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I timed mine back up after the belt slipped at idle speed - no conpression yourvalves will be bent if it cut out.

You can remove the whole lot without the tools. You use an 8mm drift/drill bit to lock the crank in position. But to time it all back up you need to have the tools or some other way to hold the cam pulleys and cams still while you tighten them up. There is a guide on here and a Renault pdf...

Can you use the std timing slots on the 197 cams? I thought you needed to set them differently due to the different amount of advance you get between 197 and 1*2. Not 100% but I'd check before you go ahead.

197 head won't make a massive difference though. Typical expectations for 1*2 sub 8k rpm from memory: ITB - 190-200 ITB+421cams - 205-215 ITB+high comp pistons+422/423 cams+headwork - 225-240 More than that will require big expense.

197 has a better head with different pistons to suit. Various other minor differences. But in a build like this it is the better head as a starting point that makes the difference.

Do they have a blog or something you can point me at? I didn't think they did racing. The PMS and Ashford engines only revved to around 8k IIRC. To go over 8k with that valve train kit you'll need custom crank and rods too to reduce the piston speeds to something manageable. The Ashford one

I'll try and get along to the next one. I've got to take the kids places tomorrow.

How does the catcams kit work Mark? I have an old cam cover with holes cut in that I can use to dial them in but you still have the problem of getting the proper cam cover back on and to do that you need to remove the pulleys from the cams again IIRC. I was thinking I'd get an old horse shoe...

It often comes out of bolt holes. You can take the cam cover bolts out one at a time put some silicone sealant under the bolt head and torque back up.

I can't make it, think I have to look after the kids.

Nice work Tim. Hope you get the timing sorted without too much hassle. I picked up my 250 today. Lovely car, not liking the mpg though compared to the 182. The Friday after I saw you guys I did a trackday in the 182 and knackered the clutch in the first session (managed to rev match for the rest...

Sounds good to me.

I would be I think I'm out with the family. Plus my car is broken :(

Tried that. It is sparking and all injectors are injecting lol. I've tried a spare TDC sensor and checked continuity of plug back to ECU. Tempted to just buy a Meg 250 RS, I was just trying to keep the 182 going for another 6 months. I'm going to check the flywheel teeth tomorrow as I was having...

All the dash lights are as they should be, including the immobiliser. I can hear the fuel pump prime and the fuel rail is pressurised.

My 182 cut out cruising at 70 on a dual carriageway. One minute cruising fine, next nothing. I've swapped the following from my race car: Coil pack, leads and plugs Fuel rail and injectors Lambda sensor TDC sensor and plug Compression tested and all ok It still won't start. It turns over on the...

They're still worthwhile below 8k though and to go over 8k you'll need to upgrade more than just lifters (custom crank and pistons, oil pump, etc).

My 182 has been developing a slight mis-fire for a while. It only occurs (or is noticeable) at light throttle openings e.g. cruising at 30 in 3rd. Once you put your foot down a bit you cannot notice it e.g. 70 on motorway. But at idle when it is having a bad day it will put the flashing engine...

Why do you say solid lifters Dan? Catcams don't say they're needed for 422/423 and plenty on here have run engines with those cams using the hyd lifters.

Not seen some of those cam profiles before. Maybe catcams have updated their range. Probably worth talking to ED about it. http://www.catcams.co.uk/acatalog/Renault_clio_rs.html I think you need high comp pistons, or the std ones machining to have deeper pockets for the valves to go into for...

Normal for the wheels to be hot when you come in. Have you changed the fluid recently? You could have slightly sticky caliper pistons, meaning the pads still touch the disc enough to generate heat even when your foot i not on the pedal. Could also be braking too much into the corners - if you...

I've heard of it before. Not sure why it happens to some and not others. Could just be worn pumps heat the fluid more.

The invoice looks reasonable for the work stated. Just a shame it turned out the way it did. It is scary knowing who to trust with things like this - I've seen it several times over the years on here. People start off with a good rep but over time service goes down hill but people keep quiet...

Mine pass the MoT with jubillee clips.

I'll be there

Does the box include a gripper diff too? Must resist...

I can probably do either, slight preference for Weds.

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My racecar would do 90-100 motorway, 120 track day, 130-140 in a race. Std engine no oil cooler.

172 cup does not have auto lights or wipers. If it is stripped - you may have removed the thing that makes the noise, I'm not sure what does it. I know in my cup when it was stripped the indicator "click" was not present you could hear the relay though but it was much quieter. I can't remember...