| ID: 5423 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: baring caps Question: the baring caps for the big ends have been mixed up what can i do is there a way to rematch them from the markings on them please help Answer: sorry to say this buddy, but you are an idiot! harsh words but this could cost you alot of money to sort out!!! you should have marked them with a punch first on the rod and the cap to indicate where they go! see if i were in this position, i would first of all check the bearings, assuming you aint removed them. place the caps and rods together so that you can hopefully see a wear mark that tells you that they belong together. if you have removed the bearings, then look at the side of the cap/rod where they bolt together, there are always wear markings there. also, if you clamp them onto the crank and start to tighten them up, they should still be able to turn when tightened to 45Nm. if they are tight as they approch this torque setting then they are mis matched. they could also be too loose as well (but unlikely). unfortunately if you do tighten the big end up and it pinches the crank then you will have shagged the new bearingsthat you have got, as they become pinched. if you still cant tell which is which then look at it this way. you have to get a new set of pistons, and a 2nd hand set of rods with matching caps, and get them pushed on. ouch!!!! |
| ID: 5424 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: head gasket Question: ok i think the end plate head gasket has gone, went to replace it and two of three have snapped and are stuck in the head Answer: can get away with using alot of sealant and clamping down with other bolts. either that or take head off and get them tapped and drilled! |
| ID: 5425 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Single Wiper Conversion Question: Hello, can you please put an article or simple instructions on how to fit one of these single wiper conversion kits please? thanks alot. Sam Answer: i would advise not putting one on the car. have you ever been in a car with a single wiper conversion when it starts to rain heavily? some citroens have them as standard, i own one, and its shocking!!! i also had a 5 with one on, and that was ultra crappola too!! but if you really wanted too id try and contact storm wipers or someone like that and see if they would fax/email you an instruction set. |
| ID: 5426 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: heater resistor pack Question: Having trouble changing this part can you advise me on the best way to do this job? Answer: either dash off and centre console out, or.... if you take out the heater fan in the scuttle tray, you can see the resistor under the black grill off to the drivers side of the car.... maybe you can cut the black plastic and get easy access to the unit..... |
| ID: 5427 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: oil pressure 2 Question: can the bearings on the turbo be replaced? or would i need a new turbo if this is the problem? cheers Answer: yes, turbo remanufacturers charge £100-200 roughly depending on what you have broken. |
| ID: 5428 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Running Rich Pt 3. Question: Took the elbow off like you said, left it running for a good 5 minutes, no dripping onto the throttle plate. Cheers. Answer: ok....does your car still run the standard breather system, or have you blocked off the manifold one way valve feed? if standard this would cause an air leak at idle and make the mixture weaker. how about the lower carb feed to the actuator circuit? - blocked that off too? - that is a leak too...see where im going with this? |
| ID: 5429 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: copper core intercooler?? Question: Have you ever heard of one wiz?? if so what do you think?? Cheers Big Ears  Answer: no and erm no, even if it would probably work better, due to coppers thermal conductivity properties.... |
| ID: 5430 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Heater fan problems Question: Hello, when I start the car with the car cold the heater fan doesn't work at all. After five minutes or so it will suddenly start or if I play with the switch a bit it might start, any ideas what could be causing this? Normally when I go back to the car later that day it will work fine straight away. If you think it might be the switch connections please can you give me some advice on how to get the switch out. Many thanks. Answer: take the fan out of the housing in the scuttle tray and clean up the connections that it clips into. this may help it! |
| ID: 5431 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: heating Question: hi,this might be a strange one but my car instead of running hot like most 5's it doesnt it runs cold if anything.if i leave it stud for a while the temp comes up to just under half way then when i drive a bout and the cold air is passing through radiator the temp drops al the way down to near nothing again and then also the interior fan blows just luke warm air is there any reason for this or any way to my in car heater warmer as im freezing my tits off in the mornings thanks paul Answer: put the thermostat back in the car. |
