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So is that a big job ? As you can tell I know sweet FA about steering racks . The thing that points me towards the bushes themselves is some posts I've read , with no definitive answer I might add , of people having really bad creaking when the weathers Hot. If you were to drive my car today you...

Ahhhh ok . I won't be doing it , I'll probably book it in at Birchdown . It's just a bit of a trek , an hour and half away and they're usually pretty busy . How much roughly for new bushes ? The only thing is , as it stands with the cooler weather it's stopped making the creaking noise so it's...

Is it a big job changing the steering rack bushes , timewise and cost ?

Springs are definitely ok , i had the wheels off a couple of weeks ago to change the brake pads and bleed the brakes . The nise was there before I changed the pads . I think the top mounts are ok , but can't be 100% sure .

Yeah everything is stock suspension . It's been embarrassangly loud . It's been doing it for a good 4 weeks or so , while the weather has been warm / hot and dry . The last 2 days with the temperature being alot lower and it being wet the noise has completely gone .

Don't forget to add 2nd most desireable colour after Arctic Blue :tonguewink:

Just recently with this hot dry weather we've been having I've noticed that theres hell of a creaking sound when turning the steering wheel. It's clearly noticeable , espcially inside the car when stationary and turning the steering wheel. It sounds like some old rusty hinge that needs oiling...

Looking on ebay , there seem to quite a few 182's £2.5-3k and upwards . I don't know if the prices have stared to rise lately or what ?

Ahhhhhh right . I see . You're probably going to be a long way from most that are for sale . Black Gold has a Gold/Bronze shimmer to it under the Black itself. Silvers probably the most common colour that you'll come across . Also try and get good interior pics as there can be some very untidy...

You have a colour preference ? Obviously that's going to limit you . Where are you based and what's your budget ?

It's a bit of a lottery when it comes to price and condition on 1*2's. I've seen posts were somebody has picked up a bargain literrally round the corner from their house . Then I've seen posts were they've had to travel the length and breadth of the country to find the one they want . Likewise...

Looks a tidy example from the pics . Nothing major on previous MOT's , my only concern would be the last advisory of "Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated " , don't know if that would be an issue in the future. Offer him £2500 . And its " Arctic " :tonguewink:

So you're 17 and your insurance is already " fucked " as you say. Now you want a bigger engine , more horsepower. Then your insurance really will be fucked . My advice is , enjoy what you have . Get some experience on the road then in the future look at buying a car that has a little more poke...

Are you on about the drivers side engine mount bolts ? If so , they are 45mm long and the washer is 4.5mm thick . I replaced mine with m10 x 40mm Flanged stainless bolts and 2 x 2.5mm washers on each bolt . Costs £5.11 delivered...

I wouldn't say it's over priced . I guess most people who want a Clio already own one on CS .As many people if not more actually don't own a Clio anymore on here . So in my opinion your market is very limited here . You'd be better off advertising it on Autotrader , Pistonheads , Ebay etc...

Already a BIG thread on this . http://www.cliosport.net/threads/show-us-your-engine-bay.166221/

I've seen it mentioned so many times on here over the years that it's a 3 year interval it became a popular misconception.

I used to think that it was 3 years for the Aux belt , but according to the service book its 5 years or 36K , whichever comes first .

Personally I don't see it as a problem leaving it another 12 months / 3k miles and get all the belts done together. It's 5 years for both the belts , 72k miles for Cambelt etc.... and 36k miles for the Aux belt etc..........

£89.50 maybe :tongueclosed: Looks like a very unloved, uncared for example . Lots of advisories and MOT fails . It would probably be a right money pit.

Use Autoglym engine and machine cleaner . Squirt it liberally all over the filter then wash it under the tap from the inside out pushing the dirt out , then recoat with oil .

Your pics aren't the best to be honest . What's the rest of the bonnet look like ? Don't explain anything to him , take it to him and show him. I'm guessing he did it on the cheap , being a family friend ? You might have to bite the bullet and pay for a proper job at a decent body shop.

I think your statement has hit the nail on the head. He's a " Mechanic " not a Paint Sprayer. As others have said . Just looks like a poor job all round .

It might just need bleeding and topping up with oil . It's only about a fiver for 500ml of hydraulic jack oil .

The jack and handle you have @chris blue is from a 182 , it should come in a leather look pouch and fastens in the boot behind the offside rear light. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Renault-Clio-Sport-182-Jack-Pack-Complete-Genuine-/332222285413?hash=item4d59fdc665:g:pBEAAOSwX61ZGhFx

Put a pic up of what you have . Maybe what you have isn't the original for your car?

https://www.google.com/search?q=clio%20172%20spare%20wheel&newwindow=1&client=aff-maxthon-maxthon4&hs=6At&affdom=maxthon.com&channel=t23&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=y_gdVcmZFdDSoASy7oC4CA&ved=0CAgQ_AUoAQ#imgrc=Ax52diganXDBAM:

Give them a good soaking in WD40 for a day or 2 . Take your time with the spanner . If they're tight try mole grips but if they're that tight they might shear off , then you'll need some screw extractors. Good luck :up:

I don't know mate . I only know they fit a 182.

M7 x 1.00mm. These won't rust. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4-x-M7-x-1-00mm-Stainless-Steel-Bleed-Nipples-by-HEL-PERFORMANCE-M7X1-NIP013A-/262093538291?hash=item3d05fe03f3:g:PLMAAOSwLVZVtlwG&clk_rvr_id=1168244172757&afsrc=1&rmvSB=true&clk_rvr_id=1214231080651&afsrc=1&rmvSB=true