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Allen Collen
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Allen Collen has worked within the motor industry for the past 20 years. Starting at the ground and working up he has developed a wide appreciation for what is required and what can be achieved. Currently Allen works with RUK looking after the technical aspects of their Motorsport programs as well as providing technical support for special projects and other bespoke activities.
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My grand scenic says I have 2 seatbelts fastened in the middle row. I can see the cable that works it. Is there a common issue and is there a place to get a replacement cable?
Jeffrey Trayfoot, 25th Sep 2018
Hello Jeffrey, I'd suggest getting a retailer to investigate this - as a minimum they can define what parts are required. Regards,
Hello Have a misfire on my 197 have all ready checked and changed coil packs plugs checked the timing checked injectors and changed the fuel. At a loss with this one please help. Regards Matt
Matt, 14th Sep 2018
Hello Matt, It's quite difficult to have a strong opinion on a misfire from a distance - however i always use a standard approach: 1. Is the misfire constant? If yes it could be mechanical. If no, is it temperature or load related 2. Do you get any engine warning lamps? 3. Do you get any indication from the exhaust about unburnt fuel? A trip to someone who can operate some diagnostic equipment is sometimes the best option. Kind regards,
Hi, I have a R5 Turbo 2 (A64 SGC) and realised I have no idea what the tyre pressure should be and cannot find anywhere online to gain that info. Thanks in advance
Jon, 14th Sep 2018
Hello Jon, You are the lucky one..! A Renault dealer should have access to their online resources - with the vehicle type number they can extract the correct information. Regards,
Hi, i just swaped my engine for my clio 197 by keeping my original ecu i have swaped my 197 by a 197 engine with more power all parts inside are changed parts I’ll say are in french i dont know them in english if u can help me its like forged engine lets say parts changed are : AAC cat Cams 5504404/16 Poussoirs neuves - 16 soupapes et joints queue neuves- 4 bielles origines modifiées ergotées - pompe à huile avec chaîne et pignon R3 Renault sport - coussinets ligne et bielles ergotés ACL idem clio R3 - culasse retravaillée et polie - volant moteur léger équilibré - kit distribution et pompe à eau neuf - poulie accessoire neuve- couvercle protection courroie Renault sport - vis de bielles R3 Max- joint culasse cometic renforcé- bloc moteur deglacé 82.72 mm au lieu de 82.67 etc... Plus i changed pipes o replaced by headers from ktec and with scorpion exhaust . The problem is that my car give 250 bhp on 8500 rpm and on 1000 to 3000 rpm and 4000 to 5000 rpm there’s no power its like vibrates alot with no power some say from the headers some say i need an upgraded ecu for dyno tune please i need to fix that problem Regards
Nicolas, 13th Sep 2018
Hello Nicolas, you have some challenges ahead. The engine now installed will require a specific calibration which unless it accompanied the engine will need to be mapped on a rolling road. Its not the work of a moment and you'll also need an ECU which can be flashed. Plus with race camshafts the mechanical timing and valve overlap is crucial. Best of luck with your project i'm sure when complete it'll be very fast. Regards,
Hi, I have a 2016 Megane GTnav, I get the red spanner and "power steering fault" on the dash, the fault goes off below 20mph and is intermittent not constant meaning the dealers had problems activating it. After several attempts they did manage to activate the fault and they informed me it needed an ABS pump, this was eventually fitted but on returning home and ever since- the fault "power steering fault" now is on on nearly every trip. When I have had no warning lights for the ABS, why would the ABS pump be the problem for a power steering fault? Thank you Bobby
bobbyboy, 13th Sep 2018
Hello Bobby, I'm not certain on their diagnosis and clearly by the continued issues its not 100% effective. It is possible the ABS pump affected the original fault via the CAN line or CAN information as the ABS interface is normally the source of all wheel speed information however they need to revisit this issue. Please have Renault Customer Services support as necessary. Regards,
hi i am ryan, i come from hong kong, around 6 months i got a 2013 clio iv rs cup, but now my clio get some core '' check anti-pollution system'' and '' check auto gearbox'', so i think can i change a mt gearbox to my clio? so my question is : rs16 6mt gearbox can fit my clio? and it will so hard to find this gearbox?thank you And i am so sorry for my bad English language. best regards Ryan
ryan, 11th Sep 2018
Hello Ryan, The interchange of a gearbox is not straightforward as the ECU calibration and other car specific components will be affected. Regards,
Allen, I am sure you will not remember me but many years ago I helped support the Rally Team, BSCC Team and Williams F1 whilst working for Abbeydale looking after your support vehicles. This year is 120 years of Renault. I am participating in the Lombard Rally on October 19th / 20th in a Renault Alpine A110. The car has just had a nuts and bolts rebuild and the shell is now in its original works pristine white. The event is a Tour which means the route from Bath, Great Pultney Street, via Longleat, Cricket St Thomas, Winscombe Hill Climb, Porlock Toll Road has attracted many of the International and GB drivers of 40 years ago...all in period cars. The spectator interest has been extraordinary with 40,000 requests for information on the website. My question is this. It would be very nice to have some Renault promotion on the car, and maybe also a little bit of sponsorship to help us along. Can you put us in touch with whoever I should be talking to ....it maybe you even. The event has attracted television promised coverage. We are running at car 17. The event is a spectacle not a competitive event. Any advice will be greatly appreciated.
Simon Cross, 11th Sep 2018
Hi Simon, Please reach out to the RUK Press Office. Their contact details are on the web. Good luck with the event.
Hi, have just got a dash warning 'check anti-pollution system' on my Clio RS 200T. Car is just 4 years old and 20k miles. Is is still safe to drive? Thanks.
Andrew Clowes, 11th Sep 2018
Hi Andrew, Such a warning normally requires retailer intervention before the situation deteriorates and affects vehicle performance. Regards,