Bigger Problems?

[Shakes]

my 5 is not starting up i have fuel comming through and a definat spark ive just put a brand new tdc lead on, when i turn it over it just turns and then makes a drowning sound when i apply a bit of gas,
any ideas?

[Tiny Tim]

Has it only started doing it since you put the new TDC on?

[Shakes]

whoopy its fired up turns out the ht leads was 180 degrees out but sounds rough as fo%k

[JRP]

whoopy its fired up turns out the ht leads was 180 degrees out but sounds rough as fo%k

All breather pipe restrictors in place? all leads on ok? blippeds the throttle to clear its throat? hmmmmmmmm gonna cost at least £15 million to repair it again, full engine rebuild with a billion bhp and like max crazy boost.

Hows the turbo then ?

[Shakes]

yes i have the car running now for 20mins or so, the temp is up over half way and have now blue smoke at all, could it of been just that oil return?

[Sy5GTT]

I would drive it for a few days and see what happens mate.

[Shakes]

idling is very very lumpy and sounds like its gonna die out. once i give it some gas to about 3k revs sounds fine, any ideas?

[Misky]

Prob be your carb, will need the idle sorting and the fuel to match.
Cue - expert. :p

[Ian B]

New poster! (less than 10 posts)

Dirty idle jet (brass screw on side of carb) ??

Beat me to it.

[D4WNO]

I was actually going to suggest the plugs being 180 degrees out as Jesus had the same issue on his car.

Yu're not having much luck with this car are you? :laugh:

[Shakes]

i never have any luck :cry:i will have a play with the carb but i just remembered something since its broken down i added a cup modded lobster from matt, i disconnected this but wtf is it??? no one seemes to know perhaps this may be the prob?

[Shakes]

well thanks everyone my car is back running fine well..(exept the smokey turbo):laugh:

[Shakes]

HAHA i managed to get half way round the block, and it overheated,
think a can of petrol and a match is the only thing to sort my r5 out!:cry:

[J$£5GTT]

maybe check the mixture screw,
tappets gaps a poss to...??
also you need to sort that carb
gasket,that fuel leak looked very shabby..

:)

[Shakes]

yes i do need sort my carb out mate, problem is i dont know what carb it is wether its standard or not?
i seen this kit http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=150339635119
what u recon?
other than that i could see if anyone on here has an uprated carb for sale mine does look very messy:confused:

[rs250nut]

Buy the service kit from the club shop mate it comes with the throttle shaft seals as well. Uprated carbs are a bit **** really mate unless its a genuine group a carb off an 11.

[Shakes]

oh woot am i doing wrong then i cant see a kit here? just Carburettor to Carb Top Plenum 'O' Ring Seal

[J$£5GTT]

yes i do need sort my carb out mate, problem is i dont know what carb it is wether its standard or not?
i seen this kit http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=150339635119
what u recon?
other than that i could see if anyone on here has an uprated carb for sale mine does look very messy:confused:

yep it looks 'messy' but that does not mean its no good.

[Shakes]

rofl it Wont be any good by the time ive finnished fitting gaskets to it thats for sure!!! hahahaha :laugh::laugh:

[J$£5GTT]

rofl it Wont be any good by the time ive finnished fitting gaskets to it thats for sure!!! hahahaha :laugh::laugh:

heres a link-
http://www.rtoc.org/files/?path=Technical%20Files/Solex%2032%20Dis%20Carb%20Information/

i have not ever rebuilt a carb myself as of yet but may need to
oneday,if you work clean an tidy an take your time an be methodical
you should be fine,setting it up you may need some help by someone
who knows the solex a bit.
:agree:

[Shakes]

yeah cheers buddy ill have ago.
im learning slowly last week i new nothing about mechanics, this week ive learnt how to fix one problem and create another hee hee!
its a step in the right direction i guess :p

[J$£5GTT]

yeah cheers buddy ill have ago.
im learning slowly last week i new nothing about mechanics, this week ive learnt how to fix one problem and create another hee hee!
its a step in the right direction i guess :p

can go wrong in getting hold of the old blue haynes manual,
not the new green one an read it back to front.
:cool:

[Shakes]

My 5 is reliable alright, so reliable i can garentiee it will brake down everytime i drive it!!!!!!!!!!:mad:
This cars becomming a nightmare but i continue to love her and with your help try and work through the problems ;)
like i quoted before ive learned how to fix one problem and create another. (im done working on her now)
i am getting major blue smoke comming from under the bonnet somewhere, so much i thought it was going to catch fire. the temputure gage stays at half way.
im guessing its a oil leak so hopefully nothing major,
the bodyworks gunna have to go on hold untill i have the mechanics proppaly sorted.
really im after someone local who knows theys cars well and are willing to take the car have a good look over it and get it running proppely, then send me the bill
anyone up for it?:agree:

[bye_all_c_ya]

i had this when my rocker cover was leaking

[jesus in the seat of a 5]

My 5 is reliable alright, so reliable i can garentiee it will brake down everytime i drive it!!!!!!!!!!:mad:
This cars becomming a nightmare but i continue to love her and with your help try and work through the problems ;)
like i quoted before ive learned how to fix one problem and create another. (im done working on her now)
i am getting major blue smoke comming from under the bonnet somewhere, so much i thought it was going to catch fire. the temputure gage stays at half way.
im guessing its a oil leak so hopefully nothing major,
the bodyworks gunna have to go on hold untill i have the mechanics proppaly sorted.
really im after someone local who knows theys cars well and are willing to take the car have a good look over it and get it running proppely, then send me the bill
anyone up for it?:agree:

Sounds like a job for sparkie, mart , colin aka the master , krissey m to name but a few , you could also hold a barbie etc and plenty of..:beer:etc , put it in a thread and maybe just maybe the A team might help you...:) {logg , car crash and big danny boy..the legends}, i for one will help with hourly sermons and the blessing of the feast and drinks being served...:laugh:..;)..:wasntme:

[Shakes]

Sounds like fun im much better at cooking burgers and drinking beer than i am at fixing 5's. :)
ill get to work next week maybee to soon but its santapod the week after so ill give it a go.:agree:

[bye_all_c_ya]

my 5 will be running by then may come for the run, chance to get some miles on the car

[Shakes]

cool would be nice if you could make it steve, it would be nice to meet you,
and id love to see your motor, was just chatting to matt about it the other day ;)

[Shakes]

Help Help Help Help
my renault master 16 seater minibus has just had a blow out, and i have to take some people to the airport in less than an hour!!!
i cant get the spare wheel of its some how fixed under the bus, anyone know how to release it??????????

[Andrew Cooke]

Help Help Help Help
my renault master 16 seater minibus has just had a blow out, and i have to take some people to the airport in less than an hour!!!
i cant get the spare wheel of its some how fixed under the bus, anyone know how to release it??????????

there must be either a bolt inside on the floor, or one underneath that you undo.

[Big Steve - Raider]

I imagine it will be in a cage that you wind down like you do on the boot of a five.

[Shakes]

ahh bolt inside ill have to check that, i can see the whhel in a cage at the back theres but no where to unwind it ill go check inside thanx
:crap:

[Shakes]

damm it i dont frigging belive this the only bolt i can see is in a real fidley place to get to, socket set wont reach adjustable cant grip keeps slipping of ,17mm spanner to small 19mm to big, and the only fricking spanner im missing from my set is 18mm.

[Andrew Cooke]

Isn't it the same as the brace supplied to loosen the wheel bolts?

[Shakes]

no thats what i wouldve thougfht but the only bolt i can see on the cage is much smaller, plus u cant even get a socket in as the nut is so close to the frame, making the socket to wide to grip