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And this is where something like powering a very small car using an existing internal combustion engine burning hydrogen and oxygen generated by electrolysis using the same solar array rig that is used for your domestic electricity generation might make some sort of sense- or a similar solution...

I'm not getting my hopes up. Renospeed Jnr- I understand it was no great shakes but - in my mind at least- there is an awful lot of symbolism involved in destroying (insert favourite make and model here) which I think can rub off on the general population and it can have long term and unintended...

Good point- I would hope the right casing goes with the right shaft. My casing seems to have a pressed in bung like a welch plug at the end, but being where it is, very hard to see properly.

Thanks guys! You've put me on the spot, I need to have a look and see if I have the later or earlier casing. Harbourseal I'm definitely interested.

Given that this is top gear is the car still in existence or has it been blown up, shot with a missile, squashed with a piano or variously f###ed over in the service of some drunken luvvie's ego???

My understanding is the cars with the 334 gearbox only had the starting handle dog until they went to 12V electrics, and after that they kept the hole in the front bumper and bonnet for another couple of years but the dog was an extra cost option. I don't know how true that is but my car has the...

Notwithstanding the cost of solar cells, or mirrors and a steam turbine etc, efficiency is not really an issue when using solar power (or solar electricity, or solar hot water), because the energy is being firehosed over the planet anyway. A 600 kg R4 is going to be a better prospect than a 1...

Gents, copies despatched.

I assume lots o' people will be returning excitedly from Thenay with pics.... If you haven't heard, check this out. https://www.topgear.com/car-news/concept/how-cute-electric-renault-4l-plein-air A shortened plein air, on a Melun JP4 chassis, with a full Twizy drivetrain. When the Twizy first...

What carb are you going to use? I'll be interested to hear what you think of it once its done.....

I reckon it probably was due to being assembled in Ireland, probably quite a different process buiIding a car up from a CKD kit. I remember a renault dealer telling me that they often used to run out of paint and went out and got the nearest they could find.

I have been wondering 2what would be a good alternative carb to fit to my R1123 with the 845cc ventoux engine, particularly since I might fit a slightly warmer cam and a freer manifold. In the past i had a 4cv that I rebuilt with a dauphine gardini engine and that was most fine except the 32mm...

Malcolm is right, WD40 is not great for rubber. If you must spray something try:- 1. spray silicone lubricant as used on curtain runners etc 2. If you need something heavier to deaden light rattles put some brake rubber grease (doesn't harm rubber) into a syringe and squirt or smear some in...

F4s and R4L saloons with the "rough roads" option had the reinforced wishbones. Usually went with the thicker anti-roll bars and rear anti-roll bar. Depending on what country it was sold in you got it or didn't. Early 4s sold in Australia and various African countries got them, UK cars usually...

Try finding a local supplier for Wurth glues. They are a german brand of panelbeaters consumables, and do a black contact adhesive.

Two things to try: 1. make sure your handbrake works well and is well adjusted (if a car with front wheel handbrakes) and 2. Suggest you go to a brake place and get them power bled. Trying to bleed from scratch after taking system partly apart is notoriously problematic, get a power bleed done...

Here's my guess- judging by the large headlights and indicators on the wings it is a Canadian export model???

Could it be the dirt screen on the inlet to your carbie? I've had similar problems when it was blocked up- runs until float bowl empties, then stalls. Then slowly fills up bowl while cranking over, starts again, repeat etc. Also had similar when a garage jacked up the car under the fuel tank...

Here's what else I carry when on interstate trips:- spanners 14, 17 and 19 (they're common Renault sizes) Renault sump/gearbox/brake 10mm square innie/outie spanner adjustable spanner small adjustable spanner large decent normal and needle nose pliers plug spanner mole grips selection of...

You will eventually knacker the engine if you make a habit of it....