| ID: 7761 | Date: 08/05/15 | Member: Daihall | Wizard: Sparkie |
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Subject: short shift Question: Hi wizard i want to remove the short shift gear lever off my car, what parts do i need to do this. cheers dai Answer: a normal gear lever at a guess..... off any 5 variant would do. probably best to get the yellowy surround too. |
| ID: 7762 | Date: 23/05/15 | Member: Tom75 | Wizard: Sparkie |
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Subject: Oil return hose Question: Hello sorry to bother you again oh great one. I want to renew the ends on the turbo oil return hose as they are rubber and don't look to good, can I use silacone water hoses on the ends, As I have some spare ones? Or do they need to be oil rated? If so what would you recommend? Answer: they are supposed to oil resistant.... however I have personally just used water hose on them and they have lasted just as long as a 'special' hose.... |
| ID: 7763 | Date: 07/06/15 | Member: Tuck | Wizard: Sparkie |
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Subject: pipe work Question: Hi wiz is there any diagrams to show where all the pipe work gose ie all rubber hoses as i would like to check all mine are in the right place thank you Answer: you mean like this? http://www.rtoc.org/files/Renault%20Diaolgy/Renault%205/Engine/Engine%20Components/Breather.jpg |
| ID: 7764 | Date: 07/06/15 | Member: dale williams | Wizard: Sparkie |
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Subject: -blank- Question: Hi wiz my 5 has been stud for 2 years now i have put fresh fuel in and new battery when i turn the key there is nothing happening the carb and everything is plumed in just dont no wot too do next can u help cheers Answer: does the car try and actually turn over? is the engine free'd up? if its not turning the engine could be seized, or the starter motor is stuck.... |
| ID: 7765 | Date: 30/06/15 | Member: chunk552 | Wizard: Sparkie |
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Subject: aei Question: what is the aei unit Answer: the thing that supplies the engine with sparks. |
| ID: 7766 | Date: 30/06/15 | Member: Andy888 | Wizard: Sparkie |
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Subject: problem with ineffective rear brakes Question: Just failed test on rear brakes inc handbrake especially drivers side. no leaks from caliper seals and all slides and pistons moving freely(manually) I have managed to get passenger side to work better but o/s is very poor Any ideas? Answer: have you tried winding the piston in then pushing it out a few times? if not, you may be able to get a rebuild kit for it, or its gonna be a new caliper time. |
| ID: 7767 | Date: 30/06/15 | Member: Jennifer B | Wizard: Sparkie |
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Subject: Engine cuts out above 55 mph - still can't work out why? Question: With 80,000 miles and just the one owner for 25 years (myself), my car has always operated fine but in the last month when acceleration is made to 50 to 55 mph the car starts to shudder and at 55mph the ignition and all electricity switch off and you have to coast the car and start the ignition from coasting Help! Any idea? What could be causing this? Answer: when was the last time you serviced it, and changed the fuel filter? |
| ID: 7768 | Date: 30/07/15 | Member: VINNY | Wizard: Sparkie |
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Subject: Rear Toe Question: Hi there! I recently had my car tracked and was told the tracking is out on rear left. - 0.46' The right side is okay - 0.16'. Total toe = 102' My Renault mechanic said some late R5's came with adjustable rears to tweak toe but not all. Is this true and if so, which cars? If not, any suggestions to get toe and camber straight? I'm thinking of getting some rear camber adjusters. The front top mounts - left is black and right gold? Are the adjustable top mounts kinda diamond shaped and universal? Apologise for all the questions ;) Answer: Vinny me ol' mukka, from memory the rear stub axle is pushed into the trailing arm - not allowing any adjustment. unless you start heating up the stub axle and bending it with a long bar you may have to consider a replacement trailing arm. the fronts generally have moveable slots, but beware, some require you to chop out the OE strut tower tops - ie cut out the round hole. |
| ID: 7769 | Date: 30/07/15 | Member: Jennifer B | Wizard: Sparkie |
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Subject: Engine cuts out above 55 mph - specialist garage near London? Question: My local garage can't fix this Can someone let me know a specialist Renault GT Turbo garage in or near London that can! The wizard says is down to a fuel filter Answer: there are probably at least 10 helpful souls near you, who could help you out with this. - find out who your area rep is, and ask them. :) |
| ID: 7770 | Date: 30/08/15 | Member: jockr5gt | Wizard: Sparkie |
