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REN TIN TIN
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REN TIN TIN replied to a thread Wanted: R12 ignition barrel with key in Parts For Sale / Wanted

You can buy them brand new off Aliexpress/Amazon/Ebay etc. for not a lot of money (about $25 delivered or less). Just search R12 Ignition. I think...

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Yesterday, 06:39 AM

REN TIN TIN replied to a thread wiper blades in Renault Forum

These are only plastic backed rather than the metal of the Bosch and other premium types. But once the rubber (or silicone) blade wears out it...

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19th September 2017, 08:25 AM

REN TIN TIN replied to a thread Renault Scenic 1 , fuel pump , where? in Renault Forum

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19th September 2017, 06:44 AM

REN TIN TIN replied to a thread Renault Scenic 1 , fuel pump , where? in Renault Forum

The pump is under the middle seat. But you have to remove all the rear seats, the seat mounts and the floor covering to get at the fuel tank....

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11th September 2017, 07:33 AM

REN TIN TIN replied to a thread What are the chances? in Renault Forum

Even rarer is the fact that it's in Melbourne and it's not raining!

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8th September 2017, 08:12 AM

REN TIN TIN replied to a thread Bring Back The Diesel, Please! in Froggy Chat!

Nah, just set it up near a port. Car and trucks aren't the only (or even the biggest) consumers of diesel fuel. Ships consume vast quantities of...

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8th September 2017, 07:47 AM

REN TIN TIN replied to a thread Gordini electrical gremlins in Renault Forum

I had the same problem in one of my 12's, the charging circuit would continue to supply power to the ignition system and the motor kept running after...

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7th September 2017, 07:38 AM

REN TIN TIN started a thread R12 Hints, Tips, Problems in Renault Model Specific Forum

Could we add a R12 section and can we move the 'For the Renault R12 fans' thread to the R12 section when it's opened. Cheers RTT

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7th September 2017, 07:38 AM

REN TIN TIN started a thread R12 Register in Renault Model Specific Forum

Could we add a R12 section? Cheers RTT

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7th September 2017, 07:38 AM

REN TIN TIN started a thread Laguna II Hints, Tips, Problems in Renault Model Specific Forum

Latitude problems posts here, Hints, tips etc. Cheers RTT

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7th September 2017, 07:38 AM

REN TIN TIN replied to a thread Register Submissions / Suggestions in Renault Model Specific Forum

Hello Vivid, I can't see a Lag II section, is there a trick in finding this? Also, could we add a R12 section and can we move the 'For the...

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7th September 2017, 07:31 AM

REN TIN TIN replied to a thread wiper blades in Renault Forum

I know, they could go back to sealed beam lights. Not only would they be harder to change, but they'd also be harder to find and cost four times as...

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6th September 2017, 07:20 AM

REN TIN TIN replied to a thread For Renault 12 fans in Renault Forum

Yes that would have to be Denis' car, unlikely to be two yellow R12 Utes in Queensland. It's a wagon that was converted to a ute, and done pretty...

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5th September 2017, 09:04 AM

REN TIN TIN replied to a thread Brakes-2013 Renault Megane GT220 in Renault Forum

There's a discussion about brake components and their longevity (seemingly they have the lasting qualities of papier-mâché and cardboard these days)....

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5th September 2017, 08:05 AM

REN TIN TIN replied to a thread Bring Back The Diesel, Please! in Froggy Chat!

I recall seeing something about this years ago. It might have been ABC's Catalyst program or something similar. Although if memory serves, the...

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5th September 2017, 06:53 AM

REN TIN TIN replied to a thread My R12 POS Arrived! in Renault Forum

Hello Bowie, Yes, your manifold(s) are one piece. The 2 piece are cast iron exhaust and aluminium inlet and they bolt together. The different...

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4th September 2017, 08:37 AM

REN TIN TIN replied to a thread My R12 POS Arrived! in Renault Forum

Hello S'zaugen, Apart from the size and shape of the carby mount, the manifold(s) for the Solex carb are one piece, i.e. the inlet and exhaust...

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4th September 2017, 07:51 AM

REN TIN TIN replied to a thread Lynx to remake Sierra Crossover Manifolds? in Renault Forum

Unless you have forced induction by a turbo or supercharger, the maximum amount of air you'll get into an R12 1289cc cylinder is about 322cc. (1289cc...

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30th August 2017, 08:44 AM

REN TIN TIN replied to a thread ACCC report - Car Retailing in Froggy Chat!

Seems that the rotors wear out faster then the pads. I had the back rotors replaced on my Scenic about 10,000km back. They were actually okay at...

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30th August 2017, 07:47 AM

REN TIN TIN replied to a thread My R12 POS Arrived! in Renault Forum

Hello S'zaugen Bowie is correct. The accelerator cable for the Weber connects to a crank on the rocker cover and from there it's a solid shaft...

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29th August 2017, 09:22 AM

REN TIN TIN replied to a thread Factory stereo PIN codes in Renault Forum

Sure, the Renault workshop can look up the PIN in their computer provided it's the original radio that came with the car. If you have a new-ish car...

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29th August 2017, 07:22 AM

REN TIN TIN replied to a thread My R12 POS Arrived! in Renault Forum

Hello Bowie, Yes, that would be the best solution. There's even a flat section above the bottom radiator hose where a temperature switch can be...

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28th August 2017, 08:56 AM

REN TIN TIN replied to a thread My R12 POS Arrived! in Renault Forum

Hello Bowie, Good job and it's all coming together. Don't be too worried about the soldering, as long as it's watertight it's good enough. The...

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28th August 2017, 07:52 AM

REN TIN TIN replied to a thread Laguna 2 V6 serpentine belt "how-to"? in Renault Forum

The 150 Amp rating is the maximum output usually achieved at something like 3000RPM to 4000RPM. Your workshop manual will probably tell you the RMP...

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25th August 2017, 08:18 AM

REN TIN TIN replied to a thread Renault Colour Codes in Renault Forum

I though so too but there are types listed that weren't ever sold in the US and (I am guessing here) that the cars sold in the US were manufactured...

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25th August 2017, 08:08 AM

REN TIN TIN replied to a thread My R12 POS Arrived! in Renault Forum

Of course there's a hole in your front skirt, it's visible in your Avatar. (One should look before one types). If you have an original bumper bar...

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25th August 2017, 07:14 AM

REN TIN TIN replied to a thread Factory stereo PIN codes in Renault Forum

The Renault dealers will have the PIN if you have the VIN but obviously that's no good if the radios been changed or no VIN. I've got a code...

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Car(s) - Current:: 2002 Scenic Dynamique Green, 1973 R12 TL

Car(s) Owned - Previous:: R12 x 5, R16 x 2, R17 x 1, R4 x 1, Fuego x 1

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