Renault 16v engines...
30-04-2007, 10:08 PM
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Renault 16v engines...
Any one know much about these?
Was helping a mate out with one that he's DIY turbo'd and its got a wee bit of a problem....
It came on boost and pop! Instant 2 cylinder engine. Now theres no compression on 3&4 but there is on water in the oil (was thinking cracked liners) and no smoke (holes in pistons)....
What would you expect to see when he lifts the head?
I suspect the head gasket has failed between those 2 cylinders.
Alex
Was helping a mate out with one that he's DIY turbo'd and its got a wee bit of a problem....
It came on boost and pop! Instant 2 cylinder engine. Now theres no compression on 3&4 but there is on water in the oil (was thinking cracked liners) and no smoke (holes in pistons)....
What would you expect to see when he lifts the head?
I suspect the head gasket has failed between those 2 cylinders.
Alex
30-04-2007, 10:11 PM
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id also say headgasket mate they are prone for it 
my mate had a 19 16v and it was more un reliable than a cossie
but then again the one i had wasnt to good either lol
my mate had a 19 16v and it was more un reliable than a cossie but then again the one i had wasnt to good either lol
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01-05-2007, 08:47 AM
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Unfortuntly I didn't meet this guy untill after he'd built the engine!
I believe he was advised against the route he's taken but money was the problem!
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I believe he was advised against the route he's taken but money was the problem!
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01-05-2007, 09:06 AM
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So now its probably going to cost him more than it would of originally if he'd done it the right way first! Ah well never mind!!!!
What kind of power is he expecting?????
What kind of power is he expecting?????
01-05-2007, 09:19 AM
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Nothing wrong with a ferriday ally spacer plate. I have run 330 bhp @ 1 bar on an engine with one.
However, it might not suit the renault engine design eg wet liners??
However, it might not suit the renault engine design eg wet liners??
01-05-2007, 09:52 AM
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I would of thought that you'd of needed to run two headgaskets unless the block had been machined completely flat to match the spacer plate.....but even so I'd of thought you'd run one anyway - perhaps the spacer plate has got too hot & warped perhaps??? 
01-05-2007, 10:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Garage19
My guess is head not skimmed before fitting of spacer or tightened down incorectly.
thats a good point I'll ask and find out!
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