| ID: 5432 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: heating pt 2 Question: to follow on from my other msg about the heating thing,the heater blows out hot air when you are stood still and are not driving around so i come to believe that my heater is ok.could it be to do with the fact that the rubber which is on to of engine bay nearest window is missing hence drawing cold air in to the heater blower? if so would putting one of those covers which go all the way across the top and over the batt help? were would i be able to purchase one of these covers or do you have to make them yourself? thanks for your help and time paul Answer: see previous answer. put the thermostat back in. the cover stops water dripping through the fan and leaking into the car. renault may still sell them. |
| ID: 5433 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: thermostat Question: hi,sorry to bother again.but what thermostat,im new to r5's the person before me must have taken it out if that is the case.where abouts is it located thanks for your time paul Answer: the thermostat is located in the top hose next to the waterpump. there should be two jubilee clips next to each other. one to hol the pipe onto the waterpump, and the other to hold the thermostat in the pipe. the pointed end goes towards the pump!! |
| ID: 5434 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: dump vavle Question: hi just wondering is it safe to run my car without a dump valve, as some people say it safe and other say na cus it stalls the turbo which can cause some major damage, i just wanted ur view. Cheers Ben Answer: depends on the turbo and how much boost you are running! 15+ psi id recommend one!!! |
| ID: 5435 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: heater fan Question: alrite wiz. my heater fan just stopped yday, ive chked all fuses, ive taken the fan out works when connected straight to battery, connected a voltimeter to fan connectors while fan is out of car and there is power, ive taken out the speed controller wheel thing on dash and cleaned up connections, looks ok to me, any other wire blocks or anything i need to chk, sorry for the long message, im just stupid... Answer: maybe time to get the autoelectrician out then. i would still clean up contacts though, as it can cause wierd probs if there is too much corrosion on the fan contacts. |
| ID: 5436 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: main jet Question: Hey Wizard, I was wondering if I might need a larger main jet for my 5 GTT. For specs and more information about my car, check my profile. I'm running about 14 psi now and I think my car is running a little lean. Do I need a larger main jet and/or different air correcting jet (or other jets??). And to what pressure can I safely crank up the boost then? Thanks in advance! Answer: does the carb have a standard venturi? |
| ID: 5437 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: What Gasket? Question: hi wiz, just wonderin if i was to do a head gasket change what would be an ideal replacement? Answer: any made for a renault 5 gt turbo..... loads of places sell them! |
| ID: 5438 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: overfueling? Question: running a raider- with grp A carb conv. - however recently my 5 has started to sound very spluttery(like a diesel) and at idle&low revs smells petrolly. does this sound like overfueling or running rich? the grp A carb conv is quite recent...Also worth noting is that the 5 ceases sounding spluttery and smelling of fuel when revs are picked up. any advice? are these symptoms of running rich? Answer: check timing sensor wire, and check cap and rotor. |
| ID: 5439 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: main jet (2) Question: Yes I have a standard venturi... Answer: put a 135main jet in and turn the boost up to 18psi. |
| ID: 5440 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: thermostat Question: alright wiz? i was changing my coolant, when i found the previous owner must of ditched the thermostat. is it ok to run without one or should i replace it? cheers mate. Answer: replace it, cos it will get really cold in the car without it!!! |
| ID: 5441 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: running rich Question: Hello Wizard, My car is 4 Psi on Idle, when i'm running 10 psi, the fuel pressure gauge show me 19 psi. have changed the fuel regulator but no changes. the Air/Fuel gauge show me to Rich. I have std carb and std jets (120.125) !! any idea !! Cheers Carlos. Answer: maybe the air/fuel gauge is wrong. have you had it checked out independantly? |
| ID: 5442 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: starter motor Question: yo wizard hows it going can you tell me what starter gives the modern sound that i keep hearing about which car is it from etc many thanks Answer: laguna starter motor. |
| ID: 5443 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: strange one for you Question: inside my car there is a small knob like a bleed valve but is not its a electrical petentiometer.next to it is a push button both dont seem to anything but if im driving for abit and a turn the knob a orange light shines up which is also next to the push button.any ideas what it is? i asked the previous owner an he doesnt no.i tried tracing wires from both knob and push button and cant follow them. thanks again paul Answer: get an autoelectrician to have a look, i aint got a bloddy clue!!! its like you asking me to guess yer dad's collar size. 
