RobT Posted July 1, 2020 Author Share Posted July 1, 2020 28 minutes ago, Tadhg Tiogar said: What model Weber is it? It's a Weber 32 DRT, and it reminds me why I hate Weber carbs. SU FTW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobT Posted July 1, 2020 Author Share Posted July 1, 2020 11 minutes ago, Zelandeth said: Additional additional...you have checked that the carb itself is flat haven't you? It wouldn't be the first time I've seen a carb (especially where it's fastened to a softish mounting block) that's been overtightened leaving the carb base itself shaped like a banana. Nope, but I'll do that next time on a flat surface. I've been careful not to overtighten previously, although I'm hoping on the last attempt I didn't overdo it and warp any of the bases. A job for Saturday when the roads and shops turn to bedlam...can't be arsed even looking at the damn thing at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 11 minutes ago, RobT said: It's a Weber 32 DRT, and it reminds me why I hate Weber carbs. SU FTW. You're still better off with a Weber than a Solex mind... MrBiscuits 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 Part 3 here Rob? RobT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 Which cross references to this? Is that the one!? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENUINE-RENAULT-INSULATOR-CARB-7700856123-/274277741245 LightBulbFun, RobT, Parky and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadhg Tiogar Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 11 minutes ago, wuvvum said: You're still better off with a Weber than a Solex mind... ....or a *spits* Pierburg. Does this kit have the required plates? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobT Posted July 1, 2020 Author Share Posted July 1, 2020 ^^ I thought it did but I'm not so sure now. Looks like egg has cracked it with some parts sleuthing. I haven't removed parts 1 or 2 in that exploded view, so it could well be an issue with those instead seeing as I've disturbed things from above. egg, Vantman and LightBulbFun 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobT Posted July 1, 2020 Author Share Posted July 1, 2020 1 hour ago, egg said: Which cross references to this? Is that the one!? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENUINE-RENAULT-INSULATOR-CARB-7700856123-/274277741245 I've bought that for the sake of a tenner, so what I'll do is: -Try the thicker gaskets first. -If no success, then the new base plate. -If still no success, definitely give up on it. Or perhaps remove that heatshield no. 2 for one last fettle. egg, Tickman and 320touring 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inconsistant Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 Hope you can get this sorted Rob. Can’t help but going to mention that Renault specialist off Lewisham Way just in case they might be able to help. Will google the name and add it when I get a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilA Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 4 hours ago, egg said: Trying to help Rob out by googling around this issue last night brought up a lot of R5 stuff - so I think you might be right. Also did the AMC built ones use the same Carb set up (I know they used a 1.4)? @PhilA might have an idea about that... Unfortunately no. What happened here was the 1.4 got used in California only, with multi point injection because the carb models couldn't pass Cali smog requirement. The rest of the country got the 1.7 with a carb to begin with, then the 2.0 with throttle body. There's even less listed for the Alliance range than what you have. I have to go cross reference and look up stuff for the 5/9/11 to get parts. Phil RobT and egg 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobT Posted July 1, 2020 Author Share Posted July 1, 2020 1 hour ago, inconsistant said: Hope you can get this sorted Rob. Can’t help but going to mention that Renault specialist off Lewisham Way just in case they might be able to help. Will google the name and add it when I get a chance. Yep I've tried him in the past for advice when I had those noise issues, but it only went as far as emails. He's a Renault 4 specialist and doesn't really get involved in other stuff. Plus he always seems to be busy, which is good for him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inconsistant Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 Ah ok. Found his website anyway, I'll pop it here in case useful to someone https://www.renospeed.co.uk RobT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobT Posted July 2, 2020 Author Share Posted July 2, 2020 New gaskets made no difference, so price drop to £500 if anyone fancies buying a headache. Even that might be too expensive, I dunno. Will lob it on C&C today and see if that garners any interest. Tickman and egg 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stanky Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 Sorry, late to the party here but this is the same 1.7 OHV engine as a contemporary Volvo 300, correct? Can Brookhouse Volvo in Ipswich source anything? Does Volvo 340 carb base plate turn up anything on ebay? @tobyd - do you know offhand? Might that Mac chap in Needham have something that could be of use here? That carb looks familiar? RobT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stanky Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 Fucking right. