| ID: 5812 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: engine conversion Question: wizard can you please tell me how to find a realistic place to have my 5 converted to a full 4b4 cosworth, i have done this on a 205 and know big dave does this for about 10k. now, i have the geld i would like it if a company who could fabricate a shell for me. ive tried hot rod companiees all to silly prices. theres a twisty a road trip of cyprus in it for you,many thanks jon Answer: its a fecking huge job! - why not ask 'big dave' to help?- surely he knows a few people? why do you want so much power?- it just wouldnt be a 5 anymore... even if it was more reliable 
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| ID: 5813 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: cams Question: well, prefibly more mid end, im running low compression so apparantly i loose torque, i shud be using a t25 for everyday, but mainly a t28 for fast raod and track, i am after a cam that will provide top end breathing, but will hopefully give me lower and mid end to comensate for the low comps, and also lag.... i never rev over 6000, except on odd occasions i take it 6200 on tight twisty bends etc where gearchanges arnt a gud idea., but obviously with teh bigger cam and turbo i may have to rev sleighly higher to get the power, would using a vernier pulley help aid the setup of the power band? Answer: Piper 285 would be a good choice. |
| ID: 5814 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: radiator fan relay number?? Question: hi wiz can you help me with an original Relay number please?? its the one next to the radiator to switch the fan on, on the cooling system had this problem with the wireing when i bought the car and then realised that the wrong relay was beeing used so the wireing was burnt out!!! please help as my renault garage cant look the number up (aparently..... ) cheers shaun Answer: R93560 from gsf is what you need. valeo boxed etc etc. |
| ID: 5815 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Which is more gay? Question: Dear Mr Wizard; I was looking at some rather strange pictures via the interweb, where it would seem 1 man was entering another... Now which would be more gay? The man who, was being 'bummed' - wanting to be. But on the other hand, the man 'bumming' - wanted to bum a man. Im confused?? Answer: ill put it another way. why is it that most straight men wanna sh@g women up the ar$e? are they in the closet?- unlikely....so assuming that wanting to slip one up the back aint that gay, then surely the one offering the ass is more gay. its a power think apparently.... 
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| ID: 5816 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Head and turbo refitting. Question: Dear Wiz, putting a reconed head back on and a reconed turbo to.What tips and advise would you give.Any tips to insure a smooth rebuild...Also,what checks can i do to insure there is good boost and oil pressure...Cheers in advance. Answer: clean everything. pre oil the turbo before fitting. then prime the oil system fully with the king lead off so the turbo see's the oil before even attempting to start it. also make sure the headgasket dont slip about when you put the head on. |
| ID: 5817 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Turbo cooling Question: Hello wiz Answer: i have noticed a member with the same turbo as mine (stage 7 msm -t3/25 turbo) doesn't connect the water through the turbo |
| ID: 5818 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: 15 or 16 that is the question Question: hi wi, ive just got the standard 13's on my campus and i want to put some alloys on it, what are easyest, look good so with 15 or 16 inch alloys and what tyres will i need its lowered 35mm already. i want something that looks good, but wont scrap the arches or have to cut them away. also do i go for a certain stud configuration and so on, a lil bit confused any help word be great! Answer: stick with 15's, and 195/45 r15 tyres. they will not rub. but make sure the ET is ok on the front. |
| ID: 5819 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Car Gone Question: hey turbo wiz.... looks like this could be the end...... i got hit from behind and they are wrighting off my car as we speak. so if i get to buy it back then im selling the parts.... a main question is.. i have a group A carb..... what is it worth?? if i was to sell it? thanks craig Answer: check ebay. |
| ID: 5820 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Film Question: Did you see that film last night Gaylordssayno ? Answer: yes i did see it! i didn't know you were a film star. the last action sequence must have hurt a bit, bent over like that and all....
