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Alpine 1968 Renault R8
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Steve Swan
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Can't remember much about Standard Carb. Liz's car had one for a few months only and was a hot air job.
I remember an air corrector jet falling out which stopped it idling hot, luckily it was lying there and was an easy refit.
Amusingly the exact same thing happened to Paul Cunningham when we were all in convoy to Beaulieu many moons ago and the jet was lying on the carb again, have a look round the carby. Third time's a charm
I remember an air corrector jet falling out which stopped it idling hot, luckily it was lying there and was an easy refit.
Amusingly the exact same thing happened to Paul Cunningham when we were all in convoy to Beaulieu many moons ago and the jet was lying on the carb again, have a look round the carby. Third time's a charm
So where are we at... handbrake sorted (big thanks @Steve Swan ) brakes... i had a leak that required me to get another line replaced. I think its ok now, they work of sorts, and hold spongy pressure with no current loss of fluid. I think they will need a further bleed though.
Engine was starting perfectly from cold, I was working on the hot running (or lack of) when the starter motor gave up. That is currently off for investigation though there is a place not far from me that refurbish starters and alternators so unless I can fix it it'll be going to them.
Electrics, headlights are now working, ideally I need a new unit on the one side. Brake lights all sorted. Wipers work as does the interior fan (though the matrix isn't plumbed in) that leaves the indicators to rewire with a modern flasher and the horn to sort.
Other than a good service and a deep clean it's not a million miles off usable.
Also managed to get to a post office that deals with the tax side of things. Log book has been sent off for changing to historic and the car is now taxed for 12 months at the new rate of £0
Engine was starting perfectly from cold, I was working on the hot running (or lack of) when the starter motor gave up. That is currently off for investigation though there is a place not far from me that refurbish starters and alternators so unless I can fix it it'll be going to them.
Electrics, headlights are now working, ideally I need a new unit on the one side. Brake lights all sorted. Wipers work as does the interior fan (though the matrix isn't plumbed in) that leaves the indicators to rewire with a modern flasher and the horn to sort.
Other than a good service and a deep clean it's not a million miles off usable.
Also managed to get to a post office that deals with the tax side of things. Log book has been sent off for changing to historic and the car is now taxed for 12 months at the new rate of £0
Steve Swan
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Quality..
Managed to find a refurbished starter on ebay so that has been ordered, Fingers crossed with me for next weekend.
I couldn't not tinker though so spent some time today removing the upper and lower dash so I could rewire the indicators with a modern hella 12v flasher relay. Very easy job once I went through the wiring diagram, the oem wiring has 3 wires to the flasher, you reuse the same 3 wires and just add an earth from the relay. Throw in some new bulbs and bingo, left and right indicators with a modern flashing speed.
Horn is next on the list, I've also noticed a washer pump looks to have been retro fitted. it'll need removing and redoing as the tank has disintegrated but not a biggy to sort out, maybe a universal bag style one that kit cars use can go back in.
Considering it was dropped off on the 5th of Feb as a nonrunning and unused car I think I'm doing well, properly excited to get it out on the road soon
Thanks for reading
I couldn't not tinker though so spent some time today removing the upper and lower dash so I could rewire the indicators with a modern hella 12v flasher relay. Very easy job once I went through the wiring diagram, the oem wiring has 3 wires to the flasher, you reuse the same 3 wires and just add an earth from the relay. Throw in some new bulbs and bingo, left and right indicators with a modern flashing speed.
Horn is next on the list, I've also noticed a washer pump looks to have been retro fitted. it'll need removing and redoing as the tank has disintegrated but not a biggy to sort out, maybe a universal bag style one that kit cars use can go back in.
Considering it was dropped off on the 5th of Feb as a nonrunning and unused car I think I'm doing well, properly excited to get it out on the road soon
Thanks for reading
Steve Swan
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Still got the build ticket under the Dash R1130 Povo spec 950. There wasn't any other 950 spec.
plate under the bonnet says 1132.....? ringer?
Steve Swan
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????? Strange.
Steve Swan
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Typical Renault. It's had an Identity crisis since it was made R1130 956cc. R1132 1108cc, it had boot mats and probably a few bits of bling the 1130 didn't have. The 7 codes denote RHD AND MPH Dash I think. All R8 were downgraded after the R 10 became the deluxe model in the UK spec.
Wheelers Workshop
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Hi Adey,
I could not help noticing in your indicators stalk picture which shows the coiled return spring, it appears to be stretched [as usual] which will may probably affect the self cancelling movement [sluggish]. New springs are cheap from the French suppliers and a bit fiddly to fit but it makes all the difference to the self cancelling and saves any embarrassment with the traffic around you.
I do also like the look of your white 15inch diameter banded rims, are they 5J or 5.5 J in section? I am thinking of getting a set made for my '58 Dauphine project car to fill the std arches, without having the aggressive lowered look of the 13" Gottis.
Cheers
Dave
Good spot @Wheelers Workshop I will try and find the part online, do you know of a supplier i can look at or maybe the french name for the part? not actually sure how wide they are, i will measure them up.
I have some second hand parts on their way this week, a pair of rear lights, some front indicators and a headlight. Looking forward to getting them all fitted. The starter motor will hopefully be here by the end of the week too so all being well i can get some test miles on it this weekend
I popped my head out earlier and gave one corner a rub with some citrus pre wash and a sponge, and a quick rinse off. The pictures don't show how big a difference there is but WOW. Looking forward to giving it a good scrub all over. Will still look ropey but loads better than it currently does
I have some second hand parts on their way this week, a pair of rear lights, some front indicators and a headlight. Looking forward to getting them all fitted. The starter motor will hopefully be here by the end of the week too so all being well i can get some test miles on it this weekend
I popped my head out earlier and gave one corner a rub with some citrus pre wash and a sponge, and a quick rinse off. The pictures don't show how big a difference there is but WOW. Looking forward to giving it a good scrub all over. Will still look ropey but loads better than it currently does
as far as im aware they are banded
Steve Swan
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Would look good with early round hubcaps
If they were anything like my dope slow and almost like they follow a pattern based on revs. I didn't bother trying to get them fully working, it was an easy upgrade so did it and the bulbs all at the same time.
Thank you, I know you like a rough retro despite your minty mint collection
Steve Swan
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