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vergaser-Reparatursatz-Fur-VOLVO-340-360-Stufenheck-440-K-460-L-740-1-7-83-96/254119214089?epid=1926746828&hash=item3b2aaf7c09:g:-NEAAOSwkxtd6NLU That? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobT Posted July 2, 2020 Author Share Posted July 2, 2020 Thanks Stanky but I've bought one now (the one egg found after doing some parts searching). I'll see if a new base plate is the miracle cure before loading the C&C advert. Bit sad to be giving up but the interest has evaporated...next pleasure* is the broken Carlton. Recored radiator is pending collection, so I'm keen to get that bugger mobile again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stanky Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 Just now, RobT said: Thanks Stanky but I've bought one now (the one egg found after doing some parts searching). I'll see if a new base plate is the miracle cure before loading the C&C advert. Bit sad to be giving up but the interest has evaporated...next pleasure* is the broken Carlton. Recored radiator is pending collection, so I'm keen to get that bugger mobile again! Ah, not to worry - I'm 95% sure its the same engine and same carb so whether its installed in a Volvo 300 or Renner 11 it should* work. Sorry I'd only just seen this though! RobT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrett Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 Seems cheap if you dont mind paying a pro to just 'get it sorted'. If it was a Manuel (sic) I'd be tempted (and I had £500). GLWS! egg and RobT 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobT Posted July 2, 2020 Author Share Posted July 2, 2020 This is where it currently resides, as my garage is now full of Morris. Think I've been pushing my luck doing car tinkering in the communal parking area, not that I should care but I do. That's another reason to shift it, no room. theorganist 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobT Posted July 2, 2020 Author Share Posted July 2, 2020 5 minutes ago, barrett said: Seems cheap if you dont mind paying a pro to just 'get it sorted'. If it was a Manuel (sic) I'd be tempted (and I had £500). GLWS! That's the thing, I don't really. Plus it'd need to get transported to wherever the pro is. I've had 18 months out of it so haven't done too bad - old car can shat itself at any moment disclaimer etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadhg Tiogar Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 That paint shade is lovely. Very Ritter Sport Peppermint choc bar wrapping. https://images.app.goo.gl/dzLn6HSdm5R77H7RA egg and phil_lihp 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 Don't undersell it on C&C Rob - I remember this car got a lot of attention at FOTU 2019...(but I know attention is different from someone putting their hand in their pocket). You never know, Gavin from Petrolblog may well publicise it for you if you ask on Facebook or Twitter as he is a massive Renner fan and has a lot of #frenchtat followers... inconsistant and RobT 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 And please don't lower the price any further - even at £500 I'm going to have to avoid alcohol over the weekend... strangeangel, egg, BorniteIdentity and 2 others 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamworthbay Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 Where in the world is this fine piece of turquoise beauty situated at present? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil_lihp Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 Best of luck with fixing this and getting a decent sale out of it Rob, I feel your frustration. RobT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMC Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 In anyone’s book that’s such a bargain, i love it but I’m trying to avoid impulse buys these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobT Posted July 2, 2020 Author Share Posted July 2, 2020 Now sold to a trusted shiter and it'll be in safe hands. That's a weight lifted too, as I'm not very good at having broken cars sat around unless they're under cover or out the way of nosy neighbours. Which does limit what I can buy to a degree, which is no bad thing I suppose... spartacus, Vantman, outlaw118 and 19 others 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobT Posted July 2, 2020 Author Share Posted July 2, 2020 29 minutes ago, HMC said: In anyone’s book that’s such a bargain, i love it but I’m trying to avoid impulse buys these days. You and wuv are now safe, see above! HMC and mk2_craig 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownnova Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 Staying in the fold! Result!! BL Bloke, RobT, wuvvum and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somewhatfoolish Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 Moving on again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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