advise on mk1 clio van

[mitchel]

right im going to look at a clio tomorrow its 300 pound doesent look to bad but will probably have high mileage for that what should i look for problem wise like engine body work doesent bother me ?

what engine size are they?

thanks in advance for the advise

 

[Rob.]

I believe they was only made in 1.9D diesel.
I got one for £200 with years MOT. Runs on 100% Veggie Oil

Nothing I can really think to look out for unless it has a sun roof they always leak.

Just look like you would on any normal car..

1. Oil cap for White stuff.
2. Expansion tank for oil
3. Expansion tank for any exhaust gases (bubbles).
4.Gear box. Make sure there's no thrust bearing noise
5.Make sure the fuel pump isn't to noisy (Make sure you check when cold) as when engine gets hot the fuel will get thinner and push the pump as hard.

 

[mitchel]

what power am i looking at cause its a non turbo ?

engine wise how hard are they to change ?

 

[Rob.]

what power am i looking at cause its a non turbo ?

engine wise how hard are they to change ?

Has alot of pulling power. I've pulled car trailers that are meant for my land rover to pull.

Engine can be changed with in 2 hours.

 

[Alastair.]

good old engine the 1.9d, goes wel to

 

[mitchel]

what engine can it be changed for easily if it needs it

also what modfications to the engine can i do ?

and what et are the wheels if i want alloys ?

 

[Rob.]

what engine can it be changed for easily if it needs it

also what modfications to the engine can i do ?

and what et are the wheels if i want alloys ?

You can fit Any of theses engines.

2.0 Williams
1.8 16V
1.2 E-type
1.4 E-type
1.2 D-type
1.4 D-Type
I believe all the c-types as well

Theses are the easiest changes.
Loads more chooses out there tho.

 

[mitchel]

what alloy sizes can i have ?

 

[Rob.]

what alloy sizes can i have ?

Any PCD of 4x100 and offset of 35 to 42

 

[Alastair.]

u need 15" alloys in ur life

 

[mitchel]

what should i look for rust wise?

and how hard is it to replace panels?

 

[Rob.]

what should i look for rust wise?

and how hard is it to replace panels?

Main rust is rear arches

Front wings bolt on.

Rear wings are not to hard either.

 

[cat171]

Mk1 van project in the pipeline ?

 

[AlexS]

These are mint these, would love one.
Fred runs a 1.9d and rates it very highly.

 

[SBV116]

There all reet, only thing they seem to suffer with is headgasket / head problems!!