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Message |
| Topic: Vauxhall Vectra 2.5 24v V6 SRi |
jimbo
Replies: 39
Views: 7466
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 Forum: Members Projects
Posted: Mon Aug 07, 2006 3:31 pm Subject: Vauxhall Vectra 2.5 24v V6 SRi |
check the oil cooler that sits between the two banks. its an oil-water cooler and they rot. its a known problem on the v6's
jimbo |
| Topic: RN1601 1.8 F7P Fast road camshafts for sale |
jimbo
Replies: 9
Views: 2887
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Forum: Items For Sale
Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2006 5:08 am Subject: RN1601 1.8 F7P Fast road camshafts for sale |
| u have been pm'd |
| Topic: RN1601 1.8 F7P Fast road camshafts for sale |
jimbo
Replies: 9
Views: 2887
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Forum: Items For Sale
Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2006 5:03 am Subject: RN1601 1.8 F7P Fast road camshafts for sale |
tomorrow night im free. u still know where i live?
jimbo |
| Topic: RN1601 1.8 F7P Fast road camshafts for sale |
jimbo
Replies: 9
Views: 2887
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Forum: Items For Sale
Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2006 5:01 am Subject: RN1601 1.8 F7P Fast road camshafts for sale |
i can get postage done for free.
gimme £70 for em collected and u got a deal!
jimbo |
| Topic: RN1601 1.8 F7P Fast road camshafts for sale |
jimbo
Replies: 9
Views: 2887
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Forum: Items For Sale
Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2006 4:02 am Subject: RN1601 1.8 F7P Fast road camshafts for sale |
still forsale
jimbo |
| Topic: RN1601 1.8 F7P Fast road camshafts for sale |
jimbo
Replies: 9
Views: 2887
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Forum: Items For Sale
Posted: Fri Jul 28, 2006 10:49 am Subject: RN1601 1.8 F7P Fast road camshafts for sale |
nah its 80quid mate. they is cheap enuff!
jimbo |
| Topic: RN1601 1.8 F7P Fast road camshafts for sale |
jimbo
Replies: 9
Views: 2887
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Forum: Items For Sale
Posted: Fri Jul 28, 2006 9:43 am Subject: RN1601 1.8 F7P Fast road camshafts for sale |
200 mile old RN1601 spec fast road Kent regrounds.
Application Power Band Cam Lift(mm) Valve Lift(mm) Duration Timing Full Lift VC (mm) LTDC
Sports Injection 2000-6500 I 10.05 E 9.24 ... |
| Topic: Imob touch key thingy |
jimbo
Replies: 8
Views: 1503
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Forum: Tech Questions
Posted: Sat Jul 22, 2006 9:32 am Subject: Imob touch key thingy |
a new key from renault is about £60 iirc
jimbo |
| Topic: bottom end |
jimbo
Replies: 20
Views: 1819
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Forum: Tech Questions
Posted: Mon Apr 03, 2006 2:37 am Subject: bottom end |
| dont run a tin sumped F7P with an ally sumped box, as you will screw up the gearbox and flywheel! as you can only bolt the box up round the top, under the weight and stresses of torque the box loosen ... |
| Topic: Cylinder honing/glaze breaking |
jimbo
Replies: 8
Views: 1726
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Forum: Tech Questions
Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2006 9:53 am Subject: Cylinder honing/glaze breaking |
yes indeed! i used emery cloth and wd40 as a lubricant. worked a treat, all pots gave me 230psi on my rebuilt willy lump after 10k miles. never missed a beat
jimbo |
| Topic: 19 box |
jimbo
Replies: 8
Views: 1565
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Forum: Retro-Renault General Chat
Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2006 9:47 am Subject: 19 box |
30kg's
jimbo |
| Topic: 1.8 F7P gas flowed cylinder head |
jimbo
Replies: 10
Views: 2625
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Forum: Items For Sale
Posted: Sun Jan 01, 2006 8:40 am Subject: 1.8 F7P gas flowed cylinder head |
| pm sent |
| Topic: 1.8 F7P gas flowed cylinder head |
jimbo
Replies: 10
Views: 2625
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Forum: Items For Sale
Posted: Sun Jan 01, 2006 8:36 am Subject: 1.8 F7P gas flowed cylinder head |
yeah thats fine mate. £60 collected. far too heavy to send.
jimbo |
| Topic: 1.8 F7P gas flowed cylinder head |
jimbo
Replies: 10
Views: 2625
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Forum: Items For Sale
Posted: Sun Jan 01, 2006 8:31 am Subject: 1.8 F7P gas flowed cylinder head |
whats your offer?
jimbo |
| Topic: 1.8 F7P gas flowed cylinder head |
jimbo
Replies: 10
Views: 2625
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Forum: Items For Sale
Posted: Sun Jan 01, 2006 8:24 am Subject: 1.8 F7P gas flowed cylinder head |
| its in perfect condition. has been cleaned up ready for refitment, but i never got round to it. doesnt need pressure testing, as theres never been any headgasket or overheating problems. |
| Topic: 1.8 F7P gas flowed cylinder head |
jimbo
Replies: 10
Views: 2625
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Forum: Items For Sale
Posted: Sun Jan 01, 2006 8:16 am Subject: 1.8 F7P gas flowed cylinder head |
| this ported cylinder head is forsale, the work was compelted by regal motorport in early 2002, features work on the valve seats and inlet and exhaust ports. it covered around 25k miles. it cost me ... |
| Topic: pictures of my Mk4 Astra GSI turbo |
jimbo
Replies: 5
Views: 1608
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Forum: Pics/Vids Etc.
Posted: Thu Dec 29, 2005 9:00 am Subject: pictures of my Mk4 Astra GSI turbo |
well the rubber pipe is really soft, so ive cut sections out and inserted some stainless pipe. does the job ok, tho im going for a full samco kit when i can afford it.
jimbo |
| Topic: pictures of my Mk4 Astra GSI turbo |
jimbo
Replies: 5
Views: 1608
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Forum: Pics/Vids Etc.
Posted: Thu Dec 29, 2005 8:50 am Subject: pictures of my Mk4 Astra GSI turbo |
ive had my astra 4months now so ive finally got round to taking some photos of my motor. here they are!
Mods so far;
derestricted air box
courtney panel filter
vectra c inlet pipe
poor-mans p ... |
| Topic: F7R conversion. |
jimbo
Replies: 30
Views: 4139
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Forum: Tech Questions
Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2005 1:56 pm Subject: F7R conversion. |
yes it was i. i actually used emery cloth and wd40 as lube to break the glaze. worked a treat, gave 225-230psi across across all 4 cylinders.
jimbo |
| Topic: Clio 16v gearbox |
jimbo
Replies: 1
Views: 2014
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Forum: Items For Sale
Posted: Wed Nov 09, 2005 1:42 pm Subject: Clio 16v gearbox |
i have a jb3 16v gearbox from a 1995 clio 16v forsale. perfect condition, had only covered 85k miles.
£75 collection only please.
jimbo |
| Topic: williams exhaust manafold. |
jimbo
Replies: 4
Views: 1332
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Forum: Tech Questions
Posted: Fri Sep 02, 2005 9:11 am Subject: williams exhaust manafold. |
| u can use a willy manifold on a 19 16v. but ul need a williams downpipe as well. i fitted one to my F7R powered 19 and it sucked power big time. waste of time and effort. stick to a 4-2-1 affair |
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