| ID: 6063 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: milk Question: hi wiz. just replaced my head gasket and engine has had new gaskets right the way through. havent driven it at all yet just started it up and ran it to make sure everythings working, after running it for 5 minuets stopped it to check everythingand my oil is a plesant milk coulour, how ever the oil levle hasnt risen and when checked again when cold oil was a reasonable oil coulour with a hint of white please help? cheers jon Answer: yeah, did you get the water out of the block when you changed the headgasket? id take it for a 'spirited drive' for around 1hr, and see what happens! |
| ID: 6064 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: LOW OIL PRESSURE ON BOOST Question: HI Wizard can you help me please. When my turbo comes on boost the oil pressure drops sharply from approx 3 to around zero. Any ideas what the problem could be? thanks Answer: Is that reading from the OE gauge or an aftermarket unit? |
| ID: 6065 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: the big bang Question: just completed full engine rebuild but instead of starting it gave me a massive backfire.its got new leads plugs dizzy rotor.im thinking timing. help what can i try Answer: Dizzy gear drive could be incorrectly fitted, or you've put the ht leads on wrong. |
| ID: 6066 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Smoke and Turbo Question: Hi Wiz, Please can you advise me ,when starting my 5 the first 5 mins bluey smoke comes out but once warmed up no smoke would this indicate my turbo is on the way also I have a stand turdo which was fine but has been in my garage for 2 years would it be fine or would i need to do anything before swaping them over Many thanks Answer: wobble the turbos shaft to see if it has any in and out play = v.bad. the smoke on start up could be valve stem oil seals leaking. |
| ID: 6067 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: thermostat Question: Urm i know the thermostat is supposed to go in to the top hose but ,mine doesnt have a thermostat in it; i have bought one now willl it run cooler with it in? and are there supposed to be 2 hose clips on it?one holding it in and one holding the pipe on to the water pump? Answer: yes there are two clips. no the thermostat will not make it cooler, but will improve the oil's operating temperature!! |
| ID: 6068 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Boost-carb top or bottom Question: just got a new 5 and the engine apparantly has forged pistons,steel liners, grp A carb, cam etc (no proof) and i wanna up the boost. wondered which place to take the boost reading from cos at the carb top it reads 22psi and at the bottom it reads 14psi, thats a big difference! plus my turbo is really laggy and doesnt kick in til well after 4500rpm and makes peak bhp(184) at 6900 (got a RR printout), it has a a/r 42 housing (not sure how big this is) would this be normal for a big turbo? thanks oh wise one and sorry about the essay! Answer: check that you aint got a massive leaky manifold!!! check all nuts on it!!!! |
| ID: 6069 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Carb jets Question: Hi planning to run 15 psi boost on standard carb. I have a 135 main jet in my garage is worth fitting or is this to big? What do youy recommend for main and air corrector jets? cheers dan Answer: for 15psi you will be ok. a 135 main will allow you to run 18psi easily. |
| ID: 6070 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: low oil pressure on boost part 2 Question: Hi, it is an oe reading. thanks Answer: buy an aftermarket gauge. OE ones are notoriously shite! |
| ID: 6071 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: battery light Question: how do wizz. need help. my gtt was killing a battery every 2 days, so i changed the battreryn n put a re con alternator on, n the battery light was stii coming on, cheaked all the wires on the alt,starter, etc n wired em to haynes , and the light is still on n killing me battery. help me please.. thanks Answer: call an autoelectrician. they aint that expensive and they get straight to the source of the problem!!! |
| ID: 6072 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: cam timing Question: an i wright in thinking that the + and - markings on the pulleys sit closest together when the imaginery line is lined up?cheers Answer: yes. |
| ID: 6073 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: cam timing Question: an i wright in thinking that the + and - markings on the pulleys sit closest together when the imaginery line is lined up?cheers Answer: yes again! |
| ID: 6074 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: hand brake button Question: hi wiz had a problem at the weekend whilst sorting my hand brake handle i managed to pull the thin rod that the button is attached to out of the leaver and cant seem to get it back in. is it possible to get it back in or do i need another hand brake lever? cheers alex Answer: you can get it back in, you will have to take the lever off the car though. |
| ID: 6075 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: incurance Question: hi just need to clear some thing up. if i dont declare the mods on my car where do i stand if some one hits me or i hot them or if it gets stolen thanks. Answer: you'll be fu cked over. |
| ID: 6076 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Sills Question: Looking to get sills for my phase 2 renault 5 gt turbo as it will fail a M.O.T the way it is at the moment. Know any good places to get a new set ? cheers james Answer: try the closest body panel place to you!!! |
| ID: 6077 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: can u fit Question: can u fit a 1.7 volvo gear box on a r 5 engeng will this give u better 14 mile times when runig about 220 bhp as i am afrad of giveng the r5 gear box all that power just by stamping my foot down and going throw the gears fast as my mate striped his 2nd gear doing this Answer: lots of people manage with the standard r5 box. the m59 box from the 440/480 turbo does fit, and they have electric speedo too... 
