| ID: 4016 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: oil from dv Question: wot do u mean by running the oil breather filter mod? Answer: the telephone hose that sits inbetween the turbo and the airfilter, has a small hose that comes off it and joins the breather system round the back of the rocker cover. pull the pipe ut of the telephone hose, and block the hole. then put a mini oil breather filter on the end of the pipe that u just pulled off, and cable tie it somewhere safe. this stops oil vapour being pushed back into the boost system, and should stop oily dumpvalves. also worthwhile turning the intercooler upsidedown for about 1/2 hr so that all the oil that sittin in it drains out! |
| ID: 4017 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Oil in Water..NOOOOOO!!!! Question: Hi this might seem like a stupid question but....i have oil in my water but no water in my oil....what has most likely gone....Head Gasket or the oil cooling system in the rediator and how easy is it 2 do the job myself???? i know this car is totally different 2 a 1.1L fiesta but i changed the head gasket and oil valve seals on that just armed with a haynes manual, parts and tools, i had never touched an engine b4 but i did it and it worked fine. if i do need 2 change the gasket, do i need 2 change the head bolts 2, because the ones fitted are high tensile bolts, do they strech????. should i get the rad pressure tested first??? any help what-so-ever ill b verry gratefull thanx..... Answer: could be the radiator thats at fault as it has a built in oil cooler |
| ID: 4018 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: turbo Question: hello wizz just a quick question....... my turbo seals are on the way out..... and i need to send it off to get reconed......who would you recomend to do this and at what cost??? i also need another turbo to replace whilst the other is getting fixed...... can i put a standard one on?......if so what PSI should it handle???? thanks mark Answer: try doing a web search for a turbo repair place thats near you of course you can use a STD turbo keep the boost low about 1.0 bar if your borrowing the turbo .. you dont wont to go killing a mate of yours turbo |
| ID: 4019 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Carb set-up for 16psi Question: Hello Wiz! I am looking to up my boost pressure from 14psi to 16psi. I am currently running a 124 main jet, everything else is standard. What main jet size do you recomend for this boost pressure? Should I change the air correction? Am I certainly gonna blow my engine at this psi (std engine internals/std head gasket?) Cheers matey! Answer: youl most prob need at least a 130 main but there is a better way to get it so it safe get in on some rollers andset up the fueling properly |
| ID: 4020 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: rad fan Question: hi ma fan aint been working since i got the car about three weeks ago...is it more likely ma rad is in need of replacing or electrics..if so how can i check the fan works/dont work other than trying a new one...i got one for backup...anyway to test if intercooler working n where can i get a set of samco hoses or cheaper alternative from n what kind of price? R5 THANKS WIZ IN ADVANCE Answer: test the rad fan by connecting the two wires to the battery.. but ile be more inclined to say its a switch prob or a connection prob that no alowing the fan to work |
| ID: 4021 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: starter Question: Hi agan my starter has clicked for a weeks now (you know the ignition off on off on wayhaa there she goes type thing) but today after a run it just clicks but not just once qwite fast. take it, it`s fecked or can it be fixed or even is it somethin else. thanks your bigest fan Answer: sounds like you need a new starter but first make sure all conections going to the starter are ok including the earths |
| ID: 4022 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: starter/2 Question: Hi agan got it bump started and now i`ve got the batery light on when running and only go`s out when it is revs over 3 grand is this any thing to do with the fact the starter is fecked? or has the altenater gone as well? it goes from bad to sh1t and i ant started to work on big power yet! I`m going to have some work cut out. thanks I.O.U Answer: engine earth prob if both starter and alt are playing up . earth is located under the water pump and runs up to a bolt on the bulk head (big thick black lead) |
| ID: 4023 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: unleaded fuel Question: hi i have just installed a new engine in my 5 and was wandering how safe is it to use unleaded? i was using leaded before but the only petrol station near me that sells it gets water in its tanks so i would rather not use it. thanks Answer: if you have no alternative on the unleadded . use the higher grade supper unleaded.. or add an adertive |
| ID: 4024 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: boost Question: my adjustable boost dosnt seem to work.could u tell me where the pipes go from the adjustable bleed valve. Answer: it would help if you told me wot type of adjustable boost controler you have .. ile start you off is it in car or under bonnet .how many outlets does the controler have |
| ID: 4025 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: starter yes it was the earth thanks Question: yes . put a new starter on but it was the earth lead but cos of that it has took a earth through my stanless brake line and fecked them up drivers side leeks now. but it starts LOL just need to get some new lines now!! Do you where i can get stanless one`s from? Answer: renault do not do brake lines and sorry dont now any one that does stainless pipes .. the best way to repair or replace brake lines in get a roll of seamles copper piping and make some up yourself but you will need a speicial tool to fold the ends .or get a garage to knock up the ends after shaping them.. if your on about the flexi pipes most of the known tunners suply bradded flexi hoses |
