| ID: 2494 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: CUTS OUT UNDER LOAD! Question: hi, new to the club via purchase of an ill r5,need all help i can get.start of a new project.on the left of carb theres a clear pipe thats off one end and i cant see where it goes,as its melted! also on the electronic ignition box on the bulkhead theres 3 black plugs with wires coming out of them but the yellow one that doesnt go back into plug isnt connected to anything, is this for the suppresser? also if anyone would like to offer any help for cash to help me get up and running id appreciate all/any help. Answer: Right lets make a start, Firstly, where are you looking at the carb from? If it is the pipe coming out of the triangle shaped part of the carb on its own on the side nearest the centre of the car (left hand side if you are looking from drivers seat!)then it is just going to atmoshere. It is to prevent fuel from getting onto the engine/exhaust if the diaphram splits in the carb. The plugs on the Ignition module should be connected to:- 1) Timing sensor. (Top of gear box) 2) Knock sensor. (front of head) 3) Battery positive etc for power. 4) Small wire to suppressor. (On ignition module itself) All cash should be sent to Turbo Wizards retirement fund, RTOC. 
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| ID: 2495 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: hope its not the turbo Question: Hi i was going along in 4th gear not really driving hard and when i went into 5th the dump valve didnt go off propley it was more of a sqweek like very fast instead of one hisss it was sqweek sqweek sqweek very qwickly and not that loud and now it does it all the time also now as i slow down in gear it is back fireing and flames come out the tailpipe and when i am ploding along it dont seem as if it is runing well. any ideas? Cheers Answer: It sounds to me like the dump valve diaphram has split. |
| ID: 2496 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: vibration at 3000 rpm Question: hi wiz, i have a vibration at around 3000 rpm regardless of gear selected and roadspeed. If i go above 3000 rpm i can ""drive through"" the vibration and below 3000 the car is perfect. It is the same sort of vibration as a knackered wheel bearing but happens regardless of roadspeed. Oil pressure is 70psi at 3000rpm and 30psi at idle. The car is completely standard. Gratefull for any help. Cheers mate!! Answer: It mcould be some sort of balance problem, possibly due to the clutch or maybe due to the ignition module. Try fitting a different module from a friends car to see if it cures the problem. |
| ID: 2497 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: temp gauge Question: no matter how hot the car is the temp gauge want work also the speedo is out. it allways reads 10 when still and only goes to 35 40 even when im doing well over 95, help Answer: Sounds like the temp sender wires are off or broken or maybe the sender fitted to the water pump is faulty. Speedos are a common problem but it could be down to the sensor on the gearbox or the grey and black connector near the air filter box. |
| ID: 2498 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: split floor pan Question: ive just brought a renault 5 turbo, which cost me 1000pound which now ive think ive been skanked, as when i went home and decided to strip my interior i found the back passenger foot well floor pan split by the handbrake tunnel, is this a major problem does it happen on all renault 5 turbos, is it worth keeping, is it fixable and how much is it gonna cost to fix as i dont wanna drive the thing incase the car splits in half when driving. Answer: the prob could have been caused by the car previusly having a roll cage fitted or its been in a bad accident take it to a decent body shop and get them to do you an estimate and ask there opinion |
| ID: 2499 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Pre Ignition Sensor?? Question: does the pre ignition sensor on a phase 1 differ to that of a phase 2?? i just got one that has a connector that is similar to the one on the reversing switch on the gearbox whilst the old one plugged into the ignition module. where do i plug this new one in?? Answer: the plug you are refering to is the speedo sensor cable if you still got the old ph1 sensor see if the wire colors are the same as the new one you got if so cut the wires and swop over the plugs |
| ID: 2500 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: fan Question: i just put on a new alternator and i took all the wires of even the 2 that go to my fan temp switch and now its all back on and running my fan don't come on i did forget what way the wires went on the fan switch so i tryed both ways but its still not coming on the car just gets to hot. i have had a new relay could i have blown it can that be done also the fuse is fine. Answer: It is possible that the relay has gone as they are a common fault. |
| ID: 2501 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: knocking Question: Ive got a loud knocking noise from the top of the suspension is it the shocks? Answer: It could be the shocks or more likely the top mounts worn or broken. Get it checked out soonest. |
| ID: 2502 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Electrical problems! Question: Hi, Recently my battery light on my 5 has started lighting. It goes away when I put my foot down. Im not running anything too fancy (just a cd player/amp/sub..but this has been fine for about 6 months). Tonight i went to take it out and it wouldn't start. I got a jump and it was going but as soon as I turned it off i wouldn't start again (it made even less of an effort then before). When it finally got going I went for a spin and after about 20 mins of driving all my lights went dim and my petrol gauge suddenly dropped from 20 to 10. Now it wont start at all!! Any ideas?? Thanks Answer: I would say that the alternator is faulty. Get it checked out or replaced with a spare. |
