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Do halfords not do the paint? Worth a try as they do have lots of Renault colours
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Naples MK1 Track car project
- Thread starter AdamAnderton
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Mk1 F4R
yes prob but im now concidering going for naples red with white lettering as i think that the white will just look overpowering. Juat went and got some of that fasmask too but it wasnt called that and cost me £5.50 think that might have to go back too if i dont use it
TrackCar & F30 330d
Hmmm the white plenum would look good with the red writing but then it would look cool the other wai around.
IMO keep the big bits Naples Red and the little accessorys white.
IMO keep the big bits Naples Red and the little accessorys white.
Mk1 F4R
Got abit more done engine wise lastnight
Got a peice of card and numbered it 1-16, then got cracking on taking the valves out, never done this before but once told how to do it i was away
first 8 out with no problems
The tool in use
Took me about 2hrs to get all of them out, the trickiest bit is getting the collets from off the valve stem had to use a magnetic screwdriver and then try and not let it fall inside the cylinder head
Full set
this is wot i did to the springs and collets
the old valve stem seals
Got a peice of card and numbered it 1-16, then got cracking on taking the valves out, never done this before but once told how to do it i was away
first 8 out with no problems
The tool in use
Took me about 2hrs to get all of them out, the trickiest bit is getting the collets from off the valve stem had to use a magnetic screwdriver and then try and not let it fall inside the cylinder head
Full set
this is wot i did to the springs and collets
the old valve stem seals
Mk1 F4R
Picked up a few items fron renault
header tank, Release baring, Inket gasket
Also picket a few parts up from Volvo for the soft pedal conversion
Fork, Bracket, Nylon Cap, Brass Bush, Flange Lock Nut, Flange Bolt all comes to just under £30
header tank, Release baring, Inket gasket
Also picket a few parts up from Volvo for the soft pedal conversion
Fork, Bracket, Nylon Cap, Brass Bush, Flange Lock Nut, Flange Bolt all comes to just under £30
Mk1 F4R
cheers guys
No not yet mate, got home from work yesterday to find that the postman had been and left a note but no one was in, im off work today so ill go and pick wotever they are up (plz be my items)
No not yet mate, got home from work yesterday to find that the postman had been and left a note but no one was in, im off work today so ill go and pick wotever they are up (plz be my items)
Mk1 F4R
Ive changed them to the right codes. Total price inc VAT came too £50.60
I just fitted the normal 16v clutch cable onto the normal 172 clutch and its as light as a feather! Seriously impressed!!
(Good work btw!)
You running 172 box? If so you'l already have those 'volvo' brackets on I would imagine, although they will be the Renault version that come on the 172's...
Im running the std valver clutch cable too, nice and light!
Rob
ClioSport Moderator
Read this from start to finish last night and I was late to bed, I'm now late to work and being doc'd an hours wages, I'd like to blame this on you but I also though I'd say good work, engine bay looks wicked and love the naples/White theme.
Mk1 F4R
LOL how long did it take you to read 13 pages
Cheers mate
Cheers mate
Mk1 F4R
Real project thread. Awesome thanks, never thought id hear that one
I had to take my time i was bloody clueless as wot to do at first lol
yes damaged some on removal
At firt i was using long nose pliers to get them out and as you can see from the pic the rubber jusk kept snapping (the first few on the right of the pic). I then found a better way of getting them out, little screw driver... carefully put it under the rubber and you will feel the metal on the stem seal then carefully pull up and it should come out in one piece
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JDM Dc2
Mk1 F4R
Dont sart jamie lol
Let me guess i sould of taken it to jhon as failspeed (shawspeed)
Let me guess i sould of taken it to jhon as failspeed (shawspeed)
JDM Dc2
Dont sart jamie lol
Let me guess i sould of taken it to jhon as failspeed (shawspeed)
thought you said dont start? ohh youve gone and done it NOW :evil:! lol
Mk1 F4R
Another update
collected these from the post office before
Big thanks to gray for the 172 engine mount + gear box one too
also thanks to arj156 off cw. Batter cut off switch with 2 pull cables will look good when it's in and also serve a purpose
collected these from the post office before
Big thanks to gray for the 172 engine mount + gear box one too
also thanks to arj156 off cw. Batter cut off switch with 2 pull cables will look good when it's in and also serve a purpose
Mk1 F4R
Took the head to be skimmed at Roant engineering lastnight (Warrington), took the head in and the guy said, we are quite busy so itll be a few days, i said no probs not in any rush for it left at 16.45. Decided to got to my my mates in warrington and at 17.30 i get a call from a 01925 number and i was thinking who could this be, turns out it was roant would you like to pick the head up tonight as its just been done, turned up at 17.50 and it was looking good.