| ID: 4026 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: torsion bars Question: sory if this is a stupid question, but do you have to remove the rear arches to adjust the torsion bars? ive used a slide hammer when lowering non turbo 5s before but the arch is in the way on gtts????? thanks Answer: you can just about get to the bars with a slide hammer if your carfull use some masking tape on the sills to protect them so no to mark the paint |
| ID: 4027 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: top speed Question: coz im running 15inch wheels and they weigh more than standard is that the reason my car wont really do more than 100mph.Although with my larger turbo and 18psi it could get up 128mph Answer: sounds more like an engine tune prob rather than you wheels |
| ID: 4028 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: stalling while driving Question: while driveing my car it is stalling with misfire. I changed the tdc sensor but happened again with lots of black smoke and will not start up. fuel pump doesn't seem to make a noise when the ignition is on. but turns over Answer: black smoke might indicate carb frezze . next time it happens simmply pull over and park for five mins . then restart and drive off see if prob is still there straight off . if the prob has gone and slowly comes back id say its carb frezze . but of course first check choke operation |
| ID: 4029 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Carb set-up for 16psi (cont)- ID 4019 Question: Cheers Wiz, will go for a 130 main jet. The car is going on the Thor dyno at the Nat day (like you advised) what sort of air/fuel ratio should I be looking to run? Is there anything else to think about? Thanks again! Answer: new plugs, a clean air filter or a new one,new fuel filter and an oil change . have the tappets set up correctly aswell |
| ID: 4030 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: brake cable Question: hi wiz im trying to take of back caliper as its seized.also so is h brake cable gromet thingymajig.do i have to loose the cable and replace,or is there another way,cheers warren Answer: plenty of heat on the grommet thingy, and u may be able to knock it out. lots of wd40 too....its a real bstard!!!! |
| ID: 4031 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: what turbo???? Question: hey wiz, i have just spent the last 2months re-building my engine, i have uprated pretty much everything except the turbo, i am running a charge cooler, with low comp pistons, i was wondering what would be an 'ideal' day to day boost and what would be an 'ideal' quarter mile boost. also what sort of turbo will i need with this, i dont want to loose the punchy ness of a standard gt turbo but also at the same time keep the boost high and reliable????? any help??? Answer: 15 for road maybe 20 for 1/4 sqm's but have it all set up for 20 or wot ever you decide wot max boost you decide on |
| ID: 4032 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Cup Mod. Question: Hiya Wizard, I carried out this cup mod to my 5 using the diagrams I found on the web. I now seem to be running about 0.1 of a bar less. I checked all the connections were tight and put exhaust sealer on the M12 bolt (with a split washer) in the exhaust elbow. Still 0.1 of a bar less. Any ideas? Thank you. Hezza. Answer: easy one this . when you do the cup mod you remove the second circuit the second circuit has a slight pressure when on boost . this second circuit holds shut the wastegate. as you say you have a slight drop in boost . this tells me you have done cup mod correctly, or at least near enough so to gain your required boost level back up to your desired level you will need to reset the acctuator arm .. shortening the arm increasses bost lenghtening the acc arm decreasses boost . guess wich way you need to go on the accuator arm  to adjust the acc arm first look at it you will notice that there is two small round dents on the fat portion these dents will need drilling out (dont go to deep, just enough so that you drill out as far as the outer cassing)these dents are there to help stop the inner shaft from virating out . you will need todrill out these dents so that you can turn the outer portion on the threaded rod. one last thing when you adjust is unclip the rod from the waste gate and thurn the outer fat shaft try not to turn the threadded shaft in the acctuator , you stand a risk of damaging the diaphram in the acctuator if you turn the threadded rod . |
| ID: 4033 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: stiff steering with steering wheel play (up,down,left,an,right) Question: have the steering column bushes gone? if so, is it a bitch of a job? the car drives ok but parking is like a tug`of`war with my 5, other than that i think it is back as good as new well even better. PS do you still have a R5, home page,do you go to meet`s ?, or are you a clark kent/super man type dude? Answer: to be honest ive never done one!!!!lol. but i reckon it aint that bad, especially if u follow the haynes bible!!!- well thats what i was told by a friend who did his i still do have an R5, i used to goto alot of meets until i blew the car up.- now about to fixed - but thats just this particular wizard, as there are several of us!!!! |
| ID: 4034 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Perc Fan Question: Hello Sir Wiz Me Perc fan comes on and dosnt turn off it just keeps on going until it runs the batt flat and of course i did'nt notice this until i had to go out one morning and the damm car was dead. so at the moment i am having to keep going under the bonnet and plugging in and unplugging. is it somethink stupid like the relay that is fooked? Thanx Answer: pull the sensor away from the turbo, as if its too close, it'll be constantly hot. more than likely though itsll be a sensor gone bad. but change the relays anyway, u never know how old they'll be! also wise to check wiring, to see if they aint melted together, as this can happen real easy to the perc fan wiring. |
