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General => General discussion => Non-Golf gallery => Topic started by: Seanl on 10 December 2011, 18:20
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On to pastures new, so thought I'd better start a new thread for it.
As mentioned in my Mk3 thread which is now gone but not forgotten, I'll be picking this up on Monday once tax is sorted.
Car in question is as the title suggests, an 1990 Raddo KR 16v in Dark Burgundy Pearl, with 157k and fsh until 128k and owner serviced there after. Its in need of a little cosmetic tlc, although not essential. A couple of small areas of lacquer peel, and a couple of small scuffs and paint fading. Mechanically pretty good, although oil pressure sensor needs replacing. Bay could do with a bit of a tidy up too.
Has a H R short shifter (I think thats what its called :undecided:), uprated clutch, Vibratech front engine mount, drilled grooved disks and green stuff pads all round 9 months ago, Borbet C's with excellent tread all round, 4 branch heat wrapped manni, uprated light loom, black dash, door cards, pillars, headlining and sunvisors, lowering springs (dont know which ones or how low it is compared to stock, but not overly low so reckon about 40mm which is perfect), a few spares with it like a replacement wing as one of em has cracked paint where a dent was knocked out, 50mm inlet manni, oil pressure sensors that are not yet fitted, gasket set, drive shafts, and a few other things thrown in for good measure. Engine feels nice and strong, with no knocks or smoke. Has an RR printout from 2009 with 134 bhp so not many ponies have bolted in its 22 year life either which is nice. Also had a reconditioned gearbox in 07 as well. Gonna give it a good service as soon as I get it home, and a good wash and wax to really see what the paintwork scrubs up like. Other than that, the only immediate plans are to bung a bonnet bra on (marmite I know, but I think they look quite good on these), some laminex on the lights to tone down the orange a bit, and a steam clean of the bay as well. Belts will need replacing in the Summer, but I'm happy enough to do that now so no major problems there. Here are a couple of pre collection pics from the ad, will post up some more when I've given it a bit of a clean after getting it.
Edit: Oh yeah, and remove the tint on the rear windows! :grin:
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Comments, advice, and suggestions welcome. :smiley:
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looks very CLEAN for its age.
i love rados and would love to have one but cant afford it
keep it up :cool:
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suggestions welcome. :smiley:
Give it to me!!!
Very Nice...
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always like raddos after seeing what andy h on here did 2 his :smiley:
looks :cool: mate
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looks very CLEAN for its age.
i love rados and would love to have one but cant afford it
keep it up :cool:
Cost me £550! Time of year is perfect to get one mate, half tidy VR's going for around a grand on fleabay too! You just need to be prepared to travel a bit to see em as there aren't many about any more. I've seen 2 in the last couple of weeks but walked away from one without even looking at paperwork, and was very underwhelmed by a 9a. Best time to get one now imo. :smiley:
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Looks great man! Looking forward to the updates :)
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Nice one mate :cool:
If you take as much care and attention to this like you did your golf I'm sure this will be a cracker!!
Cant believe how much you paid for it, i want one now!! :grin:
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looks very CLEAN for its age.
i love rados and would love to have one but cant afford it
keep it up :cool:
Cost me £550! Time of year is perfect to get one mate, half tidy VR's going for around a grand on fleabay too! You just need to be prepared to travel a bit to see em as there aren't many about any more. I've seen 2 in the last couple of weeks but walked away from one without even looking at paperwork, and was very underwhelmed by a 9a. Best time to get one now imo. :smiley:
damn thats cheap sean. last time i looked they was round the 3-4k mark
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Thats for a mint and low milage VR storm tbh. Depends what your after, but its gonna be used daily until May. Couldnt justify spending £500 on a charger rebuild for a G60 either as I'm a tight arse! :grin: I drove a 9a (2.0 16v) last w.end, and was pretty unimpressed with it performance wise. This seems to be much quicker low down (may have just been a duffer I drove :undecided:), but this matched my needs to a T tbf as I'm quite impatient at the lights! :grin:. As said, it needs a few things to be considered 'clean', but nothing major. Parts are a bit more expensive than I'm used to, but as long as I dont bang it up as all the panels are straight, its just a bit of paintwork to make it perfect. No rot either (that I could see) so its solid which is great! :smiley:
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l,ooking good
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If you want any paintwork doing man, give me a shout :) So, what are your plans for the beast?
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Just a couple of cosmetic bits this side of xmas mate. Will deffo be giving you a shout in the new year though. Gonna give it a good service when I get it home, then wash, clay, wax etc to see how it scrubs up Gonna get a bonnet bra, and some lamin-x, and take the rub strips off as you said but thats it for now mate. May get a debadged grille but not sure yet. :smiley:
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Sounds like a good plan :) maybe get some Mulberry Purple MK3 front seats and get the rear bench trimmed to match? Also, if you go for a debadged grill, keep the 16v badge to break it up a bit :)
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Nah I'm not banging mk3 seats in there, Corrado seats are much much better imo. Only problem is I'll be looking at about the same price as I paid for the car for an avarage set of leather ones! :rolleyes:
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Looks good mate. Good find. Look forward to updates
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Fair play! I don't really know the difference in the front seats to be honest. I just presumed they would be mk2 seats! Leather for the win though :)
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Love Raddo's :cool:
This looks pretty clean, i'm sure you can make this look special!
When you picking it up? Today?
Great colour too!!
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Well what a f**king day! :rolleyes: sneaked off early from work so I could go and get it, but had to pop home to swap insurance over and print off a cover note for tax. Anyway, got home and the laptop has had it. Wouldn't boot up, and that's both laptops in a few months now. Only my phone left for the time being! Only had an hour before tax was switched over from the pug, and needed to get it to the dockyard to declare sorn. Drove over to in-laws with printer as she doesn't have one, but had to spend ages on the phone to insurance, as the email had not come through. Finally came through and I had about half an hour to get car away. But then realised I didn't have the driver software for the printer! Tried downloading it, but computer kept f**king it off with the firewall. Seriously pissed off by now, and insurance cover had ran out. :angry: saved the insurance cert on a memory stick, and she took me into town to truprint to see if I could get it printed. They f**ked me off as they can't do PDFs. :angry: ran around sh!tting it for ages, until I found the sole remaining Internet cafe in the UK! Managed to get onto my email and print it off before she ran me to the train station. Train was just pulling off as I reached the platform, so had to wait almost an hour for the next one. :angry: thought I'd phone the seller, as his old dear was gonna pick me up from the station, and take me to get the tax as I forgot to get Mot cert from him on Saturday. Then realised I had left my phone at the in-laws when tryin to sort insurance. :angry: managed to get a taxi after bluffing my way to their address eventually. His old dear then took me to the post office, for us only to be turned away as the PO computers nationwide had gone down! :angry: went back to their house for a couple of hours, with her kindly phoning the PO enquiries every now and again, until they told us the local PO had finally come back online. Got there, and they had died again. :angry: just about to storm out when they came back on! Quick as a flash got the tax, and went back to get the car. Driving home was a good end to a sh!t day though, I love that car, even though I think it needs a new stat as heater was cold, and the stupid f**king tinted windows mean I can see f**k all when reversing! No pics as it was pitch black by the time I got home, hopefully weather will be a little better tomorrow so I can give it some attention. :smiley:
P.s, just read that back, and I swear not one bit of that is made up! It's been a proper sh!t day! :laugh:
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What a nightmare man! At least the car is all yours now though eh :)
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I'm seriously itching to get started and fiddle mate! It's that new car thing too where I 'keep having to go out and get something, or look at something, or check it's locked, or summat else, just to look at it again! :laugh: I need to get it in the dry and under good lighting. Think I'm gonna have to go back in to the work lockup tomorrow afternoon just to do that! :grin: one of the headlights keep blowin fuses too so will look at that to start with. :smiley:
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awesome raddo, i'd love to have one.
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Just had a quick look at this.... Very nice... good find. If I could afford another motor I would love one to play with. Could only do it if I sold the MK1 and that will never happen. :grin:
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Didn't get much done today, kept gettin rained off, as well as the hale! Quick wash, trims and tyres was about it. Tbh I think every panel needs respraying! :grin: only a couple of rust bubbles though so they're all pretty solid. 21 years worth of swirls to get rid of first though! Got the spare front wing in (which is also covered in scratches) but at least the paint isn't cracked like the one that's on there ATM. Gonna clay, cut, and polish it, and touch up a couple of the deeper scratches in the conservatory tonight and see how it looks. As mentioned in the last post, got no computer ATM so all updates and photos will be done on the phone for the time being. Here's a couple of snaps post wash though. You may be able to make out the cracking on the arch in pics 2&3. The other one also has some deep scratches that will need sortin before long. :rolleyes:
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love raddo's will probably get one next year :cool:
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This was for sale for AGES, wasn't it?
I was tempted to run down to the West Country a while back and grab it, but then decided that one dodgy old coupe is enough for me. :grin:
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love raddo's will probably get one next year :cool:
You just concentrate on that mk2. :rolleyes: :grin:
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This was for sale for AGES, wasn't it?
