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Hi, I have had a look on youtube for a video to rebuild the rear caliper but can't find one. Do you have a link for me please? Thanks,

Hi I resorted getting a genuine 172 / 182 oil pressure switch from RPD. I have installed it however before doing so I compared it to the one which came off the car. Why does the old switch have a bigger diameter hole in it? Thanks

Hi Have you tried resetting the clutch cable adjuster to see if that temporarily improves it?

Hi What contributes to these engines dropping valves? I recall reading the factory valves are manufactured in two halves and this is where the failure happens. Is that right? Thanks,

Hi Looking at stockists of the oil pressure switch, is it right that I need the 0.5 bar rated sensor? Is Facet an OEM spec part as well to save going to a Renault dealer? Thanks

Hi Yes that's what I would expect, so would ha e thought it would come on at idle as well. However it only comes on if the engine goes above 1000 rpm and then it will stay on. I will replace the sensor and report back. Are there any recommended brands or is this one of those parts to only get...

Hi My Clio 182 will put the oil pressure and stop warning lights on if the engine raises above around 1,000 rpm. I am hoping it is a sensor fault but if it were wouldn't the light be on all the time? Thanks,

Hi, Thank you for the replies and comments noted. Thanks,

Hi, I have 33 on the front and 30 on the rear. Michelin PS3 tyres all round. Thanks,

I forgot to also mention the car is on Eibach proline springs.

Hi, I am using my Clio 182 again after having had it parked up for around six months. All is generally well however the steering does feel heavier than I remember. When on the move, the initial range of movement is relatively light but as the front wheels are turned further the weighted...

Hi all, I appreciate it's been a while but i thought it could be beneficial to other readers in that I found the cause. Because the problem swapped sides with the strut even with new top mounts and rubbers, I eventually resorted to another new pair of front struts. I can say that the top...

Hi Chris, Springs on both struts are intact. Off the car the struts measure the same height. When on the car, the strut which is giving the issue appears to not compress like the other. Thanks,

Hi, Changing the rubbers did not alter which strut was pushing the rubber up higher than the other. This points to the strut - I can only guess why it would do this. Thanks,

Hi Steve.M Sorry, I had completely misread your post and thought if you were asking that I had used the Febi mounts that people often give the web link to. The current and last set are not from RPD or a Renault dealership. Around one or two years ago I did install the kit that they supply but...

Hi, The first pair I used when I noticed the symptoms were Febi top mounts as per the kit that people refer to purchase. I then replaced these with OEM spec items from GSF which exhibited the same issue. It has to be a problem with the strut assembly / strut but I cannot fathom what it may...

Hi, Although the ones which are on the car right now are new Cup dampers from RPD, and are circa 2k miles old. When their website is back up I will order another set and look to return these to them. Thanks,

Hi, Since my last update I have removed the front suspension struts and discovered the offending side rubber doughnut was wedged inside the wheel arch turret. This time I also checked the wishbone measurements and they are the same on both sides. The struts dimensions off the car are also the...

Hi I might give that a go as both wishbones were replaces not long ago and have done say around 3 to 4 k miles. It has to be a basic engineering fault somewhere that's allowing the mount to sit flush in the turret whereas the other one doesn't. Thanks

Hi Steve.M The struts are new items which are on the car and were fine previously. I did get a specialist to change the clutch shortly before I changed the top mounts - I can't say if this issue was present following the clutch change however. Likewise I also had the front wishbones replaced...

Hi, Steve.M as mentioned earlier the threads visible from the top covers are the same as checked with calipers. Apologies in that the photo angle makes it appear one has more than the other protruding. The assembly of both top mounts is identical and spacing between components is the same, as...

Hi, I am using the original setup rather than the later revised spacer nuts as I ended up with a batch of incorrectly sized spacer nuts. The car did not creak or have any symptoms that people associated with the original design which is why I reverted to it some time ago. Although the...

Hi, The upper part of my Clio 182's top mounts do not match each other in the distance that they protrude. The car has had two sets of new OEM top mounts including rubbers, and this had made no difference. Whilst the front suspension struts were removed from the car I checked them against...

Hi Info for anyone else, I've discovered if you have had a claim within twelve months of asking for a quote from greenlight they cannot proceed in providing a quotation. Aviva were in the high hundreds and Adrian Flux wanted double what I am paying now for 12k and business use (over 1k). I...

Hi Greeny, Thanks for the suggestion. I will give them a call.

Hi, Offside is driver side so should be okay I think. Thanks for the advice though!

Hi, Engine mounts are okay. The fault has developed some more today and I checked all four wheels for play (for a wheel bearing failure for example). I then checked the driveshafts and found the offside has now developed more of a clunk and more play, but only in one part of the 360 rotation...

Hi Dan, I finally spoke with Adrian Flux today and the best that they could do with a 6k limited policy was double what I pay for my current insurance with 12k mileage including business use. In terms of feedback, not competitve at all. Your underwriters didn't want the business it looks...

Hi Some of the questions being asked have been answered in my opening of the topic having carried out an initial investigation before posting. Having driven it a little more, I have now been able to maintain the vibration a bit longer by feathering the throttle when it takes place. I now...

Hi So even though there is not enough movement for the eye to notice, but can be felt slightly by hand, that is worn out and would cause my symptoms?