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https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4x-Fuel-Injector-BOSCH-Connector-Plug-EV1-OBD1-Pigtail-Wiring-Clip-Cut-Splice/163442003666?epid=4027262171&hash=item260de70ed2:g:Mu0AAOSwxtVcG15n
The loom could be repaired with the above
I have just been in contact with @midge, and he has one, and is prepared to post it.
I will send you a PM with his phone number.
For reference, the std PH2 172 & 182 share the same vacuum hose 6000073687.
Jack the car up so the front wheels off the ground.
Start car while in a gear that works. In this case you mention reverse.
Rev up (clutch pedal pressed) and then slam the anchors (brakes). This should fix your problem.
The symptoms you described were exactly what I had and it was the clutch...
7700417175 is the correct part number for 172/182 with air con.
You could use Nissens 63855A or 63768 as an alternative.
I spotted this condenser/ receiver drier combo as a bargain if you want a total refresh...
The 182 and non Cup Ph2 172 share the same engine loom, part number 7701059002, and the red wire from the knock sensor goes to
pin 12 of the ECU, and the white wire to pin 72.
100% checked and proven.
There is a pin out table in this thread...
The top cap should not make contact with the turret,and should have a 4 to 5mm gap.
If you machine the modified nut/spacer, it will become thread bound before it contacts the bearing, causing a REAL problem.
This thread and the link in post 2 about covers everything there is to know about top...
Down Pipe Fitting Kit:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Renault-Clio-2-0-Sport-182-172-Exhaust-Down-Pipe-clamp-seal-Fitting-KIT/274005322801?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649
Or the Gasket itself...