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Clio 172 phase 2 (turbo) My car was starting and running but was hunting when cold and a gentle throttle blip would make the revs drop, hunt then go back to normal, but improved once up to temperature. So I changed: Plugs HT Leads Coil pack Inlet air temp sensor Non of these improved the...

Ho All, hoping someone can help with this. So I fixed the hot/cold control that had the standard crack in it, and prior to this, the fan was fine. Only issue was getting stuck on hot or cold. Unplugged both servo motors, removed and zip tied the cracked hot/cold control ring. Promptly bolted...

Hi All, Hope someone can shed some light on my current heater fan woes! So my fan was stuck on hot, but everything else worked fine, so I knew it was split plastic in by the motor. Easy enough fix if a bit awkward. So I removed the motors, fixed the split ring and reassembled through had a...

My mk2 172 is due MOT in December and I need to replace the KTec sports cat that failed abysmally last year. Question: Has anyone fitted a non type approved catalytic converter and if so, do they pass emissions ok? I have the original cat still but the flange that connects to the centre...

As above really. One of my front shocks (cup spec) on my 172 I'm certain is buggered. Can I replace just the broken one or is this best done as a pair? Cheers! 😁

Spotted today, lovely Red 182 trophy. Parked next to it in my turbo 172.

So my gearbox is now making fighting noises, and has clearly had enough of being abused by the turbo. Other than another 129 gearbox, what other replacement options are there? I seem to recall some boosted clios' with gearboxes from DCi clios? but I think they were running more power than...

Si, I've retro fitted cruise control to my 02 plate Clio 172.....except I can't get it to activate. Everything has been changed out for CC parts, the only thing which I've not added is the switch that would sit above the clutch pedal. From the reading I've done, I don't believe this should...

Anyone else find K-Tec customer service lacking? Not overly happy with their sports cat (emissions are over 5 times legal limit) and whilst their ad does say 'not for road use' (it doesn't specify why) I'd assumed it may be down to increased noise as at no point does it say it'll fail...

Any one any issues getting these through MOT before I call Ktec to tell them to take their cat back? 😒 The garage I use are pretty good and I've been using them for years. I got the car good and hot prior to test, as did the guys testing it but it was wildly out. Only passed due to friendly...

Just an 'out of curiosity' question but, my car was registered in May 2003 but is an 02 plate.....why would it not be an 03 plate?

Passed me a few times flashing your lights. Clean red 182

The last couple of weeks my Clio 172 turbo has had an intermittent starting issue which I think is actually two different issues. First issue: occasionally when you try and turn it over, all I get is clicking. I've found that depressing the clutch pedal will, 9 times out of 10, release this and...

Could someone put a pic up of the relays identifying which one is the starter relay please. Phase 2 Clio 172 A part number would be handy too 😉 The car is intermittently failing to start. I fitted a brand new starter motor as that was also sticking. I've had all the relays out, cleaned up and...

Anyone know where I can get a decent starter motor from that's not going to cost the earth? RPD are my usual go to but are out of stock.

I know tyres get done to death, but, I'm having issues with my new 15" 2118s that came with Rainsport 5's as the tyre wall on them is way too soft and causing me handling problems. Without going down trackday tyre route (888, NS2R, AD08's etc) what is there out there that has good grip and...

I'm trying to find a brake light for a 172/182 Cup Spoiler. Bought a Cup spoiler recently and just got round to testing the brake light, which is dead as dodo. I know you can retrofit LED strips into the existing lense, but I don't think the brake light is going to come out in one piece (I've...

I've done some reading on here but nothing specific to a boosted 172 that I can see. Question: My 172 Turbo was mapped at EFI with standard cat in place. Would it benefit from a decat as it stands?

Does anyone have a part number for these? I'm running Meggy injectors in my 172 turbo conversion, but the Clio clips hold them at the wrong angle so it has to be the Mégane clips, but trying to find them (or a part number) is like trying to find hens teeth 😏 Any help is mucho appreciated?

Hi all, So my Clio 172 turbo was recently finished and after a remap at EFI made 240.4bhp and 233ft/lb. I fitted a brand new OE spec (Sachs I think) clutch but have noticed it slipping a few times under heavy acceleration/boost. Any thoughts on what clutch would work best at this power level...

Morning all! So I've finally finished my Clio 172 turbo project. I'll put some build info up shortly, but here's the results at EFI yesterday after a bit if fettling and map tweaks: 240.4bhp and 233ft/lb Quite pleased with that.

So, I've been trying to set the boost on my 172 turbo, but I can't get it to stop spiking. I've tried two types of manual boost controller (ball & spring Dawes and Atomic bleed type but each resulted in the same spike and inability to make and hold peak boost. If I increase the boost through...

As above! I've got the middle and rear exhaust mounts holding the exhaust as high as I can, but the the goose neck on the cat where it joins to the turbo down pipe is millimetres off the subframe, and so is bouncing off it. Engine and gearbox mounts are new. Anyone experienced this or can...

Hi All, Hoping someone can suggest areas to look at with my newly converted 172 turbo. Long story short, the engine bent the intake valves a year ago so I decided to rebuild the head, and reinstalled prior to doing the turbo conversion. New valves were professionally fitted and seated with a...

I think I know the answer, but after confirmation. Just reinstalled my engine after a turbo conversion and on start up, it's running rough as a badgers arse, and after a little drive it feels very much like its running on 3 cylinders. So after a bit of headscratching and looking, I spotted no.4...

I've been after a mk1 172 fuel pump assembly for my turbo conversion and think I may have found one but hoping someone can confirm, as the ad is a bit generic: Renault Clio Sport 172/182 2001-2006 Fuel Pump 8200159254 Here's the pics. This looks like a feed and return to me. TIA 😁

I need to replace all my followers and having looked on Trodo's website, they have INA finger followers but for the engine code CBOM which I believe is the phase one engine. They're quoting (amongst many others) as fitting these F4R engines. One is the 182 and the other a phase 1 172 Now...

Hi all, So I'm in the process of repairing my spare engine and found things were worse than expected. The valves on the exhaust side are all bent, though intake seem OK but not willing to take a chance so the plan was to replace the lot. Then I noticed the bent valves have clipped the very...

Hi all, As the title really. Looking at the part number I found on a fuel rail from a (claimed) Mk1 172, its coming up as the same as part number for a Laguna II 2003. Is this the case??

Hi All, So a while ago the engine in my 172 let go lost all power on the motorway and meant a long drive home in an AA van....sad times. I duly replaced the engine with the intention of 'doing something' with the broken engine. Until now its just sat in my garage, but now I've got the urge to...