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| ID: 5444 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: running rich part 3 Question: Alrite, did what you said in your last reply. Waited for a good 5 minutes but there was no fuel dripping. Anything else you can think of ? Cheers Answer: sorry about delay, just answered it..kind of... |
| ID: 5445 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: dump valve Question: alright wiz? my dump valve seems to be silent now? but slightly hissing when the car is idleing. could this be the diapraghm? cheers mate. Answer: Sounds like the diaphragms split. I'd replace it sooner rather than later as this will also be causing a boost leak when under load (which aint good for the turbo) |
| ID: 5446 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Small Hole Question: Hi wiz, just got my turbo back from repairs, an noticed they gave me a new adapter for the oil feed that goes on top of the turbo. the thing is is that the hole that goes through adapter is only about 1mm big. Do u think its big enough, they have said to the tuner who it went through, (wen sent bak) that it was big enough??? Answer: some turbos dont like too much flow/pressure through them and they have restrictors in the top of them. ill probably get all sorts of smart a***s telling me different now. but if the turbo manufacturer says its ok, then it must be ok. but for gods sakes follow their instructions!!!- especially new oil and filter!!! even then you will probably not have a leg to stand on if it goes pop 
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| ID: 5447 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: main jet (3) Question: Okay... a 135 main jet and boost to 18psi. No need for a different air correcting jet? Answer: not with a standard venturi. |
| ID: 5448 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: very small knocking noises Question: when driving between say 10-30mph i get this small knocking nosies from the drivers side it sounds like it is from the wheel area oh and the sound only comes from this area.but when i jacked up the car and spun the wheel it was fine ?no nosies its abit anoying i have the 5 but none turbo the car is on 16s any idea please? Answer: does it disappear when you turn the car left or right?- accelerate or decelerate? sounds suspiciously CV joint like to me. |
| ID: 5449 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: turbo Question: what sort of turbo would you advise has i am ready for changing my standard one has it is abit tired because its only kicking about 8psi which is abit poo.thanks again Answer: erm, why dont you adjust the standard turbo to give you more boost? 14psi is always a good number. |
| ID: 5450 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Farting type noise Question: i could hear a funny noise comming from my carbon air intake kit so i started looking for where it was coming from i have now narrowed it down to be coming from a a valve that comes out of the back of the inlet mainfold and onto the breather pipes the noise sounds like a wiered vibrating noise or a bit like its farting could you give me an idea of what it is and how it may be cured? Cheers Kris. Answer: you should have a 1.7mm restrictor in the pipe from the manifold to the T piece. then from the T piece to the air filter there should be a 7mm restrictor. this should sort your sucking problem out. |
| ID: 5451 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: back fire Question: my car has been stood for about a week while in the paint shop not been started for this time ive started it to day let it warm up as normal then reved it the engine started to struddle the a big back fire ive let it cool down then tryed it again but its still doing it any ideas what it could be or what could be causing it Answer: check your leads are on correctly. then check timing sensor wire. then check that the overboost sensor wires arent touching each other or grounding out on anything. |
| ID: 5452 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: turbo thanks an noise Question: hi thanks again for advise on the car as in the turbo i will try and adjust the boost up to 14 psi and try it out.before i do that i have to sort out a problem i am having with my car.if i put it in to reverse and move backwards i here a clunk noise then when i set of to go forwards it clunks again louder would i be right in thinking that my engine mounts are f**kd? thanks again paul Answer: Could be engine mounts, could be a driveshaft/cv joint knocking, or more than likely it's something in the front suspension setup that's failed. |