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Topic: R19 16v Rear Bumper in 449 Blue
Ben Lawrance

Replies: 0
Views: 1545

PostForum: Items For Sale   Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2005 3:41 am   Subject: R19 16v Rear Bumper in 449 Blue
Good condition rear bumper for a phase 1 R19 in 449 Blue.

£30 ono


Ben
Topic: Silver R19 for Sale
Ben Lawrance

Replies: 1
Views: 1648

PostForum: Items For Sale   Posted: Mon May 23, 2005 8:43 am   Subject: Silver R19 for Sale
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=9861&item=4551490393&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW

Have a look.
Topic: Selling my car
Ben Lawrance

Replies: 2
Views: 1174

PostForum: Retro-Renault General Chat   Posted: Fri May 13, 2005 10:42 am   Subject: Selling my car
I used fabric spray for the under coat, and then whatever it was in halfords as a black top coat.
Topic: Selling my car
Ben Lawrance

Replies: 2
Views: 1174

PostForum: Retro-Renault General Chat   Posted: Fri May 13, 2005 10:16 am   Subject: Selling my car
Hi guys

I am selling my r19, but not too sure how much to ask for.

1989 (F Reg) 1.4 energy GTS in Silver. Body work is 99% - Only a little bit of rust on the rear arch. Immaculate interior with ...
Topic: How much??
Ben Lawrance

Replies: 0
Views: 947

PostForum: Tech Questions   Posted: Sun Apr 24, 2005 10:17 am   Subject: How much??
Hi guys

I need my starter motor changing. I'm getting feed up of hitting it with a hammer every time i use my car.

How much to do the job, how much for the part etc.

Also, my exhaust manifold ...
Topic: Pod Pictures
Ben Lawrance

Replies: 16
Views: 1133

PostForum: Retro-Renault General Chat   Posted: Sun Mar 20, 2005 9:32 am   Subject: Pod Pictures
Hi Guys

Unfortunatly i didn't make Pod today (don't ask, really don't)

Any one with pictures??

Post 'em here!!!!!

Chars
Ben
Topic: Starter Motor
Ben Lawrance

Replies: 7
Views: 2212

PostForum: Tech Questions   Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2005 3:53 pm   Subject: Starter Motor
brand new barrell about 2 months ago.
Topic: Starter Motor
Ben Lawrance

Replies: 7
Views: 2212

PostForum: Tech Questions   Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2005 2:23 pm   Subject: Starter Motor
5 out of 10 times i start my car (well, try to) it won't give power to the start motor. No clicking. No nothing.

No power is getting to it.

However. I still have all other power items (lights, d ...
Topic: REMEMBER 20th MARCH
Ben Lawrance

Replies: 10
Views: 1198

PostForum: Retro-Renault General Chat   Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2005 4:58 pm   Subject: REMEMBER 20th MARCH
I know you said 16v's. But as i will be there anyway, can i be in your gang.

1.4energy. (it's the same shape!!) In silver too.
Topic: Rocker Cover Gasket Leak.
Ben Lawrance

Replies: 20
Views: 1557

PostForum: Tech Questions   Posted: Thu Feb 24, 2005 11:54 am   Subject: Rocker Cover Gasket Leak.
I don't have a 16v. Only a 1.4energy. Therefore tappets can be done.

Not old enough to insure a big boys toy yet. Although, next year.... who knows!!!

Cheers
Ben
Topic: Rocker Cover Gasket Leak.
Ben Lawrance

Replies: 20
Views: 1557

PostForum: Tech Questions   Posted: Fri Feb 18, 2005 9:50 am   Subject: Rocker Cover Gasket Leak.
Is it just a case of changing the gasket, or is there more to it?

Cheers
Ben
Topic: Rocker Cover Gasket Leak.
Ben Lawrance

Replies: 20
Views: 1557

PostForum: Tech Questions   Posted: Fri Feb 18, 2005 9:08 am   Subject: Rocker Cover Gasket Leak.
Hi All

I've just noticed that my rocker cover is leaking oil. I think my gasket is buggered.

If i change it, will i have to do anything else??

What else will it have done, apart from leak oil ...
Topic: Running like a sack of shite!
Ben Lawrance

Replies: 7
Views: 1734

PostForum: Tech Questions   Posted: Wed Feb 16, 2005 3:40 am   Subject: Running like a sack of shite!
Not again!!!

I've only had this engine in a few months. If you remeber, the old one died of head gasket causing all sorts of problems.

Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!

Bloody car

Who said that 1.4 ener ...
Topic: Running like a sack of shite!
Ben Lawrance

Replies: 7
Views: 1734

PostForum: Tech Questions   Posted: Tue Feb 15, 2005 4:39 pm   Subject: Running like a sack of shite!
Hi All

My car has started running like a sack of shit over the last couple of days.

It has loads of flat spots all over the place.

When it cold it sounds like there's no oil and it's metal ag ...
Topic: INTERIOR LIGHT
Ben Lawrance

Replies: 9
Views: 1090

PostForum: Tech Questions   Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2005 4:02 pm   Subject: INTERIOR LIGHT
Need a new switch.

I had this prob. When i got the car it didn't work, so i didn't think it had that feature. Then a mate said about it, when he saw the switch and i thought about it.

Lights on ...
Topic: Fuel Guage
Ben Lawrance

Replies: 3
Views: 1268

PostForum: Tech Questions   Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2005 11:08 am   Subject: Fuel Guage
How much are we lookin at for a new one.

Would it be more worth while to go to a scrappie and get a used one??


Don't suppose any one here has one lying about (that works ofcourse)

Cheers
B ...
Topic: Fuel Guage
Ben Lawrance

Replies: 3
Views: 1268

PostForum: Tech Questions   Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2005 11:03 am   Subject: Fuel Guage
Hi guys,

After many a problem with the energy, and finally sorting it all out. Surprise surprise, another problem.

Went to the garage last week to fill up with fuel and when returning to my car, ...
Topic: Grr... Getting annoyed now!
Ben Lawrance

Replies: 6
Views: 1382

PostForum: Tech Questions   Posted: Wed Dec 29, 2004 10:40 am   Subject: Grr... Getting annoyed now!
Yes, I removed the idle jet. Blasted it with carb cleaner. Then left it to soak in it over night.

I took the whole thing apart off of the engine, cleaned it all.

There must be a secret "adjust t ...
Topic: Grr... Getting annoyed now!
Ben Lawrance

Replies: 6
Views: 1382

PostForum: Tech Questions   Posted: Wed Dec 29, 2004 9:31 am   Subject: Grr... Getting annoyed now!
Drives OK when cruising on motorway etc, but when at low revs in 3rd and 4th will be a bit juttery.

It can't be the carb, i took it apart and cleaned it very very very thouroughly. It's spotless.
...
Topic: Grr... Getting annoyed now!
Ben Lawrance

Replies: 6
Views: 1382

PostForum: Tech Questions   Posted: Wed Dec 29, 2004 8:23 am   Subject: Grr... Getting annoyed now!
Hi Guys,

Can any one help me.

Fault = Won't idle. When it does, it is very eratic. When moving, put foot on clutch and it will die.

I have changed = Plugs, leads, dizzy cap. rotar arm, coil, ...
Topic: Kinda getting there now!!
Ben Lawrance

Replies: 1
Views: 1164

PostForum: Tech Questions   Posted: Wed Dec 15, 2004 5:03 pm   Subject: Kinda getting there now!!
Hi Guys,

Spoke to a mate of a mate (blah blah) today. He said that the problem i'm having is with the vacuum pump and/or hose fitted to the carb.

Would that be about right (for the problem i was ...
 

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