I was tempted to run down to the West Country a while back and grab it, but then decided that one dodgy old coupe is enough for me. :grin:
Yes it was on Swdubs for about 3 months. Owner dropped the price a couple of times. He said the oil pressure alarm put a few people off, but that's now fixed with new sensors. :smiley:
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Shame the mk3 has gone but this is a real nice looking motor.A Corrado may be my next project so look forward to seeing this one progress. :cool:
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Very nice looking car :afro:
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Cheers fellas. Welcome back Wayne! :wink:
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Nice :cool:
Miss mine :cry:
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Miss mine :cry:
Foolish man. :rolleyes: :grin:
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Going through the paperwork and sorting it all out the other night, found it had over 3k spent on it at TSR in bridgewater in 2007, and alot of it was just for fitting stuff. All engine mounts were changed not just the front, for uprated vibratech mounts, reconditioned gearbox, b+m shortshifter, selector cables, arb droplinks and bushes, various other bushes, clutch, zaust fitting, 4 branch manni fitting, lowering springs fitting, clutch master cylinder, cambelt and tensioner, full service and Mot with RR run and printout. Tons of receipts from the last 10 years, and every MOT cert since new. Like mentioned before has fsh until 128k (2008) then a few receipts for oil and filters after that. Nice to know it's been really looked after in it's later life. The owner that did all the work had it from the beginning of 07 until late 08, and must have loved the car as the receipts alone total around 5k. :cool: think he must have bought it in a bit of a state though by the looks of things. :undecided: will have to show it some more love with a good service at the w.end, and gonna get it on the ramps next week I think for a good inspection, rub down and paint/ underseal. Heaters aren't working ATM either, just blowing cold air so I think the heater matrix is blocked. Stat seems to be working as temps remain steady, and pipes after the bypass valves are getting hot so think their ok. May just swap the bypasses out for some copper pipe anyway. Gonna have a go at flushing the matrix through with some drain cleaner, but have a spare one for the worst case. Really don't wanna be tearing the dash out to replace that! :grin:
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The dash aint too bad to get out, I did the one in mine when I swapped the flocked one in and it took about 3 hours :wink:
Didn't even have to take the steering wheel off :smug:
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You need to update your Sig man! Seeing you have one of these is making me want one lol, I think I just need one of everything really.......
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I know Dan, only have a phone to get online atm though so can't be arsed fannying about on photobucket tryin to resize the image! :grin: missus dropped a full cup of coffee on the mother-in-laws laptop this morning too! :laugh:
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Awh bugger! Lol :rolleyes:
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Tidied the bay up a little today, only the black plastics, and got some of the loose oil off of everything. Gonna gunk it tomorrow I expect. Replaced 2 of the clock lamps as they were gone too. Took me Fecking ages to sort the clocks out though, as the speedo drive was a bastard to get back on due to it being so short! Had to push the clocks right back to connect it, and trying to get your hand behind it is a pain in the arse! Got there in the end though. :rolleyes: ordered a bonnet bra today too. Marmite I know, bit I think they look good on these. :cool: And I've joey'd the driver headlight as only the passenger side one is done atm! :grin: A few more finicky little jobs to do tomorrow, and try to unblock the heater matrix, then gonna get it on the ramps next week for a good service. No pics though, I forgot sorry.
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i'm a bit late seing this but i've read through it and congrats on your new purchase she looks nice from the pics glad u got what you was after and can enjoy spending time on it
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Tried sorting the heaters today, still not working though so gonna get some copper pipe later to delete th bypass valves. Had a go at changing the wing as well but can't get to one of the bolts without removing the bumper and couldn't work out how. Managed to google it eventually and I have to take off 4 of the 6 subframe bolts to release it, so that can wait until tomorrow. Had a play with the clocks again today, on the original ones the mfa wasn't working so they were swapped about. Milage on the replacements reads 177k compared to the 152k on originals. I removed the mph dial with analog milage below it from the originals, and swapped em about so milage is more accurate now (if a little less) as it's done around 157k in reality. Also touched up the inner door lip as it's common for the to be worn off by feet getting in and out, and changed oil pressure sensors around as they were the wrong way round. Will deffo get some pics up tommorrow. :smiley:
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The bumpers require the 4x 17mm head (IIRC) bolts removing. Don't undo the middle two though. Unplug the fogs & indicators and it just pulls out.
Make sure there is something soft underneath cos the bumper will be heavier than you think :wink:
It's also a good time to adjust the plastic bits on the side that change the panel gap betweem the wing & bumper (mine had sagged over time)
You can just make one of them out on this pic :smiley:
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Sounds good, cheers Andy. :smiley:
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Had enough today already. Subframe bolts aren't coming off with any amount of persuasion. Breaker bar wouldn't even budge em, and kept slipping off. Couldn't get a decent angle on em, even after removing brake vent ducts, so just soaked the bolts in plus gas, and gonna wait until next next week an have another go on the ramps. Only thing reasonably positive is that I now have Luke warm heaters! Took the bypass valves off, and stuck on some copper pipe, but confirms I need a new stat. Will change that out next week as well. Some photos!
Old bypass valves out
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Pipework in
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A couple of engine bay shots
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And the cracked paint on the wing I'm trying to replace
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As you can see, they have been covered to stop the rust with some touch up paint.
That's all for now, updates as an when.
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Hard luck. :sad: AH well you'll sort it... is that the only rot on that wing then?... Not too bad. Does it need replacing do you think or just some TLC?
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There are a couple of small rust bubble in other places that are verging on breaking through, but not too bad at all tbh. A couple of small areas of lacquer peel, but the paintwork is absolutely full of swirl marks, and paint has faded a fair amount. Don't think it's had a detai in 21 years of life. I'll give it a go first, then maybe seek out the pros if I can't get it looking reasonable. I already have a spare wing in good condition with zero rust, so that's why I'm trying to swap it out. Also got a 50mm inlet manni, but I'm only putting it on whilst I polish up my standard one, then gonna polish that up and sell it on. Its good for high end pull, but kills low down torque apparently so doesn't suit my driving style. Can't really grumble with a freebee and will fund other things. :smiley:
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In my experience, for some reason copper pipe seems to cut/wear into pipes over time. I think it's probably just because it doesn't have the bead so needs to be slightly tighter. You gonna get new bypass valves?
Looking good tho! :cool:
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Gonna have to ask at the stealer if they are still available but probably. Don't like the thought of built up pressure in the matrix blowing scolding hot coolant all over the missus/little un/me! Couldn't find any on ECP website today when I ordered a load of stuff though. Suppose this is sort of an update then - just ordered air, cabin, oil filter, stat and o' ring, leads, plugs, sump gasket, v belt, and some gun gum. Will pick up oil and coolant from VW before I start. Couldn't afford a new dizzy right now so that will have to wait until next month. Also ordered some BG44k injector cleaner type stuff from the bay of E all ready for later in the week. Fuel consumption is woeful atm so hopefully this sorts it all out. Can't achieve more than 22mpg indicated on mfa even driving like a granny. Could get 35 out of the golf on my commute to work. :rolleyes: not done a brim test though, but about 20 litres lasted less than 100 miles and the guage isn't very accurate down low, it keeps rising and falling with the road so I bricked it and put another £20 in! Up to Bristol for Xmas so will get it all done before Friday when I go hopefully.
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On a mk2 you can convert to a mk3 matrix and then do away with the bypass valves, might be worth looking into as a long term fix.
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Will look into that, cheers Wayne! On another note, was told battery was on it's last legs, but it's been starting fine even through the freezing weather. Much milder this morning when I went to drop the missus to work, but that's a no go! Battery in being charged atm, but I need some batteries for the multimeter :rolleyes:to make sure nothing is draining it, and the alternator is doing it's job. It doesn't rain, it pours!
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Just changed the heater matrix and f**k me, was that a job! Removed literally everything in/on the dash, but couldn't get it out as I couldn't get to the bolts the other side of the bulkhead. Turns out I didn't need to do half of it!
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The Guide on the corrado forum was really vague with no pics, so googled it and followed one from vwvortex. There were no pics on there either so had to just crack on. Managed to get it out eventually though, and the hardest and most time consuming part - removing the pipe clips! f**king hate those things with a passion! I really need to invest in the proper tool! Anyway, all in all took about 6 hours with a lunch break, and a few fag and tea breaks in-between! Can't test it and bleed it though as the battery still doesn't have enough juice! Will keep it on charge overnight and try again in the morning, but think I'll have to shell out for a new one tomorrow. :sad:
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Talk about making a meal out of it! God! :grin:
Hopefully that has sorted that issue out, get the battery sorted and then the paint. Will there be any other things that need sorting?
Good work so far and good to see you getting stuck in straight away! :afro:
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dammmmmn! Looks like someones been trying to steal your interior! Ah well, when in a crisis. Good that its done now.
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Talk about making a meal out of it! God! :grin:
Hopefully that has sorted that issue out, get the battery sorted and then the paint. Will there be any other things that need sorting?
Good work so far and good to see you getting stuck in straight away! :afro:
Tell me about it mate! Apart from this and a service including thermostat, everything else is just superficial. Apart from that arch, the rest of the bodywork should just require a good detail to sort out. Oh and a torn bolster but I'm just gonna stick a patch over that for now. :grin:
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dammmmmn! Looks like someones been trying to steal your interior! Ah well, when in a crisis. Good that its done now.
Deffo a crisis Shaun, frozen mornings and no heat equals grumpy boy! :grin:
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dammmmmn! Looks like someones been trying to steal your interior! Ah well, when in a crisis. Good that its done now.
Deffo a crisis Shaun, frozen mornings and no heat equals grumpy boy! :grin:
Never get these jobs in the summer eh... :grin:
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I know, bloody typical! Mind you, I knew they weren't working properly when I bought it. My own stupid fault really. :rolleyes:
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I know, bloody typical! Mind you, I knew they weren't working properly when I bought it. My own stupid fault really. :rolleyes:
Meh, if you knew that when you bought it then you must of been happier about more important things and the car overall. Plus I'm sure this issue would have assisted with price haggling.
