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Brizza
27-09-2010, 10:19
Hi,

I'm about to do my tappets one evening this week or this weekend and yes I do have a Haynes manual but was thinking wouldn’t it be nice for some more "how to"/maintenance guides on doing such a thing?

Would it be possible to get a list generated with what how to guides people would like to see and think useful and address them?

My list would be:
*Adjusting Tappets
*Fitting an external oil cooler (Mocal)

Thanks,

Ian
Bigfoot
27-09-2010, 10:32
Excellent idea, as your doing the tappets this weekend, theres your first one on the list to do :D
Brizza
27-09-2010, 10:40
I'll give it a go...
djinuk
27-09-2010, 11:02
I was thinking this the other day.. A decent guide on things like , resealing sumps, and im not sure but is there a head gasket guide ?
IANMM
27-09-2010, 11:12
Hi,

I'm about to do my tappets one evening this week or this weekend and yes I do have a Haynes manual but was thinking wouldn’t it be nice for some more "how to"/maintenance guides on doing such a thing?

Would it be possible to get a list generated with what how to guides people would like to see and think useful and address them?

My list would be:
*Adjusting Tappets
*Fitting an external oil cooler (Mocal)

Thanks,

Ian




tappets are easy i got a very simple way of doing them and can write one up if required
robbie506
27-09-2010, 11:14
anything rearly if we had a dedicated how to with pictures section it would be spot on.
IANMM
27-09-2010, 12:19
http://i728.photobucket.com/albums/ww290/IANMM69/Photo0281-1.jpg


EXT = Exhaust

Inlet = Inlet :)

Firstly i have numbered the valves 1-8 to make it easier to explain

This is a ten minute job and you can do it comfortably by yourself but an extra pair of hands will come in useful when you come to turn the bottom pulley wheel

1, Firstly remove the rocker cover and move any pipes or cables etc out the way so you have a clear area over the tappets

2, Get your feeler gauges out and set to the correct size you need for your cam

3, Get a 19mm Spanner or Socket (this is to turn your bottom pulley wheel) a pair of pliers and a 10mm spanner (i think) these last to items are for the adjustment of the nut on the tappet rail that sits on top of your push rods

4, you can take a spark plug out or all spark plugs as this will help you turn the bottom pulley wheel

5, Turn the bottom pulley wheel (clockwise) until you get number 1 & 2 valve "rocking" this means there will be a point that the push rods will meet 1 will be going up as the other will be going down, when you find this point just move your spanner forward and backwards a bit to confirm you can see this (this is the point another pair of hands come in useful)

6, Once you have confirmed the "rocking" you then adjust the tappets 7 & 8 to correct clearance

7, Repeat Step 5 on valves 7 & 8 so there "Rocking" then you set valves 1 & 2 to correct clearance

8 Repeat Step 5 on valves 3 & 4 so there "Rocking" then you set valves 5 & 6 to correct clearance

9 Repeat Step 5 on valves 5 & 6 so there "Rocking" then you set valves 3 & 4 to correct clearance

And hey presto your done.....

So in simple terms get valve 1 & 2 rocking then set valves 7 & 8....get 7 & 8 rocking then set 1 & 2....get 3 & 4 rocking then set 5 & 6...get 5 & 6 rocking then set 3 & 4

put the rocker cover back on inspecting the rubber gasket and replacing if needed (do not over tighten the 3 nuts on the top of the Rocker cover as this can pull it out of shape and make it leak) also make sure you have the washers underneath the nuts as it can also leak from there too....

I also after setting up the tappets turn the engine by the spanner as good few turns so i can see all valves and push rods moving freely and double checking everything is tight etc

Hope this helps


Ian
Brizza
27-09-2010, 15:10
the stupid qurestion I'm going to ask is... to take the rocker cover off is it simply the two bolts on top?and does it need a gasket?
Bigfoot
27-09-2010, 15:18
Rocker cover is held on my 3 nuts, dont need to change the seal, use a bit of oil on the seal to hold it in place better when trying to put it back.
robbie506
27-09-2010, 15:47
if anybody has a guide on fitting a clutch pedel ect please post it.
Ian S
27-09-2010, 17:36
anything rearly if we had a dedicated how to with pictures section it would be spot on.http://www.rtoc.org/boards/forumdisplay.php?f=17
Scoff
27-09-2010, 19:52
anything rearly if we had a dedicated how to with pictures section it would be spot on.

Ever wondered what that "articles" button did thats on the blue bar ? or the huge link on the home page, etc ? :D
robbie506
28-09-2010, 13:37
Ever wondered what that "articles" button did thats on the blue bar ? or the huge link on the home page, etc ? :D


i never noticed that at all :ashamed: be spending alot of time on there now.

:):):)
allanr5gtt
02-10-2010, 14:35
how about how to guides on a 172 cam belt ?
The new Bill J
02-10-2010, 15:04
how about how to guides on a 172 cam belt ?

On the Renault TURBO Owners Club? :cartman:
allanr5gtt
02-10-2010, 16:40
On the Renault TURBO Owners Club? :cartman:

well i can think of three 172 turbos in r5's in the club and there are mostly likely more that people are building? i think i would class them as a renault turbo ? how about you?
:p
The new Bill J
02-10-2010, 16:54
well i can think of three 172 turbos in r5's in the club and there are mostly likely more that people are building? i think i would class them as a renault turbo ? how about you?
:p

Yes, but they're conversions. The Clio 172 is not a turbocharged Renault :p

Also, at a guess, I'd say that the people who are converting theirs, will know how to do a 'simple' cambelt change :D
allanr5gtt
02-10-2010, 17:04
Yes, but they're conversions. The Clio 172 is not a turbocharged Renault :p

Also, at a guess, I'd say that the people who are converting theirs, will know how to do a 'simple' cambelt change :D

yes your right on one thing a clio 172 isn't a turbocharged renault, but 172 turbo powered r5 is? :coffee:
Brizza
16-01-2011, 14:49
How about one on rebuilding a C1J :)