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  1. ssaunders
    whats the letter at the end of the part number (A, E etc?) is it definately the control module? i thought mine had gone but found the solution here - http://the-corrado.net/showthread.php?38925-The-definitive-VR6-cooling-guide s
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    oil in from block out to sump (block needs drilling), above the oil level water, some use the coolant feed to/from TB. info from garret here as to direction of in\out - https://www.turbobygarrett.com/turbobygarrett/oil_water_lines s
  3. ssaunders
    or you could do the ford coil pack mod, did this on my Rado. £60 all in. http://www.carparts4less.co.uk/search/413590261 http://www.emeraldm3d.com/ford-gen2-coil-pack-plug-pins-6cyl.html and guide here, later pages as this is the Gen 2 mod where you dont have to mess about with the plug ends. good luck. s
  4. ssaunders
    great article here, more mk3 but the testing procedure should be the same. http://the-corrado.net/showthread.php?38925-The-definitive-VR6-cooling-guide do you have access to vagcom, maybe helpful to determine if its a coolant sensor issue
  5. ssaunders
    Ok, standard head gasket even after a resurface will still give you about 9:1 compression a thicker gasket will lower the compression more. Goes round to how much boost are you going to run......
  6. ssaunders
    Are you going to run boost? Sounds like it, from what I understand the lower the compression more boost you can run if you have a tq/hp figure in mind I would consult your tuner, just bear in mind boost is addictive and you can never have too much! good luck s
  7. ssaunders
    Hi, thanks. dont burn the fuel for my benefit! switch wired to the precharge pump? i have read thats how others have done it. i have seen a few comments that it would wear clutch packs etc out but the cost of a rear diff 2nd hand is a couple of hundred now so cant see it being a major problem. i may drop you a line in a month or 2 to see how your getting on. cheers s
  8. ssaunders
    Hi, Road or Track? any binding when turning or reversing? as its 50/50 all the time are you expect the fuel consumption to go up? my Rado is being converted from Syncro to Haldex by the phirm and i have been looking for a controller although they think they can come up with something, i will let you know. thanks for sharing s
  9. ssaunders
    i went with EIBACH Spring Kit ID: E8547-140 and Bilstein shocks. no issues 5 up and on 16's looked like this.
  10. ssaunders
    Mk3 ones have been known to seize.
  11. ssaunders
    the ring gear is attached to the diff by rivets, if you can change the diff and ring gear together (if the G60 and VR diffs are compatible, which im not sure) then not an issue (apart from the usual VW issue of the rivets failing) if you have to use your old diff and the new G60 ring gear you have to remove the rivets and secure the ring gear with high tensile bolts (ARP or VW) i would also look at getting the flywheel lightened and balanced as this helps the engine rev better. again Martin can advise. diff rivet issue link - http://www.vwtransaxles.com/rivet.html its for
  12. ssaunders
    you need to change the the diff ring gear (ie drill out old rivets that hold ring gear to diff then bolt the G60 ring gear on and use high tensile bolts such as ARP, this will stop the well recorded issue of the rivets working loose and detonating inside the box), i dont know if a straight diff swap is possible in which case you wouldnt need to swap ring gear? maybe ETKA could help as it might be something like push in drive cups to bolt in (which wouldnt work). as to the diesel 5th here is one http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-DIESEL-LONGER-RATIO-5TH-GEARs-TDI-0-769-GOLF-MK4-MK3-MK2-1-8T-G60-ABF-
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    you will need shaft and ringear from the G60, as its on the diff it means almost a total strip down of both boxes. ARP diff bolts are a must and i would swap out the 5th gear to a diesel one as my VR cruised 1k higher in 5th, this can be done with the box in situ. if you dont want to do it try Martin @ gas'n'gears (enquiries@gasngears.co.uk)
  14. ssaunders
    get some more pics up John. it really is a lovely car!
  15. ssaunders
    shirt lifters or short shifters? slight difference Pete?
  16. ssaunders
    thanks John
  17. ssaunders
    Come on guys 60 views and nothing?
  18. ssaunders
    Hi All, as title suggests looking for a reputable firm or person to shorten and balance a shaft, only needs 10mm off. preferably located in essex or a postal service. cheers steve
  19. ssaunders
    hi, CP4Less £285.88 and you cant use codes as its a performance part! dagnabit! thanks again ;-)
  20. ssaunders
    cheers Pete, seen them already. there are a number of sites associated with this firm buycarparts, bestpartstore etc and here i the trustpilot review https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/buycarparts.co.uk looks like they are a total shower of sh1te! i would rather pay extra and not have the hassle. thanks for the link though. cheers steve
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    Hi all, been scouring the interweb looking for a god price on the above. Part number is 881864001490, best price I can find is about £270 delivered, does anyone have any contacts? cheers steve
  22. ssaunders
    Just a quick google and it looks like Vince @ stealth can help with the map. Drop him a line.
  23. ssaunders
    Hi mate, have a look round the forum there are plenty of threads on Turbo builds with lists and a lot of input from the other members. The Ecu you have will run a turbo, again lots of threads here and on other forums. Good luck on the build. S
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    New comer

    ssaunders replied to paws92's topic in Newbies Corner

    welcome.
  25. ssaunders
    last ones i got were from main dealer
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