BIGASH/FF-Racing X85 Clio Cup Racer Project

[ian-speedy]

Re: James/BigAsh 182 Race Car by TDF... It doesn't get much better than this! *Pic He

I have a bolt in mine

 

[Tony Hunter]

Re: James/BigAsh 182 Race Car by TDF... It doesn't get much better than this! *Pic He

I've just had a look at ours, and yes there is a bolt in there.

 

[BIGASH]

Re: James/BigAsh 182 Race Car by TDF... It doesn't get much better than this! *Pic He

I have a bolt in mine

Thanks for that Ian

I've just had a look at ours, and yes there is a bolt in there.

Thanks for checking mate very kind of you!

Is it something I need to sort as in that hole goes into the engine or will it be fine?

 

[Tony Hunter]

Re: James/BigAsh 182 Race Car by TDF... It doesn't get much better than this! *Pic He

Good question, but I don't fancy taking it out to find out.

Try Fred or Danny, they should know.

 

[MG cup]

Re: James/BigAsh 182 Race Car by TDF... It doesn't get much better than this! *Pic He

Looks to have had a bolt in it untill recently, you can see the corrosion ring. Holds on timing case to engine ..no?

 

[ian-speedy]

Re: James/BigAsh 182 Race Car by TDF... It doesn't get much better than this! *Pic He

It looks like a bolt holding the front cover on , I'm sure it was going to cause problems it would be leaking by now ?? the front cover is also held in place by the sump as well.

Looking at your photo , and the access on the car , you should be able to helicoil it in place for peace of mind

 

[BIGASH]

Re: James/BigAsh 182 Race Car by TDF... It doesn't get much better than this! *Pic He

Good question, but I don't fancy taking it out to find out.

Try Fred or Danny, they should know.

Haha tis very true! I ran the engine up last night for 20 odd mins so I hope not :dead:

Yes I will check Monday morning just thought I'd put this up over the weekend so I didn't have to pester anyone at the weekend

Looks to have had a bolt in it untill recently, you can see the corrosion ring. Holds on timing case to engine ..no?

Yes that was what I though put look to hold the water pump to the block to me!

 

[ian-speedy]

Re: James/BigAsh 182 Race Car by TDF... It doesn't get much better than this! *Pic He

no its not the water pump , you can see that clearer on my pic , water pumps to the right

 

[Tony Hunter]

Re: James/BigAsh 182 Race Car by TDF... It doesn't get much better than this! *Pic He

It seems to do nothing, but I can't be arsed to scramble under the 182 etc. Sorry.

 

[BIGASH]

Re: James/BigAsh 182 Race Car by TDF... It doesn't get much better than this! *Pic He

It looks like a bolt holding the front cover on , I'm sure it was going to cause problems it would be leaking by now ?? the front cover is also held in place by the sump as well.

Looking at your photo , and the access on the car , you should be able to helicoil it in place for peace of mind

Yes it does look to go quite deep and there is a hole at the end which was the bit that concerned me! True but the engine has always leaked oil on this side and is gradually getting worse so was looking for where its coming from!

Thanks for that mate

 

[BIGASH]

Re: James/BigAsh 182 Race Car by TDF... It doesn't get much better than this! *Pic He

no its not the water pump , you can see that clearer on my pic , water pumps to the right

That is very true I see what you mean

It seems to do nothing, but I can't be arsed to scramble under the 182 etc. Sorry.

No don't worry mate thank you for doing what you have!

 

[ian-speedy]

Re: James/BigAsh 182 Race Car by TDF... It doesn't get much better than this! *Pic He

its easier for me to see as I have my car up in the air on the ramp , and a spare engine on an engine stand under it !