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I know, bloody typical! Mind you, I knew they weren't working properly when I bought it. My own stupid fault really. :rolleyes:
Meh, if you knew that when you bought it then you must of been happier about more important things and the car overall. Plus I'm sure this issue would have assisted with price haggling.
Exactly that. :smiley:
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Well, being the tool I am, I locked the only key in the car with it running! Central locking has an annoying habit of springing back and locking itself. Battery provided enough juice to get it started this morning, so cracked on bleeding the coolant after replacing matrix. On the plus side, I have warm air now (not hot as it also needs a new stat), but didn't notice the locks spring back. Realised the error of my ways, and had to pull master ht lead to cut it out. Then had to disconnect the battery again as it was still sparking! £50 an hour locksmith (who's on his way), and a new battery also required! Nothing but problems with this car so far, but I suppose that's the beauty of older cars and the reason I love it! :grin:
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Locksmith has been and gone. :rolleyes: took him all of about 3 minutes to do! I WILL be doing it myself next time!
Very informative on DHs thread.. :rolleyes: :grin: :grin:
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Ooops! Well as said, locksmith took about 3 minutes to get in! I WILL be doing it myself if it happens again after watching him! Anyway, just went to get a new battery, and windows, mirrors, and radio weren't working! :angry: windows are now working again randomly, mirrors needed a new 20amp fuse! But radio is still dead. Tbh it looked as though the cables had been f**ked about with a million and one times behind there, so is probably one of those. Will have to investigate tomorrow with the other gazzillion things I have to do as well!
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Gutted mate. Look on the brightside though, all this built up frustration can be taken out on the missus later on in the night :wink:
No i don't mean with a stringed vest and some stella... :rolleyes:
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I used to have a mk2 golf gti 16v which i bought as a non starter and i had loads of trouble with it but mate i guarantee when you get it running nice and sort the wiring out the 16v lovelyness is amazing and are really really reliable, no trouble with mine in 2 years! Good luck to u though and keep up the good work.
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f**k sake, f**king piece of f**king sh!t coil has f**king gone now! :angry:
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f**k sake, f**king piece of f**king sh!t coil has f**king gone now! :angry:
Ho Ho - the joys of running 20 year old cars!!! :laugh: :laugh:
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dayumn thats some harsh luck maan
ino u'll get it sorted though atleast its just a coil could be worse i guess :huh:
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Savage luck man! You'll get it sorted though :cool:
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Should have got a VR6 :lipsrsealed: :grin:
Hard luck man, but i'm sure once it's all sorted will be well worth it in the end! :cool:
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Well it's not the coil. :cry: have had to insure the piece of sh!t 306 for a week now as Im going to Bristol tomorrow night for Xmas with the folks. Will pop down to vw tomorrow though and get a nw ignition switch, (could be as radio has no power and windows are hit and miss), fuel pump relay (I can hear it ping but can't hear fuel pump run so could be that as well) and ecu relay (really hope I've not blown the actual ecu though! Oh the joys of owning older cars! :rolleyes:
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Bit of a sh!t, whats actually happening with the car? Is it turning over? Getting fuel on prime? Getting any spark? The ECU doesnt do a fantastic amount on the KR so be surprised if uv blown it. Not an expert but spent alot of time f**king around with my golf before trying yo get that running.
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I think it's the ignition switch. No voltage to coil, also realised my fuel pump relay is not clicking. Was relay 18 that was clicking which is the ignition main. :rolleyes: this along with my dodgy windows and no stereo, leads me to believe it's ignition switch related. I tried 2 other used coils before thinking of testing voltage to it, and also tried 2 other used fuel pump relays so pretty sure that's covered. Dunno what else it could be if not ign switch or ecu tbh, but then I know f**k all about these cars and nobody on the corrado forum replies, and nobody in the mk2 section on here seems to look at it! Anyone got any ideas?
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I think it's the ignition switch. No voltage to coil, also realised my fuel pump relay is not clicking. Was relay 18 that was clicking which is the ignition main. :rolleyes: this along with my dodgy windows and no stereo, leads me to believe it's ignition switch related. I tried 2 other used coils before thinking of testing voltage to it, and also tried 2 other used fuel pump relays so pretty sure that's covered. Dunno what else it could be if not ign switch or ecu tbh, but then I know f**k all about these cars and nobody on the corrado forum replies, and nobody in the mk2 section on here seems to look at it! Anyone got any ideas?
People do look at it in the MK2 section... But it's a Raddo - Not a MK2 & It's a KR which is a b!tch to get sorted properly...
Have you tried ED38?? or is the Raddo section full of Idiots like the MK2 section??
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No not a member. May have to sign up and have a bash to see if anyone can help. I only put it in the mk2 section as it's similar with being a kr though. Worth a punt I suppose
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Have u dropped the fusebox down and got a multi meter on it see if your getting any power to it from ignition? If you go on http://www.a2resource.com/electrical/CE2.html that web site its pretty good as it has a layout diagram and tells you what every cable does so you could try and fault find abit, maybe a wiring fault?!?! or something has become unplugged, who knows just trying to make some suggestions as these are pretty basic compared to digi. Or failing that clubgti may be more helpfull than edition38 or this site.
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Just ordered ignition switch from VW. Apparently is was £15 2 years ago. £26.91 now! Gonna pick it up Wednesday, this better work otherwise I'll be ripping the whole dash out and tracing every wire. Really don't wanna have to do that! I've now limited :rolleyes: all my funds so I prey this solves it, otherwise I'm not eating next month!
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If you haven't paid yet, have you tried ebay? I bought one for my mk3 a while ago for only a couple of quid :) Actually, if they are the same you can have this one as I never fitted it! Or do they use MK2 items.......
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Already paid mate. Thank for the offer though. Just gonna be really tight in January so no mods unfortunately. Think my bonnet bra arrived today though but I missed the post so will have to get it next week. :evil: missus had to get taxis to work and back 3 times this week, and I had to insure the sh!tty pug, then what I've spent on a new battery, coil, relays, ignition switch...... Just all unexpected expenditure. Oh well, hopefully onwards and upwards!
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I hope so man! Once its all sorted just put it all behind you and enjoy :)
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Doin the same thing as mine. But my ign switch got checked and its fine. I have no spark on my kr and fuel pumps don't prime. Its all so annoying.
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Liam, do you have any idea what yours might be? Gotta pick up the ign switch Wednesday but if it doesn't work, I'm checking fusebox cables and power etc, but other than that, I'm all out of ideas.
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I'll buy it off you! :cool:
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It may be showing me how temperamental they can be so early on into our relationship, but I don't care, I'm smitten in lust still! :grin:
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Definitely get those relays checked over mate,
I had the fuel pump one go on mine and was a pain :angry:
Worth checking :wink:
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Changed the relays out for 2 others already. Don't have a spark as well as fuel though. My radio had no power, and my elec windows were on and off. That's why I'm assuming ignition Andy. Will have a good look over behind the fusebox tomorrow though. Fingers crossed it'll be back to making me smile by the end of wednesday. Either that or cry anyway! :lipsrsealed: :rolleyes: :grin:
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Yeah, Defo going through the wiring back there is worth it :afro:
When I had the problems with the fuel pump I changed the relay but no difference. To cut a long story short, it turned out to be the relay socket in the fusebox :rolleyes:
Had to bypass the socket and wire it up independantly from the fusebox :wink:
Let's hope the switch sorts it :afro:
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Fusebox mate. Well I'm hopin as av changed, coil, dizzy, ign amplIfier, ign switch. Traced all wires. I can bypass my fuel pump to work but still no spark. Got power to coil, and to dizzy. But not out cap. If things are powered straight to then they work. Its all pointing at the fusebox though. Pm me your number and ill text you as its easier than being on here on my phone though bud.
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She lives again!
Picked up the ignition switch this morning, and came straight back to crack on with it. After removing seat, and column shroud, the wiring around the column was a little wet!? Dried it all off with a hair dryer, the set about changing the switch as I was now convinced this was the problem. Took f**king ages to get the old one out, fiddley as f**k! Got ther in the end though, and fitted the new one. Went to start, and still nothing. :sick: dropped the fuse panel, and all seemed well. No damp, connections seemed sound, but batteries died on the multimeter so couldn't test voltages. :rolleyes: decided to disconnect the immobiliser, to rule that out anyway, but connections were all properly soldered and spliced in, and it was only 4 years old. Soldered and heatshrinked wires back together, and she spluttered to life, then died again. A bit of head scratching and I noticed I'd forgotten to put the fuel pump relay back in after swapping again after the new ignition went in. Put back in and she runs perfectly. :smiley: immobiliser module was behind the centre console, so I can only assume it got wet when I removed the heater matrix. All sorted now, and I can f**k off the 306 again! :laugh: thanks to Liam, DH, and Andy for suggestions, very much appreciated. :smiley:
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Great to know you have sorted it out man! What's next?
