| ID: 2622 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Monte Carlo Question: Where can I get a Monte carlo bodykit from and how much are they? Answer: Prima racing...lots of money!?! |
| ID: 2623 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: rebuild Question: i,ve just rebuilt an engine and im havin the same problems as last time water from the exhaust. i've changed every thing except turbo, Answer: it'll be condensation.- take it for a long run, soon sort that out. |
| ID: 2624 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: oil pressure Question: Hi Wiz, 1) Other than the one in the sump where are the oil pressure sensors? 2)I've read about oil splirting out of breather pipes, all my pipework seems to lead to some other area of the engine. Where could i fit a catch tank and what pipe(s) would go to it? the oil breather infront of the carb has no pipe coming off the top of it where would this pipe normally go ? My carb top has a blank on the turbo side of the carb? any ideas why this would've been blanked off in the past? Cheers Answer: oil pressure is taken from the switch that is on the block follow the turbo oil feed to the block an you will find the oil pressure switch (the one in the sump does the level) you could have a bit of crank case compretion but if you put all breather pipes on back to std that should cope with it the blank on the turbo side could mean the previuse owner has done cup mode |
| ID: 2625 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: run out of ideas Question: Hi wiz, I'm still no nearer to solving the problem with my car..briefly the car turns over but won't start .. Carb float chamber filling with fuel,(not evacauting thou) all jets cleaned, dizzy cleaned, all plugs sparking..AA came out he reckoned fuel wasn't getting throu to the inlet manifold? I rang andy at BB Tuning (they set my car up) quite a breif answer 'check the square like part on the drivers side of the carb with the diaphram this is whats likely to be causeing the problem' quite frustrating as i haven't got a clue as to what i am looking for or at, how would this have anything to do with this? any ideas very much appreciated wiz, i have posted a message on the boards and no one seemed to have any fresh ideas apart from the obvious, i'm desperate to get her going now please help..sorry for the essay regards michael Answer: if you got a good spark and no fuel (dry plugs) ten its a blocage in the carb as you say that fuel is going to the carb from the pump if you know a mate in a garage that can clean and blow out the carb (with an air line) for you then try that |
| ID: 2626 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Runing out of ideas part deux Question: Forgot to say the plugs were all removed and cleaned. Answer: m5 ive been keeping an eye on your prob so i know wot to reply Are the plugs getting wet if not then its a fuel prob if yes then its an ign / spark prob remove plugs and crank on key if its flodded this will blow out exsess fuel but at the same time put plugs in leads earth plugs againts block and check spark on each plug |
| ID: 2627 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Renault 19 wheels Question: Do the Phase II renault 19 16V alloy wheels have the correct offset for the 5. Cheers Answer: yes |
| ID: 2628 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: running out of ideas part trois! Question: Thanks for the speedy reply..the plugs were as dry as a bone .. the aa bod did the test u suggested, so it must be fuelling.. when i pumped the throttle (oherr) fuel was getting throu to the float chamber and just filling up not evecuating..is this the norm? Answer: BB were trying to tell you about the accelerator pump. its located on the drivers side of the carburettor. there is link from the throttle, that goes under the carb, to the accelerator pump. as you move the throttle you should see the centre of the accelerator pump moving in and out. it could be stuck...i.e fecked. in which case you need to take apart and clean it up! my advice would be to borrow a friends carb....fit it. if it works ok, then you know that your carb need attention! |
| ID: 2629 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: no spark again Question: if have checked the resistance on the flywheel its 198 ohms is that ok but still getting no spark Answer: the res is correct next to try is the voltage to the AEI unit (ecu)should be near batt voltage also make sure the AEI has a good earth |
| ID: 2630 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Re:loss of power Question: I havent got a boost adjuster, but can i leave the overboost sensor disconected, also would a knackered actuator cause the same simptoms Answer: you can leave the overboost connector off. sounds more likely to be a split pipe, usually where it meets the turbo. if not check all pipes, from turbo to intercooler and then intercooler to carb. also chck the intercoler aint leakin! a knackered actuator would cause similar problems. |
