| ID: 2558 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: laguna lowering Question: Merry christmas!My mate has a laguna and has asked me to lower it for him, i've had a look and the torsion bar set up it looks the same as the 5, am i right in thinking this and will be just like lowering a 5 at the rear?? Answer: its the same idea on the four bar set up so do the same as the five |
| ID: 2559 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: runs to hot Question: when i was going round the M25 my temp went up to half way instead of staying on the first line like normal i have since worked out that the higher the rev are when movin the higher the temp gets i have drained the water refilled bleed and checked every thing works i.e water pump,thermo,fan what could be the prob since i drained it and bleed it it seems to be worse i am not shore i done it right do you think it could be any thing or shall i get som1 who knows what they are doing to drain it and refill the water cuz i found in hard to get the pipes to fill. Answer: Sounds like a partially blocked radiator if temp goes up with revs/boost. Get it flushed and bled properly. |
| ID: 2560 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Turbo is gone!! Question: Hi wizz,driving along no smoke or noise,but turbo just was not spinning up??removed airfilter and found unable to turn propeller!seized solid!I assume starved of oil or bearings gone?(engine did sound bit rattley before?)Anyway dont know much about turbos,either way it needs replacing!Do i get a standard one or uprated?ive strapped intercooler,bigger carb jets,uprated headgasket and bolts,airfilter and exhaust,running 15psi.wat turbo would you recommend for my setup?Also what is the turbo on a standard r5 engine? many thanks Des Answer: The standard turbo is a T2. You could go for a better built T2 with 360 degree bearings etc or a bigger T25 which will handle the boost level better/for longer. Just make sure you sort out why the turbo failed before replacing it and do a full oil change as well. |
| ID: 2561 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Engine trouble Question: Is it bad news if the head gasket has gone?.........ive heard that if this goes on a renault 5 then its not worth fixing as you'll always have problems..............is this true?......also is it expensive to get the head done on a reno 5? Answer: You are being mis-informed. As long as the cylinder head is checked for flatness and skimmed slightly if required then it will be fine. If you follow the Haynes manual step by step then you could do it yourself in a couple of days. Try speaking to some of the tuners like K-Tec, BB, DD etc about a head job and prices. |
| ID: 2562 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Instrament panel illumination Question: I had noticed that the back of my dials were not very bright so as i was changing the dials to white ones i would change the 5 larger bulbs as well. But still they dont work. All the smaller ones work ok.I have noticed that behind the speedometer there is like a large connector and a small connector but i cant find a plug for the small one . Should there be one here or not?thanx for any help. Answer: you might find that the reostate that dims the dash lights is faulty |
| ID: 2563 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: runs to hot pt2 Question: hi wiz me again its a new day and i have bleed the water again and road tested it and it still runs to hot its wierd cuz why is it messing about now anyway just been out in it and the temp went up again so i lost my rag and red lined the c**t down the bypass and when i came back in to the 30mph zone it went down to normal for about 5mins and then as i was going alone it started going back up to half way so i went back on the bypass and it stayed up at half until i went back 2 30mph stayed down 4 5 mins and then guess what back up to half why is it doing it 2 me every thing seems to be working fine and its not overheating its just running 2 hot. ever known this to happen? Answer: Half way up the gauge is not too hot it is quite normal! If you previously had a lower temp thermostat then it may have run cooler. Don't worry unless the needle heads for the 3/4 mark or higher. |
| ID: 2565 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: instrument panel illumination(cont) Question: Just another note on last question, i only get 4 volts between the bulbs two contacts when i turn the headlights on. Answer: sounds like the dimmer reostate under the dash |
| ID: 2566 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Actuator/lack of Boost Question: I asked you about a lack of boost problem which is now sorted thanks, I did have a split that was not obvious. It is now boosting happily although my dump valve is not working properly it is a diaphram type and the diaphram looks fine I think I will have to replace it. My new question is I blew down my actuator pipe as instructed and nothing moved? I did not get any evidence of leaking it just did not move. Does this mean its broke? you can move it by hand if you push it. What happens if it is broken? ""P.S. Happy New Year"" Answer: if you got a mate near you ask to borrow his or her dump valve see if you got the same probbs |
