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Minichapperz · 21st February 2010, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peter T

Nice wee 1.4 you've got there.

its not wee peter the e7j is a phenomenal beast

dncingbear84 · 21st February 2010, 08:08 PM

thanks Peter,
It is not too bad, there are a couple of niggles and a few minor scratches and prangs from before i had it, but yeh on the whole it is a tidy little motor. I just need to sort out the heating issue and the idle and I am soted for a bit!

**bidderman1969** · 21st February 2010, 09:47 PM

a good cleanout of the throttle body may help?

**bncrew** · 21st February 2010, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Minichapperz

its not wee peter the e7j is a phenomenal beast

ah yes the awesome e7j, amazingly reliable and quite nippy too, i did a lot of long drives powered by that lump, no complaints except the sticky thermostat causing hardship, all in all joyous motoring

dncingbear84 · 22nd February 2010, 03:31 AM

Thanks everyone I can see a weekend with a set of tools coming up soon after studying the trusty Haynes of course. She is a good little motor the only issues I've had was overheating in winter due to incorrect antifreeze level and exhaust falling off oh and a dead battery so not bad for a car of its age

**bncrew** · 22nd February 2010, 10:55 AM

watch out for the overheating cos the thermostats in them have a nasty habit of getting lazy

**lewis77** · 22nd February 2010, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bncrew

watch out for the overheating cos the thermostats in them have a nasty habit of getting lazy

Lazy thermostats, that made me laugh. Renault all over...

Minichapperz · 28th February 2010, 11:40 AM

yeah had to change mine to became a kettle, luckily wasnt the hype of summer ! that idling problem i had untill yesterday when i changed the inlet temp sensor, my symtoms were crappy idling when first started and eratic idling when at operating temp incl. revs staying up near 1500 rpm, might not be your problem but worth a look

dncingbear84 · 28th February 2010, 08:42 PM

Cool thanks guys, I am off to the scrap yard tomorrow to get a blower motor so I will take a look to see if there is a sensor whilst I'm at it, I may get lucky! it has been buggin me for a while now lately it has started to rev up to 2000 rpm when i come off the throttle and start to brake. I really want to get to the bottom of the little niggle, someone suggested a faulty inlet sensor or a faulty lamda sensor, so i may check that too, time weather and rugby at the weeken permitting, although given our frankly shite performance yesterday I may give the rugby a miss and sort the 19 out!

**Peter T** · 28th February 2010, 08:49 PM

Not wrong with a E7J. TBH IMO the E6J/E7J about the best engine in the 19 range. Good power for it size. and can scare plenty of other car's in it's size class

dncingbear84 · 1st March 2010, 08:51 PM

So there was nothing prior to lags and meganes in the scrappy! What a load of COCK! also I have a big doubt it is going to get through the MOT, there is more rust than metal now I think, bad times.... Oh and a freakin puncture! what a day

**bidderman1969** · 1st March 2010, 08:56 PM

buy GBUK's blue chammy

21st February 2010, 08:08 PM	#22 (permalink)
dncingbear84 Membre Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 49 Threadstarter Found us:	thanks Peter, It is not too bad, there are a couple of niggles and a few minor scratches and prangs from before i had it, but yeh on the whole it is a tidy little motor. I just need to sort out the heating issue and the idle and I am soted for a bit! Last edited by dncingbear84; 21st February 2010 at 08:15 PM.. Reason: typo

21st February 2010, 09:47 PM	#23 (permalink)
bidderman1969 detailer Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: North of Portsmouth Hampshire Posts: 10,429 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 7 Found us:	a good cleanout of the throttle body may help? __________________ *Dont ask me for any technical info* oh, and never argue with an idiot, they will only drag you down to their level, and beat you with experience

22nd February 2010, 10:55 AM	#26 (permalink)
bncrew Windy Barnacle Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wexford Irl Posts: 5,174 bncrew's Garage Awards Showcase Total Awards: 2 Found us:	watch out for the overheating cos the thermostats in them have a nasty habit of getting lazy __________________ www.Renault-Media.com Updated: 28/03/10 When you're dealing with bncrew you're dealing with a man who uses a collective term to describe a single person. I aint jackin off to no damn aunt bea

28th February 2010, 11:40 AM	#28 (permalink)
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28th February 2010, 08:49 PM	#30 (permalink)
Peter T Abonné Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sheffield Posts: 2,210 Peter T's Garage Awards Showcase Total Awards: 8 Found us:	Not wrong with a E7J. TBH IMO the E6J/E7J about the best engine in the 19 range. Good power for it size. and can scare plenty of other car's in it's size class __________________ The Retro Rule If it can't run on 4 star it's not Retro Rab: I was born a cynical bastard and I'll die a cynical bastard! 19 Enthusiast http://www.renault19.talktalk.net

22nd February 2010, 03:31 AM	#25 (permalink)
dncingbear84 Membre Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 49 Threadstarter Found us:	Thanks everyone I can see a weekend with a set of tools coming up soon after studying the trusty Haynes of course. She is a good little motor the only issues I've had was overheating in winter due to incorrect antifreeze level and exhaust falling off oh and a dead battery so not bad for a car of its age

28th February 2010, 08:42 PM	#29 (permalink)
dncingbear84 Membre Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 49 Threadstarter Found us:	Cool thanks guys, I am off to the scrap yard tomorrow to get a blower motor so I will take a look to see if there is a sensor whilst I'm at it, I may get lucky! it has been buggin me for a while now lately it has started to rev up to 2000 rpm when i come off the throttle and start to brake. I really want to get to the bottom of the little niggle, someone suggested a faulty inlet sensor or a faulty lamda sensor, so i may check that too, time weather and rugby at the weeken permitting, although given our frankly shite performance yesterday I may give the rugby a miss and sort the 19 out!

1st March 2010, 08:51 PM	#31 (permalink)
dncingbear84 Membre Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 49 Threadstarter Found us:	So there was nothing prior to lags and meganes in the scrappy! What a load of COCK! also I have a big doubt it is going to get through the MOT, there is more rust than metal now I think, bad times.... Oh and a freakin puncture! what a day

1st March 2010, 08:56 PM	#32 (permalink)
bidderman1969 detailer Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: North of Portsmouth Hampshire Posts: 10,429 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 7 Found us:	buy GBUK's blue chammy __________________ *Dont ask me for any technical info* oh, and never argue with an idiot, they will only drag you down to their level, and beat you with experience

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