resigned to the fact of just getting the angle grinder and cutting the top of the strut piston off.
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    I understand what your saying Luke, but the oil is only leaking around the circumference of the drain plug/screw, there is no evidence of it from the oil filter cap. In other news I've finally had enough of the harsh ride I'm getting. I thought about changing the springs (again) to some H+R's, but having changed the springs from Rokkor to Eibach and having a negligible effect on the ride quality the next port of call is to change the dampers. I've opted to simply go for some Sachs/Boge units this time as I'm only running a modest drop and managed to get a full set for £130 delivered, and I'
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    Good stuff, anything else get replaced while you were round there?
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    Service-finished! So as of yesterday I had the car buttoned back up although it wasn't without its teething problems! I'll get to problem's I had shortly, nothing to bad fortunately. By Thursday evening the car was 90% back together. I was waiting on the sealant to dry around the thermostat housing before I filled it with coolant and went any further, I did instead spend longer than I'm prepared to admit refitting the bonnet release cable back into the latch! One job I did was drop the oil sump and fit a proper gasket to it. Apart from a number of loose bolts holding the sump on one in
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    I used a scriber to help lift mine out, its been in so long its bonded pretty well to the cap
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    On closer inspection this looks to be the case. I replaced the seal last year when I did the timing chains, the seal doesn't appear to be leaking though. Wish I'd known before I put the gearbox back on!
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