| ID: 7439 | Date: 13/12/11 | Member: VALE46 | Wizard: Sparkie |
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Subject: window seals Question: Can you tell me if there is a inner seal on the window channel on the front doors- ie around the whole window apature, I have the outer ones but need part number/pictures of the one on the inside. Thanks. Answer: there is an inner furflex seal on the front windows. i dont have the part number thought. you might have to PM paul b and see if he can get it. - or try mike at gt-turbo-spares. |
| ID: 7440 | Date: 21/12/11 | Member: Phoenix Autosport | Wizard: Sparkie |
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Subject: weight Question: what does my car weigh Answer: sweet 17! you've saddler'd me with tricky question in a raund about kinda way. with that sort of question my brain will start s'welling. borough'ing through my memory banks all i can come up with an address of someone who might know..... ;) |
| ID: 7438 | Date: 26/12/11 | Member: robx1r | Wizard: Scoff |
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Subject: T2 exhaust housing on a gt28r Question: hi silly strange thought. a have a nackered t2 with more play in it than the west end, my gt28r is in perfect health, is it possible to put the exhaust compressor and snail from the t2 onto the gt28? Answer: In a word, nope. The GT28 uses a GT25 sized core, turbine wheel and turbine housing, all of which are bigger than the T2. It might be possible to have the T2 housing machined to take the ball bearing core and wheel of the GT28 but you really shouldn't bother! You'll end up with a hugely mis-matched turbo - a big compressor (front end) and a tiny turbine that isn't able to flow enough to keep the front end happy. A turbo is about balance - it's no good fitting a big compressor that's good at flowing air only to choke the engine up with a tiny turbine. If you can find, have machined and fit an 0.49ar T25 turbine then you'll be on to a winner :-) Wiz |
| ID: 7441 | Date: 26/12/11 | Member: danielmk323 | Wizard: Sparkie |
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Subject: Interior Door Handle Question: Hi wiz can you tell me what screws hold them in i lost them and need to get similar ones Tank you Answer: not sure off the top of my head - i assume you mean the short stubby ones with a fine pitch thread. i cant remember what it screws into..... if you took the bit it screws into to a fastner and screw place they would sort it out for you asap! |
| ID: 7442 | Date: 28/12/11 | Member: 1234567 | Wizard: Sparkie |
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Subject: Removing Heater Question: As my car is only used on track I'm going to remove the heater. What do I do with the 2 outlets from the water pump. As one branches off to the turbo can I just connect a pipe straight to that and block off the other that goes straight to the heater? Answer: i'd probably not remove the heater as the matrix is very efficient at removing heat from the coolant. - ideal when racing the car.... although if you really wanted to, you can just loop out the heater matrix if need be. |
| ID: 7443 | Date: 04/01/12 | Member: TOMTOM | Wizard: Sparkie |
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Subject: Subframe plates fitting? Question: When Putting subframe back on, there are two small plates that fit on With the bolts, one of the plates has a rubber style bush on the end of it, where do these go on the subframe when fitting it back up? They came off but I can't remember for the life of me!!! Help. Answer: i'd have to see a picture matey. the only plate and bush thingy i can think of is in the middle of the subframe that the engine steady ball and socket bolts to. |
| ID: 7444 | Date: 09/01/12 | Member: Down under 5 | Wizard: Sparkie |
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Subject: Window jamed down Question: Hi Wiz asked before about how to get widow that was jamed in down position up, got a fix that worked. The tube the cable runs in is open at end sprayed CorrosionX down tube had a coffee [sounds better than beer] came back push switch up comes window. As have tried any penetrant known to man over years[most c**p] this is the one to use moves 90% of corroded/rusted parts. Just a back up Taranaki people have web feet can have 100% in summer things rust trust me. Tony. Answer: thanks for that. :) |
| ID: 7445 | Date: 11/01/12 | Member: ren_5hitbox | Wizard: Sparkie |
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Subject: gearbox, longer ratio wanted Question: hi guys, no one will be impressed with this question as its actually about a ren 5 campus prima! but im sure majority of you will know the answer to my question! basically my prima looks like a turbo and its a rolling advert for my company (vehicle wrapping & graphics) but as i use it sometimes to go up the motorway i feel that it could do with a longer 5th really just to calm the engine down a bit when im chillin at 70! any knowledge of a gearbox that would work would be great! maybe an early gt turbo gear box? i would assume it would be a cable driven speedo? right? haven't bothered to look Answer: 5's are well known to be buzzy on the motorway - they are all like it- so are the clios ive been told too. i've heard that volvo 440 and 480 boxes are longer in 5th, but you'd have to look into that. - beware, cos the turbo ones are electronic speedo. - clios generally arent. |
