# Say hello to BOB! **URL:** \ **Category:** Classic project threads\ **Created:** [May 17, 2026, 7:33pm UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/say-hello-to-bob/79842 "2026-05-17T19:33:10Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Adey](https://turborenault.co.uk/user_avatar/turborenault.co.uk/adey/32/7_2.png) [@Adey](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/Adey)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2026, 7:33pm UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/say-hello-to-bob/79842/1 "2026-05-17T19:33:10Z")
[![](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/hIlNpWqwp1E/hqdefault.jpg "Another old Renault!!! The Renault 6 Part 1") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIlNpWqwp1E) ---
**Author:** ![Turbell](https://turborenault.co.uk/user_avatar/turborenault.co.uk/turbell/32/543_2.png) [@Turbell](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/Turbell)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2026, 7:45pm UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/say-hello-to-bob/79842/2 "2026-05-17T19:45:16Z")
That looks awesome. They be some R6 stuff in Turbell stock, not much call for it. Is it 845cc ? Be a fookin blast to drive! ---
**Author:** ![Adey](https://turborenault.co.uk/user_avatar/turborenault.co.uk/adey/32/7_2.png) [@Adey](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/Adey)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2026, 7:59pm UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/say-hello-to-bob/79842/3 "2026-05-17T19:59:52Z")
indeed its a 845cc (y) ---
**Author:** ![Turbell](https://turborenault.co.uk/user_avatar/turborenault.co.uk/turbell/32/543_2.png) [@Turbell](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/Turbell)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2026, 8:13pm UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/say-hello-to-bob/79842/4 "2026-05-17T20:13:17Z")
Well, you’ll be pleased to know you’ve got the performance version of that lump, it’s a beast… ---
**Author:** ![Adey](https://turborenault.co.uk/user_avatar/turborenault.co.uk/adey/32/7_2.png) [@Adey](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/Adey)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2026, 8:34pm UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/say-hello-to-bob/79842/5 "2026-05-17T20:34:01Z")
I’m not sure if performance and 845cc go hand in hand? not even sure what I have with the car tbh, I have 2 gearbox’s, they aren’t the same I think first job will be to look at everything there, then try and pick the best bits ---
**Author:** ![Steve\_Swan](https://turborenault.co.uk/user_avatar/turborenault.co.uk/steve_swan/32/554_2.png) [@Steve\_Swan](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/Steve_Swan)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2026, 8:40pm UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/say-hello-to-bob/79842/6 "2026-05-17T20:40:52Z")
Tune it up. Fit an 1100… 50BHP!! then fit industrial castors to the roof rack for when you’re pushing on and get carried away… ---
**Author:** ![DaveL485](https://turborenault.co.uk/user_avatar/turborenault.co.uk/davel485/32/12_2.png) [@DaveL485](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/DaveL485)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2026, 8:44pm UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/say-hello-to-bob/79842/7 "2026-05-17T20:44:38Z")
What on earth is that thing 😂 ---
**Author:** ![Steve\_Swan](https://turborenault.co.uk/user_avatar/turborenault.co.uk/steve_swan/32/554_2.png) [@Steve\_Swan](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/Steve_Swan)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2026, 8:45pm UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/say-hello-to-bob/79842/8 "2026-05-17T20:45:35Z")
> [@DaveL485](#): > > What on earth is that thing 😂 Somehow I’m thinking you won’t approve.. Is it going to be project Kermit Le Frog or Project Fugly… ---
**Author:** ![cossie1](https://turborenault.co.uk/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/4bbf92/32.png) [@cossie1](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/cossie1)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2026, 8:49pm UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/say-hello-to-bob/79842/9 "2026-05-17T20:49:09Z")
Looks like he’s about ready for an F4RT conversion. ---
