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Subject: WILL START-WONT START Question: when the car is cold it starts first time every time! if i let it tick over sometimes it cuts out & i have to wait until shes cold again before shell start-other times its fine hot or cold! any ideas?? Answer: I expect that you are lacking fuel at the cold start. |
| ID: 2653 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Rear Callipers h,h,h, how much!!!!! Question: Wiz, Rear callipers are just too much money, £150 each from renault, are there any cheaper suppliers as all the advertising for brakes are for discs and pads, although i will be replacing these as well, but one thing at a time eh? Much oblidged Answer: Try GSF. http://www.andyspares.com/ |
| ID: 2654 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Buggered door hinges Question: Hi, I need to either replace doors, or restore. Replacement looks a tad hard as the hinges appear to be welded on, restore also looks a tad hard but what do you reckon about shims over the pins to to fix the door drop, and can you purchase window surrounds, plastic waterproofing type thing. Cheers Answer: The door hinges (pins) are available from renault and places like GSF (andyspares) so try these before anything else. |
| ID: 2655 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: warm up-cool down Question: hay wiz iv got a stage 1 hybrid turbo wiv uprated everything,how long should i leave it before driving & turning it off.cheers Answer: warm up should be about until the gauge reads a third and cool down should be at least a minute at low revs/tickover. |
| ID: 2656 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Fitting a new carpet Question: Have you or do you know anyone who has fitted there own non standard carpet? Answer: Not really, most people seem to want to fit the black raider carpet. Any acoustic carpet or thin carpet should be mouldable for the job. |
| ID: 2657 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Core plug Question: iv got two 5s one of them has had a lot of problems & now a core plug has gone!i think the manafold has to come out- is that right?is it worth it or shall i blow it up?! Answer: Just access it from below! |
| ID: 2659 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Head Re-thickening? Question: A local engine tuning company told me that when a head is skimmed below tolerances they can make a stanless steel shim that is set onto the head with a special glue. Have you ever had any dealings with this technique? Would you reconmend it on a 5 turbo? Answer: Never heard of it before! It sounds viable as the shim will be like fitting a thicker head gasket. |
| ID: 2660 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Alternator not charging: Question: Ok my car has suddenly developled an alt/battery problem. When i am driving along the voltage on the capacitor is slowly falling, when i stop, the car will not restart-is this simply the alternator has stopped working or could it be something else- by the way the alt is only 3 months old???? Answer: I take it you mean you have a cap fitted for the stereo if you can see it falling?? Get the charging tested by using a voltmeter on the output side of the alt and earth. Should be at least 12.5 - 14.5 volts. If it is knackered then get it replaced free from where you bought it from. |
| ID: 2663 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Timing adjustment and setup: Question: how do you know if your car is overfueling???? I have a suspicion mine is, is it worth getting a timing adjustor and retarding the timing to get optimum power, also is it worth getting it setup at a rolling road so the fueling/air etc can be set up???? Answer: Rolling road is usually the best way for an acurate set up. Black smoke or very sooty exhaust (even after long run) means over fuelling. You could use an adjustable timing sensor but it would more likely improve power to advance it a little. |
| ID: 2665 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: over fuelling Question: Wiz, I know its a pretty generic question but what are the major causes of over fuelling? My car overfuels to high heaven but i'm not sure if it just needs settin up or if sommat is knackered? will a rolling road setup diagnose any potential problem? cheers Answer: Just about the only things that cause over fuelling are blocked air filters and jets that are too big! Rolling road is designed to show up problems! |
| ID: 2667 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: the head Question: hello wizz,please help me.my question is on my gt turbo it was smoking out blue smoke,the turbo had just been replaced so i suggested that it had 2 b either the rings had gone our the stem seals,so i started 2 strip my engine,what it is is that do u have 2 take the engine out because i cannot get 2 the manifold bolts,is there away around it.how easy is it 2 do.iv took the head bolts of.the water pump still seems 2 b attached.im gettin a headache.please help me and tel me what im doing wrong.ur help would b very much abliged. Answer: The manifold bolts are awkward but are accessable from below. Make sure that the exhaust is disconnected from the turbo elbow and all the pipes to the head/carb are disconnected before lifting it off complete with water pump. |
