New Guys: Ask The Experts Thread.

[TheLateJetta]

anyone?

You could do what I did. Remove the b pillar cover and rear knee board on both sides. Find the seatbelt motor, unplug it. Then find the seatbelt wire, cut it, then move the seatbelts back to the rear position by hand.
Then just continue using the failsafe ones. that's cheaper than Canadian / euro spec swap.

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[turtledub]

Flame suit on.

I picked up a set of sawblades recently. They are the 8.5 and 9.5 inch set up. The car is currently 4x100. I have 5x100 adapters but I do not want to go through the hassle of changing the car over to 5x100. What would be a good adapter set up to go with as far as thickness? I am trying to avoid poke as much as possible. Also I am hoping for minimal body work. Rolling the fenders is about as far as I want to go.

I searched but none of the threads had the adapter specs.

Bump for a new page.

[Sr. Karmann]

Bump for a new page.

Good luck trying to accomplish what you said with sawblades, your best bet would be to convert your hubs and rotors to match the pattern. If you look thru the wheel, offset, your mom's horoscope thread, you may find some more valuable info there.

[Das.Rado]

So the dowells came loose from my autotech flywheel and carved a nice slice into my bellhousing. Furthermore, my pressure plate bolts ended up coming loose.

Is this a common flywheel problem that autotech will cover or am i hooped?

(Corrado VR6)

[HavokRuels]

So the dowells came loose from my autotech flywheel and carved a nice slice into my bellhousing. Furthermore, my pressure plate bolts ended up coming loose.

Is this a common flywheel problem that autotech will cover or am i hooped?

(Corrado VR6)

Seems kind of odd??


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[sisca]

Ooooooooooook.....passenger door is closed. Outside door handle doesnt work. Inside door handle doesnt work. How do i get the damn door open, or at least the door card off , so i can fix whatevers wrong?

[RedYellowWhite]

Ooooooooooook.....passenger door is closed. Outside door handle doesnt work. Inside door handle doesnt work. How do i get the damn door open, or at least the door card off , so i can fix whatevers wrong?

Oh sh!t I hope you don't have to rip the door card apart...

I'm trying to fit a civic intake I stole last night onto my G60.

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[Sr. Karmann]

Ooooooooooook.....passenger door is closed. Outside door handle doesnt work. Inside door handle doesnt work. How do i get the damn door open, or at least the door card off , so i can fix whatevers wrong?

You may be able to get the window down to fish something in there to open it, that is if your window works, gotta fix that sorta stuff asap, always anticipate the next break and double up on things like doors. Your other alternative is to pull every screw you can gain access to, remove them and pull on the card, probably destroying it in the process, just hope you are missing some side screws

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[HavokRuels]

I was able to get a brand new set of OE wires for the SLC for cheap, how do they compare to Bosch??

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[cata]

So the dowells came loose from my autotech flywheel and carved a nice slice into my bellhousing. Furthermore, my pressure plate bolts ended up coming loose.
(Corrado VR6)

Brutal Look at the bottom of page 215, maybe you can PM him and get some more info. Share your findings please.

[krazy4dubz]

My Car: 1991 Corrado G60 14X,XXX Auto

What's up guys, so first I'm NOT here for people to tell me to switch to manual, I have everything for a 5 speed swap and will do it buy I can't at the moment. But my question and request is has anybody dealt with a auto trans just stop working. I'll start out by saying what happened when it quit. I was leaving work and crossing the road. I couldn't make it all the way across so just got into the middle lane. There was a small opening so I gassed it it took off and just as I got into the middlelane it just revved real high and then nothing was there.. The car still runs just fine it just won't move. At first I thought it was a axle since I was turning at the time but that doesn't seem to be the problem. I jacked it up yesterday and put it on jack stands and when you put it in drive absolutely nothing happens. The wheels don't turn and it doesn't even sound like the tranny is going into gear when put in drive, reverse, or any gears. I had my wife go threw the gears while I watched and the selector is moving. And when I spin the wheels manually it seems like the trans/gears are ok because they spin opposite of each other. So I'm stumped!! So if someone can please help I would REALLY APPRICIATE IT!! Could it be out of fluid, a broken cable or piece of linkage, or a sensor?? I plan on doing the 5 speed swap but can't right now since this is my daily. But if it's a blown tranny or something then I guess I'll have to start. Also my stepdad who only works on American cars said he thinks it might be the "automatic transmission pump." Is that a possibility?? I have a bentley for help so if anybody can just give me some pointers that would help.

