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  1. obcuz

    Back seat fold-down button/escutcheon, replace - how?

    I'm talking about the button that is used to fold down the rear seats, adjacent to the head-rests. I'm sure this must of happened to others - the seat-belt clip that is incorporated with the button has broken, as anyone successfully replaced the button or escutcheon, how is it attached to the...
  2. obcuz

    Number plates saga...

    Hi 18 months ago I needed a pair of plates for my personal reg., got these done at the local motor factor, after explaining how I needed them doing etc., didn't look too bad across the counter but when I got them back and had a closer look, I could see that both had damage where they had been...
  3. obcuz

    Michelin PS3 down in price!

    I noticed that the 205/45/16 Pilot Sport 3 is down in price. Last year I paid around £125 for a a single PS3 87W and that was the best price I could find at the time - from same supplier they are now £100 ea. and PS3 83V are just £90 ea. this does not include fitting but free delivery. Thats a...
  4. obcuz

    182 gear knob replacement - may be a cheapish solution

    If you knob is worn after a lot of handling....... (I now pause for smutty comments) ............................... Then it may end up like this The 182 silver insert does wear, the plastic insert is not available seperate and the OEM replacement knob is £40+ The old knob will require...
  5. obcuz

    Broken front spring and why higher now

    A few days back, one of my front springs broke, bang, clatter, clatter and all that, about half a coil lay by the wayside. But funny thing is..... The broken spring side, now sits considerably higher than otherside, (about 2 cm), I would of expected that this side would be lower with half a...
  6. obcuz

    Need new OEM front spring - where from

    As title, BUT I need to pay via Paypal, anybody any ideas who may help? Needed Renault front 182 cup pack spring, I think they are about £85 ea.
  7. obcuz

    Scuttle clips

    Hi Anyone know if the front scuttle panel clips are replaceble and/or available? These are the white plastic hook-shaped clips attached to the scuttle and hook under the windscreen and hold the scuttle tight against the winscreen on the passenger side. - anybody got a couple to spare?
  8. obcuz

    Removing soggy carpets, some advice required

    I've discovered the soggy carpet syndrome. I've been through a lot of threads about it and more or less have it sussed, but initially require a bit of advice on a few things. I will be doing this properly e.g. no shortcuts - but it's a driveway job, the plan is to completely remove the...
  9. obcuz

    Tyre cover for a 205/45/16 spare

    I am looking for a tyre cover for the 205/45/16, as I carry a spare in the boot (182) Anyone ever encounter/seen this Ren. part # 82 00 067 335 = spare wheel cover - this appears to be for the 182 but no details. All the custom ones I've looked at do not list (cover!) a 205/45/16. Anyone used...
  10. obcuz

    On the subject of bump steer

    Here's a conversation topic on bump-steer aimed at those who are technically or practically apt. Since I've owned this 182, it has a very definate tendancy to bump steer, which makes the car uncomfortable - getting towards unpleasant to drive, the handling is absolutely fine otherwise on smooth...
  11. obcuz

    Are new anthracite alloy wheels still available?

    Are they still available from Renault and is this the part number 82 00 342 834, for the 'extreme' add-on which would be the cup pack I presume, anybody any idea what they cost now?, one only required.
  12. obcuz

    replacing seat belt - pretensioner hazzards?

    Hi I want to replace a worn drivers side front seat belt, (like for like), not found any guide on this - how easy is it and is it DIY? Anybody done it? if so how - and what are the hazzards with the pretensioner?
  13. obcuz

    Hycote clear VHT Laquer - anybody used it?

    Hi Anybody used Hycote high temperature (VHT) CLEAR laquer? After cleaning - I am thinking about using it on the alum. plenium (if thats what you call it) and injector cover to stop corrosion, what is the finish like, would prefer a non-gloss finish. I am not interested in painting these...
  14. obcuz

    What are these called or part number please

    Hi Looking for a part number or source for two of these..... These fit either side of the rear bonnet seal Appears to be made of expanded polystyrene or similar. Required for my restoration project.
  15. obcuz

    The TJM Project

    Hi To understand the point of this long term project it will be worth reading my other post "Having a go - the consequence" in Track Days and Good Driving Roads. http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?634376-having-a-go-the-consequence My Son was tragically killed last year and his car...
  16. obcuz

