Volkswagen Corrado G60
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Not at all, it’s always good to see pictures of other Corrados, especially ones getting work done on them!
Nice underside shots too, is that a new rear beam?
My updates on this thread are largely to remind myself what I’ve done (I write it down as well, but in case the book goes missing)....
Also, I’ve referred back to it on a number of occasions for the ‘now, what did that look like before I took it apart?’ moments!
I’m over on the Corrado Forum as well (an absolute wealth of knowledge).
Nice underside shots too, is that a new rear beam?
My updates on this thread are largely to remind myself what I’ve done (I write it down as well, but in case the book goes missing)....
Also, I’ve referred back to it on a number of occasions for the ‘now, what did that look like before I took it apart?’ moments!
I’m over on the Corrado Forum as well (an absolute wealth of knowledge).
Ermm...not sure if you took the pics to be of my car, sadly no, though when I got her in 1998 at 6 years old with 37,000 mile on the clock (now at 144,000 miles, with one re-build and stage 2?, done by Jabba in between), it looked like those pics underneath...but now my subframes, control arms etc are craftily covered up in some special brown stuff that somehow appeared over the decades...dunno how that was allowed to happen!, no the pics are from the German car on sale, I think they have done some restoration , but not sure how much.
Glad to see you are making progress on the doors, and re my question about changing the door hinge pins, I have not done mine yet, but there are one or 2 threads around, this one on Corrado.net, maybe you have seen it ?, brave man. : https://the-corrado.net/topic/56146-door-hinge-pin...
Glad to see you are making progress on the doors, and re my question about changing the door hinge pins, I have not done mine yet, but there are one or 2 threads around, this one on Corrado.net, maybe you have seen it ?, brave man. : https://the-corrado.net/topic/56146-door-hinge-pin...
Good work on the door, that can't have been much fun. You did well with the top rail an window scraper trim bits as they are so dam fragile & easy to damage. Does the central locking work & window still go up when you hold the key in the lock position? mega bonus if it does!!!!
The Bordeaux Pearl G60 posted above does indeed look very clean for an original non restored example. . The underside coating has survived well, the back axle still has the VW markings on it which is pretty impressive.
I'm looking forward to getting my G60 on some ramps in order to get some decent pictures as the only ones I've got of the underside are a bit blurry due to rubbish camera phone.
The Bordeaux Pearl G60 posted above does indeed look very clean for an original non restored example. . The underside coating has survived well, the back axle still has the VW markings on it which is pretty impressive.
I'm looking forward to getting my G60 on some ramps in order to get some decent pictures as the only ones I've got of the underside are a bit blurry due to rubbish camera phone.
I'm not looking forward to changing the door on my green one but your notes will be invaluable to look back on. Will you be getting the door painted whilst on the car? That would be good if I could do that to save all the faff.
It is difficult to get sexy pics but I am 75% through my underside refresh out and am top coating with Dinitrol 4941 (and a layer of their wax before hand). Not original but I feel like it is protected at least. I have done a bit of welding and rust treatment and sorted those areas with epoxy, seam seal, epoxy, gravitex stone chip.
My fuel tank is out at the moment and I am pleased it is mostly good. I have a little bit of work to do on the arch lip on the drivers side - ground back to metal and need a little filler and paint. I'll also freshen up my rear beam whilst i have the space.
Sadly my mk4 golf blew it's turbo last weekend so that's taking my time at the moment.
It is difficult to get sexy pics but I am 75% through my underside refresh out and am top coating with Dinitrol 4941 (and a layer of their wax before hand). Not original but I feel like it is protected at least. I have done a bit of welding and rust treatment and sorted those areas with epoxy, seam seal, epoxy, gravitex stone chip.
My fuel tank is out at the moment and I am pleased it is mostly good. I have a little bit of work to do on the arch lip on the drivers side - ground back to metal and need a little filler and paint. I'll also freshen up my rear beam whilst i have the space.
Sadly my mk4 golf blew it's turbo last weekend so that's taking my time at the moment.
Twinbeltg60 said:
Glad to see you are making progress on the doors, and re my question about changing the door hinge pins, I have not done mine yet, but there are one or 2 threads around, this one on Corrado.net, maybe you have seen it ?, brave man. : https://the-corrado.net/topic/56146-door-hinge-pin...
