Corrado Forums - General Chat

Finaly !!!! (1 reply)

german-girl — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:51:31 -0700

I finally found a bought a corrado here in south carolina .... i took a while but i finally got me a 1990 g60 . Its slightly beat up , but i think its worth fixin it . Im just soooo Happy ! yay

time of motor g60 (1 reply)

cgc — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:15:38 -0700

exact time of the ignition g60

Exterior door handles (1 reply)

tromey — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:14:51 -0700

Hi I have a 93' vr6 and is looking new exterior door handles, does anyone know where I could get some for a good price. I am also looking for the interior dash board piece that goes around the stereo does anyone have one they would like to sell?

driver window????? Need info! (4 replies)

vrsick — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:13:28 -0700

I went to the car wash last week, went to roll up the drivers window and it wouldnt come up. I took the door card off and cant see a problem.

The central locking system is working (door locks, spoiler, passenger window)

has anyone had this problem? my raddo is a 90 g-60 and i do have a parts car.

Im not sure how the system works but i think it might be the mechanism that is riveted to the inside of the door

PLEASE HELP NEED TO FIX HER!

Bentley Corrado Manual PDF torrent (no replies)

Skye — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 09:19:22 -0700

This appears to be legit if you need it............

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90 g 60 wont start! Is it the Hall sender? (6 replies)

AZg60 — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:12:42 -0700

Hey all you Rado guys an gals...
I'm having problems with my baby, the car will crank an I get spark but it wont fire to life. Ive replaced the plugs an coil but still no luck. A day before it quit on me I had the starter switch replaced an it ran fine after I picked it up from the shop,then the next day she kinda hesitated a time or two then as I pulled into a parking place the car never turned over again. Can anybody help or have you had the same thing go wrong? Im about to buy a new distributer but before I do I thought I'd ask the seasoned ones!

vr6 rough idle and hesitates when gas is applied under load (1 reply)

josh1697 — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 09:15:10 -0700

when i first hit the gas when taking off in every gear it kinda chugs for a min and then hits power after a sec. motor feels a little underpowered when this chugging problem is acting up. fuel mileage seems to be low as well so if someone could shine light on that 17.5 mpg im getting. also the idle is rough...goes from 1000 to 1300 when hot. not as bad when cold but still does it. the engine dies a lot when a/c is on at an idle. any help would be appreciated. the car is a 92 corrado slc vr6..thanks!....JOSH

NEW MEMBER CORRADO WORLD (1 reply)

stmaalbr — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 09:15:23 -0700

HI,

I'm a new member in this side from Spain, so , gretings to every body!!

Used corrado New owner (1 reply)

SLCCorrado92 — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 09:18:48 -0700

i am having intermiting clutch issues some times the cluth works and others it dosnt. i am also having an over heating issues and everytime the cultch seams to not want to work is when the car is over heating. i have yet to buy a book for it so i know where thothing is or how it works for the most part im this is the first manual and the first non-demestic car i have owned. i have wat in need to change the thermistae and do a fluch but i cant find the thermistat any where ant i really dont want to dig real deep in to the car without the book so if anyone can help that would be awsome. its a 92 SLC my email is nascarbrickyard_dalejr@yahoo.com plz i could really use help

NW Corrado Help!! (no replies)

Hotvws82 — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 12:35:44 -0700

Just wanting to know if there is anyone out there who may know of some shops around southwest washington that specialize in Corrados? Or if u could reffer me to any websites or anything for that matter that might be helpful to building my corrado! thank you for reading.

1993 SLC for sale, Gorgeous Condt, 2nd Owner, All Receipts $8950 (3 replies)

courtrado — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:43:40 -0700

1993 Volkswagen Corrado SLC Give me a call! 503-9six9-3019

More pictures at: [picasaweb.google.com]#
or at: [portland.craigslist.org]

A fine example of a pampered, unmolested, TOTALLY original Corrado. I have owned the car 6 years, have driven it sparingly, and have cared for it with religious preventative maintenance. The original owner (a retiree) was equally meticulous about upkeep. I have every single receipt from the day the car was purchased - right down to the original window sticker!