| ID: 7447 | Date: 16/01/12 | Member: VALE46 | Wizard: Sparkie |
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Subject: wiring loom OS Question: I am rebuilding my car after 3 years apart, can you tell me if there is a relay fitted somewhere in the OSR quarter p***?? I am refitting the loom that runs from front of car to rear lights etc, and I seem to remember seeing a relay there? If so what is the relay for and what colour/how many pins etc (photos)??? Many thanks Answer: its been a while.... but i do know its the relay that controls the auxillary fuel pump - that pumps the fuel from the small tank to the big tank. i remember it was bigger than a standard 4 pin relay too. |
| ID: 7448 | Date: 18/01/12 | Member: VALE46 | Wizard: Sparkie |
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Subject: door cards Question: can you still buy phase 2 inner door cards?? and gear lever gaitors/knobs?? Answer: well according to someone in the know.... Phase 2 inner door cards - there are a very few left but not in the UK according to Renault Parts £209 + vat each front door. Gear lever gaiters are showing some in France, this doesn't always mean they are on the shelf though. certain suppliers in the UK have stock though. Gear knobs listed as N/A Renault Manchester had 15 on the shelf but they soon sold via ebay. certain suppliers in the UK have stock though. i hope this helps??? |
| ID: 7449 | Date: 19/01/12 | Member: adgtt | Wizard: Sparkie |
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Subject: Forged parts Question: Im about to start buying parts for a rebuild I hav been looking at forged bits but what bhp do u need to be running befor you start to think about swaping to forge Answer: not really much point until you get over 230bhp. what sort of power did you have in mind? |
| ID: 7450 | Date: 20/01/12 | Member: VALE46 | Wizard: Sparkie |
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Subject: battery leads Question: Thanks for your last reply, another quick one- can you still buy the main battery leads (earth and positive) Answer: apparently you can..... earth comes in two parts the lead and connector £23.44 + vat positive £102.95 + vat yikes!!! |
| ID: 7451 | Date: 20/01/12 | Member: adgtt | Wizard: Sparkie |
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Subject: Forged Question: Well I was thinking about 250 bhp but but my mate has talked me out off that thinks I'll be s#$ting out boxes evry week what you think. To be Honest tho I'll be happy with 200 Whats the best way to get to 200bhp Answer: 285 cam, volvo 480 turbo clutch, t25/t25 or t28/t25 turbo running 20psi. + fuelling to suit. |
| ID: 7452 | Date: 20/01/12 | Member: dale williams | Wizard: Sparkie |
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Subject: -blank- Question: Hi wiz can u have a in car boost controller with the cup mod at the same time or will not work with both cheers Answer: incar boost controller will work with the cup mod. - use the thinnest pipe diameter you can get away with though... |
| ID: 7453 | Date: 20/01/12 | Member: juha5gtt | Wizard: Sparkie |
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Subject: Carb 'Lobster Back' Inlet Elbow Question: Hi I have GT Tuning Carb Inlet Elbow with 4 pipe outlets. One of those actuator outlets(near driver)have hole smaller than front one. Like 1/4 size. Looks like there is placed in some plastic pipe makin smaller that hole. Is this done for some purpose? Haven't check OE carb top yet is there also hole smaller. Just wondering.. Best regards Juha Answer: yes the standard plastic carb top has a metal tube inside the outlet that makes it smaller than the other outlets. |
| ID: 7454 | Date: 25/01/12 | Member: SELASSIE WARRIOR | Wizard: Sparkie |
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Subject: clutch Question: hey!my clutch has been acting stange,theres not much bite and its close to the floor panel when it bites.also the pedal seems quit lose,direction pls Answer: sounds like the clutch pedal ratchet has munched itself. try stamping on the pedal a few times. if that doesnt work, then try manually moving the ratchet at the top of the pedal. if that fails you may have to get a new pedal inc ratchet. then again, your clutch cable could be about to break! - usually about 15cm from the pedal end... |
| ID: 7455 | Date: 26/01/12 | Member: chezzer85 | Wizard: Sparkie |