Thanks for sending the link across - I followed it, read it, looked again at the pins and decided to go down the shim route instead.....aka_kerrly said:
Good work on the door, that can't have been much fun. You did well with the top rail an window scraper trim bits as they are so dam fragile & easy to damage. Does the central locking work & window still go up when you hold the key in the lock position? mega bonus if it does!!!!
I've switched to manual windows for now to get it mobile.....so no! If I install the electric windows again, then that's something to try, thanks - I didn't know they did that._Mja_ said:
I'm not looking forward to changing the door on my green one but your notes will be invaluable to look back on. Will you be getting the door painted whilst on the car? That would be good if I could do that to save all the faff.
Sadly my mk4 golf blew it's turbo last weekend so that's taking my time at the moment.
Sorry to hear about the Golf, good luck with getting it sorted. Having spoken to the paint shop, they will take the door off to paint it in order to do a proper job, which is good in many ways, but did mean that I wish I hadn't spent a load of time carefully rewiring it back in!Sadly my mk4 golf blew it's turbo last weekend so that's taking my time at the moment.
Anyway, to bring this up to date, it's been a busy month (work - it's ALWAYS a busy month), but progress has been made (despite sloping off for a trackday at Cadwell on the bike....)
The inside of the driver's door remains bare, as the paint shop will be taking it off again (hopefully to do a better job of the last person that painted it from green to silver). However, all of the loom for the electrics is in there in case I choose to go back to electric windows (and can find a drivers' side regulator).
Time to get the passenger one off then.... Unbolting the door is the easy bit, it's 2 15mm bolts holding the door on and a 10mm one for the retaining strap. The main issue is carefully disentangling the loom without damaging it - start by removing a load of the plastic underneath the glove compartment:
Unplug all of the wiring connectors - labelling as you go if you want to be thorough, although to be honest, there's not that much scope for getting the connectors wrong. Then you can see what bridges between the door and the shell and wiggle the connectors out:
Having extracted this, you can unbolt the door and pull the loom out (some of the connectors are different). This is the difference between an electric and non-electric loom:
While I was leaving the manual mechanism in place on the passenger door (rather than changing my mind halfway through), I still needed to extract the ancillaries from the old door for transfer - mirror, handle, window scraper seals etc. Trust me, if you're doing this, remove the glass - it just makes things easier.
I also pulled the old central locking vacuum mechanism out of the door, as the one in the other door didn't want to take the vacuum tube.
Then onto the potentially most expensive bit - the scraper seal. Not sure if it was because I'd already done one, or it was ready to come off, but this one put up less of a fight. Bicycle tyre levers are the way forward!
All ancillaries extracted from the old door, I put the replacement one on, and it lines up nicely. Doesn't drop like the drivers' one either fortunately! I then covered the broken window with a cardboard template wrapped in plastic and gaffer taped in place and headed off to the spray shop. The chap who's taking a look at it likes older cars (has a Mk1 Golf), and comes recommended by a mate.
There's no rush, so he's going to have a good look around it, and come up with some prices. The MOT run out tomorrow, the timing belt, thermostat, housing and water pump all need doing, but it's a step forward. The AX also has a test, and I've managed to get the Morris in the back yard so I can work out what the issue is with that..... Progress!
I went to have a further chat and agree the scope of works with the paint shop yesterday.
I'm probably going to sell up once the work has been completed, but seeing it yesterday really tested my resolve!
Regardless of its future ownership, I'm not getting a quick fix done on the paint (gulp). The remaining rear window and sunroof are coming out, and everything except the boot and rear bumper are getting sprayed.
This is to remove the micro blisters in the roof and bonnet, as well as deal with some scuffs and scratches.
It's going to be excellent when it's done (I'm not helping myself am I), and to keep the cost down, I'll take the headlining and sunroof out and remove the front bumper before it gets painted.
More progress at the end of the month I hope.
I'm probably going to sell up once the work has been completed, but seeing it yesterday really tested my resolve!
Regardless of its future ownership, I'm not getting a quick fix done on the paint (gulp). The remaining rear window and sunroof are coming out, and everything except the boot and rear bumper are getting sprayed.
This is to remove the micro blisters in the roof and bonnet, as well as deal with some scuffs and scratches.