| ID: 2567 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: clutch Question: hi wiz, pls help. my clutch has gone, and i need to get it replaced asap. could you advise me of where to go as im finding it hard to find someone to do it. ive tried TTS motorsport, but when i booked my car in-my mates advised that they are crap as the bloke fuked his R21,and another mates R5-so ive cancelled that.And renault were too expensive. its needs to be from the south east or someone mobile. i want a top job done proberly once, with no hassles. also you advised a volvo 440 turbo clucth, wat do you reckon about laguna diesel clutches? i appreciate yout help mate. cheers. Answer: ile see wot i can do to contact help for you |
| ID: 2568 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: oil leak Question: hi i have a slight prob not sure how major but i have a oil leak seems to becoming from the turbo area any solutions thanks oh happy new year! Answer: see if you can clean it off and pin piont the oil leek then re post |
| ID: 2569 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: boost adjustment Question: i got bored so i decided to wind up the boost via ajusting the actuator. i have wound it in a few times and accourding to the standard boost gauge its only boosting to between the U and R?? screwed it in a bit further and still the same?? any ideas?? Answer: eather you got a bad leak or the turbo has got cracks around the wastegate flap or the gauge is not working properly |
| ID: 2570 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: smokey/tappet 3 Question: wizz, thanx 4 v reply,got a few more 4 u, as imthick lol, is the lower gasket/ sump seal only available from renault and how much??. when you say wet and dry compression, i take it you mean get a compression tool thingy and test each cylinder in turn, with oil in etc, do i need to take the other 3 plugs out 2 do this? and the same again when its all drained, silly question but do i turn the engine over by the key when its drained ?thanx m8 have a good new year Answer: to do a compretion check ... remove all four plugs fit comp gauge to No1 cyl open throttle and crank on the key .. repeat on all cyl's wright down the readings.. now on a wet test squirt some oil into the bore via plug hole using pump can(5 to 6 pumps) and check comp pump the same amount of oil into each boar and only oil the boar that you are testing |
| ID: 2571 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: engine trouble Question: hello its me agian (see previous Questions).........about my ca juddering.........i spoke to a friend and he said it sounds like the carb is faulty......could that be the problem or summit, as im not sure what to do.................the car was doing it again slightly......as i noticed this i dropped it into fourth.......pressed the accelerator down and then it was fine afterwards......it seems to do it more in highter gears.................If the Carb has gone.......how much is it to get it fixed?....is that a big job and time to fook the car off....lol.........thanx Answer: craig i have noticed that you have got a over sized inter cooler so its pos that the air going into the carb is poss too cold have you still got the water pipes running through the manifold.. it is poss that its icing up the carb and causing the prob |
| ID: 2573 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Non Starter Question: First of all happy new year wiz! wondering if you can shed any info on this , my car is standing at present due to me being banned, i was starting her every otherday no problems.Then out of the blue i started her and she ran like a pig (3 1/2 cylinders) so far i have checked the dizzy, leads, carb, idel jet and what i thought was the main jet because it had 125 on it but turns out to be the air corrector(dunce) how do i remove the main jet once the carb top is off etc and where is its exact location going across the venturi?? I'm getting petrol upto the carb so that rules out a few things and i'm getting a spark from the leads off the block and the fuel sender is all present and correct..i'm running out of ideas how to remedy the problem, your wisdom would be appreciated thanks in advance michael...p.s the car is just turning over and not firing up. Answer: The main jet is accessed through a 12mm bolt on the front of the carb on the outside. It sits in the float chamber. Main jet blockage will stop all cylinders. I would say that it is more likely electrical like plugs. They may have a build up of crud due to not getting up to full temperature. |
| ID: 2574 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: How much BOOST/ Which TURBO Question: Hi Wizard, I'm planning to buy a new turbo in the next few weeks and i was wondering what i should go for. I was thiking of a T25 Turbo. But am unsure of how much lag and how much boost to set it to. The modifications i have done are Front Mount Intercooler, Group A Carb, Exhaust, Airfilter, Enlargened Downpipe and Elbow and Uprated Fuel Pump. No Block or Head Work Done. I think i'm running 14psi at moment(with my T2) but need more power. Cheers Wizard Answer: A T25 hybrid will do up to about 25 psi or a T2/T25 would do up to about 20psi with less lag. You are bound to get some more lag with the T25 but the power potential is greater. Head/cam would benifit with both these turbos. |