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| ID: 5821 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: pistons Question: Hi wiz silly question i know but whats the diffrence between standard pistons and turbo pistons. Thanks mate Answer: i heard standard pistons have more deck height on them, i.e they were higher compression that gt ones. but i havent confirmed it personally. |
| ID: 5822 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: piston Question: i want to replace my piston, ring and liners. can i go and buy them of the shelf and they will fit or do they need to be a certain size thanks for your help? Answer: yes you can buy them off the shelf at loads of places, and they will only be ever one 'standard size'. but you will have to find an engine shop to push your old pistons off the conrods and put the new ones on!- should cost around £25 for 4. |
| ID: 5823 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: tdc mod Question: Today I was board, and thought i should try out the tdc mod (where u swap the wires to give 4 degress of ingnition advance). I used to run up to 22 psi ish with no pinking. Right, my car didn't pink before and it doesn't now either but my question it, if u do the tdc mod, will it increase the chance of pinking.?? and does it need more fuel?? Answer: yes it will increase the chance of pinking. fuel wont help, lower compression or water injection will. |
| ID: 5824 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Uprated Rod Bolts Question: Do you know where I can get uprated con rod bolts ? Answer: have you tried ARP? |
| ID: 5825 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: locating dowel Question: starter went faulty,replaced with another,crunching noise still there when starting him up,someone says there should be a locating dowel-whats that? and do need it because there wasnt one there when i took out the other starter? any help please david Answer: you do need the locating dowel, else you chobble your flywheel. it get stuck in either the gearbox or the starter.... best check both bits. you can get them from renault. the dowel, looks like a small piece of pipe, and it makes sure the starter motor is in the correct position before you tighten it up. |
| ID: 5826 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Engine conversion- power steering? Question: Hey, I'm shifting a GT turbo block into a 5 monaco (GTX). THe Monaco has power steering though and the GT turbo does not. Will my steering work normally but just without the added power or will it be exceptionally heavy and undrivable? Any suggestions on what to do? Answer: change the rack for a non PS r5 one. |
| ID: 5827 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: sandwich plate!!! Question: hello wiz. just bought a mocal 10 row oil cooler from k-tec. it came with a sandwich plate without a thermostat, is this wrong? as i have been told by a few people that i do need a built in thermostat. k-tec said it doesn't need a thermostat, is that correct? what do you recommend? im confused. cheers. Answer: do what ktec says, after all it is their kit, and they should know... |
| ID: 5828 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: psi Question: whats the max psi i can run with low comp. pistons,standard liners,fmic,fm oil cooler,dump valve, air filter,4-2-1 manifold,2.5 inch turbo back,t25 turbo,copper rad and paddle clutch.jets r unknown but use to run 17 psi fine for a year then cracked a liner and what sort of power would i b expectin from the psi u say. cheers mate hope to hear from u soon Answer: i reckon one million psi, which should give you a billion bhp, for approximately one zillionth of a second. there are a few key elements to look for here. at 17psi you cracked a liner. which tells me that maybe you should run 15psi until you get an uprated fuel pump. at 15psi on a t25 you should get 150-160bhp i reckon. |
| ID: 5829 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: dies Question: hi wizz how u doin fella i need ur opinion iv jus put a load of goodies on the 5 spark plugs timin sensor intercooler uprated feul pump etc now i got her runin 2day after a long time of sittin around then jus as i take her down the road jus splutters then dies but try 2 start it again an its doin nothing please help me wizz spent so much on her an im at the end of my patience Answer: doin nothing?- in what way?- cranking but not starting?- cranking and not sparking?- cranking, but no fuel? need more help here mate. |
| ID: 5830 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Rear Shocls Question: Hi Wiz, im looking for some rear shocks asap. Wat is better Clio 16v or Clio Williams rear shocks. Wat is more suited for a low 5, (check my profile if u need n e info) Answer: i thought extra van ones were the way to go.... |
| ID: 5831 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: GTT engine transplant Question: I'm putting a GTT block into my Renault 5 Monaco (GTX). I have the whole donor car but the bodywork is shagged. Do I need to change the wiring looms over? Answer: i doubt you need to change the main wiring loom over.. maybe the engine wiring loom though. |
| ID: 5832 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Boost Question: Hi Mr Wizard Sir Could you share with me a little of your infinate wisdom please, im wondering how much boost i can run before it becomes a danger to my car, i.e does any damage to anything. Ive got an uprated head gasket, a grp A carb ( not sure of the exact jet sizes ) , green filter, scorpion exhaust and a dump valve. I havnt got any equipment to test the boost level, so could you tell me the laymans way. i.e where abouts on my standard boost guage the needle could go up to. Thanks  Answer: the standard gauge is 15years old. the metal its made from will be suffering from cyclic fatigue, which may mean nothing to you, but in laymans terms means that its dodgy. shell out for an aftermarket boost gauge, and then we'll talk turkey
