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Subject: Turbo kicking in late Question: Hi again Wiz! Having some strange readings on the turbo gauge. It's getting at least 3/4 of the way round before the turbo really kicks in - used to kick in about halfway round (can't hear the turbo spinning up 'till the gauge reads halfway to max). It all seems to be kicking off a bit further up the revs than it used to. It's nearly into the red before I feel any real pull. The gauge is also reading almost off the scale at max boost, but I'm sure this is a lie! It doesn't feel any quicker than it used to. Any ideas? I was advised that it could be a split in one of the boost pipes but I've checked them all out today and can't see any sign of this. I can't hear any air escaping when boosting. Turbo seems fine - old but no sign of smoking. Thanks again for your help. Jon Answer: sound to me like you got a leek some were in the boost pressure line pipes intercooler carb manifold etc get some realy soppy water and paint this onto joints etc you should be able to get some boost just by reving it at stand still and watch for bubbles |
| ID: 2688 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: temp gauge not reading Question: Ive had a new alarm fitted and consequently my temp gauge doesnt work anymore! i found one of the thermostat wires had been disconnected so i have sorted that. btw - wen i turn the ignition on the needle flickers slightly but then rests back on the bottom, where it remains. please help. thanx in advanc J Answer: if you deff had this prob since you have had the alarm fitted you should take it back to who ever fitted the alarm and get them to cheak out the prob, to see if its related |
| ID: 2689 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: dump valve Question: ive got a dump valve on it already but ive just got another one i tried to connect them up 2 the same vacume but it dident work is that because there is not enough pressure im runnin at abut 12 psi thanx Answer: one of them could be leaking and not alowing vac build up for them to operate |
| ID: 2690 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: BOLTS BOLTS BOLTS Question: Hi, i'm about to re-move the gearbox from the engine to do a clutch, whilst i'm swaping engines. can you please tell me how many bolts hold the gearbox to the engine, and which one's are they? cheers, chris(r5turbonutta) p.s would you like to buy out, as i'm selling loads of parts(in good condition) cheers! Answer: 3 for starter motor think its four at top but could be three two nuts on studs one at front other near o/s drive shaft four 13 mm holding a plate under neath |
| ID: 2691 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: steering Question: how do you remove the universal jion that conects the steering wheel shaft to the steering rack and how much do they cost thanks mate!!!!!  Answer: ther are two types on the 5gtt the earlier type has a replacable silver alloy uj with rubber inserts the later is a built in joint if its worn then sorry mate its a new columb |
| ID: 2694 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Non starter, no response Question: hi wiz After leaving my car garaged over the winter period (4 months) when I tried to start it, nothing at all happened. The battery has enough charge showing from the voltmeter reading (headlights come on etc..) and I've checked the connection on the starter motor which is also ok. When I turn the key I hear the fuel pump (or a 3 second eletrical buzz ) buts all. Any ideas? Answer: do a little check put a volt meter on the battery and measure the voltage when you crank it if it goes bellow 9v then the bat is disscharged or it ffffooooppppaaarrrdd so charge it up fully and try again if no smilely joy then new bat |
| ID: 2695 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Quality French Electrics Question: Wiz, I was driving with my lights and cd player on and every now and again my stereo went off, i stopped the car and when i tried to restart it, it was dead, I bumped it and left it running for about 10 mins and it seemed fine, lights weren't dimming or nowt. I drove off and after about 5 mins my lights went so dim you couldn't see them. I charged the battery over night for about twelve hours and it still never read full, i fired it up but lights dim heavily when you use something else electrical, like the horn. The alternator is pretty new so i dont think its that but also i aint gettin a battery light but i tested the battery with a multi meter and it aint receivin any charge from the alt? Do you reckon it's the battery, alternator or dodgy wiring? Or poss a combination of all!! The battery is 2 years old but has been stood for a year! cheers cheers Answer: a batt that has stood for a year is most prob gonna be foopaared do an easy check take off batt fully charge it and refit.. put on your head lights and other things like wipers heater etc and see how long the batt lasts if its only a few mins remove tops off bat and look at the fluid in all cells is one fizzing alot more than the others if it is then its of to meet its maker the other check is replace the small connectors in the brown block in the alt wiring take note they are of diff size so get the correct size connectors |
| ID: 2696 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Fuel Pump. Question: I have a r5 Turbo in my clio mk1, just wondering if the electric/fuel injection fuel pump i have will be better/as good as one of the uprated ones you can get from the R5 tuning companies????? Cheers, Chris Answer: I don't know the spec of the clio pump but if you ask the manufacturer (Bosch etc) they should give you the specs to compare the two. |
| ID: 2697 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: 17 inch Question: Will 17inch alloys put the speedo out on my 5? If so is it a pain to get sorted. Answer: Yes they will and yes it is! Best to just compare the speeds with another car or mark up your dials yourself. |
| ID: 2698 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: TL,TSE,TC,TS,TR Question: Hi, I know this is a bit off subject but I was just wondering what the differnce between the Renault 5: TL,TSE,TC,TS,TR models are? Whats the best (other then the GTT  Cheers Answer: As i am a Turbo Wizard, i am less well informed about these lesser models. Try asking Moggy about these things as he is the Renault anorak around here!