Thanks in advance and really hope someone can help. Feel free to PM me for more details.

Thanks,

David

[IMWALKIN]

vr bumper grill fit a g??

[Noobercorn]

I have a million answers to this page (which should be stickied LOUISE!!!!!!!! Get off your ass and make this up top damnit!)

:stepping off soapbox:

Feel free (to those posting on THIS page) to call/text me at


+.001.267.337.0976

-Michael

[Noobercorn]

vr bumper grill fit a g??

TAbs are diff, but is it possible easily? Yes.

As long as you know there is a 16mm dif between the two, fogs and turns are dif, AND hood will be misaligned no matter how hard you try.

Food for thought.......

-Michael

[90corradog60w/61k]

I just bought my Corrado g60 and it has 61164 miles on it. I hear this is a pretty rare car and I would like to keep it running. Right now everything works and it looks like factory new. The only thing is the oil light flashes and a beeper goes off with it. This happens like one day every 10 days and lasts almost all day. I took it to the garage and am being told there is plenty of oil pressure but not told how much "plenty" means. I would like to know how much is plenty. I have a new pressure switch to go on the filter adapter if needed but dont want to do anything until i know how much pressure "plenty" actually is.

[JamesS]

TAbs are diff, but is it possible easily? Yes.

As long as you know there is a 16mm dif between the two, fogs and turns are dif, AND hood will be misaligned no matter how hard you try.

Food for thought.......

-Michael

???

I think he is talking about the lower bumper grill

For bumper grills the later will fit from what I have read.

[90corradog60w/61k]

sounds like a torque convertor issue to me like the ears that seat in the pump broke off or something i say take the trans out and check the convertor. best o luck to ya

[krazy4dubz]

sounds like a torque convertor issue to me like the ears that seat in the pump broke off or something i say take the trans out and check the convertor. best o luck to ya

Thanks for your help man. I will defietly look into that. Also you don't think it could be any sort of electrical issue. I'm gonna check the fluid level to but if it's low or empty would would that make the care not drive? I hope its something easy but with my luck it won't be... Again thanks for your help.

David

[IMWALKIN]

I'm getting mixed answers on the fitament of a vr lower grill on a g...can anyone confirm either? I know its a diff part number....anyway

[clintg60-16v]

Why would you want it? The slats aren't all open on the vr version.

[HavokRuels]

Thanks for your help man. I will defietly look into that. Also you don't think it could be any sort of electrical issue. I'm gonna check the fluid level to but if it's low or empty would would that make the care not drive? I hope its something easy but with my luck it won't be... Again thanks for your help.

David

Well if its an TCM issue, I've got on lying around


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[vwraaner]

I have recently converted to the MK4 rear calipers, and swapped all brake lines to steel braided lines. I have also flushed 3 liters of brake fluid through the system with a ezibleeder just to be sure that there is no air left.

But now when i park my car with the e-brake on the ABS light either stays on or come on when i drive. I now suspect that the rear proportioning valve might be sticking, am i right? And when the ABS is working, i can also feel that the ABS is kicking in when it shouldnt (very light braking in slow speed etc) And when it does that the pedal gets significantly harder to press down...

Before i swapped the rear calipers the ABS worked just fine, but then again i have not parked the car with e-brake on the last 4 months because the brakes would stick when releasing e-brake...

Update: I was driving my corrado earlier this day, and when reversing up my driveway i can hear that the rear brakes are slightly sticking and makes a whining/grinding noise. Now i really suspect that the rear proportioning valve are bad because i have brand new calipers. Is there any other way that i can check if it really is failing? And can a bad rear proportioning valve make the ABS system shut off because of higher pressure than normal?