**Author:** ![Turbell](https://turborenault.co.uk/user_avatar/turborenault.co.uk/turbell/32/543_2.png) [@Turbell](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/Turbell)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2026, 8:59pm UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/say-hello-to-bob/79842/10 "2026-05-17T20:59:38Z")
I challenge you to spend nothing on it, nowt . Running and driving for fuck all, I’ll even give you owt I’ve got . ---
**Author:** ![Steve\_Swan](https://turborenault.co.uk/user_avatar/turborenault.co.uk/steve_swan/32/554_2.png) [@Steve\_Swan](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/Steve_Swan)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2026, 9:45pm UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/say-hello-to-bob/79842/11 "2026-05-17T21:45:23Z")
Yellow and Green should never be seen, unless it’s on an Irish Queen… Maybe it’s Red and Green.. ---
**Author:** ![Mattjoss5](https://turborenault.co.uk/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/9fc348/32.png) [@Mattjoss5](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/Mattjoss5)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2026, 9:53pm UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/say-hello-to-bob/79842/12 "2026-05-17T21:53:51Z")
Hello Bob , 845 engine always seemed better than the 1108 when dad used to borrow grandads lol also had a 845 Renault 4 that we tried to blow up but jut kept taking the abuse . ---
**Author:** ![Brigsy](https://turborenault.co.uk/user_avatar/turborenault.co.uk/brigsy/32/43_2.png) [@Brigsy](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/Brigsy)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2026, 9:59pm UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/say-hello-to-bob/79842/13 "2026-05-17T21:59:23Z")
As soon as i seen this on as i knew it was right up your street. Much rust? ---
**Author:** ![Adey](https://turborenault.co.uk/user_avatar/turborenault.co.uk/adey/32/7_2.png) [@Adey](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/Adey)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2026, 5:35am UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/say-hello-to-bob/79842/14 "2026-05-18T05:35:53Z")
> [@Turbell](#): > > I challenge you to spend nothing on it, nowt . > > Running and driving for fuck all, I’ll even give you owt I’ve got . would be a proper project them wouldnt it! ill give it a go. Need a fair few hours spare to go through whats there. ---
**Author:** ![Adey](https://turborenault.co.uk/user_avatar/turborenault.co.uk/adey/32/7_2.png) [@Adey](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/Adey)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2026, 5:37am UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/say-hello-to-bob/79842/15 "2026-05-18T05:37:16Z")
> [@Steve Swan](#): > > Tune it up. Fit an 1100… 50BHP!! then fit industrial castors to the roof rack for when you’re pushing on and get carried away… i do believe its a hefty conversion, well parts wise. Requiring, engine, box, brackets, selectors, driveshafts hubs and uprights along with a change to discs up front? plus more im sure ---
**Author:** ![DaveL485](https://turborenault.co.uk/user_avatar/turborenault.co.uk/davel485/32/12_2.png) [@DaveL485](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/DaveL485)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2026, 12:51pm UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/say-hello-to-bob/79842/16 "2026-05-18T12:51:52Z")
Is this your car Adey? Or for someone else? I quite like the 8, so have been hoping you’d pick something up I can dislike 😂 ---
**Author:** ![Adey](https://turborenault.co.uk/user_avatar/turborenault.co.uk/adey/32/7_2.png) [@Adey](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/Adey)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2026, 5:12pm UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/say-hello-to-bob/79842/17 "2026-05-18T17:12:35Z")
This is my car now, I don’t tend to spanner for others if I can help it. You can dislike it more now (y) 🤣 ---
