I'm in need of a couple parts for my 84 2.2 non-turbo. My mechanic, formerly trustworthy, has been a little accident prone of late. He somehow managed to...
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toaph
Jul 2, 2009 10:27 pm
I uploaded a pic of the bolt in question. It's in the album labeled "Clumsy Mechanic"....
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Ken Anderson
geebunglad
Jul 3, 2009 3:03 am
Toaph Part number 77 00 617 094 on our 2 litre Fuego GTX's in Australia, It shouild be the same on the 2.2 I would think. It screws into part number 77 00 701...
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Mr. Chrome Bike Parts
chromeguy57
Jul 3, 2009 3:32 pm
We have the banjo bolt & seals in stock along with most parts for the 2.2 liter both new and some parts available used. We have most of the electronic...
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kyledushane442
Jul 29, 2009 2:11 am
Hello all! I am starting my collection of printed memorabilia and I am looking for any information to help me collect all printed pertinent to a 1983 U.S....
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Dale Butler
butler_dale
Jul 29, 2009 1:25 pm
I have the original factory repair manual with the service bulletins. This is not advertising material and may be more suited to someone restoring or...
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kyledushane442
Jul 31, 2009 2:04 am
I already have a service manual.... Thanks!...
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matthew pysh
planetpysh
Aug 9, 2009 10:52 pm
hey I have two 2.2 engines sitting around that need a home. they have been sitting for a while sothey are probably only good for parts. If anyone needs...
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toaph
Aug 18, 2009 1:21 pm
My mechanic is *finally* putting the 2.2 engine back together after a valve job. But he needs to know what the valve adjustment gap should be. I downloaded a...
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Bob Robinson
ds23citroen
Aug 19, 2009 1:35 am
Toaph, The specs you mention sound right. If not, they are no closer than .006 and .008. I've sent my brother an email asking him to look up the specs for the ...
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Ken Anderson
geebunglad
Aug 19, 2009 5:18 am
Toaph and Bob The 008 inlet and 010 thou exhaust clearance is measured when cold Once engine warms up they would be nearer the 006 to 008 measurement. I...
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Bob Robinson
ds23citroen
Aug 20, 2009 12:52 am
Ken, The biggest problem I've had over the years in adjusting valve clearances is that the valve stems can develop and indentation that the feeler gauge ...
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Bob Robinson
ds23citroen
Aug 22, 2009 12:01 am
Intake is 0.10mm, exhaust is 0.25mm engine COLD From: renaultfuegoenthusiasts@yahoogroups.com [mailto:renaultfuegoenthusiasts@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of...
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Ken Anderson
geebunglad
Aug 22, 2009 1:01 am
Bob Went looking for a conversion of the mm shown to imperial (thousands of an inch) That seems to line up with the specifications for the 829 and J6R engine...
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Bob Robinson
ds23citroen
Aug 23, 2009 3:56 am
I brought back a 2.2l engine manual today. The clearances are 0.04 - .0.06" intake, and 0.08 - 0.10" exhaust, cold, of course. Bob From:...
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toaph
Aug 24, 2009 3:25 pm
... Hey Bob, I want to make sure I understand this. These are ranges? I would have expected to see a conclusive measurement, not a range. Which end of the...
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Bob Robinson
ds23citroen
Aug 24, 2009 10:47 pm
All valve clearances have a desired value with a tolerance. In this case it would be 0.05" +/- 0.01" for the intake. Whenever you see a range given, the value...
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toaph
Sep 3, 2009 2:01 pm
Well I FINALLY got my '84 Fuego 2.2 back from the mechanic. He only had it for 11 months! The experience was starting to feel like the Iran Hostages crisis....
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Samantha
smmcdorr
Oct 12, 2009 3:24 am
We have a 1983 Fuego for sale. It runs good, but currently has a dead battery and needs a lot of rust repair. Anyone interested? $1000?...
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Meredith Knight
marahaka
Oct 12, 2009 10:06 pm
yes where are you located my name is Meredith Knight I am located in texas and would like ot get in contact with you thanks so much ...
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planet.kevin
Dec 9, 2009 6:13 pm
A 1980 Fuego in the UK sold recently on Ebay for GBP 2,651, which roughly translates to USD $4300...it's interesting to read the listing...take a look before...
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Bob Robinson
ds23citroen
Dec 9, 2009 11:53 pm
That's a VERY pretty car! Thanks for the info, Kevin! Bob From: renaultfuegoenthusiasts@yahoogroups.com [mailto:renaultfuegoenthusiasts@yahoogroups.com] On...
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kyledushane
Feb 8, 2010 4:56 am
I am a new member. I've had my 1982 Renault Fuego Turbo since the summer of 2003. Just this christmas I finally got an alternator and got to drive it down...
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chromeguy57
Feb 8, 2010 5:49 pm
Hi & Welcome, Not much goes on here, mostly spam. Glad to see another fellow Fuego owner, there's not many left. Do you have the European lights or know where...
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Bob Robinson
ds23citroen
Feb 8, 2010 10:06 pm
Kyle, Welcome! Converting the headlights is not difficult, but it does require removing one bracket and manufacturing another. The one you have to make up goes...
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Bob Robinson
ds23citroen
Feb 8, 2010 10:07 pm
I forgot to mention that you will need the turn signals to go with the headlights. The entire US assembly has to go away to do the conversion. Bob From:...
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toaph
Feb 9, 2010 10:17 pm
Hey welcome to the list! I needed a new windshield a couple years back, and was astounded to learn that they're still available from commercial suppliers....
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chromeguy57
Mar 3, 2010 10:34 pm
Hello, Does anyone have the paint code/name for the dark gray paint used on the bumpers and the lower doors on an 84 Fuego? My car is "bordeaux"; (a deep...
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Bob Robinson
ds23citroen
Mar 4, 2010 1:04 am
The bumpers on the '84 and later Fuegos were not painted. The color was infused into the plastic as far as I know. Prior to '84 the bumpers were painted body...
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JEFF SCHU
speedyschu
Mar 4, 2010 3:30 am
I'm pretty sure the bumpers gray portion was painted with a flex additive in the paint. The bumpers start black and the area around the "inserts" are painted...