 

[BIGASH]

Re: James/BigAsh 182 Race Car by TDF... It doesn't get much better than this! *Pic He

Haha I want a ramp

 

[ian-speedy]

Re: James/BigAsh 182 Race Car by TDF... It doesn't get much better than this! *Pic He

No you want a bolt

 

[BIGASH]

Re: James/BigAsh 182 Race Car by TDF... It doesn't get much better than this! *Pic He

That is very true! Buying a ramp to fit the bolt would probably be a little excessive

 

[Fred@BTM]

Re: James/BigAsh 182 Race Car by TDF... It doesn't get much better than this! *Pic He

thats the oil pump cover, if its not leaking it should be ok, where the f**k has that gone? (we didn't touch the engine incase people think its BTM being shoddy!)

 

[Silent_Scone]

James/BigAsh 182 Race Car by TDF... It doesn't get much better than this! *Pic Heavy

Edit: wrong part, of engine ignore me.

 

[IcemanUK]

Re: James/BigAsh 182 Race Car by TDF... It doesn't get much better than this! *Pic He

Mine was also missing and I noticed because it started leaking oil. Put a bolt in it and don't be so shoddy

 

[BIGASH]

Re: James/BigAsh 182 Race Car by TDF... It doesn't get much better than this! *Pic He

thats the oil pump cover, if its not leaking it should be ok, where the f**k has that gone? (we didn't touch the engine incase people think its BTM being shoddy!)

Haha that is what I thought and lucky it didn't get stuck in the belts lol!

Sorry no of course not mate

Mine was also missing and I noticed because it started leaking oil. Put a bolt in it and don't be so shoddy

Ahhh yes I have spent ages looking at that area of the engine in the last few days as I can't work out where its leaking oil from

Haha okay lol I will call Renault in the morning and collect it on the way to testing on Tuesday.

Does anyone know the name of the daft head on the bolt so I can get the required tool to fit the bolt?

 

[Mr R.]

Re: James/BigAsh 182 Race Car by TDF... It doesn't get much better than this! *Pic He

Touque headed bolt (think its spelt like that)

 

[Dan519]

Re: James/BigAsh 182 Race Car by TDF... It doesn't get much better than this! *Pic He

If not leaking, ignore. If leaking, consider fixing.

 

[BIGASH]

Re: James/BigAsh 182 Race Car by TDF... It doesn't get much better than this! *Pic He

Touque headed bolt (think its spelt like that)

Thanks mate I will have an ebay

If not leaking, ignore. If leaking, consider fixing.

It doesn't seem to be leaking from that hole no mate It is leaking from where around there though! Bloody french cars its been leaking for months but it's getting worse so don't want it to suddenly dump its contents lol

 

[MG cup]

Re: James/BigAsh 182 Race Car by TDF... It doesn't get much better than this! *Pic He

Crank seal?

 

[Cupman29]

Re: James/BigAsh 182 Race Car by TDF... It doesn't get much better than this! *Pic He

Mine was leaking badly from the same area. Thought it was the crank seal but ended up being the cover plate was loose. Had to take the engine out for other things and so was easy to sort that when it was out.

 

[BIGASH]

Re: James/BigAsh 182 Race Car by TDF... It doesn't get much better than this! *Pic He

Crank seal?

Had another look tonight and as Dan said a few pages back it does look to be this and the sump gasket! Will hopefully be okay for the next week and then the engine will get sorted over winter

Mine was leaking badly from the same area. Thought it was the crank seal but ended up being the cover plate was loose. Had to take the engine out for other things and so was easy to sort that when it was out.

Mmm that could be a possibility too As long as its okay for 10 days i'm happy!

 

[BIGASH]

Re: James/BigAsh 182 Race Car by TDF... It doesn't get much better than this! *Pic He

Had another look at the bolt hole and it has got no thread left in it :S its very odd!

 

[msa197]

Re: James/BigAsh 182 Race Car by TDF... It doesn't get much better than this! *Pic He

Can you not re tap the thread?