| ID: 2631 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: standard r5 gtt Question: I have just bought a standard 5 and i want to make it quicker but i dont know where to start, the car has a le mans twin piston dump valve and a pipercross filter bolted on to the turbo and all silicon hoses. what can a do to have a rapid r5 gtt Answer: more money means more power, unless you are willing to have a go yourself. :-) most people get a bleed valve and get the carb tweeked. they then run 15psi and the standard turbo, which should push out around 140-150bhp. unless of course you have loads of dough to blow!- then come and see me!- i'll be your friend ;-) |
| ID: 2632 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: wheres me membership Question: i joined as a member a couple of weeks ago and my membership pack has'nt come through the post yeat do you know of any reason for this! selecta cheer homie Answer: speak to the membership secretary, speak to the royal mail, speak to the poor postman..... some thieving swine has probably run off- with it! -they're special keyrings, carefully impregnated with 'exotic' substances....worth a fortune in the right hands... especially if you're a polymer scientist. i honestly have no idea mate. |
| ID: 2633 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Temp Gauge shooting up!!!!! Question: When i first start her up and drive a mile or so, the gauge shoots up to like stupid temps levels, then it will suddently drop right back down to cold???????? Any ideas?????? Answer: sounds like an air lock in the water system. try bleeding the cooling system correctly, this can be acheived by undoing the bleed screws....then blowing into the expansion bottle. when the water running out of the bleed screws is bubble free (you can hear it splutter when there is air in there), tighten up the bleed screws , and refill the expansion bottle. |
| ID: 2634 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: flush tailgates Question: how do i make my tailgate nice and flush .so i can get rid of my number plate. and where do i put the number plate once i have flust the tailgate .do i need a number plate light Answer: no laws on were you put no plate but it must have light(s) one in middle or two evenly spaced |
| ID: 2635 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: scrubage Question: will a set of 15"" wheels with 195/45r/15 scrub at all the car has been dropped 30mm any ideas? Answer: rear should be ok but front may scrub on inner wing on full lock |
| ID: 2636 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: twin headlights Question: hi,wiz ive just fitted some twin headlights and sidelights arent working it aint the bulbs do u have any ideas on gettin this sorted cheers Answer: all the power too work the lights runs up the loom in the chassis leg on the drivers side you need to id the wires that do dip main side and earth and connect in the appropriate manor |
| ID: 2637 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: temp not stable Question: hi i have the fans set up on a switch but even when they are permenantly switched on the temp goes richt up past the third line on the gauge after just a short burst any ideas? thanks rich Answer: bet yuor rad has been in for some miles remove bumper and jet wash your rad to improve air flow also cheak that the whole of the rad is getting to the same temp (no cold parts)if its not then rad is blocked internaly |
| ID: 2638 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: seats and seat frames Question: I've been offered two tiltable seat frames outta a R19 to fit some cobra bucket seats. will they fit in my 5? Answer:   poss with a bit of thinking
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| ID: 2639 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Exhaust heat shield Question: My fuel tank heat shield is well past its sell by date, the one that protects it from the exhaust at the rear axle and back. Do you think that binding the exhaust with cooling ribbon, the stuff that is designed for manifolds, would be sufficient cooling for this section. The heat shield restricts the positioning of the exhaust, and as mine is 2.5" Answer: I find it tricky to get it to sit high enough to avoid knocking on the rear axle without making contact with the heat shield itself. Removing the shield gives a bit more scope for clearance. The bound exhaust cools enough that you can keep your hand on it at full operating temperature." |
| ID: 2640 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: injection system Question: im thinking to put an injection system on my 5gtt has someone dit this. And what are the results? Answer: dont know but try a search on the boards with key word inj or injection |
