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  1. Cornish4

    no spark.. changed everything related to the distribution/ignition and still not working!

    Is that such a problem Gabriele? We are lucky in the UK, but I didn't realise changing a small part like the dizzy would upset the system in your country.
  2. Cornish4

    no spark.. changed everything related to the distribution/ignition and still not working!

    Personally I would suggest you remove the distributor complete, along with the coil if its an old one, a bin them both. Next, invest in a good quality coil and a 123 electronic ignition distributor. Forget those crappy points and condensor and enjoy trouble free motoring. I know its not cheap...
  3. Cornish4

    how to fit an oil gauge ?

    This was my solution for fitting an oil pressure gauge. A pressure sensor fitted on the bulkhead, with a small bore plastic pipe down to the engine block. There is provision for the oil pressure light sensor as well. This was obtained from Car Builder Solutions, a British company based in Kent.
  4. Cornish4

    Front O/S torsion bar adjustment. Update !

    Yes I think torsion bars can go weak over time with hard use, so you could be right. Finding a NOS one might not be so easy, but worth a try, but failing that maybe just trying a second hand one might do the trick. Happy birthday, and enjoy your run out in the TC, a great little car. I've had...
  5. Cornish4

    Front O/S torsion bar adjustment. Update !

    Kevin, can I suggest you strip the other side, leaving the bottom wishbone and torsion bar in situ and undisturbed. Now you can try the offending bar in various settings until the two wishbones look to be in the same position/angle. Remember, you do have fine adjustment if you move each end of...
  6. Cornish4

    Front O/S torsion bar adjustment. Update !

    It's not easy to explain how to do this, but you do have to move both ends the same number of splines. Remember 22 at one end and 21 the other, so you have fine adjustment. I would fit the bottom arm back on, and when you think you have correct height use a small scissor jack to raise it up for...
  7. Cornish4

    Oil Sump Capacity & Dip Stick length

    Hello Martin. The dipstick on my GTL engine is 365mm long, and the tube is 185mm long. Hope this helps. Regards Bry.
  8. Cornish4

    Front O/S torsion bar adjustment. Update !

    I made up this adjustable bar to take the place of the rear shock absorber, and to give fine adjustment. With regard to the front torsion bar adjustment you need to count the splines. 22 at one end and 21 at the other, and turn the bar CW or ACW to get the desired height. With both operations of...
  9. Cornish4

    Front O/S torsion bar adjustment. Update !

    Once you disassemble the front suspension and leave the lower wishbone hanging, unbolt the rear anchor bracket. The torsion bar should simply pull free from the wishbone. With regard to the rear torsion bars, once the shock absorber has been removed, and the swinging arm supported with a jack...
  10. Cornish4

    Stiff gear change

    Just a spray with WD40 or similar to clean the rod where it passes through the bush, and then a light spray with same to lubricate it. Hope this works Jonathan.
  11. Cornish4

    A GALLERY OF GORGEOUS - please contribute !

    Camping near Beaulieu 2024.
  12. Cornish4

    Italian Renault 4 Festival 2025.

    Hope we get to meet up Leonardo.
  13. Cornish4

    Bonnet jammed solid

    Not sure what you are showing us there. Doesn't look very Renault 4 to me, or am I missing something? Try pressing the button by the gear-stick inside the car.
  14. Cornish4

    Italian Renault 4 Festival 2025.

    I guess it might be an idea Richard, just in case anyone else is thinking of joining us.
  15. Cornish4

    Italian Renault 4 Festival 2025.

    Anyone here thinking of attending this years festival in September?
  16. Cornish4

    Battery needed

    I have also recently replaced my GTLs Bosch battery, and I thought that had done well at 7 years of continual use, so I've replaced with the same as quoted by you jjad.
  17. Cornish4

    1986 r4 gtl rhd

    I think it might be Leeds. Just saying :whistle:
  18. Cornish4

    where can you get these wheel caps? pic attached

    Yes too big for Fergat wheels.
  19. Cornish4

    Fuel Evaporation?

    Hi, not sure what you mean by "the old petrol ", but if you use higher octane E5 you shouldn't have any problems. If you also use an anti ethanol product, for example Millers Oils one, which also has an octane booster, your engine should run smoothly. Some R4 engines suffer from fuel evaporation...
  20. Cornish4

    Italian Renault 4 Festival 2025.

    The only Brit. In the piazza Volterra Tuscany 2023.
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