Renault 4 Forum http://www.renault4.co.uk/forum/ en Fri, 18 May 2012 00:49:04 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.renault4.co.uk/forum/images/misc/rss.jpg Renault 4 Forum http://www.renault4.co.uk/forum/ Starting up troubles http://www.renault4.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=5476&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 19:06:59 GMT Can anyone help diagnose start up problems I'm having with our A reg Renault 4 GTL?

The engine starts runs for a second or 2 and then cuts out- this happens whether the choke is in or out, regardless of trying to rev it. I managed to get it started yesterday after 5-10minutes of trying and then had almost no power; it would barely pull away from the kerb side even using full throttle.

Happy to try any suggestions! ]]> R4 Technical Help and Tips Cafatera http://www.renault4.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=5476 door pockets http://www.renault4.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=5475&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 13:40:47 GMT Two door pockets from a GTL £10 plus P&P or collect
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]]> Renault 4 Parts For Sale wizzbang http://www.renault4.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=5475 chrome hub caps http://www.renault4.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=5474&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 09:44:17 GMT I have two Chrome hub caps which are of no use to me if anyone wants them. The centre nut is missing from one ( it had to be prized off as someone... I have two Chrome hub caps which are of no use to me if anyone wants them. The centre nut is missing from one ( it had to be prized off as someone had welded it to the rim !!! ). £15 for the pair plus P&P
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]]> Renault 4 Parts For Sale wizzbang http://www.renault4.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=5474 Renault 6 850cc gearbox http://www.renault4.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=5473&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 19:52:23 GMT Wanted in good condition Gearbox for the 850 cc R 6. This is the box type334-06. Four speed. Wanted in good condition Gearbox for the 850 cc R 6.
This is the box type334-06. Four speed. ]]> Renault 4 Parts Wanted ggcton http://www.renault4.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=5473 cigtroen 2 c v van http://www.renault4.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=5472&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 18:10:09 GMT unfortunately i dont have a renault 4 but i saw you cater for citroen 2 c v as well i am in the process of restoring a 2 c v van almost complete but... unfortunately i dont have a renault 4 but i saw you cater for citroen 2 c v as well
i am in the process of restoring a 2 c v van almost complete but have hit a snag
i cant get the engine to idle as sonn as revs come down it cuts out
have thorughly cleaned all carburettor jets and checked compression
this is ok
it has a solex carb with no provision for adjustment of m ixture only throttle adjustment
i am at a loss on what to do next
any ideas PLEASE
Thanks Andy ]]> R4 Technical Help and Tips handy andy http://www.renault4.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=5472 Renault 4 GTL 1984 for sale http://www.renault4.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=5471&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 13:10:31 GMT My yellow GTL is for sale near York. It has covered 81500 miles and is perfect mechanically. There is no surface corrosion and the underside is... My yellow GTL is for sale near York.
It has covered 81500 miles and is perfect mechanically. There is no surface corrosion and the underside is excellent, with some waxoil protection.
The MoT is new and the road tax is paid for one year.
The interior is very good apart from a small tear in the front passenger seat.
During my ownership (3 1/2 years) it has not been used in winter and is stored in a dry garage.
The car is not "concours" but is very attractive and has drawn many admirers at classic car shows in Yorkshire.
Price £3.200 ono. A small number of spares are included.
Email me jmicklethwaite(at)talktalk.net and I will send pictures ]]> Renault 4 Cars for Sale Faustus http://www.renault4.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=5471 loose dizzy http://www.renault4.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=5470&goto=newpost Mon, 14 May 2012 20:37:42 GMT on my 850, the distibutor, when clamped down, can be rotated about 2mm (at its edge), due to the play in the spring/clamp device which mounts it to... on my 850, the distibutor, when clamped down, can be rotated about 2mm (at its edge), due to the play in the spring/clamp device which mounts it to the baseplate....is this normal?...ade ]]> R4 Technical Help and Tips ade http://www.renault4.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=5470 gear linkage bushes http://www.renault4.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=5469&goto=newpost Mon, 14 May 2012 18:24:05 GMT i know its a simple job, but are there any tips on getting in the white nylon bush after fitting a new rubber bush to the end of the horizontal... i know its a simple job, but are there any tips on getting in the white nylon bush after fitting a new rubber bush to the end of the horizontal shaft, apart from...'use fairy liquid'...ade ]]> R4 Technical Help and Tips ade http://www.renault4.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=5469 cyl head 850 http://www.renault4.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=5468&goto=newpost Mon, 14 May 2012 18:20:33 GMT decided to remove head anyway, bores look perfect, although i can only see 2...if i'd thought , i would have tried to have all pistons down halfway, to see upper parts of all bores
rocker cover studs were really tight, bent them getting them out
didn't spot the "hidden" water pump bolt until i'd got the hammer on it a few times!