It's going to be excellent when it's done (I'm not helping myself am I), and to keep the cost down, I'll take the headlining and sunroof out and remove the front bumper before it gets painted.
More progress at the end of the month I hope.
During a week off last week, I went to visit the Corrado at the spray shop to do some of the prep work.
As I didn’t want a quick blow over given the rust around the top of the windscreen (and the fact that the whole car is getting a respray), the sunroof had to come out to reveal the roof aperture – while technically possible with the sunroof cassette in situ, the sunroof wasn’t in the best of health, and I had a spare panel. Time to take the headlining out…..
There’s an excellent guide on the VW Vortex site that I used, and I’m not going to recreate here, but I confess, some of the elements of the removal are easier when someone has already taken the windscreen out and piled some of the trim in the passenger seat….
There’s still quite a lot of broken glass in the back seat which I managed to not embed too much of in my skin – a reminder of the little toe rags. I’ll do more vacuuming when I get the car back.
The headlining came out without a fight thanks to the guide – and gave me access to the sunroof.
A few bolts later and the cassette and panel were all out.
Some random bits fell out – never a good sign, and sure enough upon closer inspection of the sunroof mechanism, some parts had sheared off. As there’s no point in putting back in a broken sunroof a trip to eBay was in order – hellfire! When did Corrado sunroofs get so pricey? I managed to find one in reasonable condition (it seems) for a not unreasonable price and am waiting for it to be delivered. I did consider a moonroof conversion but will leave that for now. Looking at the condition of the panel, it seems to have had water trapped against it:
I'll get the replacement (non-crusty) panel sprayed up to match the rest of the car, and then put it all back in with new windscreen seals. That is providing that the replacement sunroof and cassette are in good condition! If not, then it's back to the drawing board!
As I didn’t want a quick blow over given the rust around the top of the windscreen (and the fact that the whole car is getting a respray), the sunroof had to come out to reveal the roof aperture – while technically possible with the sunroof cassette in situ, the sunroof wasn’t in the best of health, and I had a spare panel. Time to take the headlining out…..
There’s an excellent guide on the VW Vortex site that I used, and I’m not going to recreate here, but I confess, some of the elements of the removal are easier when someone has already taken the windscreen out and piled some of the trim in the passenger seat….
There’s still quite a lot of broken glass in the back seat which I managed to not embed too much of in my skin – a reminder of the little toe rags. I’ll do more vacuuming when I get the car back.
The headlining came out without a fight thanks to the guide – and gave me access to the sunroof.
A few bolts later and the cassette and panel were all out.
Some random bits fell out – never a good sign, and sure enough upon closer inspection of the sunroof mechanism, some parts had sheared off. As there’s no point in putting back in a broken sunroof a trip to eBay was in order – hellfire! When did Corrado sunroofs get so pricey? I managed to find one in reasonable condition (it seems) for a not unreasonable price and am waiting for it to be delivered. I did consider a moonroof conversion but will leave that for now. Looking at the condition of the panel, it seems to have had water trapped against it:
I'll get the replacement (non-crusty) panel sprayed up to match the rest of the car, and then put it all back in with new windscreen seals. That is providing that the replacement sunroof and cassette are in good condition! If not, then it's back to the drawing board!
Hi,
You may not feel like it at the moment, but at least you are lucky that the windscreen surround rust is not too bad, at least from what I can see.
When bubbles appeared around mine, and I removed it, there were 2 areas that were actually holed, this was the result of 2 windscreen changes done by windscreen fitters that couldn't be ar*ed to do a proper job, (that would be a seperate rant about absolutely no pride in what they did, just a quick job, and clear off) , so the rusty metal required cutting out and hand made filling pieces welded and blended in, a great job done by PBCM down in Hampshire, if you look at the link at PBCM for Corrado g60 restoration : http://www.pbcm.co.uk/html/vw_corrado.html, that is actually my car, having various repairs done, (in 2011), the rear end also needed repairing due to damage done by incompetent VW Bodyshop bods who just hide their shoddy accident repair work, so it can't be seen till a couple of years later.
There used to be lots of photo's , but they were using "flash" for their photo gallery, but that plug in is not usable any more, and the website can't seem to be bothered to do anything about it !
