Recent content by Bowz

Thank you mate, I'm trying! Regarding a meet, I did pencil soemthing in for October, then the engine went. Could still do something this year, maybe? Thank you mate. For the engine I used Simonz VHT Silver. Used it in the past on other Clio engines and it lasted. Takes a while to fully dry...

Thank you mate. I've not advertised the YT channel here. But if people stumble on it that's cool. As a 'youtuber' (I do cringe at that term), I've ALOT to learn. Talking (whilst thinking) to a camera is HARD. Also, remembering to film bits whilst your hands are deep in the engine bay is...

This set the engine rebuild back a few weeks. The exhaust cam shaft stud snapped. So I had to order another, then life got in the way a bit. But we got there in the end. Engine in @KivsGarage in action. I did do some work I swear, but someone had to get the photos! This was a good sight...

Whenever I see a new post in this thread. Agree with others, linkages are a right PITA to align.

Who you calling smoothbrained?! As one of the previous owners, you can check my build thread on it? I don't recall doing the ball joints, could have been me to be fair... 😅 Having had it on track it handled really well when I briefly owned it. When you say turns left more than right, do...

Glad you mention this. I ordered a passenger rear caliper, got sent a driver side. Mistakes happen. He asked me to send it back and he'd send out a driver side. I posted the passenger one back, at my cost and no offer of covering the postage as it was his mistake. Eventually got a driver side...

Ahhh thank you mate. Honestly, it's hard work filming and spannering on your own and in the heat.

After I'd done all the work above I took the Clio to Caffeine and Machine. Drove faultessly all the way there, until I turned in to C&M. Imagine a vampire film, and the creak of Dracula's coffin opening. That's the sound the Clio made when turning right. Only seems to happen when the Clio is...

Of all the amazing work you've done, I've got a mundane question. What bolts did you use for the sump? Those E8's are a PITA.

Might have mentioned it earlier but I'm having the selector seal replaced in the gearbox, it had a mild leak but the gearbox itself was great, no crunches. I was tempted to drop a diff in at the same time but funds are lacking all things given (the BG182). Fitting a DCI rack, as I wasn't sold...

Update. Had the subframe and a few other bits powdercoated. Dipped the bolts in citric acid, followed by a dip in some bicarb of soda to neutralise the acid. The coated with Zinc Galv spray. They all now have this finish. Also sprayed up some engine parts. Sourced a 197 dipstick...

Yeah, originally I didn't use the open end but this was the second rodeo and I knew it was a shape science hasn't named yet, so placed the open end on it to see how bad it was. In the end I used a smaller sized socket. I googled the cylinder order as I knew/thought I was wrong. Turns out Google...

Progress. Absolute paramount was seeing if I could get the AC working. I booked it in at FitKwik, yes. Well, they are so close to me and they offer a "free test of the system before regassing", which given it's a 20 year old Clio, I couldn't refuse that free test. Good news, there's no leaks...

It's a Quick Jack. So much easier and safer than axle stands.

Looking to refresh the bushes in the lower arms of the 172 Cup. I don't particularly want polybushes tbh. Just an OEM fresh bush. Are these correct? P/N 7700840741 https://www.partsinmotion.co.uk/car-parts/steering-suspension/mountings-bushes/febi-control-arm-trailing-arm-bush-09741-detail...