Formula Renault BARC '08 - Page 7

lear45xr · 3 Jan 2009, 12:48 (Ref:2364462)

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Originally Posted by Bob Pearson

If you have disconnected the hydraulics, re connect them, bleed it and press the pedal. The hydraulic pressure will push the assembly out.

hi tried the above method got in the the car & pushed the pedal as hard as i could but it still wont move any other ideas ? can i get at if if i remove the gearbox & tap it out.
do the grub screws at the botop & bottom of the cylinder have anything to do with it or are just blanking galleries.

thnx ian

Bob Pearson · 3 Jan 2009, 21:04 (Ref:2364689)

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Originally Posted by lear45xr

hi tried the above method got in the the car & pushed the pedal as hard as i could but it still wont move any other ideas ? can i get at if if i remove the gearbox & tap it out.
do the grub screws at the botop & bottom of the cylinder have anything to do with it or are just blanking galleries.

thnx ian

I'll have to think about that, I'm not sure what you mean by the two grub screws, I don't recall them at all. Where exactly do they go in relation to the cylinder assembly? I only recall one screw which screws in to the aluminium casting close to the outside diameter of the cylinder assembly, with the edge of the head of the screw overlapping in front of the cylinder assembly and so keeping it in the aluminium casting.

lear45xr · 4 Jan 2009, 13:57 (Ref:2364996)

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Originally Posted by Bob Pearson

I'll have to think about that, I'm not sure what you mean by the two grub screws, I don't recall them at all. Where exactly do they go in relation to the cylinder assembly? I only recall one screw which screws in to the aluminium casting close to the outside diameter of the cylinder assembly, with the edge of the head of the screw overlapping in front of the cylinder assembly and so keeping it in the aluminium casting.

hi bob the grub screws are are about 1" from the edge of the cylinder top & bottom and go in at a angle... i think they are only for blanking galleries but i wouldnt be sure as the cylinder wil not budge!!.

thnx ian.

jedrinck · 5 Jan 2009, 20:59 (Ref:2365872)

Which engine oil is recommendable for the ol' 8valves?

delta · 5 Jan 2009, 21:10 (Ref:2365887)

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Originally Posted by lear45xr

hi tried the above method got in the the car & pushed the pedal as hard as i could but it still wont move any other ideas ? can i get at if if i remove the gearbox & tap it out.
do the grub screws at the botop & bottom of the cylinder have anything to do with it or are just blanking galleries.

thnx ian

Ian are you anywhere near Reading ?if so you would be welcome to bring the box to my workshop and will sort it out

Bob Pearson · 5 Jan 2009, 21:49 (Ref:2365912)

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Originally Posted by jedrinck

Which engine oil is recommendable for the ol' 8valves?

'We always ran Morris's fully synthetic with no problems at all.

jedrinck · 6 Jan 2009, 00:57 (Ref:2366010)

Thanks Bob, was it 5w/40 or 10W/50?

lear45xr · 6 Jan 2009, 07:58 (Ref:2366115)

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Originally Posted by delta

Ian are you anywhere near Reading ?if so you would be welcome to bring the box to my workshop and will sort it out

hi delta. thanks for offer unfortunately im in belfast.

ian

Bob Pearson · 6 Jan 2009, 08:41 (Ref:2366131)

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Originally Posted by jedrinck

Thanks Bob, was it 5w/40 or 10W/50?

I'll try to remember to dig out a container and have a look, its too blasted cold to go out in the garage at the moment.

Bob Pearson · 6 Jan 2009, 08:44 (Ref:2366134)

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Originally Posted by lear45xr

hi bob the grub screws are are about 1" from the edge of the cylinder top & bottom and go in at a angle... i think they are only for blanking galleries but i wouldnt be sure as the cylinder wil not budge!!.

thnx ian.

I spoke to Ian, he also does not recall seeing such screws. Can you e mail us a picture on pearsonengineeringservices@btinternet.com

lear45xr · 6 Jan 2009, 15:41 (Ref:2366432)

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Originally Posted by Bob Pearson

I spoke to Ian, he also does not recall seeing such screws. Can you e mail us a picture on pearsonengineeringservices@btinternet.com

got the cylinder out. thank you for the advise

ianpearson · 6 Jan 2009, 15:55 (Ref:2366440)

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Originally Posted by lear45xr

got the cylinder out. thank you for the advise

so what was the problem??

lear45xr · 6 Jan 2009, 16:50 (Ref:2366466)

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Originally Posted by ianpearson

so what was the problem??

just been in for so long & was gummed up. made a puller to draw it out. it will be going in again with grease round it so it will easier taken out next time

ian

SAMD · 6 Jan 2009, 18:03 (Ref:2366505)

Where do you intend racing the car? In Ireland?

delta · 6 Jan 2009, 21:30 (Ref:2366617)

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Originally Posted by lear45xr

just been in for so long & was gummed up. made a puller to draw it out. it will be going in again with grease round it so it will easier taken out next time

ian

Well done and yes "they like a bit of lube arround them"

delta · 6 Jan 2009, 21:33 (Ref:2366620)

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Originally Posted by Bob Pearson

I'll try to remember to dig out a container and have a look, its too blasted cold to go out in the garage at the moment.

Im with you on that one Bob. Must be getting old. Hows the Royale comming on.

Bob Pearson · 6 Jan 2009, 21:58 (Ref:2366640)

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Originally Posted by delta

Im with you on that one Bob. Must be getting old. Hows the Royale comming on.

it just wants a coat of paint and a better radiator then its away. We don't have firm plans for 2009 yet, but don't be surprised if one of us turns up driving it in historics or URS, or maybe we will get another one and have one each, as you can see, no firm plans.

delta · 7 Jan 2009, 21:39 (Ref:2367307)

Sorry to go off topic everyone. I probaly got a radiator if it helps Bob.

jedrinck · 12 Jan 2009, 18:06 (Ref:2370080)

How can a tatuus front wing be disassembled? I would like to remove the 2 segments right and left of the center section.

tator2001uk · 12 Jan 2009, 19:32 (Ref:2370133)

Whos going to win the champs then? any young hot shots?

100%hondafan · 12 Jan 2009, 19:41 (Ref:2370139)

i here Brett Parris is back in for a 2nd year and think he should be bang on the buck for a shot at the championchip.

RF_Racer · 12 Jan 2009, 20:07 (Ref:2370159)

Interesting that FR cars can still command some silly prices upwards of 20K. You can buy a 2000, 2001 F3 car for that much.

Bob Pearson · 12 Jan 2009, 20:48 (Ref:2370192)

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Originally Posted by RF_Racer

Interesting that FR cars can still command some silly prices upwards of 20K. You can buy a 2000, 2001 F3 car for that much.

A 2000 or 2001 FR won't make 20k The FR's you have seen at 20+ are about 2 years old. To compare like with like you would have to compare the 20+k with the price of a 2006 or 2007 F3.

Bob Pearson · 12 Jan 2009, 20:57 (Ref:2370199)

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Originally Posted by tator2001uk

Whos going to win the champs then? any young hot shots?

Only 17 registrations as of last Friday, so it won't be as desperate as last year.
No obvious potential winners, choose from Ahmed Al Harthy, Kenny Andrews or as said by Honda, Brett Parris. All quick drivers with previous in BARC Renault.
If forced to predict a winner, I would put my money on Ahmed, he should feel quite pleased about that, I got it right last year and that was before Sam Hancock had even managed to get a registration.

tator2001uk · 12 Jan 2009, 22:24 (Ref:2370249)

did u have a winter series or is that the full series ren uk?