[Macks04GLI]

Still at this fellas. School and work have kept me from doing much work on her. I began stripping stuff off to get to the alternator when a friend of mine who own a car audio store mentioned it could be the alternator ground.

We I check the grown it and doesn't look corroded or loose. I realize the O ring type connector could expand under the heat of the engine. He thought this might be happening and the reason why after sitting for a while she fires and drives. The ground had time to cool down.

Thoughts????

I've had the following issues suggested to me:

- alternator
- alt ground
- coil pack
- fuel pump relay
- temp sensors
- plugs
- plug wires

So before I sell a kidney to pay to replace all that, I'm looking for some guidance.

Before I even address these other suggestions I have to ask a question.
Did you replace the blue cap temp sensor in the main coolant flange that is in the front of the engine bay on the drivers side?

This temp sensor has everything to do with fuel mixture and a faulty one is a very easy way to cause an Idle fault. I keep a spare in my tool kit in the trunk of my Corrado because
A. they are VERY easy to swap out.
B. They go bad when you aren’t looking.
Click here, buy 2.
Corrado Coolant temp sensors

Next i would say take off your ISV and buy a bottle of CRC MAF sensor cleaner and blast all the crap out of it.


Now to your points about those other things..
- alternator (Sure that would cause a bad idle.... but you'd be draining your battery too...) No
- alt ground ( Sure also but you already looked at that)
- coil pack (yeah coil pack could be it but I feel like a bad one would do it all the time not 1 HR in)
- fuel pump relay ( IDK, DUBZAK might have a better idea on this on this.
- temp sensors (my money is on this being the issue)
- plugs (It is never a bad idea to put in new plugs.) 8.50/ plug on German Autoparts
- plug wires (funny story I had a broken plug wire misfiring and arcing onto the sidewall of the intake. I doubt this is your issue.


TL;DR: I'm going to guess your issue is one of the following.
1. temp sensor
2. ISV (idle stabilizer valve)
3. Coilpack.... Maybe.

Change the temp sensor, clean the ISV. Then let us know what happened. If you want to be like me and become Anal, throw new sparkplugs at it for giggles.

GL

THANKS! I haven't done the plugs yet, but they will get done. And plug wires replaced also.

I have read your reply a few times..and will prob read it a few more. Many thanks. I'll report back soon.

Swap out the Blue temp sensor first.
If that does the trick and the car runs fine, dont do anything else.

If it doenst work, or works a little bit better. Then clean the ISV.

Then stop and let us know what happens before you spend $50 on plugs and like 80 on wires.

Good luck. Your bently book should have diagrams on how to locate the sensors and the ISV if you havent already

Will do. Have Bentley will research.

Since I just acquired the car, I think I'll do the plug anyway. I didn't get a maintenance log with the car so I need to establish a baseline. I plan on keeping her in the collection for a while.


Thanks for the advice and the direction. I'm ordering sensors and plugs today.

UPDATE: First thanks to all who added their two cents to my issue.

Okay, temp sensor is switched out and i'm doing a quick oil change while i had the car up. Plugs, wires, and fuel pump sensor is going in just a few (taking a snack break). Hopefully I'll have here back running today. If so i'll drive it the rest of the day and see what happens.

Oh i'm going to clean the ISV valve also. Any body know a thread that shows where it lives? Sorry this is my first VR6 so i'm still learning.

[Macks04GLI]

Quick someone tell me what the gap should be for NGK 7E plugs going in my VR6 Stage 1 Kinetics setup? Its non IC right now and only set at 6lbs of boost.

....yes, i'm going to use the search function now, but figure one you guys had it memorized.

[jamm585]

This may be a noob/retard inquiry, but here goes..... 92 Corrado SLC

The turn signals or 4-way flashers do not work. The relay and the fuse has been replaced. Any ideas??

[onavarro8]

So I am planning to change the front ball joints on the rado in a couple of weeks since one of them went bad. This will be my first time trying this and from what I have read it shouldn't be too hard.

