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Hey, So thinking of doing this as I recently noticed that the back of my engine cover has been rubbing against the air con pipe so there must be wayyyyy to much engine movement happening. I also get the subframe knock when i am "on it" I have replaced the dog bone with a power flex already...

So yeah, last service I bobbed in the commonly recommended Silkolene/Fuch(k)s 5/40 oil.......nearly shat myself when buying it so that led to me looking for alternatives. What are everyone's thoughts on Valvoline Engine Oil? In particular, Synpower Fully-Synthetic 5W40 Engine Oil. Its down...

....it! So I did the 65mph test that Fred mentioned a while ago and it did sit at around 40mpg. But daily driving I am getting from 15.6 to 22mpg. Have noted car being slightly more wankery lately. You know......hesitations at 2k and 4k.....all goes once warm. Thoughts? (and...

No heater fans blowing this morning FFS No matter what I do to the CC unit, max, hot, cold, whatever.... Usual resistor thingy? Anyone got a rought costage on that? Any ghetto tests to be sure its not something else? Can i join any pins on the resistor plug etc to trigger the fans to...

Hey all, We all knw that I am trying to find the cause of a wee flat spot I am getting at about 5k rpm, visible on RSTuner with the knock signal heading skyward. Well, maybe relating to this...or not, I have a question for you all. I was just driving Bonk the other day, it was moderately...

Right, so based on the knock detection issues that I have been having in this thread (which was closed by someone) I have been directed to look at: The engine timing following a main dealer belt renewal Engine mounts possibly causing fale knock signal. Henk thinks the p'flex dogbone may...

Hey, Noticed today while letting my car cool down after a "spirited" drive I have a tick tick tick coming from my drivers side lower bumper area.... *The word "DEPHASER" is banned in this thread btw* I dont think its that though (dear god please), as the depahser is oooop north but was...

Hey gang, Due to a pathetic split inner cv boot, i have to replace my drivers side driveshat*. * intentional typo Anyway, my new shaft has arrived and I am going to collect it this evening. I was hoping someone could give me a heads up of what has to be done to remove the shaft over and...

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Hey team, Nothing technically wrong with Bonk, its just I was out in a friend's wee 172 cup last night and I have to say, his engine is so quiet, it makes mine sound like a washing machine. Now, his has a s/s exhaust as does mine, the only notable difference would be that mine has an RSTuner...

Hey, I have a 2003 Clio 172 FF and noted that the chassis# has a CB1N in it. I was under the impression that CB1N was the Cup? Am i wrong? J

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Right, So the Clio was tired suspension wise when i bought it with the usual creaks/clunks etc when turning and so on, so as soon as i bought it, i replace: Top mount rubbers Top mount bearings Bottom ball joints Track rod ends Rear shocks Front springs "Fred" spec washers atop the struts...

Sorry, probably a quick one...... Just wondering if anyone that has these could let me know if the 195/45/16 has a rim protector? Also, are they REALLY the bomb? Im ditching some old Avon ZV5's to be replaced with these, the Avon's were a bit, well....slimy. Thanks Andy

Right, I have been reading numerous threads regarding the crazy heater behaviour when this "resistor pack/rheostat" goes potty. There seem to be a few more of late, is it possible this extreme cold is having an effect on this? I only ask as wifey has been driving my car the past few days...

Hey gang, Not having much luck here. Last week the BeeEm windscreen popped in the extreme cold and now it seems the Clio has started :S The BeeEm i can understand as it was a high mileage company car from the UK and the screen was peppered with teeny stone chips but the Clio screen looked...

So, I had my motor mapped for a bit on the Clio 172 8200_5411_F4R736_RON98_1110.cal map as recommended by Henk but I pulled it because I noticed a few oddities, I just wanted to check if anyone else noted similar. 1.) On cold start, the car is just fine.....however, when warm, after a blip...

Right, when i bought bonk, it had Michelin Pilot Exalto's on the back and Avon ZV5's on the front. Being the summer, driving it home was splendid with dizzying levels of grip etc. Now, here comes the winter and i have to say the grip from the Avon's is utterly dire.....would anyone expect...

Hey, Bought some lummy braided hoses from a member on her and one on eBay. Both front and rears have nut fittings on the end but from experience, all applications I have looked at in the past use a threaded bolt end, to go into the calliper for a start. Now, I haven't actually looked...

So yeah, Powerflex'ed the dogbone the other night and while i noted the car buzzes like a dildo now, the knock under bongo hard acceleration or axle tramp is still there... I have replaced the gearbox upper about a month ago too so was hoping the noise would have gone. Tell me ill not have...

Can anyone recommend a product or technique for cleaning the alloy 2.0 16v bullets? I have tried tar removal products, polish and even clay but they are still marked? Cheers Jj

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Okey dokey.....piece if piss to fit But by gum, really tramped it tonight and the car buzzed like a tin can. Does this definitely go with time?

Okey dokey, So I bought a lummy low mileage gearbox for a standby. I stripped it down because it had been sitting outside a good while and could see that it had a good bit of oil/water Mayo inside. Glad I did cos it was rammed with the crap, was very happy to see the superb condition...

Anyone know what this is ? M4, M6 etc? Thanks Jj

And i am being shown the following When i try to erase error codes it tells me it was unable to do so.... WHat gives? Does it need to be licensed to do this? Also, the red throttle error, why does that say "not an error" and that its still seemingly current but there is no warning...

Ok, you all know i had my "engine wet lights on high revving" fiasco last week and that the "toxic fumes" or "emissions" light was on for a few days after that.....but then went off? Right....well, yet again.....i have convinced myself that the car is driving, well.....differently. I...

Ok, Clio was fine this afternoon....started in and gave it a real good wash. Went to start it tonight and it revved straight up to 3000rpm....at this stage the accelerator did nothing. The dash showed the wee sqaure with the zig zag line through it. After it warmed it eventually got...

Strange title i know but thats the only way i can really describe the feeling When im sitting stationery, neutral etc and rev the engine up slowly, once the car gets to around 3.5k rpm it feels almost as if something is out of balance in the engine. There is a notable shake. Id nearly say it...

So, When i got bonk, following what i read here, i started into giving the suspension a bit of an over haul. I replaced the top mounts on both front shocks, replaced the track rod ends and bottom ball joints, replaced the front srpings (one of them was broken) and plopped a new KYB gas shock...