I know this is a R4 forum, and I have a R5, but after reading through your tech section I believe this site is a great source of information. Not to mention I believe the 1.1L engine could be found in the R4 as well. As a side note if I had the option between a R4 and a R5, I like the R4's better.
I have a 1989 R5 to drive around while in Spain. It has a 1.1L engine and 4 speed manual transmission. I gave it a tune-up right away; adjusted valves, verified cylinder compression, set timing, checked the cap and rotor, replaced the fuel filter, a well needed oil change, and adjusted the Solex 32 BIS carburetor, per the book. The carb had a very small vacuum leak, but I could not find a gasket for it. After a few weeks of running perfectly (fun and "zippy" little car); it now idling rough and dies once the the RPM is raised. The normal (after tune-up) visible squirting of fuel once the butterfly is opened has trickled to nearly nothing. This has led me to believe that it either needs to be rebuilt or replaced. After lots of time searching the internet I have not been able to find a rebuild kit, a replacement Solex 32 BIS, or a suitable substitute for it (Zenith 32 if 2?). If any one could point me to a source of parts, or another carb, or any other ideas I would be very grateful.
Also my local mechanic has informed me that those cars a rare to find around here, and parts are impossible to find.
Ian
I have a 1989 R5 to drive around while in Spain. It has a 1.1L engine and 4 speed manual transmission. I gave it a tune-up right away; adjusted valves, verified cylinder compression, set timing, checked the cap and rotor, replaced the fuel filter, a well needed oil change, and adjusted the Solex 32 BIS carburetor, per the book. The carb had a very small vacuum leak, but I could not find a gasket for it. After a few weeks of running perfectly (fun and "zippy" little car); it now idling rough and dies once the the RPM is raised. The normal (after tune-up) visible squirting of fuel once the butterfly is opened has trickled to nearly nothing. This has led me to believe that it either needs to be rebuilt or replaced. After lots of time searching the internet I have not been able to find a rebuild kit, a replacement Solex 32 BIS, or a suitable substitute for it (Zenith 32 if 2?). If any one could point me to a source of parts, or another carb, or any other ideas I would be very grateful.
Also my local mechanic has informed me that those cars a rare to find around here, and parts are impossible to find.
Ian