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DUF.
- Thread starter Russ_16v
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Doesn't look that bad from the pics tbh. Yeah coming along great just had all the belts waterpump and a few other bits and pieces replaced so its mechanically good now it's just the bodywork that's horrendous but it's going in for a respray on a month or 2.
il hold you to that
xIt's not that bad really mate, more lots of little bits that need doing rather than huge bits - It has some surface rust on Iv found on the sills where they meet the rear arch, and although not bad yet, I will look at getting it cut out and sorted before it gets worse.
The rest is there are a few age related marks/scratches to sort - il see what it looks like once it's had a decent clean up me thinks
172 Race Car
No faith? Be running by 10am Saturday, £5 on it?il hold you to that
Cool mate, im guessing it's a lot easier to get the box in and out in yours with how your engine bay is laid out
Shut it you, otherwise il be getting you to clean it
(Again lol)
172 Race Car
Whole lump is out, engine and box. Built it to be easy-ish to do
Good stuff Russ, Dave and me were discussing buying a willy or a valver this morning, gonna keep an eye out, despite our better judgement!
It was in quite a state when you picked it up! In fact, the paint has become very dull, will be trying to get it back shiney.
Ah right, do you pull it out, or lift up the body mate?
You do know I have another Willy 2 that im selling mate? Great engine, body is solid, just a few dings and scratches - perfect for a track car or project
172 Race Car
All out the top
Ah cool, I keep thinking about finding a cheap 172, sticking it in my barn and play with it - the idea of designing an engine bay such as yours that means ease of maintinance sounds very appealing.
(especially compared to Duf's engine, god knows how Renault managed to squeeze it all in)
(especially compared to Duf's engine, god knows how Renault managed to squeeze it all in)
I do but atm I could only offer a kit kat and a 6 pack
Lol! £700 and I'll throw in a twix If I hadnt bought that other flamer back I'd be more tempted but need to get that cash back before any other stupid purchases!
If I hadnt bought that other flamer back I'd be more tempted but need to get that cash back before any other stupid purchases!
Lol!! I know, womans logic eh?!
Just checked with Dave, he has beer for FCS we can throw into the deal. Testes are overrated anyway
Just checked with Dave, he has beer for FCS we can throw into the deal. Testes are overrated anyway
Problem
fitted a new oil pressure sender as the pressure gauge didnt work properly, and although it holds ok pressure, at full throttle over 4500rpm it looses pressure - as soon as I back off throttle it shoots back up.
Im hoping it's a faulty gauge but I have a spare set so I tried them and it was the same, though both could be faupty I guess.
Bottom line is though, if it's not the gauge then I would say it's oil pump and there is no chance I can get a new pump in before llandow
Fingers crossed our pressure tester fits, then il test it with our mechanical tester when im back in work on Wednesday, im 200 miles away from Duf until then, then il know more
fitted a new oil pressure sender as the pressure gauge didnt work properly, and although it holds ok pressure, at full throttle over 4500rpm it looses pressure - as soon as I back off throttle it shoots back up.
Im hoping it's a faulty gauge but I have a spare set so I tried them and it was the same, though both could be faupty I guess.
Bottom line is though, if it's not the gauge then I would say it's oil pump
and there is no chance I can get a new pump in before llandow Fingers crossed our pressure tester fits, then il test it with our mechanical tester when im back in work on Wednesday, im 200 miles away from Duf until then, then il know more
You can lift the engine up enough and drop the subframe enough to squeeze the sump out with the engine still in the car and without taking the subframe right off, so its possible to change the oil pump in situ.
Bit of a ballache though.
When you say its losing pressure, what are the figures at different RPM points?
The fact its losing it as soon as 4500rpm sounds more like a wiring fault TBH as even if the pump is faulty it wouldnt make it cavitate as soon (the usual reason for a drop off at high rpm) as that, and if it was just the usual wear and tear it would be more likely to have low pressure at low rpm.
Get a mechanical gauge on it mate, rather than relying on the renault one.
