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Subject: erl inj. Question: wiz, is it worth fitting water injection if so whats the best way to fit ie. mixture,jet position etc thanx add.Keep up the good work Answer: Yes fit it! Keeps charge temp down and therefore power and reliability up! Fitting is down to individual car spec and pipework etc. |
| ID: 2210 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Starts shit, kangaroos, fuel starvation? Question: Hello wizard, sorry this is a bit long! I own an '89 5 GTX, since i have owned her, she has always been crap to start in the mornings..normally stalls. Feels like the fuel isn't getting to the engine since even when I put my foot down on the throttle the engine will splutter and die. I have put up with the prob cos normally after a few minutes and a 100 metre drive the prob sorts itself out! Today, the whole way down the 7 mile by-pass the car would only rev in intermittent bursts with my foot down and even pumping the throttle sometimes. Managed to pull into a petrol station, kangarooing my way to the entrance in 1st gear as the engine would keep failing to run consistently with constant throttle! Most embarrasing and annoying! What do you suggest wiz? It fells like the fuels only being delivered in bursts??? HELP!!!! Answer: Try fitting a new fuel filter and if this doesn't work it could mean a new pump. |
| ID: 2211 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: hoses engine water boost Question: building my phase 1 cant sort out where the hoses go can you help haynes manual no good have you got a diagram or some info Answer: ive got a copy of gt turbo cup and in it is a diag of the cooling sys but i dont know how to send a copy of the diag but dont worry i will have a word with rach she will know how to post it ... be lucky you been talking to THE MASTER |
| ID: 2212 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: water from turbo Question: when i start the car up there is white smoke comming from the exhaust and there is water comming from where you bolt the turbo to the exhaust manifold what could it be (head gasket,turbo) thanks Answer: YOU WILL MOST PROBIBLY FIND ITS CONDENSATION keep an eye on water levels and oil levels if they are not dropping then its condensation |
| ID: 2213 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Thermostadt Question: I've had my thermostadt out now since April and have had no problems (yet). I've read through other questions regarding the stadt but there is nothing clear on what damage this could be doing. The temperature usually remains at 1/4 on long journeys and 1/2 in the town. Is it because it's not getting up to working temp, cavitation of water pump? Thanks Daz Answer: You could get cavitation of the pump which is not healthy and also you will cause more engine wear as it will take longer to warm up. |
| ID: 2214 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: hoses water boost fuel Question: Hi trying to rebuild my renault 5 gt turbo phase 1. I have put the engine back together but now i am stuck with all of the hoses. Where do they go i have tried the haynes manual and its doesn't show. Can you help? Do you have a diagram? What boost can i run safely on a standard turbo and head gasket? Answer: Try looking at the profile pictures and the diagrams in the files section for help. The easiest thing to do is to fit the obvious ones and see what is left. As for the boost, i would say no more than 12psi on standard jets and 16 psi max. Any more and the turbo will wear out too quickly. |
| ID: 2215 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: anti perc fan Question: hi wiz the inline fuse between the perc fan relay and the perc fan keeps blowing, the perc fan seems to be working fine any ideas. Answer: Must be drawing too much current either from the motor or a short circuit to earth. |
| ID: 2216 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: engine out Question: i am going to be taking the engine out to fit a new clutch as old one is slipping,maintenance wise should i be replacing anything else while it is removed i.e oil pressure sensor also i would like to paint it as well any tips on painting or paint to use Answer: You should change anything that looks even a little worn to save you having to do it again later. Use high temp engine/exhaust paint. |
| ID: 2217 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: clio rear wiper arm Question: will any rear clio wiper arm fit my ph2 gtt or is there a specific model or year Answer: Any should fit. |
| ID: 2218 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: rear quarter panels Question: my 5 turbo ph2 requires two new rear quarter panels are these still available through renault or will i have to source second hand parts how much will these cost approx Answer: I don't know the price and availability from Renault themselves but i know you can get the panels from aftermarket sources. Should be less than £200 each. |
| ID: 2219 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: no fuel pump noise Question: got a problem, if the fuel pump and the relay are ok, why it doesn´t work? thanks one more time. Answer: check the continuity of the wire from the aei unit and the fuel pump relay terminal ""c"" on the aei, to terminal no 3 on the relay it does run through one terminal block. to check opp of fuel pump bridge the two fat wires on the relay i think they are white and red doing this sould run the pump and get you runing... be lucky you been talking to THE MASTER |
| ID: 2220 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Off road Question: Hi, wiz thanx in advance for your knowledge. As the winter nights are nearly upon us i am planning to take the car off the road. Is there anything i should do to it when its in the garage i.e start it up once a week etc... Answer: You should leave the car on axle stands or blocks to prevent tyre problems and run it to working temperature at least once a month if not weekly. Leave the handbrake off to prevent seizure. |