I was wondering if anybody recommends replacing the control arms aswell? not sure if I should just replace the bushings or get the complete arms or if I should even mess with that?
Just looking for input thanks!

[MrBland]

Does the sleeve that goes between the rear control arm bushing and the bolt serve any purpose? Is it a necessary part?

Part in question: Rear Control Arm Bushing Sleeve

[DUBZAK]

anyone?

Use the emergency latches, located in the belts "closed" position on the "B" pillar, they fold out and belts can be used.

So the dowells came loose from my autotech flywheel and carved a nice slice into my bellhousing. Furthermore, my pressure plate bolts ended up coming loose.

Is this a common flywheel problem that autotech will cover or am i hooped?

(Corrado VR6)

Sounds like the stretch bolts on the pressure plate came loose, and vibrated the dowell pins out. make sure they torque properly on reassembly.

Does the sleeve that goes between the rear control arm bushing and the bolt serve any purpose? Is it a necessary part?

Part in question: Rear Control Arm Bushing Sleeve

Not if using. :R32 control arm bushings. I have never used that sleeve on any ca bushing.

[HavokRuels]

UPDATE: First thanks to all who added their two cents to my issue.

Okay, temp sensor is switched out and i'm doing a quick oil change while i had the car up. Plugs, wires, and fuel pump sensor is going in just a few (taking a snack break). Hopefully I'll have here back running today. If so i'll drive it the rest of the day and see what happens.

Oh i'm going to clean the ISV valve also. Any body know a thread that shows where it lives? Sorry this is my first VR6 so i'm still learning.

Isv is located to the right of the tb under the engine cover. Follow the hose coming off of the back side of the intake elbow, it ends at the isv


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[Macks04GLI]

Quick someone tell me what the gap should be for NGK 7E plugs going in my VR6 Stage 1 Kinetics setup? Its non IC right now and only set at 6lbs of boost.

....yes, i'm going to use the search function now, but figure one you guys had it memorized.

Okay searched and searched and it looks like .028 is the recommended gap with 18lbs of torque on the tighten.

[vwraaner]

I have recently converted to the MK4 rear calipers, and swapped all brake lines to steel braided lines. I have also flushed 3 liters of brake fluid through the system with a ezibleeder just to be sure that there is no air left.

But now when i park my car with the e-brake on the ABS light either stays on or come on when i drive. I now suspect that the rear proportioning valve might be sticking? And when the ABS is working, i can also feel that the ABS is kicking in when it shouldnt (very light braking in slow speed etc) And when it does that the pedal gets significantly harder to press down...

Before i swapped the rear calipers the ABS worked just fine, but then again i have not parked the car with e-brake on the last 4 months because the brakes would stick when releasing e-brake...

Update: I was driving my corrado earlier this day, and when reversing up my driveway i can hear that the rear brakes are slightly sticking and makes a whining/grinding noise. Now i really suspect that the rear proportioning valve are bad because i have brand new calipers. Is there any other way that i can check if it really is failing? And can a bad rear proportioning valve make the ABS system shut off because of higher pressure than normal?

Bumping this, winter is knocking at the door and i seriously need the ABS to work soon...

[DUBZAK]

Bumping this, winter is knocking at the door and i seriously need the ABS to work soon...

Pull the rotors and check condition of the abs rings on the rear rotors. Also, scan the ABS for faults.

[scrapper]

Im trying to remove the shifting linkage off my manual trans and place it on my replacement trans. The part sits on top of the trans and looks like this one.



Heres the situation I removed the linkage and taken out the 2 bolts that hold the unit in place in the trans. I started pulling the unit/part out and it stops half way. It seems as if the shaft is connected in some way.
Question is how do I get this part out and what is holding it up?

There is 2 bolts and a plate on the bottom of the trans. Is there something I need to disconnect there?

Your help is appreciated.

[DUBZAK]

Reinstall it, amd make sure the trans is in neutral before you remove it,. If in neutral, it should come out with a slight twist.

[scrapper]

Thanks DUBZAK I was able to get it out. The problem was I didn't pull on it hard enough. I lifted on it till the trans came off the ground and popped right out. Thanks again