Recent content by tim_hybrid

Sorted this now, it was a 30 amp

The 172 ph1 engine in my mk1 blew the 7.5 amp fuse I had in for the fuel pump relay, but as I don't have a haynes for the mk2 what is the fuse I should use for this?

Cool, I'll give that a go then. Thanks

I want to fit polybushes to my wishbones but am wondering what's the best way to remove the rubber bushes. I've heard you can burn the rubber out but can you remove the metal sleeve without a press? Or is there no need to burn the rubber out and just press the whole thing out as one?

Thanks, I shall give all the bearings a check for play then.

I have an F4R in my Mk1 clio and will be taking the engine out to swap gearboxes soon. While it's out i need to change the aux belt as it's mis-aligned. My question is, can someone tell me by looking at the pics if any pulleys are necessary to change as well as the belt considering my setup...

I didn't think it would be possible as it stands, although I don't like to make things easy for myself! I just like mid-range torque better than the top end gains, was just wondering really. The car has been going pretty mixed, I've had to do a lot of work on it to get it reliable. I totally...

Anyone?

I imagine there's not enough space but have never seen one in the flesh, so am wondering if one would fit, even with some fabrication modification to the subframe.

Ahh the starter motor heatshield!! It is on there, you just can't see it from that pic. I've also got a nimbus manifold heatshield to protect the brake pipes. There's a funny story to the starter heatshield though. A few months ago when i first took the starter off as I thought it had packed...

Yeah, when I looked at the pipe that went on there it all became embarrassingly obvious. The car purrs away sweetly now, just off for a drive.

Just realised what it's for after I'd written than!

Does anyone know the function of this pipe, just below the throttle body. Engine is an F4R from a ph1 172. Is it a breather?

Ok, I'll work out if there's space for a 6pk then go from there. Thanks

I thought all mk1 clios running the F4R conversion needed the 5 rib belt though. I'm sure I've read that loads of times. Was more wondering about the alignment, which is off.