| ID: 2221 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Oil gone bonkers?????? Question: I had just got my 5 running fine, the first for ages. i got in her last nite, started it up and the oil light stayed on????? the oil pressure was at 0 and the red light on the temp gauge also stayed on. I drove it a little way and i am getting a really loud knocking noise from the engine, sounds like near the front- it subsides a little when i take my foot off of the accelerator. I have checked both my oil and water levels and they are both fine. It drives like normal still but it has this crappy noise and as mentioned earlier all the dash lights are tellin me things aint right....  Could this indicate that the oil pump has given up the ghost or is it something much more sinister??? Thanks. Answer: Sounds like the oil pump has gone and you driving it with no pressure will have wrecked the bearings etc. |
| ID: 2222 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: bogging up Question: hi whenever i put my foot down in second gear the car seems to hold back a bit it dosent do it any other gear Answer: strange! Must be a fuelling problem, get it rolling roaded to check. |
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Subject: lead substitute Question: i am currently using millers vsp plus lead substitute and octane booster. it comes in a small bottle and i use a bottle every time i fill the car up with lead free four star. Do you think this is ok? Answer: I would suggest swopping to optimax or super unleaded and just put the odd bottle of lead substitute in if you can't find a garage that sells real 4 star. |
| ID: 2224 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: over cooling Question: i think my car is running too cool, it sits just below the quarter mark even at 60/70mph on the motorway it only heats up when in traffic what should i check for and how do i check the thermostat Answer: It sounds like the thermostat has stuck open. Remove it and look. To test it, put it in boiling water and it should open. |
| ID: 2225 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Air Leaking but why? Question: Hi Hope you can help i have just fitted a new turbo and bleed valve and carb. Now when the car is idling there is air coming out the dump valve. When i put the new carb on i did notice that the ecu connection on the carb was alot smaller than on the one i took off. Now when i drive the car it doesnt have the acceleration is used to and the boost gauge just goes right to the top and the dump valve isnt as loud as it used to be checked the dump valve on another car and its fine cheers Jon Answer: The vaccuum will keep the dump valve open at idle unless you get a stiffer spring fitted. What turbo/carb and valve is it? |
| ID: 2226 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: aftermarket seats Question: Hi wiz, i am thinking of buying some cobra seats, what i want to know is will the seat hit the roof of the car and will peaple be able to enter the back seats as normal. will i need to get recliners or special subframes ? cheers lads. Answer: You are better off talking to the seat manufacturers or someone like Demon Tweeks with your preferences. |
| ID: 2227 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: water from turbo PART 2 Question: THE WATER LEVELS IS GOING DOWN BUT THE OIL IS OK WHAT DO U THINK IT COULD BE! THANKS Answer: I would say that either the head gasket is leaking or you may have a cracked head/liner or manifold water jacket. |
| ID: 2228 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: side skirt mounts? Question: hi wizz, ive just stripped my 5 for a respray, in the process of taking the skirts off, the metal mount things were found to be very rusty and fell apart in my hand, can you tell me if this is a main dealer part? if not any ideas where i can buy them as ive never seen them around or am i blind, thanx in advance ,G Answer: I take it you mean the spring clips rather than the pegs that are part of the body. The clips are a dealer part and are less than a pound. |
| ID: 2229 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Windscreen seal Question: Wiz, I'm trying to lay my hands on a front windscreen seal. Unfortunatley Renault are only listing one seal, which is a one piece unit (the one that I have taken off is a two piece unit, one of which presses into the other and then onto the screen) the screen is also bonded. It would appear that the one which I have been supplied with just isn't wide enough. Can you shed any light? Thanks. Answer: Try mobile windscreens as they do the fitting kit and bonding set. |
| ID: 2230 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: super juice? Question: hi wizard, i was just wondering would it do any damage if i ran my car on normal unleaded fuel,i am currently using super unleaded. thanks paki Answer: Normal unleaded is ok at low boost only. |
| ID: 2231 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: carb Question: my carb is running rich i think i took the spark plugs out and they were very sooty,could you tell me how to set my air and fuel mixture up,dont know which way to turn the screw , it does us a lot of fuel aswell,and the other thing is boost 1,2,3 gears it is very quick and 4,5 gears seem to be holding back the boost gauge goes right round still , just not very quick in 4,5 gears dont know what it could be.thanks Answer: YOU HAVENT TOLD ME IF YOUR CARB HAS BEEN MODDED WITH A BIGGER MAIN JET LET ME KNOW WOT MODS HAVE BEEN DONE AND I WILL TRY TO HELP |
| ID: 2232 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: smoking Question: my car kicks out loadsa black smoke when i give it some any sugestions??? Answer: CHECK your choke flap and make sure that it is not to loose and flapping around also check your air filter is it clean. Can you tell me if you have had any mods carried out to the carb ie bigger main jet etc |