**Author:** ![Wheelers\_Workshop](https://turborenault.co.uk/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/w/8edcca/32.png) [@Wheelers\_Workshop](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/Wheelers_Workshop)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2026, 6:13pm UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/say-hello-to-bob/79842/18 "2026-05-18T18:13:53Z")
Hi Adey, well I never expected that car to be on your drive, so regarding engines and gearboxes as upgrades, there are various restorers on the web who fit 90 odd bhp Ren R5Gordini 1397cc atmo units, there are also 5 speed boxes from GTL units etc. which fit as well. You could in theory fit your R8 1397cc Engine back to front into the R6 engine bay, options are good. The engine ancillaries need to be handed to the clutch end. The inline R5GTL 1289cc unit is quite peppy if you can find one! The Ventoux 845cc can be “Gordinised”, 904cc pistons are readily available sporty cams [Salv] bigger valves, around 60 bhp is achievable, dont forget these standard little units rotate the opposite way to rear engine installed 845cc versions. If you are going for a front Bench seat, I would be happy to buy your black front seats. Cheers Dave ---
**Author:** ![Mattjoss5](https://turborenault.co.uk/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/9fc348/32.png) [@Mattjoss5](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/Mattjoss5)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2026, 7:08pm UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/say-hello-to-bob/79842/19 "2026-05-18T19:08:31Z")
> [@Wheelers Workshop](#): > > Hi Adey, well I never expected that car to be on your drive, so regarding engines and gearboxes as upgrades, there are various restorers on the web who fit 90 odd bhp Ren R5Gordini 1397cc atmo units, there are also 5 speed boxes from GTL units etc. which fit as well. > You could in theory fit your R8 1397cc Engine back to front into the R6 engine bay, options are good. The engine ancillaries need to be handed to the clutch end. The inline R5GTL 1289cc unit is quite peppy if you can find one! > The Ventoux 845cc can be “Gordinised”, 904cc pistons are readily available sporty cams [Salv] bigger valves, around 60 bhp is achievable, dont forget these standard little units rotate the opposite way to rear engine installed 845cc versions. > If you are going for a front Bench seat, I would be happy to buy your black front seats. > Cheers > Dave Or you could be like the french Renault 4 on youtube that has a energy engine and goes like stink , the options are endless ---
**Author:** ![Adey](https://turborenault.co.uk/user_avatar/turborenault.co.uk/adey/32/7_2.png) [@Adey](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/Adey)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2026, 7:32pm UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/say-hello-to-bob/79842/20 "2026-05-18T19:32:05Z")
Cheers for all the info, plenty of options out there but I’m not sure what the long term plans are for it yet. Short term is to get it up and running using as many of the parts and as little funds as possible. So this evening I’ve managed to salvage 4 pistons and rods, cleaned them up and fitted a set or slightly rusty rings. I’m not going nuts, tbh as long as it runs like the old agricultural engines they are, ill be happy (remember my old r8 engine… thing was doing 100s of miles with chunks missing out of 2 pistons 🤣 ) the rings cleaned up fine with a scotch pad. One of the oil scraper rings was damaged, so if anyone has a spare I would really appreciate it. One of the blocks has the liners still in, looks ok so I may give it a quick DIY deglaze, cam rotates fine in there, just looks a little crusty on the outside. I have 2 gearbox’s here. The “Type 334-12” one is the early dog leg 1st, the other doesn’t look like it would fit without changing the driveshafts and mounts, its a chunk wider. So I need to figure a way of checking that the original works whilst not fitted to the car? ![20260518_191047(0).webp](https://turborenault.co.uk/uploads/default/original/3X/c/8/c8e8b1db43b25fa3093d8605f9b6595284867093.webp) ![20260518_180744.webp](https://turborenault.co.uk/uploads/default/original/3X/0/6/06cfffcdb50a05f211d27ebb66ce11f21350252d.webp) ![20260518_170057.webp](https://turborenault.co.uk/uploads/default/original/3X/0/1/01b67688f6a28560305c54144d3f212740e279ed.webp) ![20260518_170044.webp](https://turborenault.co.uk/uploads/default/original/3X/f/0/f03f259cefe0c023925ed969d863cf7c36bbbbd1.webp) ![20260518_164356.webp](https://turborenault.co.uk/uploads/default/original/3X/d/7/d716e3b36ee4c49f344597c06c8be3dcee66deac.webp) [Next page](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/say-hello-to-bob/79842.md?page=2)