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| ID: 2699 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: turbo actuator Question: hi, ive just bought a turbo with a T3 actuator on it but i still have the original pipework i,e 2 pipes going to it but the actuator only has 1 link up pipe which pipe from the old pipes do i use. sorry to be long winded.jon Answer: The pipe towards the front of the car is the one for the actuator and the rest needs to be binned and blocked off where it is removed from. This is known as the cup mod. |
| ID: 2700 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: electic windows Question: when putting either windows up they seem to go slow and stick half way up. to unstick them i have to pull them towards the back of the car . it doesnt appear to catch on the window seals or nothing. any ideas?????????? Answer: It is a runner alignment problem. Take the door panel off and you will see the torx headed screws which you need to loosen and retighten in the correct place for free running. |
| ID: 2701 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: bumper strips Question: was thinking bout removing the ulgy strips round both bumpers and filling in the gaps. any good methods bout how to do the job???????? Answer: Let the filler ""sink"" at least once before getting it sprayed to prevent it looking dented afterwards. |
| ID: 2702 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Swappin Engine Question: I have 2 r5's one with engine hoses exhaust gearbox clutch accelarator etc and i want to change all that from one to the other as the other is missing the engine gearbox clutch etc how do i do it and what price are we looking at thanks Answer: Get a Haynes manual and do it yourself. Cost: £15 Haynes manual, £20ish for engine crane hire. |
| ID: 2703 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: insurance Question: dont know weather u can help me or not i was insuraed but they decided to hike the price up by over 3000 do u know any companies that will help me out i have convictions so anything would be a great help if not im gonna get a cheap fiesta and insure it fully comp so i can still drive the 5 thanx mate Answer: Try HIC or Herts. Number in the contacts section. |
| ID: 2704 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Head Gasket & ??? Question: Wiz, don't know really where to begin with my problem. My car is running very poorly. It judders, splutters, backfires, and the revometer goes up and down up and down and there's a loud ticking noise from the dash when this happens. This has happened before and I found out it was a wire that was earthing the car. Sorted that & everything was OK till now. Could it be the coil? ECU? As well as all this I think my head is on the way out as the temperature rises a lot, although there is no ""mayonnaise"" in the oil or smoking. Although I only took the car for a 5 minute spin as it kept driving erraticly and bunny hopping on me so I've not had a chance to run it properly. To make matters worse, all the specialists are hundreds of miles away so I'm unable to stick it on a trailer and dump it with them to sort. Cheers Wiz. Answer: It could be a wiring problem behind the dash and there is an earth there as well. Dodgy wiring could be causing the ignition module to play up or it could be something else like the timing sensor wires breaking up. This could lead on to timing problems which will cause overheating or that could be down to fuelling or even a blocked rad or knackered thermostsat. |
| ID: 2705 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Oil Everywhere Question: Hey wiz - I have just fitted a cone filter and everything seemed fine. Car was running very well, boosting up a treat (quickest it's been) - everything, at last, feels very good. Stopped the car and there'a a burning oily smell. Looked under the bonnet and there's oil EVERYWHERE, although all on the driver side of the engine. It's all over the underside of the bonnet so it looks like there was some serious pressure behind it! I checked the dipstick and it was about half an inch out of it's hole - could there really be enough pressure here to blast oil all over the place? It shouldn't be the HG as I've had a new, uprated one fitted recently and the engine runs at the perfect temp all the time. No smoke at all from exhaust and no oil in water, although some in the pipes going into the intercooler. Thinking about steam cleaning the engine to find out where this is coming from - any idea how much that normally sets you back? Cheers mate - once again, I really appreciate your help Answer: Sounds to me like you may have a build up of crankcase pressure. This is normally due to either ring blow by or a blocked breather system. When you fitted the cone filter, what did you do with the breather pipes? Anything? |
| ID: 2706 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Stalling at idle Question: Hi hope u can help, I have had this problem for some time now, The car runs 14 PSI and a 130 main jet but appart from that is std. It starts fine using the choke and warms up quite quickly but once it reaches a certain temp (which is around half way between the first mark 1/3 and where i think the 1/2 mark should be) it keeps cutting out.... I have replaced the carb, cleaned the carb, fitted new seals and a new mixture screw, re routed and fixed the throttle cable and choke cable. Once the car reaches this temp it stays there for some time which makes me think it is the temp at which the thermostat is opening then once it rises past this temp it runs mint. I have also tried changing the ECU for my spare Phase 2 one which seemed to make it run better 90% of the time but the other 10% it did crazy things like kangeroo hopping and irratic revs..... Hope you can help wizzard...... Cheers Niall. Answer: Sounds like some sort of leak in the small pipework around the carb/actuator. |