| ID: 2575 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Its trying to kill me! Question: Hello again Mate. Following on from my last question about it dying on me.... I took the carb off, cleaned it out and rebuilt with new gaskets/diaphrams and fitted a new fuel filter. Car fired up first turn. ""Shit hot!"" i thought. Went for a spin.....and it died again! BASTARD! However when i took it for a spin, each time i booted it the boost gauge would go up but the car accelerated normally until about 3500rpm then it took off like a nutter, wheelspining and throwing me all over the road! Its trying to kill me i'm sure! When i first got the car it was much smoother than this! I dont know if its related but i have noticed that the flap on the air filter housing has been modified to only allow cold air in and the intercoolers been modded with a screw to allow full flow through the core all the time. Could the carb be icing up? I havent tried to put it back to standard because i dont know whether the mods offer any benefit or not. Sorry about the long winded question mate but I'm new to Ren 5 Turbos and need all the help i can get! Happy new year! Thanx. Answer: I doubt it is carb icing but try covering the front of the intercooler with card board to see if it makes a difference. Check the actuator pipes etc are all on correctly. |
| ID: 2576 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Engine trouble Question: hello wizz funny enough your right about the intercooler......it is an over size one from GT Tuning...........and also i notice its mainly when i am driving home from work.......which is at night.........i did drive it for a long distance the other week when i when into the city....(about 8 miles) and it was fine once its going.............i do however have the fan on all the time cuz the iso switch keeps going faulty (as its situated on front of car, and it gets wet easy), so the car is always running just below the first mark.........is this ok to do, or should the car be running a bit more hot?.........also can you tell me if not having a thermostat in the car is bad.......cuz i noticed that i don't think there is one since i can't feel it on the pipe that goes into the water pump? thanx...........craig Answer: I allways run cars with thermostats in but with a hole drilled in the top to allow more flow when its closed. Go for a low temp one and get the fan wiring sorted/insulated. I think the ideal temp is between the first line and half way up the gauge. |
| ID: 2577 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: how to remove slats Question: how do i remove the slats from my back and front bumpers so i can replace them with mesh .and how can i fit the mesh in place of the slats thank you Answer: Use a hacksaw or similar to remove the slats and just fill in the bits to match. Use either ""No more nails"" or fibreglass to secure the mesh after you have shaped it to fit fully. |
| ID: 2578 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: tailgate Question: I have a tailgate of a H reg RENAULT 5 GTX 1.7 will it fit MY phase 1 GT turbo THANKS Answer: Yes |
| ID: 2579 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: will not run!! Question: hi wiz got a few probs wiv my car, when i start my car especialy in the mornings it will start 1st time with the choke on and then as i start 2 drive somtimes it will just all of a sudden idle at 3500 revs! with no choke on or n e thing, then slowly the revs will drop until it stalls.when i try 2 start it then it will only idle ay 500 revs or just stall and after starting it a few times it will b ok.other times i start it in the morn as usual and when its reached normal running temp i turn the choke off and it will run at 500 revs or stall,until i start it a few times and its eventually ok.also i have noticed that my car hasnt felt as quick as it used 2 and when i put my foot down there is a bit of hesiation and then it will boost up. hope u can help i no its a bit of an essay. cheers dan Answer: Sounds like you need a good setup and/or service. |
| ID: 2580 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Overheating Question: Hi wiz, She's started to overheat! She normally runs at about 1/2 way up i.e. between the 1/3 and 2/3 marks. Today, after a 45 min run including traffic she crept up to 2/3 and occasionally higher. I could hear the fan kick in but it seemed to kick in much later than usual i.e. at 2/3 on the gauge and sometimes would kick in for a bit, not drop the temp very much, then stop again. I managed to get her home and when I got out I could hear water boiling. I'm having to top up coolant a bit more regularly than I should be I think (once a fortnight to once a month). Hope that helps What do you think? Cheers wiz Gareth Answer: Bleed the coolant system thoroughly and see if this cures the fault. If not then it sounds like you have a leak causing air to get into the system. Try pressure testing the coolant system and see where the coolant comes out. |
