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Recent content by Tomm45

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    my little mk1

    Standing for 2 years -Immobiliser fault (won't turn off ) -Head gasket failure , engine hydro-locked , known amount of internal damage Breaking for spares , Delivery/courier of parts can be arranged at buyers expense , PayPal or cash on collection anyone interested ?
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    Waxathon

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    my little mk1

    its been a while since ive posted anything about the mk1 and theres been some changes:) got hold of some 16" laguna alloys and four tires (195/50) in an ebay bargain for £80 all in had them balanced and everything checked out , thinking of spraying them bronze after a refurb over the...
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    Mk1 wiring loom question

    I've had the dash out of my mk1 recently and noticed that there were a lot of spare plugs and connections that are not in use, taped to the body work, This got me wondering , do all mk1's have the same wiring loom ? The main reason I'm asking is I'd like to put some speakers in the rear and...
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    172/182 Foxhunter,enderby leicester (pic inside)

    Was behind this sport around 5:30-6 today at Foxhuntertraffic lights enderby , noticed the cs sticker and had to take a snap ,
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    Why are 17s not a good idea , anybody ??

    Lol looks like it's abit of a 'marmite' thing
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    Why are 17s not a good idea , anybody ??

    I think with the right alloys 17s look nice on a clio :) Problem is there abit too big for a straight forward fit without modding the arches and adding spacers and such like, if it's lowered aswell rubbing and body bouncing could be a issue , I'm no expert by all means but could be the reason ...
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    Is this right ? Cambelt,mounts , clutch Could cost more than I paid for the mk1

    Thanks for the replies :) any more advice would be much appreciated When he said prices like that , It was my initial thoughts they 'didn't want the work' or that it was a b***h of a job , just flicked through my Haynes manual ,don't get me wrong it looks a big job, for a clutch it says that...
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    Is this right ? Cambelt,mounts , clutch Could cost more than I paid for the mk1

    I own a clio mk1 ph3 1.2 , I brought it with 64'000 on the clock and it's never missed a beat good little motor but I have no decent service history somebody I work with also owns a mk1 1.4 rt and is in need of a new clutch, he's rang around a few garages and has been given quotes ranging...
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    Mk1 transmission knocking noise :( ....

    The Knocking only happens whilst decelerating and engine braking , :/ Driving in a straight line or cornering makes no difference , it's still there Any ideas ? I'm planning on doing a 600 mile trip next week and would like to sort this out
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    Mk1 transmission knocking noise :( ....

    No noise on accelerating or clutch coasting or in neutral coasting The knocking starts between 35-40 mph and increases from there on until it becomes a clunky buzzing sound (sounds like it something rotating hitting something cv joint looks out by eye , no play on wheel bearing , I think it...
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    Mk1 transmission knocking noise :( ....

    I noticed on my way to work this morning there's and irritating knocking noise when moving, in the car it sounds like its coming from somewhere around the passenger side front end , didnt pay much attention to when It was happening tbh Corning, accelerating etc (half asleep :) ) Just looking...
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    What engine for Mk1?

    Lol just kidding mate I'd ring round your local breakers/scrap yards and keep an eye on eBay , shouldn't be too hard to find one
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    Help needed identifying renault alloys (pic inside)

    Hi one and all , was wondering if someone could tell me what clio/renault alloys I've got? Picked them up not long ago(£80 off ebay with decent tyre tread) and thought they had come off a 172 , but I'm not too sure There 16's, fit perfectly , would just like to know for interest really
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    The 'What MPG Do You Get?' Thread

    I've had 45-50mpg out of my mk1 1.2 on run up to Berwick not so long ago
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