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Mertin
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    • Mertin
      Mertin reacted to adamlstr's post in the thread F4R 172 Cup engine questions with Like Like.
      Given that the Clio (and its fuel system) is >20 years old, I wouldn't be putting regular supermarket 95 RON E10 fuel anywhere near it...
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      Mertin replied to the thread Ph1 revival.
      Link doesnt seem to have worked but was posted on 12th November if you want to look back. I also have a few screenshots from the manual...
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      Mertin replied to the thread Ph1 revival.
      Ah, that makes sense now. I didnt even twig at the time. I haven't got a thread as such but just picked up all the info from various...
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      Mertin replied to the thread ARP rod bolts upgrade.
      Apologies, I looked it up after posting & 5980 isn't anerobic (non setting) so no use for cam cover & can't edit my post
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      Mertin replied to the thread Ph1 revival.
      Great build thread and good to see another Phase 1. I'm going through some engine upgrades just now and similar to yourself, pulled the...
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      Mertin reacted to Brigsy's post in the thread TTV Flywheel - To Replace or Not with Like Like.
      If reusing same clutch stick it back together. Its bedded into the flywheel surface.
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      Mertin replied to the thread ARP rod bolts upgrade.
      I may be wrong but I would just use the 5980 for the cam cover also
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      Mertin replied to the thread ARP rod bolts upgrade.
      Looks like its the tab for supporting / locating the plastic tray. Frogjam's website mentions it Fitting this pump does require...
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      Mertin replied to the thread ARP rod bolts upgrade.
      I used Loctite SI 5980, comes in a compressed tube like many of the others. Definately worth doing while 8n that deep, only problem is...
    • Mertin
      Mertin replied to the thread ARP rod bolts upgrade.
      Interesting about the oil pump as iv just had the engine on stand and sump off to do rod bolts, no.1 bearing cap reseal etc
    • Mertin
      Whilst engines out the car Im going to address any common leaks and also I couldnt exactly pin point my small leak. Iv already done...
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      Mertin reacted to Brigsy's post in the thread TTV Flywheel - To Replace or Not with Like Like.
      Re used worse without issues. If same clutch is going back on wouldnt bother.
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      Mertin replied to the thread TTV Flywheel - To Replace or Not.
      I thought it was advised against skimming flywheels or is that the standard ones people refer to? Clutch is fine so planning to reuse...
    • Mertin
      Pulled the engine out the car to do timing belt and fix a few leaks. Below is the condition of the TTV flywheel, been on the car 4 - 5...
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