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Subject: perc fan wirring Question: i had an electrical fire, only a few days after i'd taken my r5 into my local garage. The fan was running constantly so i had it checked over, the garage replaced some wirring as they said that two wires had fused together to create a constant live feed. only a 5 days later the wires that has been replaced went up, please refer to pic below: http://www.rtoc.org/boards/attachment.php?attachmentid=12066&d=1327086819 I need to know what might of happened here and wether the garage is a fault before i splash out for replacement parts. Thanks Pete Answer: the perc fan wiring is well known for going up in flames. mine nearly did 10 years ago - whilst i was staring at it. it wont be the garages fault- its renaults - as they didnt put a fuse in the wiring. your best bet is to put a few fuses in the +ve and -ve wires near the thermo switch over the top of the turbo. |
| ID: 7457 | Date: 26/01/12 | Member: GTphil | Wizard: Sparkie |
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Subject: Girlfriends in general Question: Dear magical one, Do you sell any magic potions that automatically make your mrs/bird/otherhalf/girlfriend instantly fall in love with the GT turbo then I can spend as much time as i like working on/driving and genrally enjoying my R5 GTT. P.S I have tried some of the more obvious ones such as WKD, Gin, Vodka, but nothing seems to be working......Please could you help ohh cosmic one? Answer: my advice is ditch her. search your inner feelings. start seeing a man. then the only thing you'll be arguing about is who is gonna drive. :D |
| ID: 7458 | Date: 28/01/12 | Member: R5BEN | Wizard: Sparkie |
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Subject: car feels like it hops an inch sideways after bump or bend when coming off accel Question: Hi Wiz,Hope all well your end matey, any current projects yourself at the min?? if yes good luck and if no then come help me please! Firstly I must admit im fairly aggressive driver,my 5 is used for work and pleasure my mileage approx 700 miles a week, most of which seems to be on big boost as i keep getting alot of attention driving from essex to london and i generally always oblige. Standard suspension, full polybushes, top mounts etc, cossie t34, chargecooler, engine mods, 28psi,low pros,tight wheels nuts Recently feels like i skip or hop an inch maybe at rear of car when i go over a bump or relax off accelerator after boost, mainly on a bend. Its a bit dodge hence ive stopped pushing it and driving like my nan to be safe. Front end feels tight all over including subframe, i have a tendancy to snap front standard gearbox engine mount once a year, i dont know if this is related to the prob but mounts are fine at the min. Im suspecting rear of car at the minute and will obviously go over everything, then the front,then engine for play What would you advise me to look at first please, or what do you think is possibly happening? Thankyou,speak soon, have a great weekend matey Answer: sounds like weight transfer problems. do you have rear seats and spare wheel in place? also how low is your car? - too low and the suspension wont have much travel - it will hop and move about under deceleration. is your brake bias valve ok? - if you have too much rear bias that can cause the back end to skid about when braking - although not when decelerating. i just hope the rubber bushes/bearing on the rear axle are ok!!!- else its new bushes/ new rear axle time :( |
| ID: 7459 | Date: 28/01/12 | Member: R5BEN | Wizard: Sparkie |
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Subject: weight transfer Question: Thankyou for suggestion....Yes i do load my boot with weight needed for work, maybe thats taken out rear bushes etc...i'l check tmrw, thankyou ,Ben Answer: check for cracks in the rubber. |
| ID: 7460 | Date: 29/01/12 | Member: Down under 5 | Wizard: Sparkie |
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Subject: -blank- Question: After much work on car went for run, no speedo get another sensor, guess what build up speed no speedo slow down got speedo. What the **** is the problem ??? Answer: think about what the engine is doing. it rocks a little bit under load and under deceleration. id check the wiring for continuity.... |
| ID: 7461 | Date: 29/01/12 | Member: 6129 | Wizard: Sparkie |
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Subject: carb trouble Question: hi wizard im having carb bother again built a carb last week standard venturi 1.2mm main jet 1mm 1st stage 1.2mm 2nd stage 1mm a/c 1.7mm needle valve.got 285 cam and T25/T25 turbo set boost 21psi. car drove fine but on boost it was running at 10.8 a bit rich. left it for a couple of days till my new drill bits came. drilled the a/c to 1.1mm to lean it of a bit the car drives fine but on boost this time its running very lean on boost at 14.9. so i changed the a/c back to 1mm drove it again and its still lean at high 14,s again on boost. this all started when i changed my dizzy cap to a 90deg one leads are on correct surely this cant be anything to do with it surely. any ideas matey. Answer: id firstly recalibrate the afr gauge you have to see if its OK. did you try lowering the boost to see if the afr's got any better? |