    About the Renault battery

    The original battery needs replacing, OEM part 8200 253 042 made by Yuasa.... Question: there is what appeasrs a vent pipe that goes from the battery top back-side (+ end) down towards the wheel arch, is this vent still present on new OEM batteries?
  17. obcuz

    Various questions

    Hi Guys I have a few unrelated questions relative to my 182, thought I would bung 'em in together....... 1. Dropped a bolt onto the engine undertray, I can't see where it went, is there an easy way to retrieve bits without taking the tray off, I don't have access to a ramp/lift. 2. Thought it...
  18. obcuz

    182 cup pack front suspension spring, part nr. required.

    As per title.......... MOT fail on broken o/s spring. Just want to confirm correct OEM part nr. I suspect that the 'cup pack' spring has different rate/length to non-c/p. Are the springs colour coded. Thanks.
  19. obcuz

    Renaultsport Wiper Blades advice please

    Before forking out, does anyone know what is the difference between Clio II (7711419456) and RS II (7711172852) blades, there is about £5.00 difference in price (RS being dearer) Rear wiper (7701410155) - and can confirm that the above Part Nrs. are correct for 2004-RS/182. Thanks
  20. obcuz

    What's it for? - just for interest

    Hi Happy New Year to all. Just looking to improve my general knowledge...... Looking in the glove box, at the back 'roof' or the box is what looks like a small inspection cover - yellow or orange if remember, it rotates out of the way to reveal a hole or something? What is it for? Cheers
  21. obcuz

    washers, wipers problem...

    Hey, heres a strange one but don't ask how.... Wiper/washer stalk pull towards you - front wipers and rear washers work. Using the rear wiper control on end of stalk - rear wipers and front washers work! e.g. somehow the washers are working the wrong way round. Could it be the switch wiring...
  22. obcuz

    53 plate 182's?

    hi, was wondering how many other 53 plate 182's are about?
  23. obcuz

    Car covers advice required

    Anyone use or has used a car cover, if so what is the best type and how reliable. I had a quick look around and there are some that are breathable (water resistant) and some that are waterproof, anybody had experience of either and pros and cons? I cant afford a tailored cover so a ready to...
  24. obcuz

    Cabasse

    Hi My car came with an aftermarket radio/CD I think I have found the original Cabasse CD/Radio - and my question.... Am I correct in thinking that the radio display will appear on the dash where where the time/temp normally shows as the Cabasse does not have a display? The current set-up is...
  25. obcuz

    Emissions light - toxic fumes, expert advice required

    Clio 182 standard spec. Originally, I had the emissions light on continuously, after recently using simple OBD, it showed two faults - post-cat O2 sensor and pre-cat O2 Sensor. Have replace both of these sensors as this seemed the likely problem. Emissions light can be cleared via OBD, but...
  26. obcuz

    IAnnoying buzzing noise - climate control sensor - the solution

    This has surely been covered many times before but here is my tupence worth which may interest, especially those with limited mechanical knowledge who want to 'have a go' at fixing this annoying problem. Since taking ownership of this car (RS182) it had the annoying buzz from the roof light...
  27. obcuz

    Is this normal?

    Hi Guys The car is a RS182, owned a few months but driven very little (perhaps 100 miles or so) I have noticed that it is sensitive to road camber - on occasion lightly pulling in the direction of camber, is this a normal consequence of the 205 x 16 tyres or what? I have also felt a bit of...
  28. obcuz

    Torx disk retaining screws

    Can anyone advise the correct torx fitment for the Front brake disk retaining screws?
  29. obcuz

    Tyres - another question(s) who knows their tyre facts

    hi Can anyone explain what is the difference between ZR and R rating On my 182 with cup sup pack, I have Mich. PE2 ZR's, front has 87W and rear 83W all are ZR rated. Is it right that the cup-sup cars had stiffer side-walls and is that anything to do with the load or ZR rating -is there a...
  30. obcuz

    Splitter split

    Hi When I aquired the car (182) the splitter was cracked in the centre and previous owner had done a bit of a botch repair with some black silicone stuff? Didn't bother me too much as I had other things to sort. B*gger - caught it on a kerbing and it seperated at the centre and is asking to...
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