questions....how can i tell whether i've disturbed the liners, as they're so well located?
....do i really need to bolt them down, as the head won't be off for long?

incidentally, bores got water in, as i hadn't drained down enough, but a good powerful hoover out with a pointy attachment gets any crud/water out, if you go round the edge of the piston carefully

also, got heater valve apart...needed to grind off retaining screw (will fit roll pin in place)

now, just got to buy all the gaskets etc, do a head skim etc ]]> R4 Technical Help and Tips ade http://www.renault4.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=5468 Quatrelle Wiki http://www.renault4.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=5467&goto=newpost Mon, 14 May 2012 14:35:39 GMT A wiki is a collection of web pages that anyone can edit. It might be a better way to collect the information we have on this forum so that people... A wiki is a collection of web pages that anyone can edit. It might be a better way to collect the information we have on this forum so that people can find it when they need it.
This is an idea I've been pondering for a while, and after talking to Malcolm and Steve in Kent yesterday I've decided to give it a shot.

The new wiki is hosted at http://quatrelle.wikia.com/ and I invite everyone to have a look. I'm slowly adding content at the moment - see the page on shock absorbers to get an idea of how it could look with your help.
Feel free to add your own notes to the pages, or even just paste a link back to the forum topics where the answers to common questions are found. ]]> Renault 4 Discussion iMacThere4iAm http://www.renault4.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=5467 Octopus Leak BX http://www.renault4.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=5466&goto=newpost Mon, 14 May 2012 10:15:55 GMT An R4 owners BX octopus is leaking and has filled its tank up with ink!:o However another R4 owner has a fantastic, mint BX that has had an oil... An R4 owners BX octopus is leaking and has filled its tank up with ink!:o

However another R4 owner has a fantastic, mint BX that has had an oil leak since - well forever. The pump has been replaced and pipework has been "patched up" but now the time has come to change the crucial part.

I have my head in a haynes manual now but all not not clear, they seem to forget to mention it.

I have searched and read up on leaky BX's but i am not clear on what exactly leaks meaning the octopus or its pipe work back to the resevoir. If its pipework surley i can just pull it apart and fit new?

Thankyou in advance michael ]]> mike4gtl http://www.renault4.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=5466 Dou Dou is for sale http://www.renault4.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=5465&goto=newpost Sun, 13 May 2012 17:08:52 GMT One of my 2 exotics really needs to go....I hope its the Pao to be honest. ... One of my 2 exotics really needs to go....I hope its the Pao to be honest.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...#ht_500wt_1156

thanks

Dan ]]> Renault 4 Cars for Sale Dou Dou http://www.renault4.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=5465 Lkl 742f http://www.renault4.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=5464&goto=newpost Sat, 12 May 2012 15:37:26 GMT Having been an avid reader of the forum for many months, I have finally plucked up the courage to post something ! I would be very interested in... Having been an avid reader of the forum for many months, I have finally plucked up the courage to post something ! I would be very interested in finding out if the above R4 is still around...used to answer to the name of '' Edward '' ]]> Renault 4 Cars for Sale mileswybourn http://www.renault4.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=5464 <![CDATA["Needles and Pins"]]> http://www.renault4.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=5463&goto=newpost Fri, 11 May 2012 11:46:17 GMT woops, had a tricky task to make a spare pin for head lamp setting system. Maybe those are available somewhre, but just lacked interest to start... woops, had a tricky task to make a spare pin for head lamp setting system. Maybe those are available somewhre, but just lacked interest to start looking for.
Works like a new one.

Ps: just put newely painted car photos to my photo album...take a look !it's all green
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]]> Projects orsome http://www.renault4.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=5463 GTL Ashtray http://www.renault4.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=5462&goto=newpost Thu, 10 May 2012 13:59:59 GMT Has anyone on the Kent run got a spare ashtray for the GTL dashboard? Has anyone on the Kent run got a spare ashtray for the GTL dashboard? ]]> Renault 4 Parts Wanted iMacThere4iAm http://www.renault4.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=5462