| ID: 4397 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Dip stick Question: hi. looked under the hood yesterday and found the dip stick had come out, so put it back in and turned uo the boost, it aint come out now, but is this anything wrong? thanks Answer: wrap the dipstick rubbery bit with 1 or 2 layers of lecky tape so it sits tight in the hole. this always happens. |
| ID: 4398 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: boosting Question: Hi wiz, when i open my car up the boost does'nt kick it gradually comes in with the revs. This happens on what ever boost i run. Hope you can help. Answer: check your leaking manifolds...ooops, gave the game away, damn. buy some 13mm nuts and make sure the exhaust maifold is firmly attached! |
| ID: 4399 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: radiator Question: i have a switch to run my radiator fan manual, will it cause damage having it on constantly or will it be better just when needed? Answer: its better when its just needed cos the temp of the water in the rad controls the temp of the oil too... and u need to be in the oil operating range for max protection of the engine. |
| ID: 4400 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: red light district!! Question: hi wiz you old devil, could you tell me why i have a red light permantly on my dash, its the temp one and even when ime car is cold its on, all levels are good but i did getit very hot the other day and its been on since!! never seen this light in a year and a half till now!! i`ll be replacing the rad for a copper one 2m rw with a low temp therm also, will see if this rectifies the prob, cheers sir wiz.jules Answer: trust me, it wont sort your problem out. look at the back of the water pump, and pull the two wires off the temperature sender. take the connector off and put some spade terminals on, and reattach. this might help. 
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| ID: 4401 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Main jet Question: Hello Wiz I want to run a bar of bost at the ecu and also have the tdc mod. i dont want to take the air corrector out as it normaly sheers off from past experiance. What main jet would you recomend 130 or 135? Chears Paul. Answer: standard carb? 130. |
| ID: 4402 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Oil and cooling it Question: hello I always used 5w40 fina 1st oil but is this oil good enough? some guy told me to put in the castrol RS 0w40 but I really think it's too thin, what's good oil to use? fina is a bit the same as elf so?the oil has to cope with a well setup engine, so I want it to be kept nice and cool, is the mocal oilcooler with thermostat a good choice? thanks! Answer: mocal oil cooler is a good choice, but i would run thicker than 5w40....i would run 10w40 minimum. |
| ID: 4403 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: radiator fan Question: my radiator fan has just packed in. it been quite noisy for a while now. i have checked the power and there is power getting to the fan switch (i have a manual switch fitted to this too, so its not the fan switch). Is it likely to be the motor that has stopped working, or are there any other possibilities (relays, etc) i can check before having to take the fan out? Answer: there is a relay infront of the alternator on a piece of plastic at the front of the car. (it protects the alt from debris). this has a tendency to break. test the fan with afeed from the +ve of the alternator to the +ve of the rad fan motor....it should start!- if it dont, then suspect that u need a new fan.... |
| ID: 4404 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Main jet part 2 Question: Hiya Wiz Thanks for reply yeah its a standard carb. So 130 main jet will be enuff to fuel 15 psi at ecu and the 4 oC advance il have from tdc mod? What would you say was the maximum boost @ ecu for runing 130 main and tdc mod? I am running side exit, gt tuning double cap intercooler, cup mod and re alocated to fog light air filter. Chears Paul. Answer: i reckon you could get away with 18psi. |
| ID: 4405 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: leccy window prt2 Question: hi ya wiz man about my previous window prob where it was stuck solid i slackened the the drive slide off the one in the midle of the door and gave it a good shake now it works a treat ! now for the problemo ! when the window gets up to the top where its just about to go in the seal at the top of the door it goes bang cos its outta line and to go in smooth i have to push it with my hand from the inside whats up ! more expense i presume thanx wizzy Answer: you need to realign either the window on the metal slider bit, or the actual fuflex furry seal seal round the outside of the window aint seated correctly. |
| ID: 4406 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: steering Question: When I steer to the right, even slightly at about 40 mph plus, theres a grinding noise/vibration. The faster the speed the more noise etc. I have had both track rod ends replaced recently and the driver side ball joint so its unlikely to be either of these things. What do you think? Answer: wheel bearing or cv joint is running dry. |
| ID: 4407 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: R5 GTT Steam engine cont Question: HI Wiz, Ok I ran the compression test, #1-140lbs, #2-140lbs, #3-136lbs, #4-144lbs,the symtoms of the car are, slight puffs of blue smoke on lift off, but when it gets warm every time the cooling fan kicks in i get steam out of the exhaust when the fan cuts out the steam goes, doesnt really run that much warmer, drives ok but a bit lumpy but only a bit, and i can still floor it from 30mph in 4th gear and it will pull up to 70mph without any real problem just not as quickly as it use to, roughly about a 20% loss of power and it doesnt seem happy above 4000rpm which is where the power loss is. Any ideas on how to isolate the problem ie bottom end, cylinder head or turbo problem. cheers from ross Answer: its the turbo. borrow someones or put your spare on.... this should cure the problem. |