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| ID: 6078 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Which turbo? 2 Question: Hi again, I am going to order a turbo today. You've recommended the GT22r or 25r. I've decided I will either get one of these or I'll get a BB tuning one. Have you heard anything bad about the bb ones? Answer: they will probably be buying it from somewhere else. couldn't you save money buy getting it from someone else?- like direct from manufacturer? |
| ID: 6079 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: keep getting massive air locks Question: hi there in the last week my car has split 2 water hoses one from rad to water pump and the other from the water pump to the plastic water pot i have changed these hoses bled the system and had to remove the stat to try and release the air lock cause the stat would not open this was fine until yesterday temp shot right up to max and the system was air locked again the top rad hose was solid with air managed to bleed the system again but after 8 hours of not running the car you can undo the water bottle cap and the system is still really presurised with air coming out could this be the head gasket thanks Answer: yes, do a compression check on the engine. |
| ID: 6080 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: The best chip? Question: Hello wiz. Where is the best place to buy a chip for a 21 turbo? found one on ebay from a frenchman but don't know if he is a hustler.. Thanks Answer: he's french, he'll smell of garlic, smoke lots of unfiltered fags, ride a bicycle, wear a blue and white stripy top, with a beret, and he'll be as dodgy as they come!!!! id be more inclined to ask this guy http://www.rtoc.org/members/member.asp?memberid=11075 as he will bore you to death about the r21 turbo and help you as much as possible. 
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| ID: 6081 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: gauges Question: hi wiz my oil gauge sits at one when the ignition is not switched on and when the car is running it goes straight to six and doesnt move.ive looked at the wires on the sensor and there are three..two of them are connected but the third isntany ideas why this is and what is this xtra wire for..... cheers Answer: when the ign is on the gauge reads oil depth. when you start the car it reads pressure. check ur oil level!!! |
| ID: 6082 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: reving on its own Question: just had engine and carb re build.when i start the engine it idles at 2000rpm reving its self up to 3500rpm then back down to 2000rpm its repeats this over and over.any ideas?cheers Answer: turn the idle screw down!!!! and sort the mixture out! then look for leaks.... |
| ID: 6083 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Speedo Question: Hi wiz ive just put a 1.8 16v lump in my R5 and i am unsure on how to work out the speedo has the R19 gearbox was cable driven not electronic, But i looked down on the o/s driveshaft and it looks like it can have the electronic speed sensor fitted It has a blanker in the hole, can this be removed. Cheers. Answer: why not use the gtx speedo clocks. they fit, and run off cable. |
| ID: 6084 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: what set up? Question: hi wizz am looking to upgrade my susspension at the moment ive only got lowering springs on.am wanting a good set.so whats best?coilovers?dampers?gonna use it for fast road only. ps who are u? Answer: Koni's all round is a good choice, but don't go too mad on the drop. -35mm is enough for the front, and adjust the rears (torsion bar) accordingly. New set of bushes and balljoints etc would help improve the handling as well. PS, it's on a need to know basis...and you don't need to know |
| ID: 6085 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Turbo 2 Best location for Spa boost sensor? Question: Hi Wizard, Hope you can answer this with it been a Turbo 2 ;-) Whats the best location for a SPA Boost sensor? Copy of the message i put n the board; Just bought a SPA Boost/water temp gauge for the T2, Any ideas on the best posistion/location for the sensor? In the manual its suggesting the inlet manifold as the ideal location for boost and vacum? with the T2 having four seperate inlets would it give a accurate reading tapping into one? Other option in the manual is the Turbo hoses? The sensor as a 1/8"" BSP thread. Help!!!:-) Steve Answer: ok, im slightly confused. does the sensor measure water temp?- if so put it in the plate at the end of the head next to the standard one. if the sensor measures boost pressure then put it in the intercooler, the same as the standard one..... (opposite the port closest to the bulkhead in a standard car) |