| ID: 7462 | Date: 30/01/12 | Member: chezzer85 | Wizard: Sparkie |
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Subject: perc fan wiring Question: Thanks for ur advice before, i'm now in the process of replacing my engine loom (which was a complete mess). Am i right in thinking that i should connect up the sensor above the turbo, to the main loom then pigy back on these spade connectors to the sensor below the carb. If so where would you recommend i fit a fuse? Answer: yes it piggybacks to the under carb sensor. id fit the fuse in the loom as it passes the side of the head. |
| ID: 7463 | Date: 01/02/12 | Member: adgtt | Wizard: Sparkie |
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Subject: Turbo choices Question: Ktr 230 or turbo technics Stage 3 any thorts on Witch one I should go for Answer: have you got any spec on each? id usually suggrest go direct to the turbo company. ie not ktec... |
| ID: 7464 | Date: 01/02/12 | Member: kentraider | Wizard: Sparkie |
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Subject: ph1 hoses Question: hello big man...hope alls good im after a diagram for my pal of the hoses into the back of the manifold and the carb breather and water .if you can point me direction of a link id appreciate it ...cheers wiz Answer: check here: http://www.rtoc.org/files/?path=Renault Diaolgy/Renault 5/Engine/Cooling and Heating/ |
| ID: 7465 | Date: 02/02/12 | Member: kentraider | Wizard: Sparkie |
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Subject: -blank- Question: hello wiz...appreciate the link to the ph 1 hoses etc to manifold and carb....only trouble is the link wont open or doesnt seem to be there anymore?? sorry to be a pain in the *** bud cheers Answer: its on the frikkin website! goto files then follow this: Renault Diaolgy / Renault 5 / Engine / Cooling and Heating |
| ID: 7466 | Date: 03/02/12 | Member: chezzer85 | Wizard: Sparkie |
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Subject: Theres no life in the 5 Question: I have recently replaced my wiring loom (brand new) and ht leads and knock sensor, after double checking all the connections. I tried to start her up, turned over once, but no life at all now. I have no battery light on the dash on start up, athough got oil light. Battery almost new and fully charged, i know i have power to my starter exsiter (white wire). I have also tried to bump start without any joy what so ever. any idears? thanks Answer: ok, to start a 5 you need a working tdc sensor. a negative and positive feed to the ignition unit. these are not part of the engine wiring loom. the starter motor wires consist of positives to the alt and to the battery and also the white wire. please check the earth to the body and to the engine. |
| ID: 7467 | Date: 06/02/12 | Member: chezzer85 | Wizard: Sparkie |
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Subject: turbo noise Question: I have my r5 running now, but i fired it up without the air filter or intercooler fitted. (probably need a slap for that) now the turbo is making a burping noise, with filter and intercooler all connected. Have i damaged the turbo in someway? or is there likely to be another cause? Thanks Answer: you wont have damaged the turbo. burping noise is the fact you havent got the restrictors in the breather set up. - two restrcitors fit in the T piece. one 1.7mm the other 7mm. |
| ID: 7468 | Date: 11/02/12 | Member: V6 CREW | Wizard: Sparkie |
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Subject: Dimma kit Alloy spacers? Question: Hello Mr Wizard, I really need your help. My project car has a Dimma/Corsa body kit and my alloys are massivly inset and need to be ligned up with the body kit. Do i have to get something made up or do you know where i can get a set of what ever it is i need? it needs about 100mm spacing! Thanks Tel Answer: ive seen spacers for dimma's before and they are massive beasts! i'd perhaps contact the company that still make dimma stuff. either that or you may have to get some customer spacers machine up! |
| ID: 7469 | Date: 12/02/12 | Member: V6 CREW | Wizard: Sparkie |
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Subject: New engine wont idle Question: Hello again Wizard, I have a new engine fitted into my Dimma Pick-Up project and my mechanic and i are having trouble getting the car to idle. It starts fine with the choke and starts to warm up but it still needs to have some choke or a rev as its wont idle. my mechanic thinks it may be a air leak but we are not too sure. I bought the car literaly as a box of bits so have come a long way but just need to get this last bit sorted. Any ideas ?? :D Answer: easy way to check. block off the one way valve that goes to the breather circuit. then take out the idle jet ( big brass screw on drivers side of the carb) and clean it up - make sure no swarf is in the very end of the jet. that should get it idling ok. - also check the mixture screw is still there. - they like to blow out. you might also have a snapped mixture screw in the carb base.... |