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Got a load of service items ready to be sorted, was gonna do it before Xmas but all the trouble with it put me back a bit. Will get it on the ramps at the w.end and do everything then hopefully. Picked up the bonnet bra today too, so will try to give it a good going over with the rotary at the w.end and fit that as well. Then off to get some decent pics I reckon! :smiley:
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Sounds like a plan! I look forward to more pics this weekend :)
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congrats on having her back to life again and also looking forward to some nice pics when there up :smiley:
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Well done mate. Thank f**k. I may swap my ign switch now. Glad to hear its sorted
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Nothing much to report, not done the service yet as I was given the wrong sump gasket. Didn't want to change oil etc then have to drop the sump, as I need to check the pick up gauze and oil pump anyway as the oil pressure alarm has beeped at me twice now. May be electrical, but better safe than sorry. Sister in law came over yesterday too with a whole lower suspension arm, some bulbs, and a rear bearing and pleaded for me to fit them! :rolleyes: silly cow got a phone call from police who are dealing with an accident she had last month, and told her that her Mot ran out in July 2010! Her response was, "no, I got a new disk in the window a couple of months ago"! You can't make that sh!t up! Women! :rolleyes: anyway, she had her Mot and it failed on the above, but on the Arm, it was just a bush. She looked online for the parts, went to a motor factors and they persuaded her she needed the whole thing! Then she just rocked up and expected me to fit it all for her! Cheeky cow! I did but it's the principle! Anyway, weather has also been sh!t, raining on and off every day, so not had chance to go over it with the rotary either. Will try next w.end, and should have the new sump gasket by the end of the week provided the bad weather doesn't slow ECP delivery down even more apparently! :angry:
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Got bored so changed air and pollen filters, plugs and leads, and had a look under as the zaust is blowing a bit. Coupler is now almost non existent, so just smashed in a load of gun gum, but will order a new one tomorrow. Exhaust is a wolfrace one, will swap it out for a decent one at some point, but it was "custom" by TSR in 2008 so it's not old and battered so will do for now. Been rained off again now so nothing else I can do really.
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Hi mate, been a while...
glad you got the starting problem sorted, look forward to seeing some new pics :smiley:
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All parts now here, ramps booked for wednesday afternoon. Leads, dizzy, rotor, pollen filter already fitted (can't do plugs as don't have a deep socket), and jetex cotton panel filter cleaned and refitted. Roll on wednesday. :smiley:
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Changed the thermostat and coolant this afternoon. Weather was good so cracked on with it, and it started raining literally as I was topping up with water after bleeding - great timing! No photos, but will get some Wednesday when on the ramps. Only thing left to do is oil and filter, drop the sump and clean the pickup out and inspect the oil pump. Also inspect the underside properly and underseal anywhere that looks a bit ropey. Gotta strip the bedroom Walls and skim the ceiling this w.end so can't do anything on the car reference cleaning and detailing etc...
I also brimmed the tank and stuck in some BG44K so will report back with how it running etc in a week or so.
Just to leave u with a couple of camera pic photos of the bonnet bra on. :smiley:
(http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff441/seanlethaby/e0f2d993.jpg)
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Good work :cool:
think it needs some black wheels :tongue:
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For the murdered look hmmmm...........
:undecided: not sure, exterior will be done over the summer months, but may think about that. Need to complete all mechanical things first. Gotta get the house ready and all checks done to rent it out by May so non essential car mods are on the back burner until after that. :sad:
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Went out to pick the missus up from work this morning, and battery is dead again. :angry: was supposed to be going up to Bristol for the day as my sister has just given birth to a little girl, but that's not gonna happen now :rolleyes: been struggling to turn over the last 2 days, but I thought I may have tightened the belt a little too much after replacing the stat. Actually loosened it off a little before I went to start it this morning but no chance. Battery is on charge, the it's alternator testing or earth testing depending when/if it fires later. This car really doesn't want me I swear! What with the hulabaloo on the day I picked her up, and all the problems since! Or she really doesn't fancy a couple of hours trip, as it's been just before I go up to see the family every time shes thrown a wobbly! It's hardto be cross with her though, poor baby. :grin:
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Ony just seen this mate! I like it! Ive always fancied a raddo. Not sure on the bonnet bra though.
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Your really not having much luck with her are you man! I hope its just something simple :)
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The problem is ur wsanting to take the corrado into bristol. I don't even like tsakin my mk2 there. I think it could be battery as its the weather for it
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Battery was new just before Xmas. Was told it probs needed a new one by previous owner, as he had to charge it before i viewed it (was off the road for 6 months before i got it), so didn't think to check alternator/earths. You know what they say about assumption! :rolleyes:
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It'll be alright sean, ull sort it. Just think eventually it'll be running sweeter than ever
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That's the only thing that's keeping me positive mate! Missus is pretty pissed off with me though! :grin:
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Mines the same since the golf broke
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That's the only thing that's keeping me positive mate! Missus is pretty pissed off with me though! :grin:
Mines the same :grin: :grin:
If you haven't used it much since fitting the battery, then it could well be flat already, happened to the missus car last winter. should be ok with a full charge and a run, got a trickle charger?? could be worth leaving that on overnight.
As for the wheels I think a gloss black wheel would look lovely next the body :cool:
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Don't think it's the battery mate, been used every day since I got the immobiliser issue sorted. It's been on charge for about 20 hours now, but it is only a little trickle charger I have. Will connect it up shortly and see how I get on, or it's taxi to work for me. :rolleyes:
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It'll work. Just gotta have faith
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Yeah it worked! Had to connect a second battery though with jump leads, and it just caught! Went out early for work obviously just in case I had to order a cab, so took it the long way round to work. Started fine a couple of hours later, so I measured voltage then. Alternator is only supplying 13.4v on and off load, so it's obviously on it's way down. It's ok for a couple of weeks at a time it seems, so it must be giving a little back, but not enough to keep it fully charged as it should. Will have to pop down the dub shack asap to see if I can get one. At least I can can give it a polish before it goes on then! :smiley:
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Hopefully once that's sorted you can enjoy it for abit :grin:
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Yeah hopefully, getting one from a member on the corrado forum as dan at the dubshack didn't have any in. Did oil, filter and plugs this afternoon. Couldn't drop the sump though as I couldn't get to the 2 bolts on the gearbox side. :rolleyes: was running out of time too so had to give up in the end. Picture fail as I was in such a rush to get back and pick my daughter up from school, I didn't stop to take any. Plugs looked pretty shagged as well, don't wanna guess at the last time they were changed! Idle and startup is noticeably smoother now just by replacing em. Will polish the alternator up when it arrives and will get some before and after pics then. I will get round to giving it a going over with the rotary before the end of the month........hopefully! :grin:
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Hopefully end of the year at this rate :drool:
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Tell me about it! I've had to resort to doing jobs whilst the missus is at work otherwise it's constant nagging that the house is more important! Meh, I'd spend more time in the car than the house if I could! :grin:
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Tell me about it! I've had to resort to doing jobs whilst the missus is at work otherwise it's constant nagging that the house is more important! Meh, I'd spend more time in the car than the house if I could! :grin:
This sounds like my life! :grin:
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Update your sig!! :grin:
How is it running now? or haven't you got round to replacing the alternator yet?
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It runs fine, just doesn't charge properly. Battery has been on since Sunday, but it's just starting to struggle to start. Just taken it out to charge actually as won't be needing it until tomorrow now. Alternator has been paid for, but still awaiting delivery. Will give it a rub down and polish before it goes on too. :smiley: Also finally got round to changing the drivers wing today;
Before
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During
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After
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Trim is also back on now on the wing, there are a few scratches on the new wing from storage, bit still much much better than the original. This also highlights how filthy the car is at the mo! :grin: updates when alternator, battery terminals, and exhaust coupler arrive, or when I start detailing if the weather is good and the missus is at work! :laugh:
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Looking good dude :)
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Thats better...
why the twin horn??
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Thats better...
why the twin horn??
Dunno, not investigated tbh. Probably the original alarm that was disconnected a long time ago........
Saying that, the golf had 2 horns too, can't remember what the second one is for, yours probs has two as well though.
Oh and Jamie, stop nagging! Bloke has had both laptops for over a week now! Was supposed to be picking them up Monday but he has been calling in sick every day this week! :rolleyes: as soon as I get em back I will update my sig, promise! :wink: :tongue:
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There you go Mr Wherry, sig changed!
Proper sh!t myself today! Gave one of the lads a lift to his car after work (I have a pass for right outside work), and thought I'd give him a show off the lights of my arse end! Engine was nice and warm, oil and water temps up above 90, happy to give it some beans I thought. So lights turn green, onto a 50 mph road so no worries about speeding etc, I fly off, winds right up to the limiter, clutch in, shift up to second, plant foot, booom, massive cloud of blue smoke billows out the back end! proper thick and sh!t loads of it, "Oh f**k" was said multiple times, followed by "shes gonna go mental", then "I must look a right cnut now after trying to show off". Pulled over on the shoulder, and workmate pulls in a minute later. He had to stay well behind as apparently he couldnt even see the road in front of him through the smoke! Horrible oily smell, although smoke now starts to die down a bit. Cut engine, pull plugs and check oil. All look good, although lightbulb moment as I had put a bit too much oil in last week and kept meaning to drain it. All looked well, and after a couple of starts and stops, smoke appears to be thinning. So go on my not so merry way, and thankfully that was the end of it. Had a good drive later this afternoon, no smoke at all now, no loss of power, and no funny noises. I may have got away with that one lightly, but will deffo think twice about hitting the limiter from now on!
Anyway, picked up the zaust coupler today, still waiting on the alternator though. :angry:
Weather was decent at the w.end, so between doing decorating jobs around the house, managed to get the front end detailed. Bonnet is too far gone tbh, but wings came up well so I'm happy with them. Will have another go at the w.end if weather holds again. Decorating now doesnt have to be done asap, as my promotion course has been cancelled, due to the fact I now face a medical board to be released from the service around the same time. Bricking it tbh, so really need to pull my finger out and look at what I wanna do, and apply for courses etc........
End of essay, soz! :grin:
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There you go Mr Wherry, sig changed!