| ID: 2641 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: differential Question: does there exist a limited slip differential and howmany does it cost? where can I get it? Answer: ren definatly do not do a l.s.d for the jb box search the web poss quaff (sorry for spelling)or specilized gbox builders |
| ID: 2642 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: oil slick Question: The car decided to through all its oil out dis morning breaking the oilfilter seel. it has done it againg since. is this down to a faulty release valve in the oil pump? cheers muz Answer: the oil pressure control valve in the oil pump looks like its siezed you are gonna have to remove sump to get to the pump best thing to do is get a new oil pump |
| ID: 2643 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: clio rear wiper on a 5 Question: i have a clio rear wiper on my 5 and it only clears the bottom 2""s of my window, is it possible to make it clear the whole window or do i need a clio wiper motor? Answer: get a heat gun and reprofile the arm by warming it and bending it away from the window (the arm is to close to the window) |
| ID: 2644 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Car stuttering and banging Question: Dear Wizard, I have just replaced the fuel relay on my car but it still takes a lot to start the car up. Once it is started it keeps its idle speed and dives away OK but as soon as I accelerate the car starts to judder, stutter and then if I keep pressing it makes a loud bang. I am stuck as to what this could be could you please let me know. Answer: could be down to the spark traking off check dissy cap leeds,and plugs |
| ID: 2645 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: REF TEMP NOT STABLE Question: HI I FORGOT TO MENTION THAT THE CAR HAS NO THERMOSTAT IN AT ALL APARENTLY RICH Answer: get on put in and drill a 2mm hole in the outer face |
| ID: 2646 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: What next? Question: Hi, just a quick one What would you suggest i do now to increase power its recently be on a rolling road and currently putting out 110bhp @ the wheels @ 14psi i've done the the normal things like air filter and intercooler also a bleed valve and now want more power but i do'nt really want to increase the boost if i can help it and i've been looking at cams are they worth it and how much would you say to have one fitted?also do you recommend any? Thanks Ellis Answer: get a 130 main jet put in and turn boost up to 14 psi all the cars i look after that have done this are around 150 bhp with no probs work on getting the intake air cool (not cold) and look after your cooling sys and all will be ok |
| ID: 2647 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: no spark 1 Question: ive done that iam getting 12 volts to the ecu and the earth is ok what next wizard? Answer: one last check at the ecu (center plug) see if you got A/C voltage (measure from both pins)(do this check when cranking over the engine) if no V its connections or fly wheel pick up if yes V then its the coil or the ecu |
| ID: 2648 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: No spark Question: Hi, I've got a problem starting my 5. I think i'm getting fuel but can't get a spark. I've changed the ecu but this doesn't appear to be the problem. Any ideas what could be wrong? could it be the top dead centre sensor? Cheers Andy Answer: measure the resistance from the center plug on the ecu the res should be around 200 ohms |
| ID: 2649 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: running lumpy Question: hi, when my car is at idle it ticks over really lumpy like its about to stall, and i cant seem to make it run smooth unless i adjust the carb to tick over at 1500rpm. also my car doesnt always tick over at 1000rpm it varies between 1000 & 1700rpm. i have a re jetted carb could this be the problem? Answer: could be down to a leaking float neddle valve strip the carb and clean properly use an air line to blow out properly (removing all jets etc) |
| ID: 2650 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Engine Question: What is the difference between my 7/88 engine and 7/82 engine. Also will the gearbox be different on a d-reg phase1 and my f-reg phase2? Cheers Wiz Answer: the gearboxes are the same the difference on the two engines is the cam (its the way theye develope boost) to get around this prob carry out cup mod on the pipes that control the wastegate |
| ID: 2651 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: o/e temp guage Question: hi wiz the above mentioned guage works ok but when i hit bumps in the road it bobs up and down,as if a spring has bust or something off the back have u experianced this fault b4,and will i b able to fix it? Answer: If it works then you have better electrics than most! You could try replacing the sensor but i doubt it is worth it. |