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Subject: spacers Question: i have a skeete kitted r5gtt and am now looking for wheels... are 18"" too big?? how do you go about determining the size of spacers i need?? cheers wiz Answer: What offset 18's? It may be that they fit straight on and fill out the arches sufficiently enough, without you having to worry about fitting spacers. |
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Subject: pink vacuum hosing Question: i'm really after some pink hoses or vacuum hosing,i've tried companies and to no avail do you know of any company i could try please! Answer: Pretty sure you can get them, as I've seen some garish pink boost hoses in my time in the R5t world. The sexual preference of the driver back then was in question, but hey that's another story!   Try contacting SFS or Samco directly and see if they can assist. |
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Subject: dont now what that sound is Question: when i pull off there is a clicking noise coming from my engine im running 12psi with a scorpion exhaust air filter and dump value i thing i could be pinking what do u think Answer: more likely to be a tappet. best get them adjusted first, then start worrying 
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Subject: turbo Question: hi wizard i bought a brand new t25 turbo for the 5 in feb.i checked the turbo for play today and there is movement in the shaft should the turbo last longer than this i have only been running it at 9 psi and 14 now and again.thanks gaz Answer: what sort of movement? imagine of the shaft inside the turbo housing is your penis.... except in this case any in and out movement is bad. but alittle up and down is ok...but not too much. about 1/2mm is alright.... and thats taken straight out of the 'Car-masutra' 
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Subject: electric windows Question: electric windows wont work but fuses are ok can u help please Answer: take interior door card off and clan the plug that connects into the motor. see if the plug is getting power, when you press the window button. if it is seeing power then connect battery direct to motor, as sometimes it need the direct current to get it working again. worst case scenario is that you need a new motor. |
| ID: 5133 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: turbo Question: side to side movement and alot more than half a mill.should it have gone already thanks again wizz Answer: sounds alittle fecked mate. it should not have failed so quickly. do you know what your oil pressure is exactly?- also bits in the oil dont help.... |
| ID: 5134 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: low or standard Question: hi wizz. im thinkin ov gettin some low compession pistons , but whats the difference with standard ones, whitch is best for 250+ bhp cheers Answer: if you get 250+bhp i'll eat my hat. but thats being a little negative....so on the positive side id say stick with standard pistons, cos if you happen to melt one, then you can easily replace it instead of getting the tops machined off... |
| ID: 5135 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: reliable engine Question: hi there i've seen a question id: 4861 which you mentioned for serious reliability you'd be looking at steel liners, forged pistons, h section rods etc...could you please tell me what else would be needed for the engine internally and if poss where could I purchase such items...as I have not seen any tuners with any of the bits you've mentioned... many thanks Answer: ok, further to that answer, i should add that the gt's oil system needs looking at.- along the lines of a dry sump, or an external oil pressure relief valve, so you could easily adjust what oil pressure you wanted. id also think about getting the crank nitrided, to toughen it up abit. as for where to get most of this stuff, you should really be looking at companies that specialise in engine building, or even suppliers of hotrod bits. check hot rod mags too. |
| ID: 5136 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Which Turbo For Track Use Question: Ive almost finnished building my car into a 'track-day weapon' and was fter a little bit of info as to the best turbo suited for track driving. Im running a bit T28 roller bearing at the mo from K-Tec, but i am led to belive that this is a littlt too big for what im after as it is only producing boost above 4k rpm! Any advise would be apriciated as i dont want to bog down in the cornes. Answer: Track-driving is all about fun, so no point in having some big laggy a***d turbo that takes an eternity to spool-up and get going. Most of the rtoc trackday lads are running standard or small T25 turbos, simply for the fact that big boost/power isn't really required on track, thus the aforementioned size blowers are perfect for the job. |
| ID: 5137 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Not Running Engine Question: i was using my car yesterday and all was well and then it just cut out with no warning and will not start again, i have changed the coil and i have a very strong spark and i have fuel getting through, i have tried to put fuel straight into the carb and into the plugs but still not anything, anybody got any ideas? AAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!! Answer: My first suspect part would've been the tdc sensor/lead/connection, but as you're getting a spark (I assume it's a constant one?) that kinda rules that out...unless of course you're only getting an intermittent spark? Are you getting a constant pulsed spark at each plug lead? Have you comp' tested the engine? Might be worth checking... Report back to Wizard HQ with your findings and we'll go from there |