Bit of a ballache though.
When you say its losing pressure, what are the figures at different RPM points?
The fact its losing it as soon as 4500rpm sounds more like a wiring fault TBH as even if the pump is faulty it wouldnt make it cavitate as soon (the usual reason for a drop off at high rpm) as that, and if it was just the usual wear and tear it would be more likely to have low pressure at low rpm.
Get a mechanical gauge on it mate, rather than relying on the renault one.
Yeah i am mate, its always showed not great oil pressure, normally 0.5 ish at idle when hot, and 2.5-2.7ish when warm at 3k.
From cold it shows 3 bar ish on idle, and 4 bar at 3k
It raises a little at WOT, but as soon as the revs get higher it starts to drop off, which iv not seen a mk1 gauge do before, and iv now had 2 pressure sensors and 2 gauges, but as said il be checking it with a mech gauge.
As said im keeping my fingers crossed it's a gauge fault as I know they are not reliable, but as it looks to be dropping pressure I can't ignore it.
Might explain why iv always thought the top end sounds a little noisey mind
From cold it shows 3 bar ish on idle, and 4 bar at 3k
It raises a little at WOT, but as soon as the revs get higher it starts to drop off, which iv not seen a mk1 gauge do before, and iv now had 2 pressure sensors and 2 gauges, but as said il be checking it with a mech gauge.
As said im keeping my fingers crossed it's a gauge fault as I know they are not reliable, but as it looks to be dropping pressure I can't ignore it.
Might explain why iv always thought the top end sounds a little noisey mind
Will have pictures up from Llandow soon, Duf did well..........
For a whole 15 minutes
Downpipe split in half, which left me stuck as I didn't want to risk breaking the exhaust off - it was a loud enough drive home as it was lol.
As luck would have it a very kind SharkeyUK leant me his itb'd Trophy to play with, which was fantastic, what a well set up car
Got me thinking though, I think I may go back to Williams front track setup, and get rid of the 172 setup - the grip is great, and is fine on a mk2, but on Duf it has lost some feel, and I think I might have more fun on the standard setup.
Thinking required
For a whole 15 minutes
Downpipe split in half, which left me stuck as I didn't want to risk breaking the exhaust off - it was a loud enough drive home as it was lol.
As luck would have it a very kind SharkeyUK leant me his itb'd Trophy to play with, which was fantastic, what a well set up car
Got me thinking though, I think I may go back to Williams front track setup, and get rid of the 172 setup - the grip is great, and is fine on a mk2, but on Duf it has lost some feel, and I think I might have more fun on the standard setup.
Thinking required
It's 'ok' thanks matey - got a small leak but I haven't checked if thats the sunroof or aerial base yet lol.
Id rather cut the roof off and put a non-sunroof roof on mind, it is an aftermarket one as far as I can tell and I just don't like them
Downpipe just had to go 15 mins into my day lol, always the way!
Oh and that doesn't suprise me about Jon, not the most gentle of drivers
(Will update on WC in due course )
Id rather cut the roof off and put a non-sunroof roof on mind, it is an aftermarket one as far as I can tell and I just don't like them
Downpipe just had to go 15 mins into my day lol, always the way!
Oh and that doesn't suprise me about Jon, not the most gentle of drivers
(Will update on WC in due course
)
Remarkable what wet paint work and a good photographer can do
I thought it was photoshopped :S
Cheeky git :slap: lol
SharkyUK
ClioSport Club Member
Blimey, Dan's photos really do flatter Duf, don't they? :rasp:
You know I'm only kidding mate. I reckon Duf could be in a LOT worse shape given it's interesting history. It's a shame that the downpipe cut the day short at Llandow but I hope I get the chance to see it in action again soon. Look forward to catching up with you again soon, too.
You know I'm only kidding mate. I reckon Duf could be in a LOT worse shape given it's interesting history. It's a shame that the downpipe cut the day short at Llandow but I hope I get the chance to see it in action again soon. Look forward to catching up with you again soon, too.
