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I think this was the problem on mine - took the coilpack out, turned it upside down and drip...........!!

Don't make me feel even worse!! Have taken the spark plugs out and did not seem too bad, coilpack was a bit 'damp' and seems to run better again. May just get some new plugs anyway. Cheers

Hi mate, Did the plugs look ok? Thanks

Also cleaned the VVT solenoid with carb cleaned, wondering if that wasn't such a good idea!? Seems to be getting worse too.....

...... Car was running ok for a day but since being left for 24 hours it now has a low down misfire when cold. Car still has usual power etc but wondering what likely outcome is? No engine management lights have come on since issues. Any help appreciated. Thanks

As your car is blue it looks better!

Ditto - need one of these and work next door to a Renault dealers :-)

Was gonna ask this question and perfect answer - have just inherited a bulk of semi 75W90 so will have a go at changing gear oil over weekend!

Thanks for confirming. Forgot to mention, both shocks are still very hard to push down and as a testament to how well the car is looked after, BG motorsport said my fronts did not really require refurbishment, albeit it made sense to do them anyway due to age. Anyone local happy for you to...

Got a new set very cheap!!

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Mileage seems very low so must be a winner. Belts on a cup not so bad as no air con :-)

Not many down this way! Can't think whose this must be?

Those Passats are blooming quick, kept up with me some parts of the windy roads down in the SW

It is over half way but has 2 full bars between running temp and the thicker stack of bars at boiling point. Probably my imagination!

It doesn't overheat or anything and garage confirmed fan cuts on and off as normal - just seems to run very slightly hotter than normal and didn't know if new antifreeze / coolant makes much difference?

Have had my coolant flushed and refilled - engine temperature seems slightly hotter when running, is this normal?

Yeah will be good to see pics - managed to get a good condition wheel for £25 with both thumb grips but even that is melted around the edge!

Not really, although he could have heard the sound when I returned the car for him to 'double check' everything.

According to the specialist it was the alternator bearings!

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Quick search and found......... Renault V6 Airbox P/N 7700 260 096

The last time I 'pushed' a Works Mini clouds of smoke started coming from its exhaust - he looked quite concerned when we met up at the next set of lights!

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Hi, Good friend of mine but not here to **** anyone off. Just want to get to the bottom of the problem!

Call him for a quote - is s#$t hot at doing these and wish I would have followed advice and gone to a specialists over a local grg - have 'issues' at present and the money I have saved is soon to be lost!!

I am not here to slate anyone, just more curious as to what the problem (which is what this website is all about)

Agree but this 'mate' also owns his own garage and has done a lot if these before.

Think you might be right, although specialist thinks it may be the lower idler (which was replaced according to mechanic). Assume this is easy to replace. Took it Carlton garage in Exmouth, Devon and the setup seems very good. They said the noise is not something they have come across before!

I think he meant it was more work to get it out but didn't require replacing anyway. He has checked it again and belts look fine, road driven it and again no issues.