Proper sh!t myself today! Gave one of the lads a lift to his car after work (I have a pass for right outside work), and thought I'd give him a show off the lights of my arse end! Engine was nice and warm, oil and water temps up above 90, happy to give it some beans I thought. So lights turn green, onto a 50 mph road so no worries about speeding etc, I fly off, winds right up to the limiter, clutch in, shift up to second, plant foot, booom, massive cloud of blue smoke billows out the back end! proper thick and sh!t loads of it, "Oh f**k" was said multiple times, followed by "shes gonna go mental", then "I must look a right cnut now after trying to show off". Pulled over on the shoulder, and workmate pulls in a minute later. He had to stay well behind as apparently he couldnt even see the road in front of him through the smoke! Horrible oily smell, although smoke now starts to die down a bit. Cut engine, pull plugs and check oil. All look good, although lightbulb moment as I had put a bit too much oil in last week and kept meaning to drain it. All looked well, and after a couple of starts and stops, smoke appears to be thinning. So go on my not so merry way, and thankfully that was the end of it. Had a good drive later this afternoon, no smoke at all now, no loss of power, and no funny noises. I may have got away with that one lightly, but will deffo think twice about hitting the limiter from now on!
Anyway, picked up the zaust coupler today, still waiting on the alternator though. :angry:
Weather was decent at the w.end, so between doing decorating jobs around the house, managed to get the front end detailed. Bonnet is too far gone tbh, but wings came up well so I'm happy with them. Will have another go at the w.end if weather holds again. Decorating now doesnt have to be done asap, as my promotion course has been cancelled, due to the fact I now face a medical board to be released from the service around the same time. Bricking it tbh, so really need to pull my finger out and look at what I wanna do, and apply for courses etc........
End of essay, soz! :grin:
I've done the exact same thing before! I almost shat myself
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There you go Mr Wherry, sig changed!
Proper sh!t myself today! Gave one of the lads a lift to his car after work (I have a pass for right outside work), and thought I'd give him a show off the lights of my arse end! Engine was nice and warm, oil and water temps up above 90, happy to give it some beans I thought. So lights turn green, onto a 50 mph road so no worries about speeding etc, I fly off, winds right up to the limiter, clutch in, shift up to second, plant foot, booom, massive cloud of blue smoke billows out the back end! proper thick and sh!t loads of it, "Oh f**k" was said multiple times, followed by "shes gonna go mental", then "I must look a right cnut now after trying to show off". Pulled over on the shoulder, and workmate pulls in a minute later. He had to stay well behind as apparently he couldnt even see the road in front of him through the smoke! Horrible oily smell, although smoke now starts to die down a bit. Cut engine, pull plugs and check oil. All look good, although lightbulb moment as I had put a bit too much oil in last week and kept meaning to drain it. All looked well, and after a couple of starts and stops, smoke appears to be thinning. So go on my not so merry way, and thankfully that was the end of it. Had a good drive later this afternoon, no smoke at all now, no loss of power, and no funny noises. I may have got away with that one lightly, but will deffo think twice about hitting the limiter from now on!
Anyway, picked up the zaust coupler today, still waiting on the alternator though. :angry:
Weather was decent at the w.end, so between doing decorating jobs around the house, managed to get the front end detailed. Bonnet is too far gone tbh, but wings came up well so I'm happy with them. Will have another go at the w.end if weather holds again. Decorating now doesnt have to be done asap, as my promotion course has been cancelled, due to the fact I now face a medical board to be released from the service around the same time. Bricking it tbh, so really need to pull my finger out and look at what I wanna do, and apply for courses etc........
End of essay, soz! :grin:
Couldn't stop laughing :grin:
Glad its sorted itself...
forget about detailing it, just get the rat black out :wink:
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:grin: I've only had it about a month, and she keeps whinging at me to sell it cos "we need a reliable family car". Problem is, her mum, my mum, my sister, brother, her friends etc keep telling me I have a crap unreliable car! Its not helping, and I'm getting a bit pissed off with em cos they know nothing about cars, but at the same time, the car is doing me no favours by fighting my corner! She's at work until 8am tomorrow (she works 24hr shifts as a support worker) so I'm keeping it quiet and not telling her! As said though, not smoking any more so think I got away with it this time. Thought I'd blown a ring or something at first, so was sh!tting myself! :grin:
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Glad you changed your sig! :grin:
That was a nice little story, maybe you should keep it quiet from the missus i'm sure she wont be too impressed! :grin:
Surely there isn't much more that could possibly go wrong on it now? :grin:
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Cambelt 4 year and 40k coming up late summer. Known my luck it will go that little bit early! :rolleyes: Either that or oil pump, just to piss me off cos I couldn't get the sump off to check it out! Still a little wherry :lipsrsealed: though, so takin it easy ATM and getting a compression test done tomorrow for peace of mind. No indications that there could be a problem, but Im just panicking a bit now cos so much seems to be going wrong. Alternator arrived today too so will get it cleaned up and fitted at the w.end. :smiley:
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Cambelt 4 year and 40k coming up late summer. Known my luck it will go that little bit early! :rolleyes: Either that or oil pump, just to piss me off cos I couldn't get the sump off to check it out! Still a little wherry :lipsrsealed: though, so takin it easy ATM and getting a compression test done tomorrow for peace of mind. No indications that there could be a problem, but Im just panicking a bit now cos so much seems to be going wrong. Alternator arrived today too so will get it cleaned up and fitted at the w.end. :smiley:
that's what I'd be doing if I was you... :smiley:
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Alternator on, but charging the battery first as its pretty low ATM. Polished it up a little, but was doing by hand so got fed up and couldn't be arsed to do it properly! :grin: also went round with the rotary yesterday. Still got bumpers and roof to do, but wow! What a difference! Will probs need to do the drivers side again, as my pad has pretty much had it. Did it with just some megs ultimate compound, and a green 3m compound pad. May do the front end again too, as I did that about a week ago with a yellow polishing pad so its not quite as good. Once I've actually finished the whole car, I'll go round with the blue finishing pad. That's not gonna happen til after the Swdubs meet next Sunday though so just a rough cut for now. I do have some pics, but ain't picking computers up til Wednesday so will upload em then. :smiley:
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Got a few pics now as the laptop is back. Finished at 10 today, so came straight home and cracked on.
First up, was the exhaust. Its been blowing since I got the car, but the last couple of weeks has been getting worse. Got a new coupler last week, as thats what I thought the problem was (was hard to see through all the gun gum thrown all over it!). This is the remains of what was taken off.
(http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff441/seanlethaby/DSCF1121.jpg)
Turns out it just needed sealing properly between the flexi, and the mid section, and a new clamp putting on. Did that, and let it set for a few hours, before running the car at idle a short while ago. Soooo quieter now, although there is a bit of resonance at about 1500 rpm so it knocks on the tunnel heatshield now! :rolleyes: Oh well, will sort that another time!
In between, I fitted some new battery terminals as the old ones had had it, no pics, and its not very exciting anyway. I fitted the new alternator at the w.end, and that is now charging slightly better, although there is an earth too, which hopefully when I get round to finding it, will restore the whole electrical system to something approaching normal running. Was also a break in the weather this afternoon, so cracked on with the rotary. Did both bumpers, and they are now looking much better, but the cutting pad is well and truly fecked now so got fed up and polished it. Looking pretty good from certain angles, although paintwork still needs some attention, and hopefully will get some in the not to distant future. A few shots of how it is now. :smiley:
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You missed a spot! :lipsrsealed: :grin:
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You missed a spot! :lipsrsealed: :grin:
:rolleyes: There's always one, and its always you! :kiss:
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looking good mate,
still think you should get some gloss black on those wheels,
abit of tint on the rear and side indicators, will look menacing :smug:
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looking good mate,
still think you should get some gloss black on those wheels,
abit of tint on the rear and side indicators, will look menacing :smug:
I had thought about the wheels, but as theyre only 15", and have very good 205/50s on them, I think they would look a bit pants. If I had lower profile tyres on em, it may not look so bad. I cant justify forking out for a full set atm though as they have about 6-7 mm tread on em. Possibly a new set of rims in gloss black in the future, as these ones could do with a refirb so will just end up being my winters. I will get some tint on lights too in the summer, just need to sort some of the more pressing issues first. :smiley:
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good work buddy. its getting there int it mate
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Slowly mate. Next up is the intermittent oil pressure alarm. :rolleyes:
Pressure is fine, has been checked twice and its good. Changed the white sensor, now need to change the brown one, but I think its wiring related. Was gonna inspect the pump for peace of mind, but couldnt get to the two bolts on the sump at the gearbox end. It could be fine for a week, then start for about 30 seconds, then go off, then on for a split second, then be fine if I switch off and restart the engine. Just really frickin annoying beeping as its loud as feck! Oh and I need some foam for the horn. :rolleyes: The contacts are constantly touching since I had the steering wheel off, so I've had to disconnect it for now. Just need to seperate them with the foam by a couple of mm until pressed. Then what I think could amount to an almost full set of bushes by the looks of it for MOT in March. Its weird cos ARB, droplinks, front and rear subframe bushes were all done in 2008 with superpro one used, but they look shagged now. Oh well, I'll be much happier with a years ticket. :smiley:
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yeh man i bet, good to see your plowing through i tall bud. not regret buying it yet then?