| ID: 4035 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: dump valves Question: hi mate just a quick one today how can i run two dump valves. just win a twin tee peice off e bay ..dont no how i can run them both at the same time. thanks mate ..... Answer: split the vac line into two, and run one to each dump valve vac nipple! do u follow, mein captain? |
| ID: 4036 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: fuel tank Question: i have a leak from the yellow looking bung i wondered if this could be fixed or is it a new tank Answer: some say new tank straight away....but. some people have successfully covered them with fibreglass resiny type stuff....i.e ISOPON. others have made a bung for it and wedged it in there so it dont leak..using a bung with a hole in and a coach bolt and two large washers. tightening the bolt expands the rubber bung inbetween the two washers, hence the hole gets filled. try all methods!!! |
| ID: 4037 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: More BHP Question: Hello mate, i spoke 2 another r5 owner who had put a bigger than std turbo on his car, i think it was a T25. He said the car didnt feel any quicker!! Is this the case? Plus i dont think he had done any other mods Answer: he need to turn the boost up. and sort the fuelling out. it should definately feel quicker. |
| ID: 4038 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Intercooler Question: Would a pace or forge twin core ally intercooler, replacing the std 1 be man enough to get my car up 2 around 180bhp wiv a sutable turbo Answer: you can get 200bhp with a standard intercooler, as long as u strap it. so a nice shiny alloy one will be great for 180bhp! |
| ID: 4039 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: bit of blue smoke Question: hi wiz, on tick over there is no smoke comin out of the exhaust atall, but when rev or under load smoke appears, slightly blue. it happens when the revs are taken to about 2000 onwards. ive heard it could be the turbo oil seals, could this be right.matt Answer: sounds like your turbo oil seals might be leaking but get it cheacked out properly before you condem the turbo |
| ID: 4040 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: water leek Question: this might be hard to answer.recentley i change the all the gaskets and noticed there was water under the inlet manifold dripping on to the out let so when i started it steam came from the outet so i thought it would just be the f***ed inlet so i changed it and all was ok no more steam. but i left it sat for about 5 day and notices a little pool of water so i started it up and reved it a bit then it started drippin. so ive bin lookin for the leek now 4 2 day ive bin under it too but carnt decide where its comin from. there seams to be a little stream going down the passinger side of the engine where the gearbox connects to the engine is it likeley to be coming from the head if not where is most likley can u help?? the drips come out the bottom where the back centre engine mont is???? Answer: try the blankig plate on the head...passenger side. or the bottom water feed to the turbo. |
| ID: 4041 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: bleeding Question: I heard that you can bleed a turbo, to reduce it smokin. is this true or is it a load of S$$T? Also i have a forge 3 pipe bleed valve but theres no pipe conected on the bottom. as on me m8s festa rst it is. should it be on the r5?? cheers Answer: its a load of pup!!!!- all lies! if its an under bonnet bleed valve then yes its supposed to goto air on an r5 |
| ID: 4042 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: wheels Question: hey up m8,i was wonderin if u had some measurements to hand on the pcd,centre hole size,rim edge width,of a std 5 wheel.....cheers Answer: http://www.tyresave.co.uk/fitment.html |
| ID: 4043 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Engine cutting out!! Question: Hello I'm having problems with my car cutting out for no apparent reason. I drive down the road and it dies i think it's fuel related but i'm not too sure, i've replaced the crank sensor and plugs etc... If i leave it for 5 minute it then starts and runs fine. It'll run for weeks without doing it then it'll do it 5 times in a day??? Fuel relay?? Cheers Ben Answer: sounds more immobiliser related!!! which incidentally do control the fuel pump relay! |
| ID: 4044 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: engine conversion Question: What would be the most mental and possible engine conversion for a 5 gtt ? ie : vauxhall nova's can have 2lt turbo calibera engines planted in them giving them awsome motorway performance ! (toyota supra twin turbo maybe ha ha) Answer: already been done...the cossie lump and the 4 x 4 drivetrain into a 5. not gonna really beat that are ya? |
| ID: 4045 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Difficult to Start...then struggles.. then idles Question: Hey Wiz, My brother's Renault 5 Campus Prima is having problems starting. It has been running fine recently, then all of a sudden it decides to give up! The battery is charged, the starter motor turns fine. When I turn the ignition the engine turns over but is very reluctant to start. It does start eventually if you keep the starter motor spinning for long enough but then it idles very poorly at first. Then it seems to pick up and idle normally, but when I turn the engine off and start again, the same problem occurs! I have just changed the spark plugs as they needed doing anyway and the problem still remains. I can smell a faint wiff of petrol near the carb, could the engine be flooded? Please help, the car used to start perfectly before, no signs of trouble and then all of a sudden its given up! Thanks wizz Answer: what carb unit is on the car, or is it a monopoint injector? either way sounds like the choke needs sorting or cleaning. |