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Soon2bG60 · 03-31-2009, 03:39 PM

Hey guys, Im going to look at a G60 in 2 days, and other then the typical stuff, Rust, Tires, Leaks etc, What should i look for on a corrado, I have heard some good about them some bad, So i need some advice, Cause my dad doesnt know these types of cars, and im still learning (obvouisly)

Thanks guys.

**TROLL** · 03-31-2009, 03:41 PM

This is a VW question, please post it in the appropriate place. Moving...

KrautFed20V · 03-31-2009, 03:41 PM

Electrical Gremlins... anything at all... because something small will end up your worst nightmare.

Soon2bG60 · 03-31-2009, 03:46 PM

Sorry, and thanks Troll.

Kraut: Anything I should look at closely? Or look in somewere in general for something?

Elliott18t · 03-31-2009, 03:47 PM

buy two.

/thread

Elliott18t · 03-31-2009, 03:49 PM

g60 stuff...

http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=697670

Soon2bG60 · 03-31-2009, 03:51 PM

So there THAT BAD elliot? And thanks.

KrautFed20V · 03-31-2009, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Soon2bG60

Sorry, and thanks Troll.

Kraut: Anything I should look at closely? Or look in somewere in general for something?

the problem is that the gremlins rear their heads in many ways, and once there's a little problem it ends up being a fiasco in my experience. check the radio that it functions properly. the gauges the blinkers 4 ways etc. make sure it idles ok because they have that stupid ISV on them which can clog easily. there's a pretty comprehensive underhood guide on the corrado club of canada i'll see if i can dig it up...

Edit Found it:

http://www.corrado-club.ca/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4198

and a lot of good stuff here.

http://www.corrado-club.ca/forum/viewforum.php?f=22

Elliott18t · 03-31-2009, 03:52 PM

they are just known to have alot of problems. But there are very fun. If you dont mind working on it, I'd say go for it..

here some more stuff

I think a FAQ should be precluded with a section titled
"So you just bought a G60 Corrado, this is what you do first."
1. Change/test battery

2. Change/test alternator or voltage regulator

3. Replace battery wires with thick ones. Clean up connections.

4. Clean up all ECU grounds. Relocate that one ground to the TB.

5. Replace all vacuum hoses. ECU hose is of a critical 1 meter length.

6. Replace blue coolant temp sensor. (it's cheap) If gauge is not working, replace black sensor too.

7. Test throttle switches with a multimeter.

8. Test resistence of the injectors and harness.

9. Return ignition time to STOCK specs for atleast 6 months. The character of the G60 changes everyday and you need to be familiar with it before you decide to melt a piston (happens to the best of us.)
Besides, it will only be running for 3 months during this time.

10. Do not even look at performance parts for 8 months. (AHAHAHAHHAHAA)

11. Invest in a good air filter!

12. Tighten all IC hose connections.

13. Install an air fuel gauge Learn the difference between open and closed loop.

14. Clean TB and ISV with carb cleaner (or whatever works for you)

15. Replace the O-ring on the idle adjustment screw. Dont be afraid to remove the screw and get a good look at it.

16. Fix all broken wires from the O2 sensor all the way past the first connection/harness. Ensure the O2 sensor ground wire is clean and strong.

Something like that and then more expensive items can be tracked down in the FAQ. Like if a/f gauge isn't cycling - replace O2 sensor.

Soon2bG60 · 03-31-2009, 03:53 PM

alright ill be sure to check it. Thanks alot.

Id like to have a car that i learn on, You know?

14. Clean TB and ISV with carb cleaner (or whatever works for you)

Tb? Throttle body?

ISV?

LilRedVDub · 03-31-2009, 03:53 PM

Look at the supercharger!!!!!

Soon2bG60 · 03-31-2009, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LilRedVDub

Look at the supercharger!!!!!

Anything special? Or just look for defects?

KrautFed20V · 03-31-2009, 04:00 PM

ISV Idle Stabilization Valve, it's all in the corrado club canada stuff haha.

Soon2bG60 · 03-31-2009, 04:00 PM

Thanks Kraut.

This is the car BTW:

http://harrisburg.craigslist.org/ctd/1066265950.html

LilRedVDub · 03-31-2009, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Soon2bG60

Anything special? Or just look for defects?

Just make sure it works!!!!

KrautFed20V · 03-31-2009, 04:03 PM

God i love those cars, i just wish i had the patience for one.

Elliott18t · 03-31-2009, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Soon2bG60

Thanks Kraut.

This is the car BTW:

http://harrisburg.craigslist.org/ctd/1066265950.html

looks good. Now you just need to worry about the engine.

Elliott18t · 03-31-2009, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KrautFed20V

God i love those cars, i just wish i had the patience for one.

Me too. I saw soooooo many nice ones pull into h20i last year.. Im suprised a waterfall of drool didn't start coming out of my mouth.

they where sooo clean....and ran. lol

Soon2bG60 · 03-31-2009, 04:05 PM

Yeah, I cant wait to go look at it, Ive always wanted one ever since Jason (Fazdagt) had his horrable Green G60.