| ID: 6087 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: BAILEY DUMP VALVE OR NOT?? Question: Hello Wiz,how are you?ive got a question for you and like your opinion. Ive heard numerous people say bailey dvs are not suitable for R5s.some people say they actually dump pressure when accelerating/boosting.i have a bailey piston type on my 5 and happily running 22psi constantly for over 6months now with no trouble,my aftermarket boost gauge reads 22psi with no fluctuation at all,and all seems fine. have you heard off this problem happening and would it be simply because the spring in the dv was worn or not strong enough to cope with the boost pressure??i hope im not losing boost thats all,i would have thought id notice,i cant hear any leaks through dv,and ive a constant 22psi when boosting.thanks for your time. Answer: ok, suck the vac pipe to the dumpvalve, does it suck the valve open, till you cant suck no more? if not then the seals are fecked, and its leaking boost away from you aei, which will cause the car to over advance and/or generally fu ck up. ive seen a few get that dry that the valve never shuts!!! |
| ID: 6088 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: turbo heatshield Question: recently put a chrome/stainless heat shield on and its amplifying the engine noise quite a lot. thought about putting a rubber washer or something similar where it bolts to the bracket on the engine but this will probably melt. any ideas to help stop this unwanted noise?? what about some sort of exhaust gasket and cutting it to fit? Answer: stop it rattling against the turbo first. you could put a fibre washer under the thing i suppose, but i bet it dont help. |
| ID: 6089 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Have you heard? Question: Hi Wizz, How's Gandalf? I havnt seen him for a while and im a bit concerned, have you heard from him? I bet that little sh*t of a hobbit has got him sucking his toes by now... Answer: gandalf doesn't exist you idiot, neither do hobbits. i do though, so you'd better start sucking up to me you 'orrible little elf
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| ID: 6090 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: piston/conrod Question: without damaging the piston how would you get the conrod off, the conrod is knacked so doesnt matter what happens to it.cheers cupcake. Answer: you cant do it. as soon as you press the gudgeon pin out of the conrod the piston gets it in the neck. only way i could possibly think of is an oxy acetylene torch and heat the top of the conrod up and hope that you can easily knock it out... |
| ID: 6091 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: door cards Question: hi wiz does any other door cards fit in the renault 5 without too much modifying or are they all too big or small any help would be gggggggggreat!!!!!!! Answer: are you suggesting that you're trying to fit say MAC truck door cards into a 5? i wouldn't bother, alot of people make flat door cards themselves.... |
| ID: 6092 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: whats best Question: hey, what would be the best set up for engine cooling, and intake cooling for running about 20psi ? thanks Answer: low tem rad fan switch, keep the airfilter well away from the turbo exhaust housing, and run a strapped and flowed intercooler at the very least! |
| ID: 6093 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: DIY SIDE EXIT Question: was thinking about making my own side exit,how do i determine what sound its goin to make?,how loud/silencing/legal limit etc?,currently have a scorpion but would like something with a bit more bite if you get the idea,or do i get a sidewinder system,which i have been told about,but not actually heard in myself on a 5 turbo?,thanks Answer: any sideexit is going to be loud. as long as it has a box in it i think you should be ok as the turbo acts as a muffler when driving normally.... |