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Ok after looking for a long long time, I got one and Im so happy to own one. It has PROBLEMS though. First off when I try to turn the engine off it keeps going, even if I take the key, I am stalling it to stop it, any idea's what this could be. It has its nice share of rust to, under the front window, near the back arch, on the boot. How would I go about getting this sorted to? Also the throttle cable has snapped off the accelerator, are these expensive? Are there any websites people on here use to find things for renault 5's? A fair few of the electrics dont work in the car either. Which problems should I fix first? So much to do, but I have plenty of time to put into it.
Thanks
redrocket29
03-10-2009, 18:25
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Ok after looking for a long long time, I got one and Im so happy to own one. It has PROBLEMS though. First off when I try to turn the engine off it keeps going, even if I take the key, I am stalling it to stop it, any idea's what this could be. It has its nice share of rust to, under the front window, near the back arch, on the boot. How would I go about getting this sorted to? Also the throttle cable has snapped off the accelerator, are these expensive? Are there any websites people on here use to find things for renault 5's? A fair few of the electrics dont work in the car either. Which problems should I fix first? So much to do, but I have plenty of time to put into it.
Thanks hello mate iv just got my fist one 2 i just i love it there some thing special about them
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hello mate iv just got my fist one 2 i just i love it there some thing special about them
Yea I love mine already, cant insure it yet though till I sell my current car.
redrocket29
03-10-2009, 19:17
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still got no tax on mine i want to get mine set up fist finish getting the seats fixed and fix my door cards on.
mines running a bit to rich i recon .it keeps cutting out when i start it enven with the choke on any idea's
Gttnutter
03-10-2009, 19:54
Fix all the problems you have...then you wont have any :agree:
parts wise
http://www.gt-turbo-spares.co.uk/
The chap you want to speak to is mike...he is a member on here also:
http://www.rtoc.org/boards/member.php?u=380
hydrotec78
03-10-2009, 20:04
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still got no tax on mine i want to get mine set up fist finish getting the seats fixed and fix my door cards on.
mines running a bit to rich i recon .it keeps cutting out when i start it enven with the choke on any idea's
dose it run ok when you rev it up ? if so you might want to get some new fuel in and clean the carb out. hope this helps!
redrocket29
03-10-2009, 20:08
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ye as soon as iv reved it a bit it runs an ticks over lovely only funny when cold what about puttin just unleaded in it or is that a bad move
redrocket29
03-10-2009, 20:11
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how easy is it to clean the carb as im well new to carbs iv has rs turbos in the past but wish i had my 5 years ago now.
hydrotec78
03-10-2009, 20:19
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ye as soon as iv reved it a bit it runs an ticks over lovely only funny when cold what about puttin just unleaded in it or is that a bad move
Dont forget your engine is not brand new so when she is cold it will be lumpy, mine is the same as yours, after a minute or so mine ticks over sweet.
The reason i replied with what i did is some times the idel jet blocks up if you have ran old fuel from the reserve tank, and then it will rum lumpy on tick over but will rev through.
welcome both of you , all the problems can be fixed and the rust can always be sorted , get some pics up :)
redrocket29
03-10-2009, 20:40
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so shell i not worry then the is a lot of black on the tail pipe but the car was sat and not used much for the past year but it goes like a rocket
redrocket29
03-10-2009, 20:46
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welcome both of you , all the problems can be fixed and the rust can always be sorted , get some pics up :)
hello mate ive got some in my albam have u seen them mate
Gttnutter
03-10-2009, 20:47
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so shell i not worry then the is a lot of black on the tail pipe but the car was sat and not used much for the past year but it goes like a rocket
If its sat around for a while then you want to stick some good fuel in.
On the side of the carb (drivers side) there is a big brass screw about half way down. take that out and give it a blow through and make sure its not blocked.
redrocket29
03-10-2009, 20:50
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If its sat around for a while then you want to stick some good fuel in.