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Subject: anti roll bar moving clunking Knocking when breaking accelerating Question: hi i have a very strange problem i have just completed so major work to my five with new vibrotec engine mounts polly bushes for arms and anti roll bar and top mount doughnut new coil over kit i am getting some kind of knock clunk from the front when i take up drive and when i break and iv notice that the anti roll bar is being pushed over to one side iv gone through everything and cant find any play anywhere and that all nuts are tight iv check that bushes are the right size which they are all suspension components are in good order and i just cant make sense out of it and have been playing with car 15 years and thought i new it inside out but im loosing my patience trying to figged it out so i hope you have came across this before and can help me fix it many thanks jock hi wizard just to up date i have looked at what i change when this prob started and lo and be holed i spotted the front of the subframe the area around the fixing didn't look Wright sat against the front cross member the passenger side off the subframe was hitting the lip of the cross member and the driver side of the subframe sat back 30mm from the cross member where the front lip was bent out strait so after dragging the old one i took of the car that had been on for the 15 years out my scrap pile and going back to the workshop with it it seems the old subframe has this the other way around so it looks like the subframe i fitted was not for my car if you would like me to put some pics up with the symptoms i suffered please let me no Answer: hmmm very odd. |
| ID: 7771 | Date: 30/08/15 | Member: toplinedave | Wizard: Sparkie |
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Subject: Engine cuts out then won't start for a wile then ok Question: Hi wiz got a name. I'm Dave. My wee turbo cuts out when it warms up it then won't restart for about 10 mins or so compress ok complete rebuild thinking me by pick up sensor but then why just when it warms up is their a relay somewhere that controls ecu haven't checked for spark when this happened just not sure. Also too add to that if is switch it off then also won't start have stewed my timing or is it electrical. I think it's electrical cause when these things happen I can't here the fuel pump as you normally would help help is it my ecu dam very frustrating. Answer: wont restart? do you mean the engine isn't turning over and the starter motor is sticking? |
| ID: 7772 | Date: 24/09/15 | Member: toplinedave | Wizard: Ian S |
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Subject: Problem starting wile warm Question: Me again no it's turning over fine not the starter. Put the multimeter on the fuel pump and no powers when turning over wile warm. Or father it conks out, let me alabrait. Started the car after a weeks holidays started first time, let it warm up. Stop it wait may be 10 seconds starts ok wait say 60 seconds or u till the fan stops won't restart no power at pump Also will cut out if I let it run say 30 mins to an hour . Temp ok. Wait say 10 to 20mins starts, also seams to be ok if I'm driving as I took it for a good run say 40 miles but again if it sits then cuts out wait 10 to 20 mins starts ok. Is their a thermo switch or wire for a switch that would make it conk out. Help give me answers please. Answer: Hi, The wizard does seem to be away. However I received your General Enquiry Contact Form and have popped in here to see if I can be of assistance. There is an electric module that send power to the fuel pump. It located near the fuses. There is an article in the articles section about it. Can't be sure of course, but if there no power at the pump that one thing to look at. There were some new fuel pump relay modules for sale from the RTOC shop although the existing ones can sometimes be repaired. You could ask in the members section of the forum and see if anyone has any other suggestions. Cheers, Ian S |
| ID: 7776 | Date: 01/02/16 | Member: Mccrackle27 | Wizard: James5 |
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Subject: T25 turbo Question: Hi I've just bought a rover tomcat t25 turbo sending it away to be rebuilt and having a 360 thrust bearing fitted and billet compressor wheel upgrade... Well that's what's been recommended to me is there anything else I have to change before I send it off.. What's this 0.96 a/r rear stuff ?? I don't quite get it and Will it fit straight on my 5 also having a down pipe made cheers rich Answer: Hi, The rover T25 tomcat is a pretty much bolt on unit for the R5 GTT with it's T2 style manifold flange. Replacing the bearing with a 360 bearing will allow you to have more boost reliably. To fit the Tomcat You will need to rotate the compressor housing, the core so the oil feed is facing upwards and the rear housing will also need rotating. If you are having a professional company rebuild be worth asking them to leave the bolts slightly loose so you can rotate housing easily. The A/R size on rear housing basically relates to flow and without going into to much detail the larger the rear housing the laggier the turbo, the smaller the rear the more punchier the turbo is but smaller will run out of puff so to speak soon. You need to get the correct sizes for your setup. The tomcat turbo comes with a .49 rear which is pretty well suited to the R5 not to laggy and not to small they are able to flow nicely for around 200bhp with additional mod's to setup. |
| ID: 7773 | Date: 01/02/16 | Member: caprinis | Wizard: James5 |
