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To diagnose it further I guess a compression check is the next thing to do which will tell me if it is piston rings valve stem seals or head gasket. If it holds pressure ok then the rocker gasket is a good bet. The speed in which the oil covered the spark plug is slighly worrying though.

If it was just the rocker gasket surely the spark plug electrode would not get covered in oil so quickly would it? There were no other signs of head gasket failure though other than oil getting into cylinder no.1 causing a misfire.

Hi everyone just looking for some advise, My run around Mk2 1.4 16V Alize clio lost power on the motorway a few days ago which caused me to get the AA out to fix what I though was a coil pack issue. The AA guy found that cylinder no.1 had a misfire so he changed the coil pack which did not...

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It's an F7R from an early megane, they used a scope which showed them the correct wave signal, it was just the voltage output at trigger I wasn't sure about. I'm starting to think it's an ECU or immobiliser issue.

Hello all, I'm trying to help a college get a Formula Renault up and running for this season but they are having a few issues with the engine. They reccently purchased a Renault Megane engine along with the ECU and loom. They were told it was running fine on removal. They have installed...

Re: One Year on & £**** spent Good job mate, looks like I have alot of work to do on the Williams if I want to keep anywhere near you on track next year. You got your cage sorted yet? You certainley have come along way from someone who needed a hand with pads, discs and brake lines changing...

I need a favour if possible, Does anyone have either a 172/182 F4R engine or the williams F7R engine that is currently spare or out of the car in the Peterborough or Cambridgeshire area? I'm trying to help a college get a Formula Renault car up and running for next year and they need to...

Oh an as Chris has already pointed out i don't have anything to do with the Bicester campus used to live not far from there though.

Ok next question does anyone have a spare F7R or F4R engine they want to sell to me?

Bit of a random one this but im trying to help a college get a 1991 Formula Renault up and running for next season. The guy who is leading the project is looking to a fit a 2.0ltr engine to it before the end of this year. Currently there is a 1.7ltr engine, which im guessing was originally...

I have a 320mm momo race wheel in silver in excellent condition if your interested let me know.

They worked fine on my brand new white wheels with the CL pads and brembo discs so should be ok on yours. Although the only thing i haven't tried is leaving the dust to settle awhile along with the dust getting wet in the rain and then been baked on in the sun. That will be tought to remove...

Thanks, needs some work on the arches mind got the usual rust setting in. Didnt see as many 172/182's as i thought i would. Where you there spectating?

Re: Williams - Donnington If it was parked up next to some tents that would have been mine. Was working for one of the mini race teams.

I have H&R's on my williams. Very happy with them. I have only lowered the car about 35mm but it does seem much firmer in the corners. For B roads though i would stick with standard set up. Even though the H&R's are probably softer than most other coilovers they still feel to stiff for bumpy B...

Saw quite a few clios at le mans. Gold 182 passed me as i was getting of the ferry at dunkirk and a V6 was parked close to me on the mulsanne straight on friday afternoon. Was in my stickered up williams if anyone saw it.

Just ordered some from K-Tec and have just fitted them. I noticed they dont come with the anit-rattle shims. Will these still be ok without them? obviously they move around alot and will make alot of noise but just wanted to check. Adi

Ok cheers for all the advice Rich

Thanks Rich. One last question what about using a paint cleaner? would that fit in with my current routine or is not really required? Adi

Im going to have a go at a big detail on my williams next week before heading off to le mans and would like some advice. I have reccently bought a PC and have had a little practice with it already. I currently have the Poorboys SSR range for removing swirls and they seem to work pretty well...

Ok so my williams has been off the road for about 4 months now and its finally off to hillpower tomorrow to get sorted, even thought im not sure what needs sorting. After pulling away from a junction rather quickly i heard a large clunk from the engine bay. Since then when pulling away from...

I think my drivers side inner cv joint needs replacing. Is this an easy job to do and what tools and parts would i need? Would it be easier to replace the driveshaft as i was going to do both sides eventually anyway? This is for a williams Adi

Originally had K-tec ultimate shocks and springs on my williams which handled pretty well. Upgraded to H&R coilovers about 3 months ago and glad i did. Theres less role in the corners and they seem to have better damping for absorbing the bumps. Much nicer feel and ride for the road, would...

cheers pat might need someone to take a look at it. Just moving houses at the moment so wont be doing anything to it for awhile. Might have leave it sitting on the driveway for sometime until i can afford to fix it. It always brakes down at the most inconvient time. My parents live in...

yeah im sure its more seriouse than just the dog bone mount but im going to replace it to start with. If that doesnt solve it anyone know of a good renault specialist around the oxford area who might be able to help find the problem and possibly fix it?

Drove it round the block last night just to see if i could find out anything more. It does it at low speeds in any gear when very little throttle is applied it doesnt do it all the time though. Its worst when just setting off from a stand still. Any ideas?

it has an uprated clutch in it which bites pretty hard and when u release the cltuch quickly the car makes a banging noise always has done. Just the engine and transmission moving i think. But now when pulling away it does this several times even after i have realeased the clutch pedal.

dog bone mount is still in place but there is a lot of movement. Surely this wouldnt cause it to judders so violently? Also it doesnt seem to corner to well like the diff isnt working correctly any way of checking it with the car in the air?

Just drove my car home from work and when pulling off in any gear the car judders violently making the gear stick move and causing a banging noise. My engine mounts have been worn for awhile as i have always had quite a lot of geat stick moving when applying and coming off the accelerator. It...