On the side of the carb (drivers side) there is a big brass screw about half way down. take that out and give it a blow through and make sure its not blocked.
hi mate iv only put super in idrove it back from were i got iy from and i think ther mucst be a bit of **** in there some were
hydrotec78
03-10-2009, 20:50
If its sat around for a while then you want to stick some good fuel in.
On the side of the carb (drivers side) there is a big brass screw about half way down. take that out and give it a blow through and make sure its not blocked.
When was the last time it had a new Fuel filter?
AND a good engine service?
redrocket29
03-10-2009, 21:22
not sure on service what do u reconmend oil good flush through new leads?
i filled it up on the way home give me your advice on what u think i should do and help u can give me would be good
andy
hydrotec78
03-10-2009, 21:24
not sure on service what do u reconmend oil good flush through new leads?
i filled it up on the way home give me your advice on what u think i should do and help u can give me would be good
andy
how handy are you when it comes to holding spanners?
redrocket29
03-10-2009, 21:47
ok mate i used to do the work to my rs s1 and rs fiesta my self
michael tierney
03-10-2009, 23:00
the 'not switching off 'can be a loose alternator connection!
Owdo mate, It's reassuring to hear someone who is having problems still "in love" with their car.........
I lost the plot completely when I got mine some two months ago......thing is, I didn't know anything about them, still don't....but that's where this site comes in....the help, advice and knowledge that these guys (and gals) have in unbelievable.
Mine ran on when I got it........that was because in a fit of rage I drove the poor bugger 17 miles after the head gasket had blown!...........so, well..........it got "a bit hot!".............
Since then, its been in my mates garage and has had a replacement engine fitted, and it's running!!!!!!!!.........still not been able to drive it on the road yet though.
My mates a Ford man, and the cussing he's done while we've been under/on/in my car this last four or so weeks has been hilarious.......for me!
His favourite comment is along the lines of "you bought a 20 year old car and there's something wrong with it??????????........fancy that!".........he makes no secret of the fact that he doesn't like GTT's......but I look at it, even though it's crippled, and still think it looks ace.......I wouldn't say I loved it, but it stirs something inside me, and there's not much that does that to me any more, so good on yer for being enthusiastic and keen mate, sure you'll get there and have yourself a nice little car.............eventually!
redrocket29
04-10-2009, 08:49
ye mate its fantastic people say im mad and should grow up stop waisting money but who gives a..........
i just want every thing right and if it ant i dont stop till it is !!
its just a big toy to me one i love
ye and thanks for the site every one seems real helpful and that cool
Yea I love mine already, cant insure it yet though till I sell my current car.
So, continuing on from your previous thread, how much did the car set you back and how much is the insruance going to be?
redrocket29
04-10-2009, 16:19
So, continuing on from your previous thread, how much did the car set you back and how much is the insruance going to be?
i paid 2750 for it not cheap but have u seen the pics of it ? i think its worth that all day how much was yours?
iv just took the seat out the front today and driving to birmingham in the morning to a place called tappers were they will fix cut the fome the make my driver seat as good as new so they said on the phone.
the pasinger has a slight hole i hope they can fix as well finger crossed iv took the day off i just real wanted to fix them as soon as poss they dont look good and spils the look .
i orderd some bits for my door card s that will be here tomorrow to make them as mint as i can.
i only want the standard look in side with one boost gage
im insruance id 290 it the third car through the same company but im changing to a classic as i would only get market value if i had a smash
i paid 2750 for it not cheap but have u seen the pics of it ? i think its worth that all day how much was yours?
iv just took the seat out the front today and driving to birmingham in the morning to a place called tappers were they will fix cut the fome the make my driver seat as good as new so they said on the phone.
the pasinger has a slight hole i hope they can fix as well finger crossed iv took the day off i just real wanted to fix them as soon as poss they dont look good and spils the look .
i orderd some bits for my door card s that will be here tomorrow to make them as mint as i can.
i only want the standard look in side with one boost gage
im insruance id 290 it the third car through the same company but im changing to a classic as i would only get market value if i had a smash
Erm. I was talking to Ish, hence why I quoted his post, to make it obvious.
Good luck on tidying your motor up in any case Red.
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