just noticed your belt, there only meant to run in one direction(apparently) not sure how true that is but ive allways thought the writing on the belt should face you when putting it on. Just something to check maybe?(something i was taught by oldschool lecturers lol)
Interesting, I don't know, I thought modern belts were multi directional, the only time you should fit directionally would be if the belt was marked up with directional arrows or if you were re-using an old belt and you needed to make sure it went back on the same way.
There are no directional arrows on the belt and i've just checked the Clio Manual (just incase) it doesn't mention it!
I'll not be able to sleep tonight now
Sorry, you are right in saying that some belts have directional arrows on them, i just have allways put them with the writing facing me. Its probably fine but thought id mention it before you go ahead and run it.
Lovely work ashy.
Ditto tony with the cam belt, also, are you using cam speed for tdc sensor? I'm guessing you have a correction in the inj comp (not teaching you to suck eggs here) as cams turn half the speed of the crank, so normally you would need a 72/2 tooth wheel on a camshaft.
Now then Matt, yes I'm taking the TDC reading from the inlet cam, I haven't checked DTA SWIN yet but I'm sure it'll be able to handle it.Originally Posted by Matt@CodeRedMotorsports
Lovely work ashy.
Ditto tony with the cam belt, also, are you using cam speed for tdc sensor? I'm guessing you have a correction in the inj comp (not teaching you to suck eggs here) as cams turn half the speed of the crank, so normally you would need a 72/2 tooth wheel on a camshaft.
When you say Ditto on the timing belt are you thinking its wrong or multi directional...
Re cambelt, I'm old so have always done the belt so you can read the writing when facing the engine. Not scare mongering in any way mate, I'll check some renault tech notes in a mo, see if there is any info there.
Thanks Matt.
Nearly ready to turn the key.... Any info yet?
No tech notes on direction apart from if it has direction arrows on it near the part no.
So I think you are ok!!
Good news, thanks mate, its a genuine Reno belt so thats a relief!No tech notes on direction apart from if it has direction arrows on it near the part no.
So I think you are ok!!
Hope its all going well mate
Yes thanks, shes now runningHope its all going well mate
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCRRkvks6Vg&feature=youtu.be
wooohoooooooo
Amazing work mate
Good lad ash marrow,I'm up this weekend,might call round if your free
Yo, aye pop over mate, I've not got anything major planned but just drop us a text to see if I'm in and I'll stick the kettle on!! See if you can drag old Bertie out too
good stuff ash
Smashin!
Looking forward to seeing this bad boy finished & running!
All back together now, just need to bleed the brakes and the gear linkages need adjusting... Other than that its nearly ready for an MOT
Ashy ooking good, quiet a few red 5's coming out at the mo
What's going on with the grill?
Just needs tweaking, the rad fan is sitting behind it and maybe its touching? Didn't notice until I saw my own photo'sIts not as obvious in the flesh... I'll be having a look tomorrow
Grill should be fixed on outside of slam panel that will probably sort it, looks well though mate!
Aye normaly it would, I've removed the lip on the back of the slam panel to give more clearance for the rad, so was just trying different mounting methods.
Nice one marrow. Awesome!
GTTs in red are my least favourite (mainly because the paint is hard to maintain) but, your car and Pascal's are making me seriously reconsider this opinion!
Looking freakin great!
Wowzers trousers! This looks truly excellent.
MOT booked for sat
Im sure it will sail through.
Failed last week, appearently new MOT rules don't allow spot / stitch welding on replacement panels! So I had to grind all the underseal off and fully seam weld my inner sills!
I did that last weekend and it went back in yesterday, she now has a full 12 month ticket
Just waiting until next friday and I'll be taxing her!
You can't spot weld the panels that are spot welded on from the factory
Pity its not pre 1960's, you dont bloody need an MOT at all then!
Quick update, big thanks to Scoff (EFI Parts) for spending all day Sunday mapping my car, what a top jobs he's done. Thanks mate.
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nice one ash tray
Great figures ash! And top job mr scoff
thats some serious power right there :-) good work and nice once mad scientist
Awesome numbers fella, this is gunna be an animal on track
Job done marrow!
Yes mate, very pleasedJob done marrow!
Got a few bits and bobs to do to make her perfect, then I plan just to enjoy driving a 5 for once rather than lying under it!
Well done mate, that is some stonking power!! if I had a bit more luck with the F4R I might have been turbo'd by now but I've turned to the dark side and bought a mk2 golf with a 20vt engine.. exactly what you say I rather be driving that lying under itYes mate, very pleased
Got a few bits and bobs to do to make her perfect, then I plan just to enjoy driving a 5 for once rather than lying under it!
Nice one Ash, you goto be very happy with that. I'd love to know what thay must feel like. Well done again, that must have be- a much more pleasurable experience than I had.
I'll let you know when I've had a brave pill and tried it at full throttle....
I heard you had a mare mate, new cam on the cards?
Awesome result ashy
Niall, Top work looks like it paid off with all that time and effort fantastic power output, going to be quiet a handful on trackdays
balls to brave pill, suck it up and mash that loud pedal! enjoy it whilst its workingI'll let you know when I've had a brave pill and tried it at full throttle....
I heard you had a mare mate, new cam on the cards?
Nice nice Ashy. Be careful you dont get sucked into that turbo. It could fit a small country inside that bad boy!
Minor Update....
Had a few issues with wishbones bending / flexing so I thought I'd try to strengthen the front end...
Subframe and wishbones blasted
Wishbone mounting points
Top side seam welded.
Wishbone Sleeves welded in place
Subframe and wishbones, gussets in place, strengtheners over wishbone mounting points.
Underside of the subframe with additional skins and bracing.
View from other side.
Next step is the wishbone to subframe triangulation....
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Thats one crazy subframe there mate!
Slow progress I'm affraid, just been tinkering over winter ready to be back on the road when it warms up a bit....Thats one crazy subframe there mate!
Finished the subframe off...
Tie Bar from the wishbone to subframe
After Coating.
And re-did the engine mounts on the gearbox and added a sixth one from the drivers side chassis leg to the back of the block.
Nice and solid now
Engines back in just need to fit it all back together and plumb it all in
Fantastic, what was happening to the components to need this work?
awsome job there ashy on that subframe i will be copying that idea and doing to my r5 to try keep my car from swisting apart when ever i pull my finger out and finish my vw gearbox conversion
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