| ID: 2668 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: INDICATORS Question: HI THERE WHEN THE LIGHTS ARE ON THE LEFT INDICATOR DOES NOT WORK BUT THE RIGHT 1 DOES. WHEN THE LIGHTS ARE OFF THEY BOTH WORK. THANKS 4 THE HELP Answer: Sounds like you have a problem that requires an auto electrician not a turbo wizard i am afraid to say. |
| ID: 2669 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: spark problem fixed Question: hello wizard. how are you? sorry about all the questions. i've fixed the problem. i checked the ecu for 12 volts again and was not getting any, so run a 12 volt wire direct from battery to ecu. turned engine over and it started. problem loose 12 volts wire from igintion to ecu,behind the ash tray. Answer: Glad to be of help. |
| ID: 2670 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Rich fuel/oil smell Question: Hi, My clutch has recently started slipping but only when very hot. When I 've been driving the car for about 10 minutes, if I stop, I can smell a strong oily smell come into the car. It doesnt smell like engine oil. Could this be my worn clutch or is it more likely to be gearbox oil leaking from somewhere? The gearbox only gets difficult to change gear when stood in traffic for lengths of time, when it is cooled again it is fine. What do u reckon? Cheers. Answer: Could well be gearbox oil on the clutch plate if it is leaking. Check the gearbox level and then get the clutch replaced as soon as possible. |
| ID: 2671 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: HEATSHIELD? Question: Hi wiz.. my heatshield has eventually went the same way as many others, and is now in bits. I purchased a new kevlar one from BB & was wondering how easy or hard it is to fit? Answer: Fits onto standard mounts as far as i know. |
| ID: 2672 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Sunroof Question: How do! My sunroof is leaking. when i screw it to close it, it clicks and jumps back up. Somethings wrong with the thread i think. However it was sorted by pulling the handle down to pull the glass against the seal. Looked ok, but now I have a wet patch in the roof by the front. Whats the best option here? sealing with silicon or trying get bits or even a new sunroof? Thanks Tidy boy. Answer: Repairing or replacing sunroof is best but silicon will do temporarily. |
| ID: 2673 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Lowering on 17 Question: hey wiz, i got a 1.1 campus GTT rep, i've got some 17"" wolfrace enigmas, and also some -75mm PI springs that i've aquired. is it possible to go that low on 17's, if not whats the lowest you can go reliably? cheers ba mark Answer: It all depends on how much arch work you want to do. You can go that low but it will mean rolling arches and moving bumper mounts etc. |
| ID: 2674 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: oil reading Question: Hi Wiz just a quick question my oil gague seems to fluctuate alot when idoling, driving normaly and when i boot it, whats wrong? Answer: if the gauge is down at idle and rises when rpm comes up smothley then this is normal operation .. but if the gauge flicks around then its most probibbly your oil sender unit on the engine thats gone falty |
| ID: 2675 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Mystery Oil leak??? Question: Hi wiz, I could do with you vast experience and knowledge on this one  There is no leakage from the rocker cover, all the bottom end seals, sump and even pulley seal have been replaced. Now the oil leak is quite bad, it seems to drip from (possibly) the top of engine onto the subframe parallel with the pulley wheel then drip onto the floor. Harpo and i have had a look, and the sump is dry etc... And we concluded that the head gasket could be leaking oil from it??? What do you think? could this be the cause? Thanks in advance, Wav  Answer: It is possible for the head gasket to leak if it has blown between the oil galleries and the outside of the gasket. |
| ID: 2676 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Cosworth T28 Turbo Question: My question is, basically will a late Escort Cosworth T28 turbo be too laggy to go straight onto my R5? Answer: Hard to tell as i don't have an accurate spec but why not try it and tell me!!! |
| ID: 2677 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Start bitch, start!!! Question: Hi Wiz, My raft of shite will no start. Its been sitting for two weeks plus now and i've decided its about time to get sorted. The problem is it will not even give any responce when you try and start it. About a week ago it did start but with alot of effort and gournin from the engine. Since then i've fitted a brand spanking new high performance altonator, spark plugs and battery on her but still nae responce. The disstributor cap and leads are spot on. I was thinking there may be some sort of problem with the starter motor or corroded connections. Can you shed some sort of light to get her moving again? Answer: Could well be a dodgy starter motor or connections. Check that the small cable to the starter solenoid has not come off as this will stop it working. |
