1991 Renault 5 GT Turbo 230bhp/213lb/ft (service/engine overhaul 10/04/2014)
#1081
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*big update*
after many false starts my car is finally back on the road so was out yesterday for its first boosting of 2014
only ran it at 15-16psi to shake some cobwebs off it but the grin factor was certainly there had so many people rubber necking including a fella in a porsche 911 who couldnt stop looking at it then gave me the thumbs up with a big smile on his face
i have decided to invest in a pair of uniroyal rainsport 3 tyres in 195/45/15 as my current rainsport 2s on the front are 195/50/15 and are catching my arches on full lock, i also believe the rainsport 3s are meant to be another step up from the 2s and if so that can only be a winner as i really rate the rs2 as a road tyre.
all i have to do now is get the car to my mates garage to carry out a few jobs before its back on the road properly.
oil and filter
fuel filter
new dizzy and rotor
move radiator over a few inches so can run intercooler pipe where there is more space
new top mounts/top hats/bearings etc
fit new tyres
refit front n rear strut braces
and a good general health check over the engine make sure theres no leaks etc etc
after many false starts my car is finally back on the road so was out yesterday for its first boosting of 2014
only ran it at 15-16psi to shake some cobwebs off it but the grin factor was certainly there had so many people rubber necking including a fella in a porsche 911 who couldnt stop looking at it then gave me the thumbs up with a big smile on his face
i have decided to invest in a pair of uniroyal rainsport 3 tyres in 195/45/15 as my current rainsport 2s on the front are 195/50/15 and are catching my arches on full lock, i also believe the rainsport 3s are meant to be another step up from the 2s and if so that can only be a winner as i really rate the rs2 as a road tyre.
all i have to do now is get the car to my mates garage to carry out a few jobs before its back on the road properly.
oil and filter
fuel filter
new dizzy and rotor
move radiator over a few inches so can run intercooler pipe where there is more space
new top mounts/top hats/bearings etc
fit new tyres
refit front n rear strut braces
and a good general health check over the engine make sure theres no leaks etc etc
#1087
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I absolutely love the whole btcc programme imo its the best race series around and the clio cup is legendary at donno
#1090
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not long until my car goes into my mates garage to get all these required/niggling jobs done.
i also by complete luck fount another very slight boost leak coming from the vacuum hose t piece which connects to the aei unit, i have now got a new connector and will get it fitted when all the work is going ahead. i also have a coolant leak which iv got a good idea is coming from one of the carb base hoses, i also have replacement ones to rule that out
i also by complete luck fount another very slight boost leak coming from the vacuum hose t piece which connects to the aei unit, i have now got a new connector and will get it fitted when all the work is going ahead. i also have a coolant leak which iv got a good idea is coming from one of the carb base hoses, i also have replacement ones to rule that out
#1093
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had a delay on my car going to my mates garage to to the last few jobs etc, its now going in next monday after work so fingers crossed we will have it ready before btcc donington on the 20th.
#1094
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change of plan yet again, my car is now going to my mates garage next thurs/friday i have also managed to book both days off work so i can go along and muck in and hopefully get it finished in the 2 days.
#1095
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*update*
been up at my mates garage from 9.30 until 3.00 today got a load of jobs done including fixing many bodges.
jobs done today
fitted new dizzy and rotor
fitted new spark plugs
renewed vacuum hose from turbo to bleed valve/bleed valve to carb
removed old plastic t piece from aei vacuum hose and replaced with straight connector
removed carb and cleaned out plus reduced first stage jet to 0.8 (1.00 standard) and refitted
dropped the oil/renewed sump plug and washer, fitted new oil filter and renewed oil.
fitted new fuel pump and fuel filter brackets
fitted new fuel filter
relocated fan relay and renewed terminals on wiring
fitted new genuine o ring on idle screw
once this was done she was then fired into life and instantly ran much better we got the idle to steady in between 13.8-14.2 afr which is fine for me, we will now be road testing it tomorrow to check on the boost were running and the afr's.
got a few more jobs to do first though including
fit front and rear strut braces
remove and refit side skirts properly
fit new tyres (uniroyal rainsport 3)
fit new wheel nuts and locking nuts
purchase 2 new front windscreen wipers and fit
been up at my mates garage from 9.30 until 3.00 today got a load of jobs done including fixing many bodges.
jobs done today
fitted new dizzy and rotor
fitted new spark plugs
renewed vacuum hose from turbo to bleed valve/bleed valve to carb
removed old plastic t piece from aei vacuum hose and replaced with straight connector
removed carb and cleaned out plus reduced first stage jet to 0.8 (1.00 standard) and refitted
dropped the oil/renewed sump plug and washer, fitted new oil filter and renewed oil.
fitted new fuel pump and fuel filter brackets
fitted new fuel filter
relocated fan relay and renewed terminals on wiring
fitted new genuine o ring on idle screw
once this was done she was then fired into life and instantly ran much better we got the idle to steady in between 13.8-14.2 afr which is fine for me, we will now be road testing it tomorrow to check on the boost were running and the afr's.
got a few more jobs to do first though including
fit front and rear strut braces
remove and refit side skirts properly
fit new tyres (uniroyal rainsport 3)
fit new wheel nuts and locking nuts
purchase 2 new front windscreen wipers and fit
Last edited by bluntys1rsturbo; 10-04-2014 at 03:37 PM.