Cost was £25 it was also washed to get rid of all the swarf in unwanted places
Cost was £25 it was also washed to get rid of all the swarf in unwanted places
R5 GTT EFI Clio.
Great project mate! - just read the entire thing, cant wait to see the end project, good luck!
Mk1 F4R
Big thanks to willy lover for coming down to bring me some stuff
Clutch
Engine pipes
172 Starter motor + Heat shield
172 Clocks + ECU
172 Rad
172 fan
Last but not least 172 engine loom (now ive got to cut it up to fit bring on the good times lol :S)
There is going to be alot more posts over the next few days as ive done loads lastnight and today and now officially skint till next week lol.
Loads of new items bought
Update later
Clutch
Engine pipes
172 Starter motor + Heat shield
172 Clocks + ECU
172 Rad
172 fan
Last but not least 172 engine loom (now ive got to cut it up to fit bring on the good times lol :S)
There is going to be alot more posts over the next few days as ive done loads lastnight and today and now officially skint till next week lol.
Loads of new items bought
Update later
JDM Dc2
engine pipes LOL, hoses*
and thought you were having jords ECU and loom? wouldve thougt that wouldve been 100x more straight forward...
and thought you were having jords ECU and loom? wouldve thougt that wouldve been 100x more straight forward...
TrackCar & F30 330d
Another Mint F4R'd beast is getting there
Mk1 F4R
I know i said id buy it but its not off his car yet and other stuff etc. it will be good to learn from by doing it myself
Getting there mate
u got any of the bolts for the rocker cover and any others i may need as they didnt come with the head lol
Spent loads today, then looked in my bank not happy :dead:
Mk1 F4R
Last night took the head down to the factory to get some work done on it (laped the valves in) so its ready to put the valves back in
first two done, you can see that the one on the left has been done should go a gray colour when done and that is now a perfect match to the valve
If there is a gray ring around the seat of the valve and its in the middle of the valve seat, you've got a good seal. The one on the right has been done, not a very good pic and it's a exhaust valve too so its covered in carbon
First 4 done and looking good
The grinding stick was used by rubbing my hands backwards and then forwards to grind the past that was put on
Someone thought it would be funny to put turkish delight down two of the valves, not funny after id spent all that time lapping, then someone shouts out valvedelight, great thanks jord
All 16 done and now ready for a wash to get rid of any unwanted grinding past and swarf from when it was skimmed
This is how we washed it ill let the pics do the talking, came out amazing i was well shocked when it came out
All thanks to finish (the diamond standard) and to jord for letting me use his dishwasher
first two done, you can see that the one on the left has been done should go a gray colour when done and that is now a perfect match to the valve
If there is a gray ring around the seat of the valve and its in the middle of the valve seat, you've got a good seal. The one on the right has been done, not a very good pic and it's a exhaust valve too so its covered in carbon
First 4 done and looking good
The grinding stick was used by rubbing my hands backwards and then forwards to grind the past that was put on
Someone thought it would be funny to put turkish delight down two of the valves, not funny after id spent all that time lapping, then someone shouts out valvedelight, great thanks jord
All 16 done and now ready for a wash to get rid of any unwanted grinding past and swarf from when it was skimmed
This is how we washed it ill let the pics do the talking, came out amazing i was well shocked when it came out
All thanks to finish (the diamond standard) and to jord for letting me use his dishwasher
TrackCar & F30 330d
Dishwashers are mint!! lol
JDM Dc2
head is blingin'!
Rob
ClioSport Moderator
LOL how long did it take you to read 13 pages
Cheers mate
Well you do waffle on mate
Only messing... Na the reason I was late to bed is because I just stumpled upon it when I was about to close cs and sleep.
Good work though mate, keep it up.
Mk1 F4R
Thats why you have to do it when ther are out lol
I feel sorry for them mugs
Yep we forgot about those
Will be giving it a final wash just to m ake sure nothing is still on it
Well you do waffle on mate
Only messing... Na the reason I was late to bed is because I just stumpled upon it when I was about to close cs and sleep.
Good work though mate, keep it up.
words + pics = help if its needed and you dont know how to do something, i know i talk crap sometimes but im still learning myself
Cheers for comments guys