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| ID: 5833 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: psi Question: u said i need to get an uprated fuel pump i have got 1 on the car already just forgot 2 mention and was running 17 psi on a standard turbo for just over a year and i think the liner cracked because i had an air lock.cheers mate sorry for all the questions. Answer: an air lock? or a pipe split? what state are your pistons in? id also check the aei is fully functional- i.e can hold a vacuum if you suck the pipe that comes off it. |
| ID: 5834 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: rung me nuts off?????????????? Question: hi there i have read some of the answers that you gave about removing locking wheel nuts if you aint got the key, but my problem is that i have wierd shaped locking nuts and on the front of the nut is a cap and bearing so you cant drill it out, i have been told that you can get a special tool to remove them or things like reverse patterned drill bits, any ideas? cheers Answer: is it the renault type with the spinning metal ring around the outside of the bolt? you can buy stud extractors, but they dont work if there is any torque on the bolt, and you would have to drill a hole into the bolt. you can buy a special bolt extractor set, but ive never seen whats in the kit! |
| ID: 5836 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: boost gauge Question: hello mate iv just fited my boost gauge it should be standerd but its telling me that im running at 20psi. iv only had the car for 5 months the guy i brought it off didnt have a clue wot was under the bonnet. i fitted it to the base of the carb on the drivers side.is this wrong or wot im lost of wot to do next cheers dave Answer: if your car is running 20psi then it must be running more boost than you suspected. unless of course when you fitted the boost gauge you bent the back of it, like i have many times, and this causes the insides to bend and touch the outer casing , thus rendering it useless. |
| ID: 5838 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: funny valves on the back of the inlet Question: hi wizz i had a moan from the engine bay on idle and have chassed it back to one of the two valves on the inlet manifold but i am not sure what they are so i could change it any ideas i know that they are to do with the breather but other than that i havent a clue Answer: the best bit of your whole question is the last 4 words!- never a truer word typed! in all seriousness though, the valves should only let air in one way, the one on the drivers side is for the brake servo!!! the one on the passenger side is for the breather system. if you have a moaning sound , then you either have a leak....or more likely the 1.7mm restrictor has been lost in the breather pipe from the manifold to the T piece... |
| ID: 5839 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: a few idea Question: got a few idea's on how i think to gain a little extra power, water heated manifold....do i need it? could i remove the pipes and heatwrap the inlet to protect it from the hot exhaust manifold? also, do i need the pipes to the carb aswell? can i get rid of these of would it be an idea to keep these ones? also i know you may say it would take a while for carb to warm up to burn fuel efficiently.....so would it be wise to do this in summe ronly? cheers wiz?...... Answer: don't bother messing with the original water routes. this will cause problems. you are allegedly better off wrapping the exhaust manifold, turbo ex housing and the downpipe, so the exhaust gas keeps the heat in until its past the turbo. you'd be better off making the car lighter. |
| ID: 5840 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: water injection? Question: i know how the injection works.....but.. how more efficient is it at cooling? may be a daft question but wud it keep the turbo colder for longer, aswell as the bores and exhaust manifold? and where can i get a cheap kit? Answer: you are talking gobbledegook! you obviously don't know how it works!!! the water injection is very good at cooling, much better if you add methanol though, as it absorbs more heat from the surrounding air that way. it doesnt cool the turbo, it only cools the boost from the turbo. the cheapest kit that i found was off ebay, via a company called aquastealth.com . phoned them up, and was with me 4 days later from the USA. around £160. don't overestimate your bhp though, as they will send you a very large jet and it will make the car misfire!!! |
| ID: 5841 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Oil pressure and turbo gauge Question: 2 things, I have a renault 5 monaco and a gt turbo. On the Monaco when i turn the ignition on but dont start the engine the oil gauge shows me the oil level, The GT turbo does not do this. When the engine is started the gauge does nothing on both cars, apparently it is supposed to then act as an oil pressure gauge?? My turbo gauge randomly stopped working after I floored the throttle in first gear and did a little run. Any help please? Answer: check the pipes for the turbo boost gauge, favourite area for feck ups is where the pipe emerges out of the bulk head and connects to the side of the carb, the clear pipe has a 90° elbow on it, and they can crack!! check the wires to the depth level sensor- jack the car up and its in the front of the sump at and angle upwards.... just buy an aftermarket pressure gauge- the renault ones are sh1t! |
| ID: 5842 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Whistling turbo Question: Hey wizz! When i put my foot down, and the turbo spools up, i get quite a loud high pitched whistling from what i believe to be the turbo, right the way through boost, then it stops when i come off the power. Im sure its not the normal sound of the turbo spooling up. Any ideas? Thanks muchly! Answer: check for boost leaks. or the blades of the turbo touching the compressor housing! |
| ID: 5843 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: campus prima Question: hi wiz, how hard would it be to convert a 1.4 campus to a gt turbo. me and a mate are looking for a summer project to build a track car, many thanks Answer: is it the injection model? |