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I think it's more a question of the substrate the graphite is mixed with. So don't confuse graphite grease characteristics with dry graphite.

Thanks Andy- that is a help, much appreciated!

Oh, and also rebuild kits seem applicable to both. Is that a correct assumption?

So- no answers but perhaps if I throw up a couple of suppositions someone can correct me... I think it is an SEIA. The EISA looks broadly similar but has the accelerator pump on the opposite side. The other difference, I think is that one has the external defumer valve (as this one does) but the...

I think when we say “weaken” we mean “settle” or deform or relax which is normal for springs and torsion bars. That changes the set or position of the torsion bar but it should not change its modulus of elasticity. In other words, you should not have to replace a torsion bar unless it cracks or...

I've got this carby and manifold off an 845 ventoux engine, either a Mk1 R5 or possibly a 1970s/early 80s R1123 R4 variant??? No ID tag, only some numbers stamped in the side. Is it an EISA, an SEIA, and what variant? Any good explanation would be greatly appreciated. Next stage, decide...

I'm wondering if your rubber grommet is not fully insulating- are you sure it insulates on both sides of the distributor body (inside and outside) and also insulates internally between the screw thread and the body? Could be in some positions it just touches somewhere, like if pushed down by cap...

More to add to this- I have to do something about the 4th speed synchro on my 334 box. The synchro spring, part number 0555474700, has broken- probably some time ago judging by the lack of effective synchro going down from 4th to third- and a piece has now found its way to the front magnetic...

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I would second a dodgy float valve. I've had that before. Try replacing it. Even new ones can be a little suspect.

Hi Mark, If my memory serves me correctly that is the engine governor. The Toro had it to keep the engine running at constant speed. I believe its a Toro or Continental part rather than a Renault part. You might find it in the Toro parts book, you see reprints of them on Ebay quite often. Cheers

I really like the Fiat 500- my wife has had one for 16 years- but in a garage next to the R4it is wider, just as tall , and if you took the bumpers off the Renault, a tad longer. Internally the 4 is way bigger. But the fuel economy of the fiat is pretty good considering it’s weight. I think it’s...

Fantastic! Thanks very much Angel, I really appreciate you taking the time to do that. Best regards Piet

I am looking at replacing the clutch cable mechanism bushes on my car and unfortunately on my copy of PR808 (1965 -1970 cars) the relevant page (page 58.10.1) for the RHD clutch cable set up, 334 gearbox cars, has the part numbers in one spot obscured. Guess which spot? If anyone could possibly...

I had assumed it was going to be dreadful, then I saw the sneak peak and thought there were some nice aspects, and now after the Paris Motor Show launch I quite like it. The flower power version has yellow lighting and it was good to see, it did make me think of the old days and it was funny and...

And everything was going so well until he then told a posse of blinged up gentlemen in their pimped out G-wagen that it wasn't a status car because it had a flat windscreen......

Angel, you are dead right! Don't know how I missed the difference of a digit. Been a long week....

I looked up timing chains/gears. The book shows gears uo to 800-01 serial no 207836, then double row chain from then up to 295688, then single row chain after then. So you definitely have a timing chain rather than gears. Like I said, I have a car with the chain and they still rattle at very low...

The ventoux engines do tend to clatter at very low rpm, I would suggest checking your idling speed. If it is below 650 rpm I would bring it up to at least that. I think any rattling below normal idle speed doesn't count! The sump tends to act like a bell (if you knock it with something you'll...

That’s great you found what could be the problem. I’d suggest it’s unlikely the key is missing, I’d look to see if the thread on the nut is stripped. Try undoing it and if it comes off inspect the threads on the nut and the shaft. Hopefully just dodgy threads on the nut and that can be replaced...