How To Fit A Water Pump

1)Tighten the powersteering belt bit buy bit until you can loosen the bolts that hold the pulley to the pump.Do this with the engine mount removed as you wont get your had in.
2)Remove the lower section of the engine mount that is fixed to the block,as this greatly increases the space for you to work [...]

Replacing Centre Gauges with 52mm types (detailed)

Hello everyone,
I have decided to make this \”how to\” simply because I know many people have expressed interest in doing this – either because their current gauges/sensors are broken, or because they fancy something new and more upmarket in their car. For me, my oil temperature gauge was not working, my oil pressure gauge was [...]

Fitting a Renault Laguna Splitter

Fitting a Renault Laguna Splitter by Dave Clayton
Laguna splitter is easy to fit, it should come with adequete fixings…rivets I think. You get them from Renault dealers (they are used to it, some even keep stock now, they are so popular!). About GBP75 inc. VAT.
The EARLY ONES with vents in it, fits without any cutting [...]

How to Wire a Z32 MAF Sensor

On you standard AFM you have 3 wires in the ABC slots.
In \’A\’ is an orange wire – your hot wire so to speak, this has 0-5v
Next is \’B\’ White wire – this is your earth.
Next is \’C\’ Orange – this is your 12v wire. If you accidently mix up you two orange wires, just [...]

Staged Suspension Setup

Extracted From GTIROC – User: Campbellju
To try and stop peoples heads exploding with my mindless drivel about handling, I thought I would give a more benchmark guide for the \”Wash and Go\” sort of people. If you think 32psi is better than 36psi on the fronts then that\’s fine, I\’m not going to argue, these [...]

Whats the best oil for my R?

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The manufacturers stock recommendation based on regular service intervals and \”normal\” driving is as follows:
API SG/SH
Temp Range -20 degC to 0+
10w-40 Semi or Fully Synthetic
10w-50 Fully Synthetic
15w-50 Fully Synthetic
10w-60 No recommendation
There are always options to consider with regards to \”special requirements\” if you have modded or re-mapped [...]

What is a Safe boost level to run?

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What is a Safe boost level to run??
Answer: 0.8 to 0.9Bar is generally accepted as safe on a totally stock set up.
With an uprated fuel pump/new plugs and maybe a fuel controller about 1-1.2bar is ok
(A front mount is highly recommended for about 1bar and above and an [...]

Buyers Guide For Newbies

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Tyres, Brakes and Suspension:
Standard brakes are only “just” adequate, so an uprated set-up suggests a clued-up previous owner. Lack of grip and squealing probably means the wrong tyres. As standard, it should be on Bridgestone tyres. Regular kerbing will knock out tracking and show up as wear on [...]

Beginners Guide To GTIR Modifying

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First up, you have to service the R, change the oil and filter, change all other fluids i.e. gearbox, transfer case, diff, radiator, brake fluid
(Get good Quality oils!!).
Next comes the fuel filter and plugs – The reason for the full service is to ensure you can be comfortable [...]

Os Giken Twin Plate Clutch Install

This in depth article, shows you how to install an OS Giken Twin Plate Clutch into a SR20DET.

Tutorial is Here