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No regrets mate, I love it tbh. It doesnt love me back as much no doubt, and it breaks my heart when she starts getting all hormonal! :grin: Kinda like the missus I suppose, and both keep hinting toward getting rid of the other! :laugh: Took it for a little drive earlier after giving the exhaust sealant a bit of time to dry. Took it easy though so as not to blow it out, and it felt so much smoother. :smiley: Not very noisy at all now though, so think I'll have to get a straight through to remove the centre silencer. :grin: Its when its driving well like this which makes me realise how much I love this car. :smug:
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Don't fink the misses will like that when she finds out what the krs doing to you. In all fairness mines the same. Tried makin me get an 8v :o
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You making it out to the meet on Sunday buddy?
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Yeah I'll be there bud. Meeting at at the sainsburys down here at half 10 for a convoy up, so will probs see you there. You got your car sorted yet??
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Yeah, my car is back on the road now! Still got the other sill, the wings and the doors to do but at least she has a fresh MOT now :) Did you make it to the meet? I kept my eye out for you but I didn't spot the KR.......
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Yeah I was there mate. I saw your car but didn't see anyone hovering round it so wasn't sure who you were! :grin: I was right behind the fella in the frontera who planted in in a hedge on the way to budleigh! Saw a pic of your car on Swdubs phot section of the meet, with you driving so I know what u look like now, I'll be sure to say hello at the next one. :smiley:
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Haha, now I just need to know what you look like lol! Add me up on FB man, I should be pretty easy to find :) I didn't stick around my car because there were to many others to check out, I just locked it up and walked away lol!
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Get a room you two! :grin:
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Get a room you two! :grin:
There's always room for one more dude ;)
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Get a room you two! :grin:
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Took her on the first decent run at the w.end. Up to Bristol and back to drop the little un' off to the mothers house, as she's taking the grand kids to Disneyland Paris for the week. Bliss!!!!!
Anyway, car performed faultlessly! Well other than the flat battery Sunday morning, but I took the charged up spare with me so no problem there.
Also booked the day off work today for my first lie in since I cant remember when! Didnt happen though, body clock woke me at half 7! Oh well, cup of tea, bacon sarnie, and last nights top gear that I missed and I was ready for the day!
Decided to get to the bottom of the earth thats causing the flat batteries, and I think I've found it!
The uprated headlight loom runs across the top of the fan. It wasnt fitted very well, so was dangling slightly onto the fan. That caused the insulation to be rubbed through to bare wire on both cables, so a bit of heatshrink, some re-routing, and I think I've sorted it. :smiley: Whilst I was at it, I took the battery and washer bottle off, and the airbox off the other side, and re-wrapped the wires with some loom wrap so it all looks much much neater now. Gave the chassis legs a good clean off, so all the gunk that was saturating the wires is all gone and looking much better. Gonna go give her a quick wash in a sec, and fingers crossed I wont have to change the battery on a weekly basis anymore!
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Fingers Crossed mate....
just visualising the drive from Plymouth to Bristol..mmmmm love it :cool:
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I hope you have finally got the problem sorted buddy :)
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I think so mate. The short from the exposed wiring across the fan wasn't the cause cos the battery was drained again a couple of days later. :rolleyes: I then decided to rip the whole "uprated" loom out, and touch wood, it's been fine since. I'll reserve judgement for a few more days though just to make sure, but I think I've got it now. Was probably the relays, but think it was a cheap eBay one so I'll get a decent one at some point. Also degreased the bay in the week, looks so much better now, and you can actually tell it had a refurbished gearbox a couple of years ago! Also painted the DOHC 16V on the inlet manni red, and part polished up the raised part. Not gonna post pics yet, as I'm gonna take the cam cover off next w.end and paint that up too. I've had the gasket set since I bought the car but just not got round to doing it yet! :embarassed: will post some pics when it's all finished. :smiley:
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Good work..
what this 'uprated' loom all about?
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Standard headlight loom goes all the way around the bay, and loses around 2 volts before it reaches the lights due to its length. Uprated light loom either splices or connects to standard plugs (depending on quality) from the fuse box, and direct from the battery via a relay to the headlights. So with the uprated loom, your getting almost the full 12 volts at the lights as opposed to around 10v on the standard loom. Usually this is very very apparent with the amount of light output. I have decent phillips bulbs in though, so tbh the difference is pretty minimal. No real need to replace it if I'm honest. :smiley:
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I see, so that could well be your battery problem then,
fingers crossed mate
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Been busy today! Only done a few things since last update, earth is no more thanks to removal of uprated headlight loom, horn now works after I had to disconnect it because of constant contact. Bit of sticky backed foam and jobs a good un. MOT in the next couple of weeks. Got the ramps booked Monday afternoon in work, so I can have a proper root around and check. Think I have a few bushes that will need changing out, but other than that I think I'm good to go. :smug:
I also wangled a trade card out of Halfrauds last week! Thought I'd give it a try, and got some new washer hose that was £2.99, for £1.19. :cool:
Spent the day on it today though. Got a few things coming to spruce the bay up a bit more, but a tin of Hammered Black hammerite, some flash red from a while ago, some VHT silver I used on the Golf lump, and some wet n dry and here I am.
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Still got the lower inlet manni to do, new expansion tank and red return hose to come, as well as blue vac lines. Chuck some paint at the metering head, and fuel pipe unions and put on the strut brace that I got last week, red HT leads sometime soon, and I think thats it. :smiley:
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That looks really tidy now. :cool: Nice...
You're the second person I've seen on here that has wrangled a halfrauds trade car, how did you do it? I want one.
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engine bay is much tidier now mate good work, inlet manifold looks really good mate :smiley:
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Cheers guys!.
Not really much use to you sorry Shaun, I got one using my forces ID as I'm an engineer anyway.
Worth trying using some old receipts you may have, and quoting the forum. They can only say yes or no. I had to get mine in now as I may be looking for work at the end of May when my medical survey happens. :cry:
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Cheers guys!.
Not really much use to you sorry Shaun, I got one using my forces ID as I'm an engineer anyway.
Worth trying using some old receipts you may have, and quoting the forum. They can only say yes or no. I had to get mine in now as I may be looking for work at the end of May when my medical survey happens. :cry:
Oh no!... nothing serious I hope.
Old receipts?.. how does that work?
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That looks really tidy now. :cool: Nice...
You're the second person I've seen on here that has wrangled a halfrauds trade car, how did you do it? I want one.
if you're ever in need of a trade card and you're in the hinckley area, I have a trade card also
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That looks really tidy now. :cool: Nice...
You're the second person I've seen on here that has wrangled a halfrauds trade car, how did you do it? I want one.
if you're ever in need of a trade card and you're in the hinckley area, I have a trade card also
Cheers fella, I do come up your way (Burbage) but never for anything car related.. will keep that in mind next time. :cool:
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Good work on that Sean, not like you to do something useful! :grin:
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Cheers mate! :tongue:
I did some more useful stuff today too! :smug: :smug: :smug:
Had it up on the ramps today, the workshop looked like a Dub specialist, it was awsome!!
Had a good go over underneath, and its surprisingly good! A little rust around the leading edge of the sills, but not bad at all tbh. Was expecting to have to rub all brake lines down and paint, but under all the crud, they looked brand new! Was well impressed! Its all new copper pipe, history of MOTs says OSF pipe excessively corroded in 2009, and was obviously replaced, but they must have done em all, all though there's no receipts for them being done. Tank straps needed a good rub down and hammerite, and most of the bushes are all very good too. Things I need to do though are rear bearing, both have ALOT of play in em, although theres no drone so it could possibly be cured by just doing them up a little. Gonna get new though as they could have had it and I'll just be delaying the inevitable. Its wierd cos they've been changed 3 times in 5 years according to MOT history. Something amiss maybe..... :undecided: ARB droplinks need replacing as one side is all splitting and perished, and the only other thing is exhaust hangers! Both rear box hangers have proper had it! :grin:
Only other thing that needs doing under there is a star washer thing (whatever their called) that secure the heatshield. One is missing near the backbox causing a little bit of a rattle when cold at idle. Thats it though! :smiley: Here are some pics from today, not any up close of my car though, just a background of it up on the 2 post. :cool:
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The garage looks :cool:
Glad the cars is seeming ok underneath,
are you taking the tank straps off to paint them or painting them on the car?
What's with the medical you've got in may? (if you don't mind me asking!)
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I rubbed the straps down and gave em a careful go over the top, but I'm on the lookout for some new ones next month. Didn't want to attempt to take em off, in case the thread snapped and I had a hanging fuel tank! My medical is due to an operation I had on my ear last year. Its left me almost deaf in my right ear, and cant reconstruct my eardrum and bones as my facial nerve runs right across where they need to graft a new eardrum. They are considering whether I can be retained in May, but its not looking good. I've just been selected for promotion too which is sh!te, cos it will have no bearing on their decision either way. :sad: Bricking it tbh, but then I keep thinking worse things can happen in life than me losing my job, and having to sell my house and move into a council house. My problems seem insignificant compared to some, so I'm just trying to get on with it as best I can. :smiley:
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Oh yeah I forgot about your ear!
Well I hope something works out for you mate!
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cheers pal. :wink:
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Pardon??
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Pardon??
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Pardon??
:grin: :kiss:
Oh dear... :huh: :rolleyes:
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:grin:
I'm allowed to be like that, i've had nothing but problems with my left ear, something doesn't work properly. Had two grommets, can't go underwater anymore the water doesn't drain and doesn't pop on the plane! :grin:
But, in all seriousness it's good to see that 'Raddo is starting to give some love back! :cool:
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Nice work on the rocker cover and manifold dude! And good luck with the job situation!