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Subject: oil light and pressure Question: Wiz, my oil pressure gauge doesn't work and i get worried that if the pressure was down i wouldn't know.I don't think my oil light works either because it didn't illuminate when i gave it a service the other day and doesn't illuminate with just the ignition on.How would i go about fixing these,i've fiddled with the wireing at the turbo feed pipe but still no luck.it ocasinaly jumps up but fluctuates from 0 to 6 then dies.where is the oil light sensor????.or how easy is it to install a oil pressure gauge,where does it hook up to.Thanks loads wiz Answer: follow the oil feed pipe from the turbo to the engine you will find it ends up going to a union at the block, at which you will find a round sensor with two wires going to it one does the pressure and the other does the warning light if you earth one of these wires(one at a time not both) to earth ie the block, .if both work doing this then its your sensor if one doesnt or both its wiring or dash. be lucky you been talking to THE MASTER |
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Subject: smoking Question: i have a gttuning group a carb dot know much else. Answer: have you had this problem since you have fitted this carb???. If so the carb may be set up to rich for the engine when under boost. Do you know what size main jet you have?? |
| ID: 2235 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Hole in Engine!! Question: Dear wizard please help me. I purchased a new short engine from Prima Racing a few weeks ago and after 1800 miles No3 piston had shattered and a large hole was made in the back end of the casting. I was still running it in, not going over 2000 revs or 60mph. I changed the oil after the first 500 miles and there was no debris in the oil pump to suggest that the big end had been seizing. The con rod had snapped at the top of the big end (where the long thin bit meets the circle) and was black all around the big end from excessive heat. Although cracked, the piston still has a smooth surface on top showing no signs of detonation and the heat was only at the bearing end of the con rod. There is a mark on the bottom of the cylinder head and prima have said to me that this is where on putting the head on, something must have got in it and been trapped between the piston and head that the piston has struck. Because I used my original engine components, i.e. The head, prima are blaming it on me! Do you think this is their fault or my fault? If something was in there than why did it only smack the piston after 1800 miles? The turbo isn’t blown and the intercooler looks ok. It was running standard boost and ran fine up until the incident. When I took the snapped con rod out of the sump where I found it, one of the nuts on it was on the end of its thread. Could it be possible that on building the engine they weren’t torqued up correctly and one of them came loose, extending the pistons travel enough for it to strike the head? I have pictures of everything if you want them sent or I can phone you to discuss further, your help would be appreciated on this one. Answer: i take it that they supplied a comlete bottom end. couple of things that i can think of did it come with a new oil pump and drive boss off the camshaft (dissy drive) if yes, check that the oil pump drive has not rounded off. have you looked at the other big ends are they in any way damaged if yes oil feed prob if no, no 3 bearing has failed they may have left swarf in the oil gallery in the crank to the journal. as for any mark or dent in the piston top this would not damage the big ends. all of the above should be down to them. the only thing that i can think of that might be your falt is have a look at the sump has it been damaged in any way ie dented inwards if it is then that would block the oil pick up and they could say that you dropped the block onto the sump and blame you . please let me know how you get on be lucky you been talking to THE MASTER |
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Subject: Head Gasket Question: Whilst on the way to the RTOC National Day my Renault 5 GT turbo was running fine all the way from Kent. After 230 miles, I stopped to stretch my legs and when I pulled in the car was fine. Next thing I notice steam from the front driver's side of the bonnet, the temperature gauge rapidly rising and slight smoke from the exhaust. I was hoping it would be just a split water pipe or something but the RAC man reckoned it to be more likely the head gasket? Any advice on checking and changing it at? To make make things worse they gave me a 1ltr Nissan Micra courtesy car - Arrghh! Many thanks Answer: Check that the fan works as this is a common cause of overheating. If you still think it is headgasket then get a compression check done to see where it has gone. |
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Subject: Running like a bag of S*** Question: Just picked up my car from the garage after having new copper brake pipes fitted. The last time i drove it, it was running nicely and was pretty quick. Since then i've fitted a GT tuning ""Group A"" carb. Everything but the engine internals are uprated although the fuel pump i'm using is off my old phase 1. Now when you boot it, it picks up untill about 2500rpm but won't pull any more after that and sounds as though it's misfiring. The turbo sounds fine and is in good condition. Is it likely the garage of damaged the fuel pressure regulator when they changed the brake pipes? I'm sure the fuel pumps alright although it buzzing pretty loudly, but has done since i can remember. Any ideas? Thanks. Answer: I suppose the garage could have damaged the regulator or pipes but it could just be down to fuelling due to the new carb. Try fitting a standard carb to see if the problem goes. |
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Subject: carb 2 Question: sorry its just a standard carb the only mod to my engine is polished and ported head, thanks Answer: If you screw the screw in then you are making the mixture richer as you are restricting the airflow. Screwing it out a little to weaken the mixture may help but it could be down to other things like a blocked air filter. |