| ID: 2707 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: No Lights Question: Hi again, I fitted a DIY alarm and remote door locking kit on my car.... Once finished the car went into the garage for a few months.... The next time i drove it the headlights didn't work properly..... The side lights came on on the first click but if you rotated the stalk another 90 degrees the main beam didn't work but if you pull the stick towards you the full beam works.....??? I have checked all the fuses and they seem ok as do the relays.... could any thing eles cause this or is there a seperate fuse or switch anywhere else? Cheers Niall Answer: Check the drivers side scuttle area for the resistor thing on the inner wing. May be a loose connection. |
| ID: 2708 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: head gasket Question: putting a uprated head gasket on my car and just wanted to the best way to do this ie;tork settings for head bolts and any thing else to look out for please Answer: book says 44lbs/ft for head bolts but i would say at least 55-60lbs/ft if you use high boost. Also use better head bolts, either 10.9 or 12.9 strength. |
| ID: 2709 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Perc fan? Question: What is the purpose of a perc fan? I've never seen anything like it on other cars? Is it just to cool fuel and put cold air into the intercooler system? Can it be removed and pipes be protected another way? Answer: The perc fan has a few functions. 1) It cools the fuel inlet pipe to reduce heatsoak/evapouration. 2) It blows cool air into the intercooler to carb hose when the engine is not on boost. 3) It blows cool air onto the carb again for evapouration prevention. These all add up to better hot starting apparently but i know lots of people who just blank off the intercooler to carb hose connection and junk the lot! I believe a vented bonnet does a better job! |
| ID: 2710 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: renix 208 Question: My ignition module gives a little spark but not enough when it shall work hard. Can lumenition ignition work on these cars or am i forced to buy another module Niels 2568 Answer: Luminition have been used on a few cars for better spark. |
| ID: 2711 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Battery light Question: Wiz, My battery and alt are new but and my battery light does not work?(i have replaced the bulb) The battery isn't receiving any charge even though the alt is new, I have re- crimped the wires that looked crap but still the battery light doesn't work? Any ideas? Answer: Check the two wires that go to the top of the alternator, as these are the likely suspects. |
| ID: 2712 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: DUMP VALVE Question: HI WIZ, I HAVE HAD A FEW 5'S AND I HAVE ALWAYS HAD THE SAME THING HAPPEN ON ALL OF THEM BUT I NEVER FOUND OUT WHY IT WAS HAPPENING.. THE DUMP VALVE SPITS OUT OIL/BLACK FLUID Answer: WHY??? THANKS" |
| ID: 2713 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: which cam Question: my engine is shortly do for change, and im thinking of changing the cam shaft. would you bother?, if so which one would you buy as there seem to be ample gains in power. also is the timing on most after market cams sutible or do they need adjusting and how is that done. cheers muz Answer: I would say to go for either a piper 285 or maybe a tuner cam ie. K-Tec or BB Tunings. Timing is correct on most cars but you could fit a vernier pulley but this would require a modified timing cover as well to gain access. |
| ID: 2714 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: starting Question: just recently the car has started to be a pig to start(cold). i can help it by pouring fuel into the carb. then it will start immediately. whats wrong and is this a comman prob. cheers in advance! Answer: Sounds like you have a blockage somewhere or maybe the fuel pump isn't working straight away. Not a common problem. |
| ID: 2715 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: l.s.d Question: my gear box jumps out offsecond gear when u lift off and accelarate,it really does my nut in..... i think its time for a new one... do u have any information on modded gear box for the 5.would like to find out if u can get L.S.D .. CHEERS any info would be great!!! Answer: It sounds like your gearbox casing is cracked around the bearings and it IS time to replace it. There is no LSD available for the 5 but you could try and get hold of another renault gearbox that has. |
| ID: 2716 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: please_STOP Question: looking for advice on buying big brakes, im currently running 195bhp at the wheels and stopping isnt to clever.. do u think 4pots or big brake kit 15inch wheels Answer: I would say 285mm kit under 15"" wheels is a must it is up to you whether you add 4 pots to it after or not. I would get a set of braided steel hoses for the brakes while your at it. |
| ID: 2717 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: Bulk head solenoid? Question: Hi Wiz, What is that solenoid supposed to be for that is attached to the bulk head? It has a pipe running from the air intake pipe and then goes into the anti- perc unit? And where does it get it's live feed from? I've got no current going to the solenoid, Is it supposed to open when the anti-perc fan cuts in? Cheers mate. Answer: This valve opens when the car is not boosting and the perc fan is running to allow cool air to be blown into the inlet to prevent fuel evapouration and hot starting problems. |
| ID: 2718 | Date: Archive | Member: Archive | Wizard: Archive |
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Subject: make it fast Question: i have a magnex exhaust, pace intercooler, dump valve, hybrid stage 2 set at 18 psi how much bhp will this produce ? Answer: somewhere in the region of 150-160bhp i would guesstimate. |