| ID: 5138 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Noisy Dump Valve Question: Hey Wiz I have a baileys dv and it makes my car sound like a large truck when I change gears, I was wondering whether there are any dvs available that are quieter and also whether it would be worth removing the dv completely cheers! Answer: A couple of the tuners supply dump-valves with a foam filter located around the exhaust holes to help mute the 'dumping' noise. It's also there to stop dirt particles getting into the valve when at idle, etc. No problem in removing the dump-valve altogether as well. This appears to be a growing trend in the rtoc community...  |
| ID: 5139 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Conrod Orientation Question: I'm currently rebuilding a Renault 5 GT Turbo engine (from a bare block). I'm fitting new pistons and liners (Standard compression). I know there is markings on the tops of the pistons that all have to be facing the flywheel but which way round do the conrods need to be? Does it matter? Are the holes through the pistons (for the gudgeon) central? Regards, Chris Roberts Answer: It's not mega essential that the crown markings point towards the flywheel, but you want the con-rods positioned so that the oil-way/groove (where the bearings locate into as such) are towards the rear of the engine. |
| ID: 5140 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: 1.7 gtx Question: hi wizard im thinking of replacing the standard 1.4 gt engine for a 1.7 gtx engine is this do able and if so what sort of tuning mods can i do to it ie cam etc Answer: Yep, it's do-able, but a bit pointless as you're gonna be down on power for starters, and even by the time you've tweaked the engine (headwork, cam, etc) you'll probably still be down on power compared to a standard gtt engine...maybe You could add NOS to the equation and possibly turbo'ing it to help raise the power level, but that's potentially big money, and then you're back to questioning the reliability again. If you do want to go down the 1.7L route though, have a look at transplanting a Volvo 440/480t engine into your car, as they're already turbo'd, efi'd, and good reliable power is now being had from them. Drop Sparkie, Scoff and/or Haz a pm for more info on this conversion, as they've got fingers in the 1.7L pie |
| ID: 5141 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: fuel cap cover Question: need help on fixing fuel cup cover is it bolt on or some other way all so got dimmia cover to go on the cover cheers need to know asap as its going for respry on monday Answer: the original fuel flap is bolt on. two buts accessible from behind the panel.- reach up behind wheel arch. if the mechanism is still there. then you can flick the new flap on to the old mechanism fairly easily! the dimma cover either bolts on or gets glued on. |
| ID: 5142 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: BIG BHP Question: Hi Wizard, i've had all the work on my 5 done at K-Tec and im looking to bump up the BHP big potatoes. Ive had the head port n flowed, group A head gasket, group A carb, Piper Cam, K-Tec Alloy Intercooler, Samco hose's, Hybrid turbo (stg2), full Scorpian exhaust, uprated induction. Im runnind 20psi but the original intention was to run 30psi with a octane booster. I've heard that EFI is the way forward to increase the BHP further and it probably the safest way. Who specializes in this conversion?? Im based in Soton so the closer the better. Thanks Adam Answer: A couple of the tuners are on the efi band-wagon, so it might be best to have a look back through the boards and see who's been speaking about who's efi systems... In particular, and in no order, BB Tuning, Dyno-Tec, and MS Motorsport to name 3 companies for starters. If you're after a quick bhp increase in the meantime, why not look at upgrading your turbo to a larger unit, and with that, more boost, first of all. |
| ID: 5143 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: boost Question: roughly what boost am i running at the start of the red shaded area and what bhp will this be??? thanks Answer: you need a new boost gauge mate, the standard gauges are becoming notoriously unreliable. its supposed to be 12psi, but i bet its more than that. |
| ID: 5144 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: fuel cap cover Question: need help on refit fuel cap covere as the one i got now fell of need to know how it comes of and gos bk on cheers Answer: to get the flap on the mechanism, you need to pull the bit that the flap attaches onto, towards you out of the carwith a pair of pliers then twist it so it cant spring back into its holder.- you need to pull it a fair way before you twist it, else you will snap it. when its twisted then put the flap on it, by gently bending the plastic rails on the back of the flap open enuff for the lugs to locate in the two holes. then twist mechanism back, watch it pop back into hole and the flap should sit perfectly!!! |
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Subject: damm fuel pump noise!! Question: Hi after reading question id:5118 i have a similar problem, the whirring sound is constant throughout the whole time the engine is on, it is as if i am low on fuel. yes i do have a full tank and i have checked the wiring on the fuel pump, so is my fuel pump on the way out? if so is it worth me buying an uprated on? im currently running on a msmotorsport carb. your guidance is much appreciated. thank you. Answer: just buy the uprated fuel pump. it is necessary if you run bigger boost