#1098
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thanks stu alot of essential jobs defo got sorted and tidied the engine bay up a tad in process, so many bits of bodging have gone on its good to finally get it something like.
weather permitting im going to have sunday to give the car a full detail as its looking very weathered atm
weather permitting im going to have sunday to give the car a full detail as its looking very weathered atm
#1099
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pics from today car is now back on the road running 20psi so still 3psi short of what it used to run fuelling is at 11.3afr full boost so defo room for increase.
will be turned up to 23psi ready for going on the dyno on the 26th april to see if we have gained anything.
uniroyal rainsport 3s have to be the best road legal non slick based tyre iv ever used and they still aint bedded in yet.
front and rear strut braces are now refitted and new top hats/bearings with uprated rubber doughnuts, car feels planted and so responsive on the steering.
huge thanks to Justin Keeling/jl automotive who is no doubt the r5 doctor
will be turned up to 23psi ready for going on the dyno on the 26th april to see if we have gained anything.
uniroyal rainsport 3s have to be the best road legal non slick based tyre iv ever used and they still aint bedded in yet.
front and rear strut braces are now refitted and new top hats/bearings with uprated rubber doughnuts, car feels planted and so responsive on the steering.
huge thanks to Justin Keeling/jl automotive who is no doubt the r5 doctor
#1104
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heres a few pics of my car outside my mates garage (jl automotive/wilsons vehicle repairs) in stoke on trent, just needs a good day of detailing on it now as its filthy.
and a couple of shots of me just about to head out for its first boosting since the work
i will be giving it a quick wash off and a quick coat of poorboys blackhole this morning before we head off to the football in it, then it will be treated to a full detail either tomorrow or next weekend
and a couple of shots of me just about to head out for its first boosting since the work
i will be giving it a quick wash off and a quick coat of poorboys blackhole this morning before we head off to the football in it, then it will be treated to a full detail either tomorrow or next weekend
#1109
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been into autobrite direct earlier today to pick up an order of polar wash mitt,polar buffing towels,citrus wash,detailing brushes,applicator pads and an absolute bargain of 1ltr new formula auto glym srp with finishing cloth for £5
i have also recently purchased a snow foam lance and some magifoam so cant wait to try it out this weekend
i will get some pics up and hopefully use the mrs's camera which is much better than my phone
i have also recently purchased a snow foam lance and some magifoam so cant wait to try it out this weekend
i will get some pics up and hopefully use the mrs's camera which is much better than my phone
#1112
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andy my mate if you would like to pay for them to be done then be my guest
honestly i made a promise just to use the car this year and spend nothing other than fuel and general running of the car due to my upcoming wedding and house move.
they will get done over this coming winter as it will be going into jl automotive for a few months
honestly i made a promise just to use the car this year and spend nothing other than fuel and general running of the car due to my upcoming wedding and house move.
they will get done over this coming winter as it will be going into jl automotive for a few months
#1113
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Well we got back from donington at 6pm yesterday evening and I can gladly report my car was fault free and performed brilliantly had some fun along the way.
My arse dyno tells me its putting the same power out as before with 3psi less boost afr was 11.4 at wot so alls good there and part throttle cruising is much leaner than before so win win.
The kill list has a few new victims and my god the attention it was getting there and back especially buy a car full of people in a white sapphire cosworth on the bp petrol station in donington and a mk1 frs on the way back
My arse dyno tells me its putting the same power out as before with 3psi less boost afr was 11.4 at wot so alls good there and part throttle cruising is much leaner than before so win win.
The kill list has a few new victims and my god the attention it was getting there and back especially buy a car full of people in a white sapphire cosworth on the bp petrol station in donington and a mk1 frs on the way back
#1115
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cheers andy as you say its been a long time and you have seen it come along over that whole time and hopefully it will get even better over this coming winter as there are a few things in the pipeline
haha iv got some black dulux gloss in my van
haha iv got some black dulux gloss in my van
#1118
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Sounds like you had a great time at Donny, bet your really happy now that you can just enjoy the car now without fixing everything all the time. How wet did you get watching the races lol
#1119
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Looking good , will be good to see if you make more power, i got my wheels refurbished and a few other bits done at wilsons vehicle repairs Last year nice bloke
#1120
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really happy it can be used and is running lovely still a few bits and bobs to be done but they are not urgent and will be done over winter