| ID: 2582 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: GEEWIZZ Question: hello again wizz i am going to get my car tuned or rolling roaded......this may help my problems, also i think the car is running a bit rich on fuel cuz its getting rather thirsty all the time ( i swear i can see the needle go down as i put my foot down). The question is I don't know where to take it too.......can you tell me wher is the best place (around Birmingham area) that i can take it that is not too expensive.............and what is better a tune or a rolling road?................thanx again o mighty one Answer: Try Ian at Europarts motorsport in Stoke on Trent. |
| ID: 2583 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Clio RT with R5 turbo conversion Question: Hi, Wizard Just wondered if you could take a guess at what kind of BHP i'm getting from my engine from this lot,BB Alloy intercooler RAM air induction kit, cooper core rad, and a dump valve, running about 14ish psi standard turbo and a S/S striaght through exhaust system. Just to give me a idea as its in for a tune up soon and i'd like to get a idea what i should be lookin for. Cheers Ellis Answer: About 140bhp would be somewhere close. |
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Subject: boost Question: I got a bleed valve and won't turn boost up i got a standad engine but have exhaust,airfilter,hybrid turbo wot can i run without damage. thanks jim Answer: about 10 psi unless you rejet the carb and then maybe 16-18psi. |
| ID: 2585 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: setting boost limits? Question: Hi wizzard mate! Happy New Year!!! I have a 3 way underbonnet bleed valve, but also have a 2 way one which i want to use to adjust boost in the car. can u explain to me how to set max boost under the bonnet and where to plumb in the 2 way one (i.e which pipes) Thanks, Jay Answer: Put the three way into the frontmost actuator pipe with the middle connection going into the car. At the end of this pipe, fit the two way valve and run a waste pipe from the other side of this back into the engine bay and fresh air. With the in car valve set to maximum, open the three way valve a little at a time and test until the max required boost is set. Then close the two way valve until extra boost is required. |
| ID: 2586 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Oil Spraying?? Question: I have oil spraying all over my engine and it looks like it is coming from the rocker cover or pipes. I have had a good look round and tighened my rocker cover but this has not helped. I have also noticed I have oil coming from the exhaust. Help me what is wrong? Answer: Sounds like you may have a ring sealing problem causing crankcase pressure build up. Get a cylinder compression check done to test for worn rings. |
| ID: 2587 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Fitting a turbo on a standard 5 Question: Hi, I am looking to add a bit more oomph to my 5. I have a standard 5 (1.4 tse).A mate told me that I could add a turbo to it but looking at the prices of turbos I don't know if it would be worth it. Would it be easy to do or is it something that a garage would do for me? Also could I use a turbo from a standard phase II (there's one in the breakers yard). If I cant do this is there anything else I could do ass at my age I can't afford the insurance on a real GT yet. Thanks Answer: Sorry its not worth the effort and the insurance will be more than a standard GTT as the rest of the car isn't up to spec. |
| ID: 2588 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: does my car need a CAT still? Question: Hi Wizard I have a 92 Clio with a 1990 R5 turbo engine and i was wondering if the CAT could be removed and still pass a MOT as it was left on after the conversion, as i was'nt sure what to do with it, i thinks it's on cars after aug 92 that they must not be removed, but the as engine is older than the car what do i do? Thanks Ellis :-) Answer: It will go on the car not the engine age. Remove the cat for normal use but keep it for MOT Time to prevent any hassles! |
| ID: 2589 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: carb noise Question: im getting a funny noise from the air pipe that goes from my carb to the air intake pipe that comes from air box any ideas please mate.. Answer: What sort of noise??????? It could be air leaking. |
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Subject: oil/water mixing Question: Dear wizard, I’ve been getting mayonnaise type mixture in my water expansion bottle for about 4K miles now. The leak can't be massive because I’m not loosing to much oil and I’m only having to flush the system every thousand miles to avoid any clogging problems. The oil looks clean and uncontaminated. Am I right in thinking that the leak could be any of these things; cracked engine block, cracked cylinder head, turbo? I’ve changed the turbo so I know it’s not this. Could it be the gasket even though the engine still performs ok? Is there any way I can source the leak without having to take the head off? Answer: It is most likely head gasket or radiator/oil cooler cracked. Get a pressure test done on the engine and cooling systems to determine the fault. |