car revs high! inlets at fault?

[cs_dave]

Hi I took my imlet off today to clean cam cover and noticed the gasket on the rear is like the instant gasket stuff. After putting it back together as is revs quite high now could an air leak from there cause this?

 

[MicKPM]

An air leak will deffo be the cause. You really ought to replace the gasket with an actual item but silicone will serve as a temporary measure

 

[Chip-mk1]

Because these engines run on Speed vs Density as a fuelling algorythm it means that any extra air that gets in, is fuelled for, and hence will have a big effect on idle rpm.

As Mick days, far better to clean that rubbish off and put a proper gasket on, Adam at wolves renault is a good person to get them from (he is on here)

 

[cs_dave]

Will be taking one off my 172 cup tomorrow n see how that goes MicKPM have you received my request to come see you?

 

[MicKPM]

I'm having a rare bit of time off however emails will be tackled tomorrow chap so if it was sent via the website I'll have a reply for you by dinnertime tomorrow.

Mick

 

[cs_dave]

I'm having a rare bit of time off however emails will be tackled tomorrow chap so if it was sent via the website I'll have a reply for you by dinnertime tomorrow.

Mick

Time off how dare you. Super mate thank you

 

[MicKPM]

I know, what a proper wrister eh! It's the first time in 4yrs I've taken Christmas off but I've had a load of calls today so I'm sure the inbox will need some pruning to so i may as well take an hour to sort folk out.

 

[MartinR]

Is it about them pesky lights Dave?

 

[cs_dave]

Is it about them pesky lights Dave?

Yeh the air bag light mate.

I blame you for all my problems!

 

[MartinR]

No worries lol.

I don't mind taking the blame

ESP light still off? just got airbag and serv still?

 

[cs_dave]

Yeh just air bag service.

it is you have brembos im like "they look good I WANT"
your engine bay is tidy im like "I WANT"

Oh now ive got an air leak lol

 

[MartinR]

Shoot down to Adam at Renault tomorrow or do as you said earlier about nicking the seal off the cup.

Cowboys trick using sealant.

 

[MicKPM]

I'm sure I've got some of those gaskets laying around to ;-)

 

[cs_dave]

Replaced with gasket of my cup still reving 1.5 thou what could I have done

 

[cs_dave]

Also hunts from 1 - 2 time to time

 

[MicKPM]

Check the inlet track for any signs of leaks. The ATS and MAP sensor would be my first points to check.

 

[cs_dave]

Changed the map (black on left of inlet) from cup. Ats senser is that the gray one on the right

 

[MicKPM]

Yep that's the one. It could also be an injector seal or even the inlet itself. You really need to start spraying stuff and looking for leaks

 

[Chi]

MicKPM the amount of time you've spent on here dishing out free advice is incredibly generous. You may as well of opened the unit

 

[MicKPM]

I help where i can, then hit em with the hard sell lol

 

[Chi]

I help where i can, then hit em with the hard sell lol

I like your style

 

[MartinR]

Dave have you put the gasket between the upper and lower inlet? or just cranked it up?

 

[cs_dave]

Yeh lovely gasket there mate