Details:

1993 Corrado VR6, 5spd Manual
123k original miles
Runs and drives flawlessly
Motor is rock solid (religious oil changes every 3k miles using Castrol semi-synthetic)
Suspension is tight as a drum
Shifts silky smooth
Brakes are strong
Steering is precise
Exterior original "swartz black" of the car is excellent and it's never been wrecked
Interior (original tan leather) is gorgeous and even includes custom professionally-built armrest
The car has NONE of the usual Corrado problems like broken sunroof, spoiler, or cracked interior plastics
The A/C even works!

Only reason I'm selling is because I'm starting a family soon and need something bigger. If you've been looking for a totally clean, original Corrado look no further! You will be hard pressed to find one that's any nicer. I have more photos that I'm happy to email, just let me know.

Give me a call! 503-9six9-3019

new owner (no replies)

bbwhaling — Sun, 16 May 2010 12:14:45 -0700

well i just bought my first g60 today for 1000 dollars

swap trouble (no replies)

redrocket18 — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 13:56:22 -0700

ok here is the deal when i got my car it had the 1.8Lt and i got rid of that put in a 1997 jetta vr6 obd2 wireing and all the car ran great with no problems at all then i was on the freeway racing a lotus at about 175 and threw a rod through the block so i ripped that engine out and put in a 1993 corrado slc engine all obd2 compatable now the only broblem im having is that i got rid of the sai and now im getting a cel that i dont know how to get ride of if anyone has any idea how to help please let me know

Help (no replies)

darkdog — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 12:28:06 -0700

Hello fans of VW Corrado. Here I am writing to you with the problem that that has enveloped my car and I do not have enough money for its restoration would like to ask for help from you if you have the opportunity to contribute money to rebuild my machine. will be very happy. Thank you in advance for their assistance. amount for recovery is 1300$. please help

My Account. LV78NDEA0000081617179

Aleksey

looking to buy (no replies)

sleepy — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 21:35:53 -0700

Im looking to buy a 91 g60 i located today, but don't really know to much about them. this one is being worked on by a friend of mine that is a very reputable european auto mechanic, and says its in good shape. it has 162k on it, the mechanic just replaced the timing belt, something to do with the fuel control, and has to replace the map sensor on it. the person that is selling it wants 3k. dont think its worth quite that much. it looks to be in good shape for the most part but need some tlc. Does anyone have general info on these vehicles ? How long are the engines good for ? what kind of mileage are these vehicles getting ? gremlins in general ? I dont want to jump into a lemon, (ya the car is yellow haha ) Im already a vw nut, but of the air cooled version. this would be a whole diffrent beast for me.

Free Corrado Parts (no replies)

ramcdaniel1 — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:28:39 -0700

Yes, that's right, free.

I have interior door panels, rear seats, rear shelf, and other assorted parts. Free, just come and get them. I am in the Knoxville, TN area. Please email me at ramcdaniel1@hotmail.com or phone at 865-982-7376 if you are interested. Parts go to the first person to pick them up.

Thanks,

Robert in TN

doing a g60 swap i need parts..... (no replies)

rideg60 — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:59:06 -0800

hey guys im new to vw but i was givin a gold gti and the 2.0 hats in it is way to slow.. i bought a long block 1.8 g60 but i didnt get the charger with so im in desperate need of a complete charger. i dont care if it works im going to rebuild it either way but i cant find one. anyone got one or suggestions where i can find one? please help its the last piece to my engine swap

south carolina..?!? (no replies)

german-girl — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 07:48:27 -0800

Hey there , i just moved to columbia SC and i cant find any corrados around here , any ideas ....anyone know anyone that is selling ?

Thanks Guys , Laura

Just bought 90' G60 5spd (1 reply)

Shadowboxer — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 10:13:32 -0800

I just bought a g60, and when i start it, it wont idel steady. it bounces around. and now when i try to move it, it wont go. and wont rev above 3 and-a-half grand. idk what to start with. it's running rich too. it's been sitting for awhile so i was thinking maybe just a really good tunning? open for any suggestions. and what is a good supercharger upgrade without changing to many internals. thank you in advance

90 corrado g charger (1 reply)

corradomaui — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 14:33:00 -0800

Sup fellow corradoans..i'm new to the corrado game, i bought one yesterday for $200 bucks, guy i bought it from was selling it as a sirocco,LOL..didn't know what he had, anyway, during pre purchase inspections i noticed a rather large chunk of casing missing from what turned out to be the supercharger, he was driving t like this for god knows how long, there is exposed inner workings, all rusted out, needless to say is beyond repair, must have been a loud bang!!
I live in hawaii, corrado parts are limited at best, can anybody point me in the right direction, a supplier, or a use part store where i can acquire a new g charger?
much aloha to all and merry xmas!!