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Subject: Clio gearbox Question: Hi wiz I just fitted corsa power steering to my track car just to get wiring done now very easy conversion to do the reason I fitted it I'm going to fit a lsd do the clio 182and197 jc5 gearbox fit the cij I can buy a lsd for her own jb3 box I hear it won't be strong enough what your advice on the best way forward I won't be using any kind of speedo cheers tommy Answer: Hi, What Sort of power is your C1J currently @ or going to be running? Fitting an LSD to the JB3 eliminates the original issue of the C clip failing due to excessive power, or general abuse from hard driving. The 172 phase 2 cup car's and 182's have a bolt in diff and are considered to be more reliable due to the bolted in diff's. But then if you are fitting an LSD to the JB3 you are eliminating the failure of the C Clip. It's really all down to the ratio's you require for the track and the age and condition of the box you have. I have seen 300 BHP C1J's use the std JB3 box with a quaiffe diff and suffer no issue's. |
| ID: 7775 | Date: 01/02/16 | Member: Harrie Harrison | Wizard: James5 |
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Subject: Revs increase well then stagnate and then recover? Question: I recently bought a 5GT Turbo which was running OK but clearly needed tuning. Following tuning it runs much better but there is a distinct reduction in acceleration as the revs pass 3000. From 1000 up to 3000 there is a constant rate of increase then at 3000 there is a slowing of the rate of increase before the initial rate returns from about 3500 up to 4500. The turbo boost needle is almost at max which seems higher than my previous car. Grateful for any advice. Answer: Hi, Firstly you mention tuning? this tells me the carb has been fettled with recently? what was done and what is the spec of the carb now? was the carb tuned using your engine and a wideband AFR setup?? What happens after a carb is fettled you may end up with bit's of swarf within the carb and it may need a flush through with some carb cleaner to flush any small blockages up. Also have you changed the fuel filter recently? Have you got an afr in the car what was it doing when you noticed the problem? Was this issue present prior to the tuning? |
| ID: 7777 | Date: 11/03/16 | Member: Tommo88 | Wizard: James5 |
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Subject: Initial Carb Setup Question: How to get a starting point on the carb mixture air and fuel adjustment eg 3 turns on air and 1 turn on fuel just rebuilt carb with standard jetting any ideas would be great cheers Answer: Rule of thumb is adjust the mixture screw on the carb base so it's fully in (But not to tight as you don't want to snap it in the carb base) then slowly undo the mixture as you say 3 & 1/2 turns, this should get you near the correct mixture for idle. You may need to increase the carb idle screw this is also on the carb base (Flathead screw). Do you have an AFR gauge in the car to assist you so you can see what it's doing? or you can listen to the note of the engine to see where it sits comfortably. |
| ID: 7778 | Date: 20/03/16 | Member: dickiegtt | Wizard: Sparkie |
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Subject: window screen Question: Hi wiz, I have booked in to have a new window screen fitted and the company has said the screen for my 89 gtt in black is tinted green. Is this correct? I have not got my car here to check but mine seems clear with the optional sunstrip across the top. I was told to stick a piece of paper behind and supposedly gtt window screens have a ting of green to them? Answer: Yep all gtt' have green tinted glass. Campus have clear glass. |
| ID: 7780 | Date: 24/04/16 | Member: Tommo88 | Wizard: James5 |
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Subject: Aei Question: What is the correct aei for phase 1.5 is it 208 or 209 Answer: Being a crossover model it could have either as Renault were using up the stock of the Phase 1 part's . Ideally if your looking for a replacement you want to look for a 209 d model which is the last model done with a slightly better ignition curve within the module |
| ID: 7781 | Date: 22/06/16 | Member: James carter | Wizard: James5 |
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Subject: Gearbox end casing leaking Question: Hello my gearbox is weeping from the end casing between the front and the lower end casing fixing bolts, I tried replacing the rubber gasket with a new one but it didn't cure it,are the end casings prone to warping any tips on how to cure the weep thank you James. Answer: The gaskets on the 5th gear end casing if not seated correctly do pinch up and leak, you could attempt to remove it again and put a bead of sealant around it aswell as the gasket and this should do the trick for you |
| ID: 7782 | Date: 22/06/16 | Member: gavan134 | Wizard: James5 |
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Subject: Fuel consumption per 100km or co2 from the manufacture Question: I need some proof of the fuel consumption or the co2 from the manufacturing date it's for revenue to caluclated registration tax any help or direction would be great thanks big or small Answer: Very unusual request and the best I can offer is the following link - https://www.ultimatespecs.com/car-specs/Renault/1234/Renault-Super-5-GT-Turbo.html |
| ID: 7783 | Date: 04/08/16 | Member: Tom75 | Wizard: James5 |
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Subject: Exhaust Question: Hello I was just wondering where is the best place to get a 2.5inch down pipe these days? Answer: Hi Tom, What you really want is a one piece downpipe which has the elbow built in. Fellow RTOC member Matty made a couple for the club recently, I would suggest contacting him for a one piece http://www.rtoc.org/boards/member.php?5843-Matty |