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Well I've had a proper sh!t day! :sick: :cry: Got the ramps booked tomorrow afternoon, but need to get back to pick the little un' up from school so wont have too long. In my infinite wisdom, I decided to do a couple of the jobs required pre-MOT whilst the car was parked outside. I was in a rush, as I also had to pick her up today, and only had about an 45 minutes. Jacked the back end up and replaced the zaust hangers no problem. Then the trouble started! As I was in a rush, I didn't bother with the wood before getting the trolley jack under the subframe as I usually do, I just used the widow maker on the sill. :embarassed: What happened - crushed the sill a bit, and the longer part of the lip on the jack pushed straight through the floor where I didn't think there was any rust. Turns out there is! :rolleyes: :sad:
Cracked on after a few minutes of head in hands, and went to change ARB drop links. Old ones are genuine and have an offset drop, new ones are pattern and the thread comes down straight and in the middle. After a while trying to straighten it up and get it sitting right with enough of the thread through to put the bolt on, gave up and put original back on until tomorrow. Was rushing as had about 5 minutes to get it of the stands and get myself down to the school, flingin the scissor jack handle round, slips off, and catches me straight on the bridge of the nose! Big gash pissing out blood on the outside, burst vessels pissing out blood on the inside! Me majorly f**ked off! Pull myself together and get the kid from school, a few disapproving looks later and I'm back and have her settled, so give the oil pressure sensor a change. The spade on the top is a bit loose, and very occasionally I get a blip of the warning alarm. Thought I'd change it, and had to search for the right one as both that are on at the moment are non-genuine. Picked the high pressure (black) one up from VW today, as the other one is white and supposed to be low pressure. The guy gave it to me as a spare when I got the car, so I changed it there and then anyway. Turns out the white aftermarket one, is actually a high pressure one too FFS! So I now have 2 good high pressure sensors, and 1 shagged low pressure! Another 12 quid wasted! I prey tomorrow goes ok, and it goes through the MOT on Tuesday without costing a fortune! That bit of rust isn't structural so shouldn't be a problem, but will also get it sorted asap. On the plus side, I introduced the missus to Campervan Crisis on Discovery Turbo today, and now she wants me to get one as a project! :laugh:
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Mate, you sound like your having a hell of a time at the moment!
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Holly sh*t!...bad times mate :sad:
Hope it all goes ok and your pass the MOT...
I like your wifes style...I want a campervan either a T25 or even a T4, but don't have cash, time, skills, or space so I'l forget about that for now :laugh:
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Sounds like youve had a bad day mate im sure it will be all good in the end good luck with the MOT...
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That should teach you next time not to rush!
Hopefully next time will be a better day for you!
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Rushing is bad!..... For a moment there I thought I was going to read that the car fell on you or something! :shocked: Be careful!
Hope the MOT goes OK.
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Cheers guys, and thanks for thinking of my safety Shaun. :wink: Well got up on the ramps today. And just realised as I type this, I didn't take any pics, sorry! Got on the four post rather than the 2, so when I did the ARB droplinks, it was under load and actually much easier to do than before. :smiley: One of the caliper carrier bolts was a nightmare to get off though! Thought I'd have to cut it off, drill and re-thread it for a while, but luckily a bit of heat from some oxy-acetylene got it off in the end. Turns out the bearing were good, but bolts were really loose, but at least I know the state of the car a bit more and they don't need doing now, and better safe than sorry by changin em anyway. Also changed my Alternator belt, but ECP advised me to buy the wrong PAS belt, so its too small! :angry: Will need to exchange that when I get a minute. Also on the plus side, the guy doing the Bug said he'd weld the little hole in the floor for me, so I'll see him just after MOT time regardless of whether it passes or not. :smiley: Anyway, apart from that, I'm pretty happy its ready for MOT now. :cool:
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Just noticed a centre cap and the bearing grease cap are missing on one wheel. :angry:
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Cheers guys, and thanks for thinking of my safety Shaun.
I'm always concerned about your safety! :kiss:
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I'm glad you are, cos something gave cause for concern for my safety today!
In the last post I said about centre cap and grease cap being gone, well the reason is that the new bearing has disintigrated! I didn't notice it at all yesterday, but leaving for work this morning I had to abandon the car at the end of the road such was the grinding and wobbling! On returning from work I set about investigating properly, The outer race had fallen to pieces and the bit that sits on the stub axle had welded itself to it! I managed to get it all off in the end, but had to get a grinder on it although I was really really careful not to cut into the stub. On getting it off though, the stub is pretty scored. I went and got a new bearing from GSF as I really don't trust ECP stuff anymore. Its all fitted now, but I don't know if its me or I'm hearing and feeling things now. Seems a bit wobbly at the back, and sure I can hear a f**ked bearing! I'm a bit concerned about the stub now with the scoring, and not entirely sure its safe.Its not too deep tbh, but still....... I cannot work out what would have happened with the bearing. It was fitted correctly so I just don't know what to do about it all. I'm gonna have to take it really steady for the next couple of days, and see what happens. MOT is Tuesday, why is everything going wrong ffs!!!!!!!!!!!
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damn sean you was having a sh!t day. its all good you didnt hurt yourself realy badly. they dont call them jacks widow makers you know. next time be extra careful & if your in a rush LEAVE IT & do it when you know you got time.
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The bearing had nothing to do with the widow maker. I did both rear bearings on the 4 post at work! Took my time, and everything went smoothly! No idea why thats happened tbh. :sad:
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The bearing had nothing to do with the widow maker. I did both rear bearings on the 4 post at work! Took my time, and everything went smoothly! No idea why thats happened tbh. :sad:
Non-Vag part maybe?
I had the CV gaiter replaced on Mrs Stow's car, next day took it for a blast up the motorway to visit family hand the poxy thing popped again! Nice grease all over her white wheels :sick:
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Mate, your really not having a good time with the old 'Rado at the moment huh! Chin up and eventually you will have ironed out all the creases! :smiley:
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Well it happened again! :angry: Took it all off with the assistance of the grinder, and took a small file to the stub axle spindle. The scoring is obviously not helping, so I filed it all down to smooth but I'm gonna get another asap! Its happened both times when I've been on the Dual carriageway, so it's killing em when at speed. I had to do it really quickly cos I had the MOT this afternoon, and got back home about an hour before it! Anyway, took it easy down to the test centre, and waited whilst it was done. I sit in the car when its on the ramps, and help the tester go through everything. He's good as gold, and lets me know of anything I should be aware of for future, but it passed anyway! Hurray!!!! :evil:
2 Advisories, N/S lower ball joint slight play, and minor exhaust leak which I knew about. :smug:
Another years ticket, although this bearing situation needs sorting ASAP!!!!!
Will update again once everything has been sorted. :smiley:
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That bearings is a bummer,
but hey your ok for another year now :cool:
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Not much to report really, got some crystal side repeaters a while ago but forgot to say about it.
N/S door had dropped a little so it needs a good slam to close the door. Gonna cut up washers to shim it up a little, and I've ordered some new door catch pins as the nylon sleeve on mine are gone, so should make it a bit better. Should be here tomorrow hopefully. Gonna pop into the stealer tomorrow as well for a .25 bar oil pressure sensor, a rad over run switch as the pin snapped on the original, so I'm using the golf one I had spare. Golf one is rated at 90 degrees where as original is 100 degs, so it runs on for quite a while after switch off atm. And finally a quote for the water hose at the front of the block as its split slightly and is leaking a small amount. Its only about £16 from heritage, but it'll be here much quicker if I get it from the stealer no doubt. Other than that, some pics at the local meet yesterday whilst up on the Moors. Not that you can see much of the Moors though! :smiley:
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Nice pics, and it was good to finally meet you as well :)
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You too Dan! :smiley: Those pics are just the ones taken off SWDubs, I didn't get any myself.
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Yeah, I thought I recognised them :)
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Nice little drive back through Dartmoor too, some great twisties with hills and camber and allsorts! until the village with 100 speed bumps in 20 yards! :grin:
I'm not too low so I was fine, but it was funny watching most crabbing over and sh!tting themselves. :laugh:
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Haha, it was a case of nicely paced and then grind to a halt as soon as the speed bumps appeared lol! I am reasonably low but I managed ok :)
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Nice pictures Sean :smiley:
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Little update, just spent 2 full days detailing the car! :shocked: :sick: My back is in agony, my arms are killing me, and my forearms have friction burn where I've been using my knees as support! :cry:
I must admit though, I am pretty chuffed with the results! :cool:
First off a quick hoover and go over the interior with Autoglym vinyl and rubber , then a wash using 2 bucket and AG shampoo and conditioner. Clayed using DJ SN, and washed again. First off was a trial, using a Silverline Rotary, with 3M fast cut plus using a 3M yellow pad. Didn't achieve the required affect, so threw on a 3M green pad and went over the whole car. That was it for day 1, and I was feeling sore then. Paintwork was deffo rejuvinated, although due to it being a harsh combo, and me being a novice, the pad got clogged, polish dried out and it got very dusty, and Lots of marring was evident. Day 2 started off with another wash (2 bucket), and a complete go over again with 3M Ultrafina, and a 3M green pad. If I wasn't in agony, I may have gone over it one more time with the same combination, as although I'm extremely happy with the outcome, there are some very minor swirls still present. Finished off with 2 coats of CG Jetseal 109, and 2 coats of CG Petes 53 paste wax. Dressing of textured plastic using AG Bumpercare, tyres using Turtle Wax Wet n Black. No glass cleaner or metal polish yet, and wheels will be removed soon for a good going over with iron-x, and possibly a new (summer) set going on if I can find something to suit in my price range. :cool:
Also put on some cheap tint film on the rears, no entirely sure though.....................
