Tony Posted July 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 When the machine is running. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GamithUK Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 Got it balanced and the geometry checked yet? I can recommend a good place in Chesham, or they have a small branch office in MK if you are in the area. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted July 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 Thanks for the heads up...... I need to change the steering rack before the geo. Seemingly the rack was either mk3 Cortina, 2.8 Capri or a Granada? purely by recognition i opted for mk3 Cortina and i was right It's not running very well at the moment, it's either over-fueling or there's an ignition issue so i'm having it looked at tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GamithUK Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 If it's not starting easily you could check out the TDC sensor (a common issue on other renault engines, I don't know if yours will be the same or not) which gets metallic slivers on it and stops it from reading TDC. ttfn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted July 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 Engine pre-dates a crank sensor but there is a wire that goes into the back of the dizzy and that's green through corrosion so you could be right. The mechanics are here now and working on it...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted July 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 Turned out to be fuel balance between the blocks..... 30min later and £30 all done. So now it's running i might as well fit the steering rack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 Nice one, cheap fix then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted July 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 Broke down again...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liner33 Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 Get used to it At least the bills wont be Lambo sized Many many years ago my uncle had a customer with a Countach , he told me a basic service cost £1700 + collection and delivery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted July 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 Sod that...... I'm taking the dizzy off at the moment, if that's gone then it's all over for the Renault engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CIH Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 Peugeot turocharged that engine while Citroen & volvo built 24v versions. Much easier than fitting something totally different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted July 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 I'm thinking Rover V8 or Chevy short block. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 Broke down again...... Bummer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CIH Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 I'm thinking Rover V8 or Chevy short block. lol "small block" or if your down with the lingo "mouse motor" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMARTLY Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 Sounds like it's going to be an expensive hobby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam_r Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 All cars are expensive hobbies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 Yes, just some more than others! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted July 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2012 I'm not scared..... Sorting a 5.7L V8 paired with a Renault gearbox today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liner33 Posted July 27, 2012 Report Share Posted July 27, 2012 Seems a bit drastic to swap engines due to a simple non-start. I'd be inclined to get it up and running and see what other issues need looking at first before committing big money to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted July 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2012 Getting parts for the 30TX V6 engine are like hens teeth, the engine i'm looking at getting is a 5.7L V8 Chevy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parthiban Posted July 27, 2012 Report Share Posted July 27, 2012 I'm not scared..... Sorting a 5.7L V8 paired with a Renault gearbox today. Nice this is getting serious now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liner33 Posted July 27, 2012 Report Share Posted July 27, 2012 Getting parts for the 30TX V6 engine are like hens teeth, the engine i'm looking at getting is a 5.7L V8 Chevy The smc is a great engine but if delorean parts are still readily available then I'm sure engine parts are you just need to find the right source Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted July 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2012 Apart from the difference in the sound there's also a difference between 140bhp and 300bhp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GamithUK Posted July 28, 2012 Report Share Posted July 28, 2012 > there's also a difference between 140bhp and 300bhp About 10-20mpg I would imagine :-) The problem with any old car is always getting hold of bits, and when your kit car has borrowed bits from goodness only knows how many sources, as well as some custom stuff such as the bodywork then expect some issues to surface. Hopefully a few months of getting over the initial learning curve will get it sorted and working. ttfn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liner33 Posted July 29, 2012 Report Share Posted July 29, 2012 Apart from the difference in the sound there's also a difference between 140bhp and 300bhp I'm not saying its not worthwhile just that the timing perhaps isn't right you haven't got any miles in it yet the engine may well be the least of your worries and you may find you have much more pressing issues than chasing horsepower Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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