| ID: 4408 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Correct wiring diagram Question: Hey there Mr. Wizard, i'm hoping you can help me again. As the Haynes manual is the most confusing thing in the world. Could you please tell me which of the wiring diagrams is the correct one for the R5 GT Turbo? I'm trying the re-wire my ignition from the key onwards, but i can't seem to find the coorect diagram. Hope you can help. Cheers Answer: *lol*- search me!!!! infact look at this.... http://www.rtoc.org/library/default.asp?id=1123 this link should show the stuff thats missing from the green manual..i.e the stuff in the blue manual! |
| ID: 4409 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: diesel in my gt turbo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Question: Hi Wiz You wont believe what ive done to my 5! i was having a very thick moment standing next to my car filling it with fuel...when all of a sudden i came crashing back down to earth - ""WOT TH F*K?"" i had put £2.80's worth of BP Ultimate DIESEL in my 5!!!! I quickly stuck in £15.00 of super unleaded to try and remedy it...and drove home. The car ran home no problems but i havent touched it since...CAN YOU HELP? what shall i do...apart from getting a new brain?? Answer: the car will be fine, just keep topping it up with diesel....erm sorry petrol *lol*, and all will be ok. |
| ID: 4410 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: missing Question: i'm having a problem with my car running.At first it ran OK then started missing with puffs of black smoke.i've tried leads ,plugs and carb.could it be my fuel pump becuse it happened after running low on fuel. Answer: look at your dizzy cap and rotor. then suspect the tdc lead. the puffs of black smoke are unburned fuel.... so suspect that the spark is not igniting the mixture properly! |
| ID: 4411 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: baffled? Question: Whats the crack wiz? I got a carisma centre exit back box, i think it's 12 by 6 or similar. I plan to fit it to my scorpion which is 2 odd"" thick. My question is this; do i have to include a baffle as the scorpion uses baffles in the back box and my carisma 1 doesn't? If i use no baffles will it be 'flat' through lack of back pressure, i'll also be running a large downpipe and turbo elbow. If i need a baffle, where can i get a stainless steel 1? Answer: dont bother with the baffle, it'll increase top end 'go'. |
| ID: 4412 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: ideling when cold Question: I am now on my3rd renault 1st 5 and none of them have idled when cold is this a common fault Answer: yes, thats what the choke is for! |
| ID: 4413 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: oil Question: Hows it going , got a bit of a prob with the 5, the dipstick poped out spraying oil everwhere cleaned it all up but now, but batt light is on all the time , plus what could have caused this to happen. Answer: oil has got into the alternator, and fecked the brushes in the regulator...or the regulator connection is all oiled up. clean thoroughly first then look at a new alt! |
| ID: 4414 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: tick over screw Question: hi wizard got a prob my tick over screw keep flying out off its hole. its the 2 this week. do u no what calling this. my m8 wiried my carb up and it been doing this ever sinces w***er . have u got a diagram off a carb so i no were two put the pipes back in the right place cheezs m8 Answer: http://www.rtoc.org/articles/article.asp?ArticleID=128 make sure the mixture screw has the black rubber 'o' ring on it. and then but a bit of sealant or even blu tac at the entrance of the mixture screw opening, so even if it does try to pop out, it cant!
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| ID: 4415 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: knocking noise? Question: aup wiz,my 5 has just started making a click/knocking noise,only when i turn right though?could you please help cheers?ps this happens at slow and high speed! Answer: cv joint is either grease-less or knackered. get it shanged. |
| ID: 4416 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: steering Question: alright mate i fitted a rear wheel bearing the other week and when i drove my car the steering was really stiff and making some dodgy noises coming from where the steering lock is and now ive drove round a bit when i stop and move the steering wheel left and right theres loads of play before the wheels move is the steering rack f***ed???? its only seems f***ed at the top near the steerin wheel. oh and when i drive down the road if i let go off the wheel it wont pull fully back to the centre any more cos of the play?? what is it ??? Answer: the steering bush at the top of the column has gone. try this link... http://www.rtoc.org/articles/article.asp?ArticleID=132 |
| ID: 4417 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: diesel in gt turbo Question: Hi Wiz i asked u a question under id 4306 yesterday regarding diesel in my gt turbo....thanks for ur advice lol i did remember to put petrol in this time lol BUT i thought id let u know that when i first ran it after having your advice it was knocking really bad, i assume that the diesel had fouled the plugs, i eventually got the combustion heat hot enough to burn the plugs clean and its now running properly again. Thanks again J Answer: aiiiii carumba! |
| ID: 4418 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Flat battery/dodgy speedo Question: Hi Wiz, I've got an 89 Phase 2 5GTT and when the car hasn't been moved for 2 days or more the battery doesn't have enough juice to get him started. Once jump/bump started and taken for a bit of a spin, he's fine and will probably start without assistance the following day. I've fitted a new alternator and its made no difference. In addition to the above, and possibly related?? the speedo is completely inaccurate, ie: when doing 60/70 it says 30, when doing 40/50 it says 20. Could it be a short circuit somewhere draining the battery and also causing the speedo to behave weirdly? or do you think it just needs a new battery and the speedo is a different problem? Help... Answer: sounds like a different problem. firstly chekc the out put of the alternator, then check the voltage at the battery. if there is too much loss then there is a power drain somewhere. |
