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any ideas anyone?

just edited the msg mate. 1999 Clio 1.2 RN

Hi, i have a 1999 1.2 RN. I've just had my cam belt and water pump replaced by my local garage - cost me £318! But they say that my fan belt might need changing soon - how do you know when it needs replacing? i know when it slips, it squeals but do i just have to keep my eye on the...

STP oil? but wouldn't thta only be a shot-term solution?

Could be a sticky hydraulic tappet? if it is, is that expensive?

as for the PAS fluid... it's like a pinky colour. neither thick nor thin.

the "rattling" noise is apparantly coming from the cam? only notice it when i first start the ignition....

just had a look under the engine... looks complicated. i've also got a "rattling" noise when the engine's running but idle. been advised the cam's wearing away? any ideas anyone please?

quite embarrassing.... mistook it for the engine coolant. realised my mistake straight away and stressed like mad!! i've drove it 20mins to work and back and so far ok but don't wana cause long-term damage!

that'll do me lol. is the way the other person said quick enuf to do? can u drive the car straight after?

not worth the risk no. r u a mechanic?

drain it and refuel.... i guess. but it was only a TINY amount of water and the fluid in the PAS resevoir doesn't appear to be too thin. r u a mechanic?

i wonder why my mate said i shouldn't worry? i hardly put any water in at all and as soon as i did it, i drained a bit out. what u think?

ah ok, thanks mate. i need to drive 40 miles to nottingham. will it do it long-term damage? i'll check it over at weekend...

how do i drain? is it ok to drive for a bit?

i've been an idiot and put WATER in the power-steering resevoir! a mate of mine who's very mechanically minded says not to worry and it shouldn't do any long term damage as i didn't put a lot of water in. But what do people think? will i be ok or should i get it bled?