Really glad you still care about the Corrado, and don't just write it off like so many have in the past, inspiring.
You may not feel like it at the moment, but at least you are lucky that the windscreen surround rust is not too bad, at least from what I can see.
When bubbles appeared around mine, and I removed it, there were 2 areas that were actually holed, this was the result of 2 windscreen changes done by windscreen fitters that couldn't be ar*ed to do a proper job, (that would be a seperate rant about absolutely no pride in what they did, just a quick job, and clear off) , so the rusty metal required cutting out and hand made filling pieces welded and blended in, a great job done by PBCM down in Hampshire, if you look at the link at PBCM for Corrado g60 restoration : http://www.pbcm.co.uk/html/vw_corrado.html, that is actually my car, having various repairs done, (in 2011), the rear end also needed repairing due to damage done by incompetent VW Bodyshop bods who just hide their shoddy accident repair work, so it can't be seen till a couple of years later.
There used to be lots of photo's , but they were using "flash" for their photo gallery, but that plug in is not usable any more, and the website can't seem to be bothered to do anything about it !
Really glad you still care about the Corrado, and don't just write it off like so many have in the past, inspiring.
Twinbeltg60 said:
Sorry,
My included link to PBCM isn't working...but if anyone is interested just google "PBCM , welding, Hampshire", then on their list of prior work vehicles go to Volkswagen, and Corrado G60.
They look like a good firm to use given their testimonials, a little far from me perhaps though My included link to PBCM isn't working...but if anyone is interested just google "PBCM , welding, Hampshire", then on their list of prior work vehicles go to Volkswagen, and Corrado G60.
The tyre pattern in the photos looks familiar, Toyo T1Rs….? Possibly whatever they copied of course!
I have had a replacement sunroof turn up in the post, I’ve not opened it yet, but hope to drop it off to the body shop next week on a day off (if I’m not acting as a motorcycle courier….)
Hi,
The tyres are 195x50xVR15) Goodyear Eagle F1's, 2009 vintage !, very low miles on them , but probably a bit hard now, though absolutely no cracks etc as been in the dark for last 10 years.
Probably will replace anyway for peace of mind, when I do get it back on the road.
Given the very few spare sunroof's left now, in another 5 years if any Corrado owners roof breaks, it will mean either leave it broken, or replace with a Passat /Golf etc glass roof, which is ok on a dark coloured car, ie black metallic as ours are.
There was someone making parts a while ago, https://www.krado.co.uk/, but hey have sold out, and are not making anymore.
The tyres are 195x50xVR15) Goodyear Eagle F1's, 2009 vintage !, very low miles on them , but probably a bit hard now, though absolutely no cracks etc as been in the dark for last 10 years.
Probably will replace anyway for peace of mind, when I do get it back on the road.
Given the very few spare sunroof's left now, in another 5 years if any Corrado owners roof breaks, it will mean either leave it broken, or replace with a Passat /Golf etc glass roof, which is ok on a dark coloured car, ie black metallic as ours are.
There was someone making parts a while ago, https://www.krado.co.uk/, but hey have sold out, and are not making anymore.
The previous link https://www.krado.co.uk/ doesn't work as I mistakenly added a comma to it, so just take that of when the error message comes up.
(Prices were a bit on he high side...).
(Prices were a bit on he high side...).
Merry Christmas, just checking in on how the Corrado G60 is going in the paint shop.
I fell behind on my mk3 16v project and that means my Corrado has sat outside all winter so far. I have a mk2 16v under the car port as not water tight yet - front sunroof drain not in the right place and no door membranes. Easy fixes but aim to work on one car at a time when it's not roadworthy.
I fell behind on my mk3 16v project and that means my Corrado has sat outside all winter so far. I have a mk2 16v under the car port as not water tight yet - front sunroof drain not in the right place and no door membranes. Easy fixes but aim to work on one car at a time when it's not roadworthy.
A belated Merry Christmas all. The family have left, so I can get back to browsing PH
I’m going to give the paint shop a nudge in the new year to see how long they expect it to take, although I’m hoping they will do it in January/February. Would be nice for it to only be off the road of a year!
I’m going to give the paint shop a nudge in the new year to see how long they expect it to take, although I’m hoping they will do it in January/February. Would be nice for it to only be off the road of a year!
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