FINALLY! Clio 172 'HOU'

[McGherkin]

It used to pool around the lower inlet, but I know it's all been rebuilt since then. Like totally. When it was for sale on eBay ages ago I messaged the bloke and he was a Renault tech, he'd near enough took it all apart engine wise, and re-built it.

Are you sure it's missing a bolt? Not just a hole for the engine cover bolts?

Sorry 4 delay.

Definitely missing a bolt. I'll probably renew all of them while I'm at it.

Oil turned out to be a bit of a non-issue. Level's fine, just the gauge decided to go spazzy on one occasion.

Went for a blip with some of the CSSW lot this afternoon. Cheers l33th3tr33 for the pics.

 

[Daniel]

I miss it so much.

 

[McGherkin]

I love it too much to give it back!

 

[Ben]

I bet you're enjoying it way more than the onepointpoo. Cracking car.

 

[James]

Second pic looks awesome McOneSevenTwo'n

 

[McGherkin]

I bet you're enjoying it way more than the onepointpoo. Cracking car.

To be honest the 1.2 was more fun to drive hard, but the power is a lot more fun!

Second pic looks awesome McOneSevenTwo'n

It's my favourite so far.

 

[Rob]

To be honest the 1.2 was more fun to drive hard, but the power is a lot more fun!



It's my favourite so far.

Ermmmm, why?????

I drove that car to within an inch of it's life at times, the power lets you really enjoy it, you can really pull it though the bends/roundabouts using the power

 

[Daniel]

I love small engined cars too. This mx5 I've got has about 40bhp so you have to keep it on the boil at all times it's great fun!

 

[Rob]

It looks utterly superb though G man.

 

[cat171]

Silver door mirror covers & losing the window things would improve it massively.

 

[_Tom]

Love it but If it were mine it'd have to be re-badged at the front.

So, whens the next RR day now you have some powaaa

 

[McGherkin]

Love it but If it were mine it'd have to be re-badged at the front.

So, whens the next RR day now you have some powaaa

I'm not sure at the moment. On both points! Dan, said he was going to get in touch with them but nothing yet.

Done a few little bits to it so far, cleaned up the contacts on the rear light to sort the usual earthing issue, worked out that the aircon does indeed work at full speed, had a poke at the exhaust heat shield (not got the bits to fix it yet but seems relatively simple) and fixed the fog lights up front which weren't working (no, I'm not a FLW).

Idle control valve seems to have sorted itself for the moment, will keep an eye on it.

 

[welshname]

If you're struggling to get anything other than hot air at lower speeds you might have the same problem as me. Its hard to explain but if you look in my project thread there is a picture. That's what mine did at first before it finally gave up and only ever blew hot air. Its a very quick fix and only needs a cable tie lol.

Only difference between the Climate and non climate is mine is a motor and yours is a cable.

 

[McGherkin]

Nah, the aircon works fine, it's just a quirk of the dash conversion. Cheers though.

 

[AJFisher]

Looks good mate! Great buy

 

[McGherkin]

Minor textual update.

Fixed the fuel tank heat shield which was sat on top of the exhaust. Which itself had fallen down on the wrong side of the socket in the exhaust clamp.

Also found what I think is the reason the unlock/lock switches aren't working. I think it's the one that got altered on the conversion.

Still waiting for a reply from Rob on that one as to where it goes.

 

[McGherkin]

New update.

Hit a birdie the other day, went straight into the front of the car but didn't even make a sound, so I wasn't sure if I hit it. Got out, checked. Nothing at all so I assumed I missed it or it just bounced off.

However the little b*****d has left his mark. No pressure in the AC. Wonder why?

Something to fix.

Oh, and I put in an under seat subwoofer today, much better sound.

 

[Jekyll]

What under seat sub have you got?

 

[McGherkin]

Alpine SWD 1600. Looks Chavatron 5000 but I won't ever see it under the seat and it fits well (perfectly even). Provides plenty of bass, to be honest more than I'll ever need, but I still haven't played with the gain and HPF/LPF settings.

Also I've still got my £1k kenwood unit to go in which will improve the quality of sound even more.

 

[DanEdser]

Cute

 

[McGherkin]

I'm not a chav

 

[Daniel]

Any Updates on this McTwerkin?

 

[Russ_16v]

When you go down to low revs in gear (low enough for the ICV to open up to stop it 'stalling') it revs up to a max of 2k. When you tap the throttle it goes back to normal. Again not the end of the world really.

its not the ICV, it's the throttle body - follow my guide I did about 4 years ago in the guides section, or take it off and send it to me and I will sort it mate

 

[McGherkin]

Had it in bits yesterday to change the AC condenser, but other than that, the changes above and a carbon engine cover it's pretty much the same as when you had it. Got a bearing noise to fix though, sounds like it's on the transmission though which is nicht gut.

And no, I haven't crashed it yet!
Russ_16v the problem's died down a bit as of late so I'm not in a rush to fix it but I'll have a look, cheers

 

[McGherkin]

Aforementioned noise. Happens in and out of gear, but is quieter when the engine is not pulling/dragging (for example at balanced throttle, or neutral) and is related to road speed.



I'd like to think it's wheel bearing but with the power/drag affecting it I'm thinking not. Need to get under the car properly to diagnose it.

 

[Daniel]

Fcuk me that sounds horriffic!!

 

[McGherkin]

It's not as loud as the video proclaims. But I do want to get it sorted rather soon.

 

[Chris_Beer]

Jack up each side and spin the wheels and see if any sound / feel rough for the bearings. Should be silent

 

[McGherkin]

Yeah, that's the plan. Hoping it's a CV or shaft bearing (Is it the Ph.1 that has bearings?) rather than the box.

 

[Mr R.]

Yeah, that's the plan. Hoping it's a CV or shaft bearing (Is it the Ph.1 that has bearings?) rather than the box.

PH1s don't have shaft bearing mate.

 

[JD_RS172]

Could it not be the release bearing?

 

[McGherkin]

Happens with the clutch in or out and regardless of pedal travel.

And I've just been under the car. Fcuk fcuk fcuk fcuk.

 

[JD_RS172]

Ah s**t!! Not good! I'm sure someone here can help. Wealth of knowledge floating about

 

[McGherkin]

I know there's some noise usually but it really sounds like the diff's shitting it.

Limp it to camping then it'll probably be going into SJM.

 

[JD_RS172]

You'll pick one up cheap enough mate unless you're wanting brand new or possibly upgrade. It's one of them things I guess. Budget dependant and probably at the worst time. Had belts and head gasket done on my meg and then big end bearing went on the way home. Luckily I've got the clio because I can't afford to do it yet. Best of luck with it anyway mate

 

[Daniel]

What did I say to you when you bought it McTwerp? What did I fcuking say??!!!!

DO NOT BREAK IT!!!

I know I said it, because I was there when I said it.

(In all seriousness, I hope it's not an expensive fix. x)

 

[McGherkin]

What did I say to you when you bought it McTwerp? What did I fcuking say??!!!!

DO NOT BREAK IT!!!

I know I said it, because I was there when I said it.

(In all seriousness, I hope it's not an expensive fix. x)

It misses you.

You have been pushing that little pedal on the left when changing gear haven't you? Just checking.

 

[Daniel]

LOL!!

 

[lesley]

hope you can get it fixed gherkin!!

 

[Daz.]

You have been pushing that little pedal on the left when changing gear haven't you? Just checking.

Does that do something? I thought it was the foot rest! :S