| ID: 2504 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Bleed valve Question: My car has a bleed valve but one side was blanked off when i got it! Dp motorsport recently had the car and wound the bleed valve fully in thinking it would turn the boost down but on the way home the wheels were spinning in third and the boost guage was reading 2 bar i pulled over and wound the bleed screw nearly all the way out and the boost has returned to about .6 bar! do bleed valves usually act this way or is mine shot? Answer: I would say that your valve is a different design to normal but as long as you know how to adjust it then its fine. |
| ID: 2505 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Oil pressure Question: Could you please tell my why my oil pressure drops during hard driving. I.e when the boost is on full. Are the piston rings worn? Is it normal in a 5 Is a breather blocked Thanks Andy Answer: It could be the oil getting thinner due to the temperature or just a faulty sender. |
| ID: 2506 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Fuel pump ralay Question: Could you please tell me where the fuel pump relay is on my car, I have a 1989 G plate, Ive been told its at the bottom right next to the fuse box, This would be the smallest of the three that are there, is this the right one, also is there a way i can test it without splashing out £47 for a new one. Thanks Answer: It is a largish relay with 6 wires coming out of it. Try bridging the main positive wires to give 12v at the pump without the relay. If it cures the fault then replace as soon as possible rather than risking fire from the bodged wire. |
| ID: 2507 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: perc fan Question: when vehicle is up to normal operating temperature the perc fan works continually when the engine is running.It shuts off 10-15 mins after switching off engine,should it run when engine is running.Also is there a low fuel light supposed to work on the dash?thanks for any help Answer: The perc fan works when the sensors on the turbo heatshield and carb tell it to. It may or may not work when the engine is running. Yes the low fuel light should come on. It may be a blown bulb or a wiring fault. |
| ID: 2508 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Hard Brakes Question: I have recently had the brakes fail on me due to hard pedal. I have checked the Valve on the servo.Seems OK. Servo doesn't seem to have any pressure however I was told that the servo are very reliable. I Have noticed that the vacuum hose from the base of the carb has very little suction(NONE). Have taken valve??? from the base of the carb and No air will pass through it. Is this Correct???? Tony B Answer: Sounds like the valve is seized, it should pass air on suction only. |
| ID: 2509 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: petrol tank Question: does a std reno 5 petrol main tank fit on a gt turbo coz mine has a leak out of one of the bungs Answer: Pretty sure it won't due to the GTT having an auxillary tank too. |
| ID: 2510 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: using to much fuel Question: got a group a carb on my car which has been bored out aswell, im only getting about 50 miles on 10 quids worth of fuel,im running about 15psi of boost, does the mixture screw want altering to stop it it using so much fuel Answer: I would go back to a standard carb with 130 main jet and see how that goes! |
| ID: 2511 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: nos or management system? Question: hi wiz what do you think to go with a t3 turbo stage 4 head ,cam,group a carb. which will suit gas or management?joey moped! Answer: A full management set up will get the best from that spec and NOS will just add to it. |
| ID: 2512 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Milage countdown Question: Hello Mr W', Could you please give me some information regarding the way the milage is recorded on the dash board in me' 5 turbo? I understand that it is electronic, and that possibly a sensor on the final drive or simular picks up a signal from magnet and reads this and thus counting this as one 'pulse' My questions are:- 1. How many pulses are there to one mile? 2. do you know of anybody that could possibly make a digital countdown from 3000 to 0000 so that I do not forget to change my oil. Many thanks Andy S Answer: 1) No idea, sorry. 2) See above! |
| ID: 2513 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: door sag Question: Hi wiz. Is there any easy way to stop my door from droping, the hinge pins seem to be the cause, it means i have to really slam the door to make it shut flush with the body..... could I just fit new pins or would the hinges need replacing.....thanks for your help. my car should be on it way to a major revamp once I sort out all the nigly bits Answer: You can fit new pins but if there is too much wear then you need to replace the hinges which is quite a major job. A cheap alternative is to use a jack with a block of wood on it to jack up the door to bend the hinges past there normal point and this will allow for the drop. |
| ID: 2514 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: wonky car!! Question: hiya wizard, ive had my car lowered 50mm at the front and the rear torsion bar turned down 2 splines to suit, but when i look at it from the back, the left looks slightly higher! How can this be? tyre pressures, knackered shocks? This is doin my head in.... Thanks mate! Answer: Could be the left and right torsion bars have been adjusted different amounts or possibly shocks etc. |
| ID: 2515 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Oil pressure Question: Since i bought the car the oil light on the dash hasnt worked. i think ive found the orange wire for the switch, but i'm not sure where it goes. (or where the oil pressure switch is). Does it pick up off the oil pressure guage sensor? Also my car is equipped with a low temp fan switch. the thermostat is an 82 degrees one. will the thermostat still open with the low temp fan switch cutting in so low? Finally, my car has a 7/88 engine, will a sump of a 7/82 engine fit? Cheers Answer: The oil pressure sensor has two wires on it, one for the pressure and one for the light. The thermostat has to be open for the hot water to get to the fan switch! Yes the 782 sump will fit. |
