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Had a bit of time on Saturday this weekend to start investigating our issues. First off was draining the tank so we can see what's going on with the sender and possibly look at the pump. Once starting to pump the fuel it became apparent that there was air in the swirl pot. I only managed to...

Except that the car has been runing in this configuration for 5 years. Nothing has changed which suggests something is breaking down in some way. The most draw from the EPAS is normally when moving the car around at slow speed/stationary when it needs to make the most effort so I'd say something...

Yes, I know Richard. We've raced together for over 10 years. Would have been nice to have another clio out. Be good to see the videos!

Alternator is fine I think. Producing way over 13v while running but you can see voltage drop below 12 as the steering is turned. Might be worth investigating. Its a new alternator too.

Its always a sign of a good day at the track when you can drive the car on to the trailer at the end of the day. Weather wise, we couln't have asked for more and with a rare private trackday at Snetterton the day promised some good, clear track time. If only the car behaves... Not off to a...

Yeah, this engine has stock internals and standard cams. Everything else is the same as when I run the race engine. ITBs with high pressure pump and fuel return, 182 manifold and Yozza system and of course the Emerald ECU.

So, just to expand a little on the video posted previously. Dyno day was a success! Being just a 20 minute drive away meant a fairly leisurely start as they didn't want me there until 10am and knowing the setup there now made getting the car off the trailer and into the dyno pretty plain...

A successful visit today. 212bhp from a pretty much stock engine is more than expected but more importantly its safe. (we hope)

Off to the dyno in the morning. 🤞

Stickers finished, pump cover finished. Just a bit more prpgramming of the dash and its ready for the dyno on Wednesday. Keeping everything crossed!

More cosmetic work this weekend. Removed the last couple of parts that still had the original wrap on from 10 years ago. They've weathered well in fairness but the wing still had some gravel rash on it from the roll at Craners 9 years ago! Equally the side skirt was pretty rough under the wrap...

An overdue wash yesterday and today made a start on updating the livery slightly. Finally moving away from the traditional white number squares on the dors and bonnet and continuing from the Birkett with the more popular, these days - Yellow window numbers. I've turned the car around so I can...

A couple more arrivals for the new engine. My builder is concerned about the centra main cap on one of the blocks in that its showing signs of being a little loose. So he's going to make some repairs and then line bore the bottom end. He recommended usng some ARP studs for this once done, so had...

With the first race of the season booked. Donington on the 29th March, it's much easier to feel motivated! We also have a shakedown booked for Snetterton on Monday 9th March and before that a dyno session on the 25th Feb. So a bit to get on with before then. With the blocks now machined they...

Plans for '26 So, with another engine failure Rob Q and I came up with a plan. Since the Birkett we took the engine from his "Darth Vader" and installed it in my car. Although a standard engine it means we have a working car to start a 2026 campaign. With the engine installed, it started after a...