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Topic: Is this really how much a R5 Turbo carb is worth? |
mixpioneer
Replies: 1
Views: 2881
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Forum: Ebay
Posted: Wed Sep 20, 2006 11:26 am Subject: Is this really how much a R5 Turbo carb is worth? |
I know he says superb condition, but surely not that superb?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Renault-5-Turbo-Carburettor-In-Superb-Condition_W0QQitemZ330028366635QQihZ014QQcategoryZ10410QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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Topic: Breakers |
mixpioneer
Replies: 16
Views: 2181
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Forum: Tech Questions
Posted: Sun Sep 03, 2006 3:17 pm Subject: Breakers |
Remember when i took my old clio up to nottingham.
Parked it up outside my house in the afternoon, three hours later (5pm) got back to it sitting on its belly, all wheels gone and a note on the winds ... |
Topic: Renault Laguna keeps losing oil |
mixpioneer
Replies: 18
Views: 5228
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Forum: Tech Questions
Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2006 6:08 am Subject: Renault Laguna keeps losing oil |
Go by the dip stick, not the gauge |
Topic: Breakers |
mixpioneer
Replies: 16
Views: 2181
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Forum: Tech Questions
Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2006 6:00 am Subject: Breakers |
Pay to have it taken away???? haha
Yea, find someone who will at least do it for free.
The places round me will pay you if its going to be broken or take it for free if its going to be crushed str ... |
Topic: wouldnt mind this |
mixpioneer
Replies: 11
Views: 2237
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Forum: Ebay
Posted: Thu Aug 24, 2006 5:21 am Subject: wouldnt mind this |
i'll throw in my old clio aswell.
anyone else have something to offer? |
Topic: wouldnt mind this |
mixpioneer
Replies: 11
Views: 2237
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Forum: Ebay
Posted: Thu Aug 24, 2006 5:12 am Subject: wouldnt mind this |
group buy? anyone? |
Topic: locking wheel nut removal |
mixpioneer
Replies: 6
Views: 1599
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Forum: Tech Questions
Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2006 6:07 am Subject: locking wheel nut removal |
Not sure if they will be any good or not.
If the nut is not overtight then it should work, but if it is tight i think you will struggle.
Best extractors i've ever used are the snap-on ones.
T ... |
Topic: Gunson Gastester |
mixpioneer
Replies: 2
Views: 1449
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Forum: Tech Questions
Posted: Thu Aug 10, 2006 7:33 am Subject: Gunson Gastester |
Have borrowed one of these off a friend just to play about with.
When setting it up, you leave it on for about 10 / 15 minutes until the figure has stabilized. Then turn the dial and set it to 2%.
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Topic: If i didnt have my 19 16v............. |
mixpioneer
Replies: 22
Views: 4289
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Forum: Retro-Renault General Chat
Posted: Thu Aug 10, 2006 6:09 am Subject: If i didnt have my 19 16v............. |
I do like the corrados.
My mate has a red VR6, a real nice example aswell. |
Topic: Project 5 |
mixpioneer
Replies: 15
Views: 3079
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Forum: Members Projects
Posted: Thu Aug 10, 2006 6:04 am Subject: Project 5 |
Yea, the smaller one was much easier to manouver, but i found the solenoid sits at the top when mounted as opposed to the side and almost touches the exhaust manifold.
I blame the failure on being ... |
Topic: Project 5 |
mixpioneer
Replies: 15
Views: 3079
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Forum: Members Projects
Posted: Wed Aug 09, 2006 4:16 pm Subject: Project 5 |
Yea, the unidentifiable intermittent fault sounds about right.
Had one of them on every renault i've had, it's all good fun though. Dont mind getting my hands dirtynow and then. |
Topic: Project 5 |
mixpioneer
Replies: 15
Views: 3079
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Forum: Members Projects
Posted: Wed Aug 09, 2006 3:38 pm Subject: Re: Project 5 |
Here we go with further adventures with the 5.
Today: Starter Motor
Went out to the car to go out, turn the key, and it goes a little something like this . . . . tick . . . tick . . . tick.
Sol ... |
Topic: Renault 5 Turbo Starter Removal |
mixpioneer
Replies: 2
Views: 1970
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Forum: Tech Questions
Posted: Wed Aug 09, 2006 9:45 am Subject: Renault 5 Turbo Starter Removal |
Sorted now cheers.
Just the bolts under the tubo, then take the support bar out and remove through the off-side wheel arch.
Bit of a pain, but sorted now!
Cheers for the help though |
Topic: Courier service |
mixpioneer
Replies: 4
Views: 2273
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Forum: Retro-Renault General Chat
Posted: Wed Aug 09, 2006 9:13 am Subject: Courier service |
www.postvan.co.uk
They collect, they deliver, and they're cheap! |
Topic: Renault 5 Turbo Starter Removal |
mixpioneer
Replies: 2
Views: 1970
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Forum: Tech Questions
Posted: Wed Aug 09, 2006 9:11 am Subject: Renault 5 Turbo Starter Removal |
More adventures of the 5 turbo.
Starter motor has just gone
Whats the best way to get the thing out?
Not a lot of room at all so this is going to be a tricky one.
Where is best to get t ... |
Topic: Renault 5 Turbo Alternator Regulator |
mixpioneer
Replies: 4
Views: 1799
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Forum: Tech Questions
Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2006 7:06 am Subject: Renault 5 Turbo Alternator Regulator |
Yea, the long one from carb elbow to intercooler.
£35 inc postage sounds good, its a deal!
P.M me with payment preference and i'll sort it straight away
Cheers! |
Topic: Renault 5 Turbo Alternator Regulator |
mixpioneer
Replies: 4
Views: 1799
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Forum: Tech Questions
Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2006 6:34 am Subject: Renault 5 Turbo Alternator Regulator |
I'm interested definately.
How much delivered would you be looking for?
Oh, and if you still have it, the standard top boost hose (un-butchered)?
Give us a price for the both and i'll see wha ... |
Topic: Renault 5 Turbo Alternator Regulator |
mixpioneer
Replies: 4
Views: 1799
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Forum: Tech Questions
Posted: Fri Aug 04, 2006 5:49 am Subject: Renault 5 Turbo Alternator Regulator |
Well, the alternator decided to pack itself in today.
First thing, i checked the regulator, and sure enough, one of the brushes had completely vanished.
Popped the regulator from the clio in and ... |
Topic: Anyone Interested In MIG Welding? |
mixpioneer
Replies: 4
Views: 2010
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Forum: Retro-Renault General Chat
Posted: Thu Aug 03, 2006 8:17 am Subject: Anyone Interested In MIG Welding? |
http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/
Good techniques, guides and forum.
Lots of photos. |
Topic: keepin it standard |
mixpioneer
Replies: 20
Views: 2186
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Forum: Retro-Renault General Chat
Posted: Wed Aug 02, 2006 12:48 pm Subject: keepin it standard |
Alpine all the way!
Pioneer is good, avoid all other mainstream brands |
Topic: Renault 5 Turbo Radiator Differences (AC & NO AC) |
mixpioneer
Replies: 7
Views: 1418
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Forum: Tech Questions
Posted: Sat Jul 29, 2006 11:19 am Subject: Renault 5 Turbo Radiator Differences (AC & NO AC) |
Hmm, it's just that i made call about a new rad, and they said there is two, one for air con and one without. The rad for cars with air con is £40 cheaper but he said it wont fit as it has extra pipe ... |
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