Newbie from the UK (1 reply)

MaverickG60 — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 05:58:40 -0700

Hello guys,

Happen to stumble across this forum by pure chance and thought i'd join up to get a different perspective on VW ownership from across the 'pond'

I am heavily involved in a forum in the UK called dubgeneration and have many ideas that can set this forum apart from others, but being the 'new kid' i didn't want to come across as Mr.Know-it-all :)

I hope to get to know a few of you over the next couple of weeks, as i'm sure you already know you guys in the states get different spec'd models to us europeans, so i'm on the hunt for U.S. spec parts ;) I'm sure if your after euro spec parts we can come to an arrangement, swaps >:D<

Speak to you all later,

Pete.

G60 to a VR6 engine swap (1 reply)

estalilla — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:54:50 -0700

New enthusiast. I have a 1990 G60 and am wanting to know if I can replace the 1.8 with a VR6 (from a 1993 Passat)? If so, what is the simplest way of mating it to the existing 5 speed transmission? Thank you for your response.

I really need HELP!!!! (2 replies)

1991corrado — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 14:04:52 -0700

Im the new guy here so let me get started. I have 1991 Corrado G60, ive had it for about 3-4yrs but i havent moved it. Well let me get to the point. The corrado wont start with the ignition key, i have to hotwire the car in order for it to start but it only starts when it wants to. My dad and I changed the ignition switch but it still didnt start. All I hear when i try to start it is the fuel pump and thats it.
I think it has something to do with the electrical but im not sure. If anybody can help me i would really appreciated.

corrado with all wheel drive ?!?!? (5 replies)

german-girl — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 21:38:32 -0700

hi there ....i'm planing this corrado project involving a stage 3 garrette gt30r turbo on a vr6 ....and i was wondering if it would be possible to turn that corrado into a all wheel drive .....has anyone ever heard of anybody doing so ??? its just a vague idea to basically find a better way to put the about 400hp i would get at stage 3 on the street ....i'll appreciate any the help !

thanks , laura

what is this, and why do I need it? (1 reply)

wolffe69 — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 09:24:13 -0700

I got a used Supercharger recently, and in the place of the silencer thing on it, THIS was attached. Why? Is it something cool? Is it useless?

HELP!!!!

Intercooler removal (6 replies)

wolffe69 — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 18:19:27 -0700

Hey all, I will admit to being a noob here... but ONLY here, lol!

I bought my Rado almost 2 years ago with 186,000 original miles. I'm currently sitting at 207,340.
The charger was grenaded when I got the car (former owner had 2 rado's, blew the FIRST charger in a race, then swapped chargers as the other car was an electrical abomination) and in swapping, thought that a bigger pulley meant more boost, and again blew the charger in yet another race. (Since his "racer" was blown, he sold it to me, lol)

ANYWAYS...

I FINALLY got a rebuilt charger from someone on eBay (265.00 with 50.00 for shipping) and so far, it looks awesome sitting there on the floor of the garage. All nice and clean and shiny (rebuilt 10k ago he said) and... well, not in my car.

I found SCORES of info on replacing it (no help from the Bentley... damned useless POS if you ask me when it comes to major things) and in my travels via eyebal, I learned this:

CLEAN THE INTERCOOLER FIRST!

No problem right? Well, Without looking at the car itself, I chose to read up and print out everything I found.

I have a grievance.

Either some folks cars are designed differently, or someone looked at the wrong car.

MINE (1991 G60) did NOT require the bumper to be removed at all. EVERYTHING I needed was easily accessed through the hood or with the car on jackstands.

