l0rd
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| posted on 27/7/10 at 12:58 PM |
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Looging goodddd
Keep it up.
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 27/7/10 at 01:23 PM |
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Got the turbo inlet sorted this afternoon...
Now looking more like an engine again!
The aim is to get rid of all the wierd sized threads, like M7!!
 
Looking like an engine!
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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scudderfish
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| posted on 27/7/10 at 02:19 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by MakeEverything
The aim is to get rid of all the wierd sized threads, like M7!!
It's French. The only way to do that is install an engine from a different country 
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l0rd
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| posted on 28/7/10 at 04:14 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by MakeEverything
The aim is to get rid of all the wierd sized threads, like M7!!
And what is wrong with that?
Every socket set and ratchet set has it as standard.
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 28/7/10 at 05:56 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by l0rd
quote:
Originally posted by MakeEverything
The aim is to get rid of all the wierd sized threads, like M7!!
And what is wrong with that?
Every socket set and ratchet set has it as standard.
Yes, but getting nuts and replacements is a nightmare.
M7 isnt ISO.
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 28/7/10 at 08:02 PM |
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Got busy when i got in from work.
 
Painted Cam Cover
Also did a bit of cooking....
 
cooking
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 28/7/10 at 08:47 PM |
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And i carried on.....
 
Shiney covers 2
 
shiney covers 1
And the peace de resistance......
 
Covers on engine
I love how this looks now. With the red silicone hoses, its going to look awesome.
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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l0rd
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| posted on 29/7/10 at 07:44 AM |
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Yes, it does look good.
But, all that rust and dirt on the head is 
Take it apart and clean it up.
Do it once, Do it properly
[Edited on 29/7/10 by l0rd]
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 29/7/10 at 06:49 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by l0rd
Yes, it does look good.
But, all that rust and dirt on the head is
Take it apart and clean it up.
Do it once, Do it properly
[Edited on 29/7/10 by l0rd]
There isnt any rust on the head, and the dirt is minimal. At the moment, its the inlet, exhaust manifolds and alternator that make it look crap.
IKm avoiding taking the head apart until i have it running the first time.
If it aint broke......
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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l0rd
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| posted on 29/7/10 at 07:20 PM |
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Sorry my bad
Meant rust on the engine such as alternator, pulleys etc..
Dirt, i meant on the head and the inlet manifold.
BTW the colour of the rocker cover and the turbo cover is excellent.
What is it? From different angles, it looks like whiteish
[Edited on 29/7/10 by l0rd]
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 29/7/10 at 08:58 PM |
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Its VHT Aluminium colour.
I sprayed two coats onto both covers, and rubbed the letters off with a sponge sanding block.
The two lines next to renault now sport red insides! I plan on doing the 5 lines on the other cover too, just to break the colour up a bit.
The top mechanisms are all painted (Red) now and are drying. The pulleys will get cleaned, as will the inlet which will also be painted. The
throttle body needs stripping and cleaning anyway.
Im replacing the alternator ultimately, but for now, ive got another (cleaner) one which will do.
The supercharger will also get some paint, though im thinking of an idea to make the whole thing stand out...... watch this space, but it does
involve red, and the gearbox as well.....
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 29/7/10 at 08:59 PM |
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Oh, and ive painted the exhaust manifold with a 700 degree silver paint too.
Is this ok for you?? 
 
A Touch of Red
[Edited on 29-7-10 by MakeEverything]
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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l0rd
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| posted on 29/7/10 at 09:35 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by MakeEverything
Oh, and ive painted the exhaust manifold with a 700 degree silver paint too.
Is this ok for you??
A Touch of Red
[Edited on 29-7-10 by MakeEverything]
Yes. Much better now.
Just being a Renault Fan, I always look forward at your pictures and progress.
I am sure, it will end up looking a beast.
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l0rd
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| posted on 29/7/10 at 09:38 PM |
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Now that i noticed. You need to paint the filter red.
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 29/7/10 at 09:40 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by l0rd
Yes. Much better now.
Just being a Renault Fan, I always look forward at your pictures and progress.
I am sure, it will end up looking a beast.
Hopefully it will go well too!!
Thanks for following. I Hated the renault engine before, but now i actually quite like it. Im told the power will be somewhat addictive too.
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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l0rd
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| posted on 30/7/10 at 07:59 AM |
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You should easily see something like 180-200 bhp.
The only problems with these engines, there aren't a lot of aftermarket components as far as i am aware.
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 30/7/10 at 09:42 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by l0rd
You should easily see something like 180-200 bhp.
The only problems with these engines, there aren't a lot of aftermarket components as far as i am aware.
There are loads, and my calculated power figure is 230 at the moment.
There are loads of aftermarket performance parts for these engines, you just need to know where to look. They are £££ too.
Common upgrades are;
Cam regrind / Cat Cams upgrade
Uprated Pistons and Liners
Balanced & Knifedged crank with the flywheel
Aftermarket ECU / Powertune
Big Bore Exhaust
Cossie RS turbocharger (or bigger)
bigger boost
Last week (or the week before??) i saw an engine like mine run just over 300bhp on an engine dyno. This was at a mild tune, and more could be
achieved. It cost £8K to build. 
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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mrwibble
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| posted on 30/7/10 at 10:50 AM |
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ahonhihoor monsieur, with le sexi french mistress c'est really spoilling us!
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l0rd
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| posted on 30/7/10 at 12:23 PM |
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Yes, my bad again. You can indeed find aftermarket parts as you mentioned.
It's the £££ of pounds that you need to spend that kept me from looking.
Most of the time, i was looking to find Renault replacement upgrade components.
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 30/7/10 at 06:57 PM |
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This is the latest, with the inlet removed for brutal extraction of the injectors, ready for ultrasonic cleaning and testing.
 
latest 30-7-10
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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scudderfish
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| posted on 30/7/10 at 07:06 PM |
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Where are you taking the injectors for that?
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 30/7/10 at 07:32 PM |
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Theres a guy in Aston that does it. Look for Injector cleaning on Ebay.
Here
[Edited on 30-7-10 by MakeEverything]
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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Andybarbet
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| posted on 30/7/10 at 09:32 PM |
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Mate, give me a few weeks getting married, going on honeymoon, getting back to work for a week and finally getting on here for a quick look &
youve been a very busy boy !
Looking fantastic so far
TOP JOB !
Give a man a fish & it will feed him for a day, give him a fishing rod & you've saved a fish.
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 30/7/10 at 10:28 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Andybarbet
Mate, give me a few weeks getting married, going on honeymoon, getting back to work for a week and finally getting on here for a quick look &
youve been a very busy boy !
Looking fantastic so far
TOP JOB !
So have you, i'll bet.......
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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l0rd
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| posted on 30/7/10 at 11:09 PM |
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So, Weekend arrived. Time for a mock up supercharger fitment.
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