| ID: 4419 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: boost gauge Question: having fitted the boost gauge running it off the dump valve vaccuum pipe its seems to be reading a lot higher than the dashboard one thats fiited as standard,i have heard that on the dashboard gauge that if it starts to touch the red it is 18psi,on the boost gauge i have fitted it is more like 24-25ps any reason why they conflict with each other,and which one would be most accurate cheers Answer: the old renault gauge is more than likely inaccurate, due to years of usage! the new gauge should be more accurate, assuming you aint buggered up the fitting of the pipe to the back of the unit, which if you over tighten it can bend the back, and make the internals touch the casing, and then give false readings... like i did, several times!!! |
| ID: 4420 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: lowering the rear Question: i recently took my 5 2 get it lowered at a motorsport place. when i went 2 pick it up, they said they couldnt lower the torsion bar cos it would not budge. This is the only place round here i know that does it. Soooo wot i was thinkin was if i took it 2 k-tec or sumwhere like that, do u think they would b albe 2 do it cos they work on them al the time. its a long way from here, an i ave got parts 2 fit on my car, b4 it gets resprayed. Buttt i dont wanna do anythin 2 it unless it can b lowered, looks like a 4x4 on 17s at the mo. cant b impossible can it?or is it get a different 5? should ave kept my old 1 Answer: the secret is to spray the innner and outer ends of the torsion bar with wd40 for several days before hand. this should penetrate the rust enuff to free it up. then take it to your local tuners- cos dont forget most french cars have torsion bar rear suspension, so alot of citroen and peugeot places will be able to help as well. |
| ID: 4421 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: hubs Question: when i got my car 2 nuts in the front hub(if thats what its called) an 1 in the back ave snapped of where can i get new ones, or is there any way of gettin them out Answer: you can try and drill them out, or take the hub off and get a second hand one, or get the local machine shop to get em out. they may try spark erosion, which could cost £40!! |
| ID: 4422 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: R5 Gtt steam engine cont..... Question: Hi Wiz, You were right it is my turbo, finally blew on me, ive got a secondhand but relativly new turbo off a friend but its a stage 2 hybrid with a single port actuator, how do i pipe that up. If you could tell me in the simplest way ie this pipe goes to the thing on the side of carb etc id really appreciate it. cheers wiz from ross Answer: ok, just use the cup mod method. get the pipe from the actuator, connect to the carb top on the port closest to the front of the car. then block the one next to it, on the carb top, and the one further down the carb body. then block the hole left in the turbo elbow- use either a bolt or some exhaust paste. |
| ID: 4423 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: oil leak near oil filter Question: ive just recently found a leak on my r5 and it looks like it is coming from the oil filter region however the oil filter is on very tight already. do you have an ideas where this oil is coming from ? thanks Answer: could be the seal at the back of the sandwich plate, behind the oil filter, or from the two oil pipes that exit from the sandwich plate and goto the rad. more likely though, when you last filled the car up with oil, some spilt down th e fron tof the rocker and settled nr the oil filter. or the rocker cover could be leaking from the front, which is unusual. |
| ID: 4424 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: hard to stopp Question: Hi, when first starting the car with the choke on, the mastercylinder doesnt seem to operate the first time i depress the pedal, so i have no brakes(really hard to stop)! but then after that they work a charm any ideas? do you think the mastercylinder is faulty? Answer: check the one way valve on the back of the inlet manifold is working correctly...i.e is it still a one way and not a two way valve! |
| ID: 4425 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: intercoolers Question: Hello mate, im looking into getting a front mounted intercooler, i wood like it to go under the front numberplate between the front fogs. Ive seen on ebay universal fmic without pipework, could u tell me wots the largest size i could fit in2 that space? And would i have to change my standard radiator to fit it? + Do u now anyone in the cambridge area who can make up the pipework if i were to get a universal fmic. cheers mate Answer: speak to the tuners, or take the bumper off and measure it yourself. i fitted a cossie 2wd one to mine and there is no gap between it and the bumper/crossmember now. you can asume that forge and pace etc etc, have made full use of the size available...so best bet is copy them. as for tubing look at the sfs or samco hose range...its not that hard. make metal joiners from B&Q breakfast chair legs (60mm steel tube 80cm long) |
| ID: 4426 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Poor starting Question: Bonjour! After always being a perfect starter, recently my car just will not start. It just turns over n over but then all of a sudden you can hear the fuel pump running and it starts. Or it is a bit of a dodgy start, it kind of splutters and dies a few times before it runs. Do you think it's a brain problem or a fuel pump relay prob? Or something else? Thanks for your time, Matt. Answer: suspect the timing sensor, as when this is faulty, the ignition unit does produce a spark and the fuel put doesnt run. or a leak from the 12mm nut at the fron tof the carb next to the rocker cover....which would drain fuel from the float chamber and cause poor starting. |