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Looking good Sean! A mate of mine bought a Corrado KR the other day and let me have a little razz in it! I must say, I do love the 16v engines! I see you also have the same scrape marks on the sunroof as he does, it must be a common fault I guess!
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:grin:, yes the runners go and they scrape and stop sliding, its very common. Will sort it eventually as the sunroof works fine. Its obviously from a previous failure. On the lookout for some rims possibly.........
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Looking very nice mate :wink:
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Very nice and shiny :cool:
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Been up to the father-in-laws in Banbury this w.end. So that was a trip to Gosport (171 miles each way) on Thursday, and 198 miles each way to Banbury and she never missed a beat! :smug:
Well apart from the stop to top up the water once each way as I have a small leak..................
And the major scrubbage this w.end as we also had the sister in law and her husband in the back!
Pretty happy though, I actually already have the replacement hose thats causing the leak where its split very slightly where the hose clip is. Will get the coolant and a GENUINE thermostat tomorrow cos the 3rd pattern one has gone in 6 months! Big order of service parts next month too - Cambelt, waterpump, oil, filters, gear oil, etc........ as its due in about 2k miles. :rolleyes:
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Did most of the servicing last w.end, got a little more this w.end after sorting the garden out first! :rolleyes:
I didn't get many pics, but first off was replacement of the water hose that I thought was causing the small leak I had. Turns out this was coupled with a leaky waterpump bearing too! Luckily I'd budgeted for it anyway! Swapped all that out along with genuine stat, housing and 'o' seal and I was much lighter in the pocket department!
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Whilst it was off I painted up the bracket as it looked a little worse for wear!
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Pulleys came off without too much trouble, and were treated to a coat of gloss black. :cool:
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On the new pump
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And back on but I didn't get a pic of it in place. I dropped the sump and cleaned out the pickup too. Wasn't massively bad, but had a few bits of plastic from one of the clips on the sump baffle though.
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New gasket, oil, seal, and inspection of the oil pump which proved to be in perfect working order! :cool:
I've also replace dizzy, rotor arm, dizzy seal as I've got a bit of a leak, and although it hasn't cured the leak, I think its cos one of the securing bolts had rounded off the housing! :sick:
I took it off again today though, drilled out and re-threaded it with a slightly bigger bolt, and its nice and secure again now. :smiley: Just have to give it a few days to see if any oil appears around the top of the GB. I need to sort the timing out now too though, as by doing all of this, I rubbed off the mark I'd put on the top of the dizzy housing lining it up! :sad:, its roughly set and I cant hear any pinking when under load (I am deaf in one ear though!), so think I'm ok for a short while, but I have a timing belt kit ready to be fitted so will do it all at the same time when I get the bottle to tackle that!
Gear oil, and fuel filter this w.end, then she's good to go for a fair while! :smiley:
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Them painted bits look really good gave me a few ideas :wink: when I had mine all serviced the cost soon adds up but its piece of mind at the end of the day mine needs new disks and pads all round at some point so thats next one that gonna sting me :cry: good updates though and the cars looking great :wink:
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Cheers Blu, yeah it just tidys things up a bit, and makes the whole bay look cleaner and fresher for longer. :wink:
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looking good dude keep up the good work :grin:
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I hope the missus knows about that bath mat been used as a spraying sheet? :rolleyes:
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I hope the missus knows about that bath mat been used as a spraying sheet? :rolleyes:
:grin:, we have an understanding that all old clothes/sheets/bath mats that were gonna go in the bin/charity shop, are now to be acquired by me as rags. :wink:
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You could replace some of the bolts and nuts.
The rust from them spreads on whatever is painted!
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TBH, the lump is on 170k so I'm not fussed about making it look proper mint. I've kinda lost the passion for the whole modding thing for the moment, and the bodyworks a bit tired too. It would cost a fortune turning it into a decent motor, unless I decide on a rustoleum paint job (not sure until I've seen it with my own eyes) or I get a garage and decide to buy a compressor and give it a go myself. Otherwise I'm gonna run it for a little while, wait til the missus is driving again so I can take it off the road and pay it the attention it deserves with a transplant. Or trade it in for a VR6. :evil: I paid very little for it so I'm kinda in credit a little if I sold it or break it. I just don't know yet, hence the reason I'm waffling on now............. :rolleyes:
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Yeah I've lost interest again waiting for paint to go on But anything you do now before winter should help it looks in good nick last week saw a mate drop a VR6 into a corrado it went in quick, but he did have a donor from a MK3 sitting there rotting cost him 500 for the car in the end with 80K on the clock the car had rotted wings and floor hence running gear was spot on though I think the leather and body parts if sold covered his conversion.
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TBH, the lump is on 170k so I'm not fussed about making it look proper mint. I've kinda lost the passion for the whole modding thing for the moment, and the bodyworks a bit tired too. It would cost a fortune turning it into a decent motor, unless I decide on a rustoleum paint job (not sure until I've seen it with my own eyes) or I get a garage and decide to buy a compressor and give it a go myself. Otherwise I'm gonna run it for a little while, wait til the missus is driving again so I can take it off the road and pay it the attention it deserves with a transplant. Or trade it in for a VR6. :evil: I paid very little for it so I'm kinda in credit a little if I sold it or break it. I just don't know yet, hence the reason I'm waffling on now............. :rolleyes:
I know this feeling...
The wife's Mk2 has 175K on it and I have decided to just run it until it fails MOT etc and then scrap it... I cant bring myself to spending £2-3K bringing it back to a "Great Car" - Will use the scrap money to buy her a better lower mileage one...
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Yeah I've lost interest again waiting for paint to go on But anything you do now before winter should help it looks in good nick last week saw a mate drop a VR6 into a corrado it went in quick, but he did have a donor from a MK3 sitting there rotting cost him 500 for the car in the end with 80K on the clock the car had rotted wings and floor hence running gear was spot on though I think the leather and body parts if sold covered his conversion.
I'd love to do that, but again its just the running gear. The bodywork would still be a bit pants. Thats all it is, a bit pants. I mean its not terrible, and theres very little rust (a few very small scabs starting to appear). It also polishes up really really well, it just has tons of stone chips, and quite a few scratches as well as 5 or 6 small car park dings on the swage lines. Its the really small dents that are pissing me off the most! :angry:
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Yeah I've lost interest again waiting for paint to go on But anything you do now before winter should help it looks in good nick last week saw a mate drop a VR6 into a corrado it went in quick, but he did have a donor from a MK3 sitting there rotting cost him 500 for the car in the end with 80K on the clock the car had rotted wings and floor hence running gear was spot on though I think the leather and body parts if sold covered his conversion.
I'd love to do that, but again its just the running gear. The bodywork would still be a bit pants. Thats all it is, a bit pants. I mean its not terrible, and theres very little rust (a few very small scabs starting to appear). It also polishes up really really well, it just has tons of stone chips, and quite a few scratches as well as 5 or 6 small car park dings on the swage lines. Its the really small dents that are pissing me off the most! :angry:
But That's why it was so cheap..... Surely...
So you have to bite the bullet and get new (or as new) panels and then spend £2K getting a proper re-spray or as you say use it and scrap it for parts when you get one you really do want to spend money on?
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Well as some of you know, this was written off by the nice chap in his Range Rover 2 weeks ago. Looking at the last post, its seems I'd had enough of it anyway! That was not the case, and I was genuinely gutted by what happened. Dan7 has just collected it ready for breaking, so RIP Corrado. :cry: :cry:
Starting to look for a sensible little daily for the time being, as I'm moving to Fareham (or thereabout) in about 6 weeks time. Hopefully should have a nice garage too.
And when everything has settled down, I've been given permission by the wife :rolleyes: to use the money I should receive in compo, to start looking for another Corrado, but this time in the form of a VR! YES!! :evil:
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Corrado vr :tongue:
Shame about the crash but on and up :cool:
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+1 on the Corrado VR...yum!
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Sorry to hear about the KR mate! I look forward to seeing a VR Corrado though :) WHat are you gonna buy in the mean time?
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Sorry bout kr, but ooooow vr power
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Dan had a bit of an accident on the way back to his shack! Thought he'd give it one last ragging, and this is the result! :lipsrsealed:
(http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff441/seanlethaby/IMG_3661.jpg)
Flew up at about 80 apparently! Woops! :grin:
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Sorry to hear about the KR mate! I look forward to seeing a VR Corrado though :) WHat are you gonna buy in the mean time?
Just gonna get a little Polo or similar for now Dan. Missus has been dying to drive since getting her liscence back, but insurance has been a no no. Im putting my no claims on the line for her, but in return I can put the VR on a classic policy so I'll be quids in anyway! She sweetened the deal by agreeing to BJs for a month though! :laugh:
Not managed to cash in yet though................... :sad: :grin:
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http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=225663.0
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^^ Gorgeous car, but i would change the wheels..
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Why would u torment me like that now! I so wish I had the funds now! :cry: :cry: :cry:
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Not got a replacement yet, but have something to share with the missus to be used for a little run around. Got it for a fair price, 38k, FSSH, 12 months MOT and 5 months Tax, immaculate inside and out, especially as I've just spent the last seven hours giving it a minor detail! I'm not gonna start a new thread, cos I'm not doing anything to it, well apart from a decent cold air feed as the standard one is V restrictive. Anyway, a couple of phots, but this is here for information purposes only. :wink:
(http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff441/seanlethaby/DSCF1152.jpg)
(http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff441/seanlethaby/DSCF1153.jpg)
(http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff441/seanlethaby/DSCF1154.jpg)