Rolling road tune on an older car

[ex-Chinese Dave]

My 172 Cup has 125k on the clock. It’s got weird history (1.5k in the last 11 years) but has just had a major service (belts, dephaser etc). There’s no doubt it needs a tune so I’m wondering, what other prep should it have before an RR tune?

And can you recommend somewhere near to Manchester who does it?

 

[gez 172]

New spark plugs and a fuel filter. Get a couple of tank fills with fuel/injector cleaner added..

 

[colesy]

Check the levels and send it to be fair lol and EFI over in Runcorn for sure.

 

[BoatNonce]

New plugs, new fluids, don’t have any leaks, check for any sensor issues/fault codes

 

[Brigsy]

Assuming currently running ok, eml not on and assume its had oil and filters done already. Maybe a set of plugs if unknown age.

EfiParts is the place to go.

 

[ex-Chinese Dave]

Just had new plugs, oil and filters with the service.

I read that the fuel filter is in the tank and not accessible.

 

[Brigsy]

Just had new plugs, oil and filters with the service.

I read that the fuel filter is in the tank and not accessible.

Fuel filter is part of the sender in tank. Itll be worth changing full sender and pump at 125k, it will be getting near end of lifespan.

 

[ex-Chinese Dave]

Well, added to the list of jobs and it’s one I’d do as it looks fairly straightforward to do.

Any recommendations for which fuel pump to fit as there’s lots on the market from different suppliers?

 

[noyzboy]

Be ready financially for something to break, as you are going to push an old engine very hard.

 

[Anakin]

had mine done 2 years ago on about the same millage, belts and dephaser were due. I found a set of 197 cams and had them done @ Birchdown along with belts. Mapped at EFI in runcorn.

191.4bhp and 170lbs/ft
It done a few Cadwells and Oulton parks since

 

[Advikaz]

Well, added to the list of jobs and it’s one I’d do as it looks fairly straightforward to do.

Any recommendations for which fuel pump to fit as there’s lots on the market from different suppliers?

I’ve wondered this as well, I’ve thought about changing mine

 

[colesy]

I’ve got this fuel pump in mine

KEMSO 340LPH High Performance Fuel Pump for RENAULT CLIO 172 SPORT 2.0 | eBay

Manufacturer: KEMSO. The KEMSO 340 high pressure pump is capable of supporting applications of up to around 700-800bhp. 1x Genuine KEMSO 340 Fuel Pump. RENAULT CLIO 172 SPORT 2.0. RENAULT CLIO WILLIAMS.

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[R3k1355]

Well, added to the list of jobs and it’s one I’d do as it looks fairly straightforward to do.

Any recommendations for which fuel pump to fit as there’s lots on the market from different suppliers?

Valeo make alot of OE parts, are they an option? or Bosch, maybe Pierburg.

 

[Daniel]

Be ready financially for something to break, as you are going to push an old engine very hard.

The engine in my track car is 24 years old and it lives at 6,750rpm.

Regular oil changes and let it warm up properly and they’re probably one of the most reliable Petrol engines ever made.

 

[Mr Underhill]

Yep, my mates 182 race car took 5-6 rounds a year over a 4 year period before letting go. It wasn’t a low mileage engine either.