| ID: 2678 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Sticking Revs Question: Wiz, A quick poser for you. After driving my car for a few minutes, and then stop in traffic or something, the revs seem to stick at 1500 - 2000RPM, but if I rev the engine it then drops down to a much nicer sounding 900RPM. What could be causing this? Thanks T. Answer: Could be a weak return spring or more likely a sticking/fraying accelerator cable. |
| ID: 2679 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Slapping sound Question: Hi Wizz, Answer: hello mate how are you :
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| ID: 2680 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Slapping sound Question: Hi Wizz, I was driving home from work today and about halfway through my journey I noticed a slapping sound coming from the front right wheel. When I speed up the noise goes faster, when I slow it slows. I too the wheel off and there's nothing touching it, also its not flat. I have 15"" momos and the car isn’t lowered. Any ideas? Cheers Answer: if all checks out and you cant find anything. look for any stones in the tread as a stone etc will produce a tick tick sound |
| ID: 2681 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: CUTTIN Question: How'z it goin' WIZ?.Picture this,3rd gear 6000rpm change into 4th nail the throtle, the engine cuts out and then back in again.(The boost switch is not connected.)With that, sometimes when idling the engine cuts out and in ,the rev counter is flickin up and down and readin wrong rpm,then it clears itself,the power is down as well.The ECU,Timing sensor, HT leads,dizzy cap etc are all new.Any suggestions on this one would be great. THANKS AGAIN... Answer: how close is the coil lead positioned to the wires going to the ecu.. could be interferance from the coil lead |
| ID: 2682 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Converting Standard 5 Question: How difficult is it to convert a non turbo 5 into a turbo, e.g swapping of engine, wirng etc? Answer: its a lot of work but not imposible.. if you got a donner 5gtt then it will make it a lot easier as all you do is swap every thing over and i mean everything |
| ID: 2683 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Will not start when cold Question: Please help. My engine takes a long time to start when cold.It will turn over and after a few turns the engine is trying to run. I cannot use any choke as it just stalls the engine. It will start or less OK when it is warm. When the car is stationary and the engine is warm i can slowly build up the revs. however if i put my foot down on the throttle the engine stalls. The engine has just been rebuilt and i had a large fuel jet (which came from K-Tec with a boost adjustment kit) changed back to the original due to fuel consumption. thanx John Answer: looks like you need to get the carb properly cleaned and set up mate |
| ID: 2684 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Cuttin Question: The coil lead and ECU leads are well away from each other.What does the ign. relay control and do they ever give grief?.I'm puzzled with this one.Thanks for your time. Answer: the ign relay is trigered by the over boost switch located in the large boost hose between the turbo and intercooler cutting ign if too much boost its poss that its a poor conection or earth run engine and pull and wiggle all wiring looms inc under dash see if you can reproduce prob check the two main earthing pionts that are located behind the kick panel trims in both front footwells 10mm bolts that hold wires onto body |
| ID: 2685 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Door Cards Question: Hi Wiz Took my door cards off so i could fit some front speakers and when i put the door cards back on the door won't close. When the trim is off the door closes. I've spend hours taking it off then putting it back on again but it just wont close. Any ideas what could be stoppin it? Ta Answer: i think that the door card is not in the correct position the door seal should not touch the card if it does then the card is to far back or forward |
| ID: 2686 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Cone Filter Question: Hey Wiz, Just fitted a piper X induction kit Nice A couple of things... it's situated next to the turbo - I have a GT Tuning heatshield with the double skinned heat barrier and a scooby bonnet vent. Do you reckon this is sufficient for cooling, or should I be looking for more ducting? This was my 1st adventure under the bonnet of the 5. I just disconnected all the hoses, lifted out the old air box, binned the pipe that dissappears under the turbo and fitted the filter onto the end of the U shaped pipe coming from the turbo. All sound OK? I've left the cold air pipe pointing at the filter which I assume is a good idea. Thanks for your help well appreciated! Jon Answer: cone filters are good if you can get them in a possition that draws in cold or cool air they also make a good induction noise but they do have a down side its difficult to get them to just suck in cool air. Keeping the air duckt above the intercooler is a good idea shield the cone from any hot air better still reposition away from turbo |