KrautFed20V · 03-31-2009, 04:07 PM

Fastest Vw i've been in was Bill Schimmel's... friend of mine's father is good friends with him.... holy god that thing is a monster.

03-31-2009, 03:39 PM	#1
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03-31-2009, 03:41 PM	#3
KrautFed20V Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Quakertown Member #984 My Ride: 01 GTP & Honda ChitBox iTrader: (0)	Electrical Gremlins... anything at all... because something small will end up your worst nightmare. __________________ -Rob To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

03-31-2009, 03:46 PM	#4
Soon2bG60 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Denver Member #5437 My Ride: 06 SRR WRX iTrader: (2)	Sorry, and thanks Troll. Kraut: Anything I should look at closely? Or look in somewere in general for something? __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

03-31-2009, 03:47 PM	#5
Elliott18t Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Blue bell/Ambler ,PA Member #9456 My Ride: 03 GTI w/ F4h-T 250-260hp goal iTrader: (0)	buy two. /thread __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. TST's Dub Cult

03-31-2009, 03:49 PM	#6
Elliott18t Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Blue bell/Ambler ,PA Member #9456 My Ride: 03 GTI w/ F4h-T 250-260hp goal iTrader: (0)	g60 stuff... http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=697670 __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. TST's Dub Cult

03-31-2009, 03:51 PM	#7
Soon2bG60 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Denver Member #5437 My Ride: 06 SRR WRX iTrader: (2)	So there THAT BAD elliot? And thanks. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

03-31-2009, 03:52 PM	#9
Elliott18t Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Blue bell/Ambler ,PA Member #9456 My Ride: 03 GTI w/ F4h-T 250-260hp goal iTrader: (0)	they are just known to have alot of problems. But there are very fun. If you dont mind working on it, I'd say go for it.. here some more stuff I think a FAQ should be precluded with a section titled "So you just bought a G60 Corrado, this is what you do first." 1. Change/test battery 2. Change/test alternator or voltage regulator 3. Replace battery wires with thick ones. Clean up connections. 4. Clean up all ECU grounds. Relocate that one ground to the TB. 5. Replace all vacuum hoses. ECU hose is of a critical 1 meter length. 6. Replace blue coolant temp sensor. (it's cheap) If gauge is not working, replace black sensor too. 7. Test throttle switches with a multimeter. 8. Test resistence of the injectors and harness. 9. Return ignition time to STOCK specs for atleast 6 months. The character of the G60 changes everyday and you need to be familiar with it before you decide to melt a piston (happens to the best of us.) Besides, it will only be running for 3 months during this time. 10. Do not even look at performance parts for 8 months. (AHAHAHAHHAHAA) 11. Invest in a good air filter! 12. Tighten all IC hose connections. 13. Install an air fuel gauge Learn the difference between open and closed loop. 14. Clean TB and ISV with carb cleaner (or whatever works for you) 15. Replace the O-ring on the idle adjustment screw. Dont be afraid to remove the screw and get a good look at it. 16. Fix all broken wires from the O2 sensor all the way past the first connection/harness. Ensure the O2 sensor ground wire is clean and strong. Something like that and then more expensive items can be tracked down in the FAQ. Like if a/f gauge isn't cycling - replace O2 sensor. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. TST's Dub Cult

03-31-2009, 03:53 PM	#10
Soon2bG60 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Denver Member #5437 My Ride: 06 SRR WRX iTrader: (2)	alright ill be sure to check it. Thanks alot. Id like to have a car that i learn on, You know? 14. Clean TB and ISV with carb cleaner (or whatever works for you) Tb? Throttle body? ISV? __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

03-31-2009, 03:53 PM	#11
LilRedVDub Tri-State Addict Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: philly burbs Member #1708 My Ride: 2005 1/2 mk4 VW Jetta GLI iTrader: (0)	Look at the supercharger!!!!! __________________ LilRedVDub To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. "Dub chicks do it better!!!" To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

03-31-2009, 04:00 PM	#13
KrautFed20V Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Quakertown Member #984 My Ride: 01 GTP & Honda ChitBox iTrader: (0)	ISV Idle Stabilization Valve, it's all in the corrado club canada stuff haha. __________________ -Rob To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

03-31-2009, 04:03 PM	#16
KrautFed20V Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Quakertown Member #984 My Ride: 01 GTP & Honda ChitBox iTrader: (0)	God i love those cars, i just wish i had the patience for one. __________________ -Rob To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

03-31-2009, 04:05 PM	#19
Soon2bG60 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Denver Member #5437 My Ride: 06 SRR WRX iTrader: (2)	Yeah, I cant wait to go look at it, Ive always wanted one ever since Jason (Fazdagt) had his horrable Green G60. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

03-31-2009, 04:07 PM	#20
KrautFed20V Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Quakertown Member #984 My Ride: 01 GTP & Honda ChitBox iTrader: (0)	Fastest Vw i've been in was Bill Schimmel's... friend of mine's father is good friends with him.... holy god that thing is a monster. __________________ -Rob To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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