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baddasschris
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Sun Sep 25, 2005 12:01 pm |
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Hello.
I just bought a clio 1.8 16v engine to transplant into my 1.4rt.
What should i consider changing/checking before putting it in???
so far, this is what i plan on doing...
complete gasket change including head, inlet, exhaust and rocker.
new head bolts.
new clutch (which one is best to go for?)
New belts (again, which one's are best to go for?)
any advice on what to do or the best places to buy parts from appreciated.
Thanks
Chris |
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Neal
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Sun Sep 25, 2005 12:04 pm |
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you should change the brakes and suspension for 16v gear.
just use standard stuff for the engine servicing. Get it all from GSF, apart from the cambelt, which you could get as a kit with the 2 tensioners from renault
Might as well check the thermostat is still in one piece and the water pump as well while its out the car. |
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baddasschris
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Sun Sep 25, 2005 12:08 pm |
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o yeah forgot to mention.
i bought the suspension and brakes also which i im already installing.
i think i may change the water pump regardless.
you think i should get new tensioners??
Why? i never done that before.
incase they seize i suppose? |
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Neal
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Sun Sep 25, 2005 12:10 pm |
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yeah, how many miles had the engine got on it?
Anyway, have a look and feel at them, if they feel rough, change them, if in doubt, change them. |
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baddasschris
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Sun Sep 25, 2005 12:19 pm |
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its done 70,000 and is untouched apart from a ram air induction.
aint really had a good look yet though |
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Chris H
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Sun Sep 25, 2005 12:20 pm |
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just get a new clutch and cambelt kit.
leave the gaskets etc un;ess they are knackered. |
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baddasschris
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Sun Sep 25, 2005 12:25 pm |
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you dont reckon they're worth touching?
whats the best clutch to go for? standard? |
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baddasschris
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Sun Sep 25, 2005 12:30 pm |
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how about fuel pump?
will i need one? |
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Chris H
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Sun Sep 25, 2005 12:44 pm |
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standard clutch is fine. Get a valeo unit from gsf, although the uprated 5gtt/volvo 440 one is uprated but still civil enough.
Leave the gaskets alone unless they are an issue.
Yes you will need a fuel pump, a 16V or better one in fact. |
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stan
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Sun Sep 25, 2005 4:11 pm |
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1.4 pump is ok 4 standard lump |
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stan
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Sun Sep 25, 2005 4:12 pm |
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u'll need 16v exhaust sysrem aswell |
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Chris H
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Mon Sep 26, 2005 1:02 am |
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1.4 pump is not ok for standard lump, half the flow and just over half the pressure. It will run lean and melt. |
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baddasschris
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Mon Sep 26, 2005 2:13 pm |
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i'll get a pump anyway just to be on the safe side.
Few more questions for you intelligent renault retro's.
1) engine mounts, the engine i bought came with just one mount (the one near the exhaust manifold). will my 1.4 one's fit?
2) driveshafts... i wanna get the suspension and brakes up and running with my 1.4 first as its easier for me. can i put the 16v driveshafts into my 1.4rt gearbox?
3) wishbones and hubs? will i need to change these? it will be easier for me if i can just change the hub and keep my 1.4 wishbones. would that matter or do i need 16v wishbones?
4) anti-roll bar... Should i change these?
5) brakes... is it just a matter of changing the disks and calipers?
Thanks in advance again |
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Dan
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Mon Sep 26, 2005 2:27 pm |
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16v shafts are longer, but if you are using 16v wishbones etc it'll work.
Change the arb.
Just get 16v hubs, it'll be alot easier. |
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baddasschris
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Mon Sep 26, 2005 2:39 pm |
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i have the 16v hubs, i have the entire front end.
on the driveshaft subject.. if i change the wishbones hubs suspension everything.
will the 16v driveshafts fit in and work with my 1.4 gearnbox? |
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Chris H
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Tue Sep 27, 2005 12:01 am |
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yes it will all fit in the 1.4 box.
If you have the whole front end of a 16V why not just fit that and be done with it? |
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JB
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Tue Sep 27, 2005 12:02 am |
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thought it was just willy shafts that were longer? |
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Chris H
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Tue Sep 27, 2005 12:04 am |
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baddasschris
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Tue Sep 27, 2005 9:33 am |
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cheers lads, great help.
can anyone answer 1) and 5)??? |
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Chris H
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Tue Sep 27, 2005 9:43 am |
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1. yes but the 1.4's are shite use 16V ones
5. yes |
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Doc
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Tue Sep 27, 2005 10:00 am |
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| 1. yes but the 1.4's are shite use 16V ones |
I take it that the Clio use differant mounts for 1.4 and valver then, unlike the 19? |
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