3 bolts, plus the hoses. Nothing more. I decided to snap a few pictures for reference for anyone else delving into this little project that would have taken LESS than an hour had I not also took smoke breaks, chatted with the neighbor, fed the dog, smoked a cigarette again, tried to win AC/DC tix on my local radio station (KISW in Seattle rocks... but more music and LESS talk please!) yada, yada, yada...

If I were smart, I would tell you the 2 socket sizes I used, but with all the excitement of getting it cleaned and put back together, I simply forgot. One's a 10mm, that much I remember. I think the other was an 8mm.... don't quote me on it though.

Anyhoo, here are the pics.....

I started out topside, by removing all the hoses connected to the IC, then followed the advice posted all over about Brakleen and a garden hose.

From underneath the car, I saw the intercooler, and at first, I simply grabbed it, and wobbled it around (minus the hoses by the way) EVERY point I saw that moved even the smallest bit was where I concentrated all efforts at removing. which I indicated with red in the pictures.

Once removed, I shook all the shrapnel chunks from within, and then also Brakleen'd it and attacked it voraciously with a Garden Hose.

Once clean, I simply re-assembled in the reverse of removal.

3 bolts, 2 hose clamps, a little dirt and grime, and very little elbow grease and it was all done. Hope this helps out someone in my situation. I haven't the foggiest idea if other year G60's were designed differently, or if the California Edition factor has anything to do with the ease of removal, but in all honesty, if I had just LOOKED under there, I would have saved hours of reading up on something, only to find NONE of the instructions fit. Didn't need to remove the bumper OR the Wheel Well Liner.

**************Well, i DID have pictures to add to this, but I'm pnly allowed ONE picture? Can someone direct me to a forum where I can post them all please? Or allow MORE THAN ONE TO UPLOAD?!?!?!?!?!

Just email me directly, I'm not bothering to check messages here. After all this, and the excitement of making this info public, I'm now too frustrated to keep hacking away at the keyboard. wolffe69@yahoo.com to simply tell me HOW TO Add more than one pic!!!!!!!!! (eMAIL address is there for you to direct me, NOT to flame me, period)

hola!! (1 reply)

corradomaniako — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 01:32:09 -0700

hello from spain!
i dont speak english very well , but... im here
bye

New Guy from Sacramento California (no replies)

gregski — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 20:54:27 -0700

Hi All

My name is Greg and I am bringing to life my brother's 1993 green VW Corrado VR6 SLC. I'm no mechanic but I am trying to do all of the work myself. The vehicle sat in the garage for the last 4 years, as my brother got VWed out and bought a [ahem] Toyota 4 Runner. I couldn't let that car sit, plus I was tired of banging the lawn mower around it. So I thought lets get it running and sell the damn thing - then I took it for a drive, then another, and another, well lets just say we're gonna hold on to it for a little while longer - that damn thing is a great handling car, it loves 3rd gear out of corners.

Got stranded going around the block after my introduction to the "Bucking Bronco" symptom, LOL so towed it to a shop and got help identifying two loose connections, one was for a missing Vehicle Speed Sensor, VSS, that solved the driving like crap in second gear and then not at all. The other connection would not plug in to the wrong electric auxilary water pump which just happened to be from a Jetta.

So I ordered both parts from the GAP! German Auto Parts in New York and life was good... until I tried to get it SMOGed, but that's another separate post!

So far I've put in a brand new battery, changed the oil using Mobil 1 synthetic, new air filter, new oil filter, all new vacuum hoses, one 5 amp headlight fuse.

It needs new tires, possibly rear shocks, fog light of course, and a splash of paint on the hood, I touched up the bumper already, using Honda touch up paint, turned out pretty good.

some initial pics of the "Green Hornet"

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corrado g60 supercharger (1 reply)

lambene — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:59:02 -0700

Ok so I am buildinf a 24 hour of lemons car (Look it up it ROCKS) and I need a g60 supercharger or some really good info on rebuilding. I am only alloted $500 to get this thing as race ready as I can. so also what is the best way to spend $500 to make this thing preform????

corrado parts (5 replies)

dunjak51 — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 14:02:52 -0700

which vw is most like the corrado for parts such as window regulators, flex pipes etc. Thank you