 

[BIGASH]

Re: James/BigAsh 182 Race Car by TDF... It doesn't get much better than this! *Pic He

I wouldn't have a clue mate lol! I will just leave it for now and then it can get sorted when the engine is in bits

 

[BIGASH]

Re: James/BigAsh 182 Race Car by TDF... It doesn't get much better than this! *Pic He

Car is pretty much ready for testing I think now Got to fit the polybush dog bone when it arrives in a few hours, wire up a few last bits, clean it and load it onto the trailer for Tuesday!

 

[Tony Hunter]

Re: James/BigAsh 182 Race Car by TDF... It doesn't get much better than this! *Pic He

Morning.

 

[Adam G]

Re: James/BigAsh 182 Race Car by TDF... It doesn't get much better than this! *Pic He

Morning Tony.
Lovely strip James

 

[Cupman29]

Re: James/BigAsh 182 Race Car by TDF... It doesn't get much better than this! *Pic He

Had another look tonight and as Dan said a few pages back it does look to be this and the sump gasket! Will hopefully be okay for the next week and then the engine will get sorted over winter

Mmm that could be a possibility too As long as its okay for 10 days i'm happy!

Are you racing in the next 10 days?

 

[Chip-mk1]

Re: James/BigAsh 182 Race Car by TDF... It doesn't get much better than this! *Pic He

Are you racing in the next 10 days?

He is racing, then doing the ring, then doing spa.

So I hope for his sake it isnt leaking much!

Sump is a pretty quick job to reseal TBH, I would aim to get that done before going out again if it is leaking from there,

 

[Cupman29]

Re: James/BigAsh 182 Race Car by TDF... It doesn't get much better than this! *Pic He

He is racing, then doing the ring, then doing spa.

So I hope for his sake it isnt leaking much!

Sump is a pretty quick job to reseal TBH, I would aim to get that done before going out again if it is leaking from there,

Mine was leaking slightly before going on the rollers to get mapped and by the time we were finished it was like Niagara Falls so I would not recommend doing these events before knowing where the leak is coming from.

 

[BIGASH]

Re: James/BigAsh 182 Race Car by TDF... It doesn't get much better than this! *Pic He

Morning.

I could of stayed on for a chat lol! All the smoke alarms were going off in the house and I couldn't turn them off

Lovely strip James

Haha thanks mate

Are you racing in the next 10 days?

Yes

So I hope for his sake it isnt leaking much!

Sump is a pretty quick job to reseal TBH, I would aim to get that done before going out again if it is leaking from there,

You missed out 3 lots of testing too

To be fair the sump is only weeping and has been for months and *touchwood* it seems to stay the same!

Mine was leaking slightly before going on the rollers to get mapped and by the time we were finished it was like Niagara Falls so I would not recommend doing these events before knowing where the leak is coming from.

Ohh bloody hell this is worrying me !

 

[Chip-mk1]

Re: James/BigAsh 182 Race Car by TDF... It doesn't get much better than this! *Pic He

Take the sump off and reseal it, only a few hours work. Especially as its been off recently which means the bolts won't be seized in.
You don't need to touch the subframe, just lift the engine up.

 

[BIGASH]

Re: James/BigAsh 182 Race Car by TDF... It doesn't get much better than this! *Pic He

That'll be the forth or fifth attempt at getting it sealed lol!

 

[Chip-mk1]

Re: James/BigAsh 182 Race Car by TDF... It doesn't get much better than this! *Pic He

Maybe the sump is twisted? Did you check it on a flat surface?

 

[Toastfrenzy]

Re: James/BigAsh 182 Race Car by TDF... It doesn't get much better than this! *Pic He

Maybe the sump is twisted? Did TDF check it on a flat surface?

Sorry, I had to EFA.....

Last dig, honest

 

[Dan519]

Re: James/BigAsh 182 Race Car by TDF... It doesn't get much better than this! *Pic He

won't be the sump unless it has a crack, it will be the the rear main bearing cap leaking at the edges