| ID: 7784 | Date: 25/08/16 | Member: redrocket29 | Wizard: Sparkie |
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Subject: Alloys Question: Iv got a set of wolf race voodoos 15 inch What size Tyers will I need and what spacers ? Answer: Generally 45 profile tyres work best. 195 45 r15 are the ones. As for spacers. You'll have go trial fit and have a measure... |
| ID: 7785 | Date: 05/09/16 | Member: Mix man | Wizard: James5 |
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Subject: Evans waterless coolant. Question: Hi wizard, Hope your good. Just wanted to know if Evans waterless coolant is safe to use on Renault 5 gt turbo engine. Thinking of using this product. Hope you can advise me on this. Many thanks. Dj misc Answer: Yes it is perfectly fine to use, mixed reviews on if its worth while over the normal coolant though. For cost wise nothing wrong with the normal Renault Type D coolant it is more than up to the job. If you have an overheating issue you have other issue's in the coolant system that need to be looked at. |
| ID: 7786 | Date: 23/09/16 | Member: redrocket29 | Wizard: James5 |
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Subject: Carb Question: My car only ticks over with the choke on when turned of it stalls what's your advice Answer: Have you tried adjusting the Idle screw (Not the big brass one on side of carb and not the mixture screw, it's the one that has a flathead screwdriver slot in it at rear of carb) once the engine is warm to get the car to idle at around 1000rpm's? Also what are you afr's at idle? |
| ID: 7787 | Date: 12/10/16 | Member: leecurtis1 | Wizard: James5 |
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Subject: Random smoke Question: Hi mate I have a smoky exhaust sometimes, not on boost or when driving normal but when the car been for a run and hot when I pull up and let her idle sometimes (not every time) she will puff a slightly blue smoke out the exhaust, blip the throttle then it's gone ... Cheers.. Answer: More than likely valve stem seal's. But it could be a number of thing's what grade oil are you using?? |
| ID: 7788 | Date: 25/10/16 | Member: redrocket29 | Wizard: James5 |
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Subject: Gaz springs Question: Iv brought a gaz coilover kit from Cgb They came with a small black spring on top of the blue ones do I need to use that bit if I'm lowering it? Or can I do away with it? Answer: The small spring's are spacer ring's so when the car is on the MOT ramps and raised it takes up the gap between the original spring's and allow's it to pass the MOT. You can run without them but if the spring gap is loose when wheels of the ground then it's a MOT failure. |
| ID: 7789 | Date: 25/10/16 | Member: redrocket29 | Wizard: James5 |
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Subject: Dropping the back torsion bar Question: I'm about to attempt to lower the rear of the Renault . Is there any tool to take the bit from the torsion bar out? Iv seen people using home made things not sure on them what's the best and safest way to attempt it. Answer: Firstly to take the torsion bar out I would WD40 up the outer and inner splines a few times for a few day's prior to attempting to remove the bar's allow the WDO40 to penetrate. Slide hammer is always good. As you say some peeps like to use an old gearbox bolt, a larger socket that will allow the torsion bar to slide into it and a bolt so you are basically turning the bolt in which will pull the shaft out into the socket eventually, does work but the main thing is to Un-seize the bar's first. |
| ID: 7790 | Date: 25/10/16 | Member: leecurtis1 | Wizard: James5 |
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Subject: Ref 7787 Question: Hi I'm using 10/60 oil as I was told by the previous owner, I'm not even sure if the engine was rebuilt using valve seals... if that makes sense... Answer: 10/60 is quite a thick oil from cold on a c1j if your not tracking the car every day. I would use a 10/40 oil for daily use and it will be fine |
| ID: 7792 | Date: 04/02/17 | Member: Mix man | Wizard: James5 |
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Subject: Engine bay full repaint Question: Hi wizard, Hope your good. Was wondering if you knew any Renault 5 gt turbo specialist who can remove engine and gearbox for a complete engine repaint/wax oiled chassis. I'm based ittn west London and would love to get this done by someone who knows what there doing. Hope you can help. Thank you. Mix man. Answer: Hi Mixman, sorry for the late response. Getting an expert to do both can be quiet hard. I assume you are looking for something local to yourself? |
| ID: 7793 | Date: 04/02/17 | Member: GTT500 | Wizard: James5 |
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Subject: AEI test and massive backfire on load Question: Hi, whenever i push the car not only does the boost gauge on the dash shoot up to almost the last line but it also misfires very hard and a massive backfire i have a completely standard engine and not even a dumpvalve. Also is there a way to test the aei unit to see if it's working properly ? Thanks Answer: Sounds more like an over boosting issue is causing all your issue's have you checked or replace any of the vacuum pipes to and from the actuator?? I assume the boost is set as std normally |