| ID: 2517 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: oil boost Question: hi there why have i got an oily substance in my boost system its had a new turbo its go at the most 30 miles plaese help ? Answer: If the pipes were cleaned out before fitting the new turbo then it is likely to be coming from the breather system which is attached to the ""U"" pipe going into the turbo. |
| ID: 2518 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: intercooler Question: How do u flow the intercooler and what r the benefits cheers Answer: You have to remove the thermostat controlled flap and fit a fixed open flap. It will increase flow through the cooler. |
| ID: 2519 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Selecting gears Question: Hi Wiz, Recently but not every time I take her out, after driving for a while and I come to a stop, she won't drop into first at all (nor any gear that I try plus a lot of crunching if I try to find reverse). Maybe thirty seconds of trying later she'll go into gear OK and I can drive off. What do you reckon? If it helps the clutch pedal always used to, since I bought her in the summer, go down in two steps if you know what I mean. It would go down about 2/3s easily then the last third was a bit harder. Then after a couple of months the clutch pedal suddenly went in normally as you would expect but to be honest it's since then (about 2 months ago) that the clutch problem started (the pedal is also very squeaky). Its been suggested that the clutch assembly be changed? Sorry about the long question but I tried to give you as much info as possible! Gareth Answer: It could be down to cable stretch, incorrect cable fitted, incompatable cable/pedal segment or a worn clutch assembly. |
| ID: 2520 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Heater Fan?!?! Question: Hey wiz, got a q for u, My Heater Fan doesnt work, its so bloody cold as well. I removed the fan and tested it with the battery and it worked fine. Then I put a meter across the point where the fan connects and the voltage was good as well. the prob is that the fan doesnt touch the connecters ... is there any way of renewing them ?? Any suggestions greatfully appreciated. Regards Munish Answer: If the connectors don't touch and are not able to be bent to touch then i would say that the heater unit will have to be replaced. |
| ID: 2522 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Water inj. Question: wiz if i fit a water inj. kit do i need to alter the timing,ie retard the ignition or anything else .And what do you recommend in the tank(water methanol mix) half and half not sure.Your advice once again would be grateful. Answer: Timing can be setup on the rolling road to probably a little more advance than normal. Mix should be somewhere between 25% and 50% methanol which again can be adjusted due to rolling road settings. |
| ID: 2523 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: clutch slipping Question: hiya, i had my boost turnt up when i first got my car, and when i put my foot down on the accelerator, it went straight into redline wihout go anywhere. i then turned the boost right down-and its starting to do it again. i was advised that this is the clutch slipping.If it is then what is the best one to get(as i wanna run it at high boost-group N?) also do you have to replace the gearbox aswell.pls advise mate as i dont have a clue? oh and rough prices would be great. thanks for your time and help m8 sean. Answer: Get a volvo 440/480 turbo clutch from your local parts dealer for about £80. Gearbox should be fine. |
| ID: 2524 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: smells Question: hi whizz mate have a weird problem at the mo when booting it through the gears at about 6000rpm i get a weird smell of burning rubber any ideas,its fine when running to about 4000rpm also i have a leak i get about 2 inchs of water every morning where do they leak cheers for your help mate Answer: The burning smell could be the clutch starting to slip. The water will be coming from either the heater matrix or window/door/sunroof seals. |
| ID: 2525 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Sumps Question: My 7/88 engine has a sump on it, which has the oil level sensor and the turbo oil return pipe in it, but it doesnt have a breather in the side. Can i put a t-piece ie. in the turbo oil return pipe instead to let the gases out? Or is this sump just standard? Answer: Strange! Fit a breather pipe by brazing a pipe into the correct place. |
| ID: 2526 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: engine trouble Question: hello....im in desperate need of help.........the problem is my car has recently been cutting out....i mean the engine dies when im driving it down the road at about 30ish.........for example....today when driving to work the car was chugging and the revs were very low.....almost dying......i pressed down on the accelarator and nothing was happening.....the car just died......i tried to restart it and again it was chugging and the revs were low.....i again pressed on the accelarator and nothing uintil it died again.........this went on for about 3 minutes until it eventually started and when i pressed on the accelarator it was ok...........when traveling home from work after the car was ok until i was on dual carriageway doing about 60 and the car was sort of chugging.....i could hear and feal the car was chugging......sort of like it was going to cut out again and die...........could you help me in this as i don't know whats wrong with it and its worrying me...........thanx Answer: If the fuel filter is new or nearly new then it is probably the fuel pump or its relay at fault. |