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| ID: 5146 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: stalling/no turbo Question: hi wiz,please informe me why i have no turbo at all and my 5 only does 70mph tops.also it wont tick over forever stalling.once stalled though if i turn the key it will start and tick over fine untill i drive off and try to stop again it will stall??could this possibly be down to the pipe work?matey who had it before me done the head gasket but forgot where all the pipework went.he said he guessed it(twat)could he have guessed it wrong???cheers Answer: yeah, sounds like he aint got a clue. the r5 gtt will not do over about 80mph, if it has no turbo. id look at the haynes manual, and some pix of peoples engines on the site if i were you! |
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Subject: fuel delivery Question: alrite wiz! got a problem wondered if u can help? i have no fuel delivery to the carb. before the car stopped starting there was a noise from around the fuel pump area! wud u think it is likely to be the fuel pump or something else? there is fuel in the car! cheers mate! Answer: short out the fuel pump relay under the passenger side footwell, so that it comes on when the ign is on.... then pull off the fuel pipe to the carb. if its pi$$ing out then you have just fixed your fuel pump relay problem. if it isnt pi$$ing out then you will have to buy a new pump. |
| ID: 5148 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: God damn driveshaft :( Question: hello wise one whilst fitting my brand spanking new driveshaft (off side) i noticed something missing, the haynes manual goes on about a pin that goes through the hole between the driveshaft and the gear box. Problem is i havent got that pin and the driveshaft doesnt come with one. is this pin totally necessary and if it is what the hell are you supposed to seal it with? can u use the same stuff u use for sealing the sump? thankyou wizard, y'know, i realy like u............... Answer: tommy, you're boring me..... if you dont fit the driveshaft pin, then the shaft can pop off the gearbox. i didnt fit one on my car for over a year...but then again i like to live dangerously...near the edge m-a-a-a-a-a-a-n! id just use a split pin or a rusty nail, and poke it through the hole and bend the ends over so it sits tight. dont bother sealing it. |
| ID: 5149 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: is me turbo knackerd Question: hi again wiz ive inspected the turbo today basically it smokes most of the time, the middle shaft seems really tight like its stuck but the propeller spins really easy.when youve got the air filter off you cant hear the turbo whistle, any ideas???????????????????????????????????///////////// Answer: yeah, its fecked. if its smoking its definately boogered. |
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Subject: Sump Question: As you look down at the front of the engine at the sump there are two outlets one for a breather i guess the other has a thread in it, its flush with the sump what goes here? cheers. Answer: the oil depth level sensor. |
| ID: 5151 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: petrol tank Question: HI, MY PETROL TANK IS LEAKING HOW CAN THIS BE FIXES. Answer: heavy duty selant, or some people use glass fibre body filler. |
| ID: 5152 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: windows Question: my electric windows have decided to give up and its over 200 pound per window for new motors and all. is there any other renault models that are likely to be in the scrap yard that we can pinch them from or any where that sells the whole lot cheaper than renault cheers mike Answer: places like ecp and gsf sell them cheaper than that. |
| ID: 5153 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: 15"" wheel fitment Question: Whatzup wiz Do you think i could get away with a set of these bad boys on a 5? I feel spacers will be required? Wheel Size: 15x6.5 Offset: 40 PCD: 4x100 Arigato Answer: just fit them and see. i reckon they will be ok. |
| ID: 5154 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Oil Pressure Gauge Question: Can you tell me how to fit an oil pressure gauge? I have a Splitfire gauge ready to go in, im not mechanicaly minded and nobody locally is willing to help. Can you help me? Cheers. Answer: firstly, is it a mechnanical or an electronic gauge? if its electronic, then you will need to unscrew the original sensor at the bottom of the turbo oil feed and screw on the new sender unit. its its the mechanical one then you have to work out where to 't' off the oil line, and then put your 't' in, and feed the hollow tubr into the car. it may even be worthwhile asking splitfire for fitting instructions. they should be able to send you some. |
| ID: 5155 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: perc fan Question: what colour is the + feed to the perc fan, where is the best place to fit an inline fuse and what rating should it be ?thanx Answer: not sure about the colour of the +ve feed, but putting a fuse in the negative line, at about 30amps worked for me. |
| ID: 5156 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Aghhh pin! ? Question: Ive just fitted the passenger side drive shaft too, i was just replacing my bearings but i found that the thread had worn down on the knuckle end where the big nut goes on, and renault dont just sell the end bit youve got to buy the whole shaft, so off came the three bolts and the plate much oil came out, old shaft out new shaft in, jobs a good'en! but now ive read about a pin! there wasnt a pin in the old one the shaft just pulled out when i took the plate off, what should i do? Thanx Jay Answer: the pin is on the drivers side..... |
| ID: 5157 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Aghh Pin Question: Panic over I rang renault and they said its the drivers side that needs the pin but the passenger side just pops in, its me not knowing which is my offside and nearside. Sorry Wiz, ill beat myself with my old shaft as punishment Answer: 
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