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PFC mag this month lists most common misfire as MAP sensor or throttle body iirc. Although you obviously have a water ingress problem so may not be as applicable.

My Mk1 Clio goes on Friday and when valued for p/x it had various bits missing because I took them off and never refitted yet. Is there any interest in morette headlights, afterburner style tail-lights and colour coded door trims and handles (432 blue) for these or should I shove all the crap...

I think the pics make it look better than it will in real life. I reckon white with black wheels for this year, maybe brown with silver wheels next.

Doubt it

If it goes left then that caliper is doing more work. Look at the offside. Do they have sliding calipers - probably - in which case they're probably both full of rust and sh1t.

It will be the inside.

My mate got an early one with the lower ratios and said that he could understand why people wanted longer gearing if they didn't get the stereo upgrade:D. I've had a couple of cars where 4,000+rpm is the norm for a motorway cruise and don't see why it's a problem. I reckon it's a nice ride but...

Sounds like b0ll0cks from the women. Try a different dealership or a different day. They should be able to look it up from the computer and find it - it's all exploded drawings and 'the bit that fits on the back of the glass' should be easy to spot! If not why not get one of a scrapper? There...

Incorrect: The lower the number the more the wheel will come out towards the arch. et35 will move the wheel 5mm further out than et40. If the wheel is wider than existing i.e. 6.5J instad of 6J then a lower offset is better because the extra width will be more on the outside and so less likely...

I'm sure I've seen this as a thread but cannot remember where - have you searched in the steering and suspension section? Haynes covers the replacement and it's not listed as a difficult job (2 spanners). However I've not seen it done so that could be b0ll0cks

Can't you just solder the wire on? NPT is an american standard - you might have to import as the standard here is BSPT and I'm pretty sure they're incompatible. I assume you already asked if the supplier/importer/manufacturer of the parts do spares?

I always use slip pliers for disconnecting the lower coolant hose - works a treat. Some people reckon taking the temperature switch out helps. It's on the right hand side about half way down with wires coming out of it.

Got white wheels on my Monaco blue and they look well together. Shame that one has a slight buckle and the t*ats that changed the front tyres scuffed the rims :(

If I were lowering my car I'd put new dampers on anyway. Is it much better to go with a kit than just lowering springs. What make would be best. It's for a Mk1. Anyone know if the 1.8 8v needs a different set than the generic mk1 parts like the valver? thnx.

I'm sure Renault will sell you just one, but expect to pay through the nose for it. Better to come across one on here or eBay, or even salvage - there's enough bent ones now!