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I know, I know. It's just the hissing noise that bothers me and the fact that when i put my foot down the IC pipe wants to come off. Once I've got that secured that should be the end of my concerns. I didn't know very much about the diesel IC system before this incident so much of my questions...

Well, I was driving the car without the pipe connected to the intercooler for a while until we discovered that was causing the power loss. I don't think its leaking any oil now, but the pipe needs to be secured on properly (it was simply moved and locked into place at the garage). I think...

Anyone able to comment on the above? Second query is - where can I get a seal from for the IC to secure the ingoing IC pipe? Apparently they can only be obtained from dealers - is this true?

Update: Seen by another motor mechanic. The pipe needs to be reconnected to the IC with a new seal with all the oil and muck cleaned up around it. That should stop the hissing noise when turbo kicks in. One question I have to you guys is whether there is supposed to be some oil circulating...

If there aren't any other leaks, how much would it cost to recondition turbo and it get it all done inc labour? I guess the risk here is that if somehow it's not the turbo, then I'd be down even more money.

I'm going to drive it down and have a look to see if this boost pipe into the IC is fixed up properly. Trying with the simple things first. This is where it was detached:

I'm based near Cambridgeshire, but I'm going down to Birmingham for the weekend.

Not that I can see. I'm going to take it another mechanic my brother knows. The question is whether its worth repairing. It's got 137K miles. If the turbo which would be odd as it seems all of a sudden, then that might be an additional expense. But I thought the hissing is there because the IC...

Sorry, might have got mixed up. It's the main pipe which comes round from the right into the left of the intercooler. They told me that's an oil pipe, and presumbly that's there the oil leak was originating? Or is that boost pipe? In any case, it's been refastened on, but now with a hissing noise.

Went back to the mechanic. And within a few minutes I pointed to the oil pipe to the intercooler which had become undone which sits right in front of the alternator. The oil has splattered everywhere. He attached it back on and I took it for a test drive. The power is definitely back, but now...

I can't say I know what a turkey sounds like, but it the sound coming from the engine makes it sound like I've got some kind of exhaust on it which gives a weird low pitch that's very noticeable. Off to find out what a turkey sounds like...

You mean the alternator or inbetween the gear change?

Thanks for the reply. I can't quite hear any whine over my left side wheel bearing which needs replacing. But I have noticed an odd noise inbetween gear change which I thought might have been the new alternator, although it might be related. We'll see what happens this week and I'll report back.

Will be going back in this week. But he did say if it's possible that if they are lose I'd hear a hissing sound or air in take? Shouldn't it be the other way around? In any case I'll report back and we'll see

Well, exactly. I don't think it's coincidental. Admittedly, the car does need a service and its glow plugs replaced (light comes up on dash), but it was running perfectly before hand.

The place I took it too are renault specialists, if they don't know what they doing...? It might have been an honest mistake, who knows? I just need to know enough to be able to explain this to the mechanic so he can take a look. If he's willing to entertain this for free, then why not? If it...

Interesting. There is some relief as I began thinking about ditching the car if it were the injectors, which it seems it may not be. I'm not too familiar with this boost pipe. But I take it disconnecting it is required when fitting a new alternator and belt? The mechanic is open to inspecting it...

Whats the boost pipe and how can it be related? I called them up already and as you'd expect he was adamant the two were not related. Its just convenient for this problem to occur right after going into them.

Update - I called the garage and they said it's not related to the alternator, but instead suggesting the injectors are causing the problem most likely. The car is at 137K - is it worth the job, if it the problem? I suspect they will need to be cleaned/reconditioned. Good job I never went in for...

Thread seems to predominantly be on the sports version. Anything specialist required for a 1.5 DCI?

Just went on a bitter of a longer drive to see the full extent of problem. My max speed is about 55 to 60mph. Struggles up hills. Pretty bad. Does the belt need to be worn in or something?

Recently got a refurb alternator put in with new belt and tensioner. No more loud annoying bearing sounds, but the rapid increase in speed my little DCI used to be capable of in 2nd and 3rd gear has now diminished. It's more gradual, but flooring it doesn't make it go any faster. Wondering if...

Question - to remove the headlights, does the bumper need to be loosened? Are there any hidden screws

I'm sending my car into the local garage for an alternator and belt replacement. They've advised me that Renault usually sells them in a kit, and suggest the 'adjuster' to be installed too. The kit costs about £60 or so. I'm just questioning to myself if this is necessary? Of course, the garage...

Just to add, which perhaps someone else could clarify - I'm not sure if its the same part on both non-xenon and the xenon variety. We're interested in the xenon model as the other headlights are cheaply obtainable. Thanks

Thanks for the replies. Aside from the MOT, it's causing other drivers to be dazzled which is also the worry especially as the days are getting shorter. I do a lot of driving in my car in the night. Needless to say, I'd like the lights to also be functional in allowing me to see ahead, instead...

What do you mean by too much toe out? I haven't noticed much difference in the steering position when going straight - its quite possible, but since my ownership of this car it hasn't ever been 100% aligned. Does it mean anything if there are slight squeaks in the suspension? Ever since they...

I've done a search and think this has happened to one or two people before, but I'm not too sure how to rectify this. Here is the picture of my problem: http://www.cliosport.net/threads/xenon-manual-adjuster-piece.768639/ On both my lights this 'arm' has snapped which I presume will be making...

Both my front tyres have inner wear, rear tyres are fine. I did change the track rod end on the drivers side, but it's odd that both sides have about the same in terms of their wear. Kwik-fit think its the suspension. It also needs to be tracked as its pulling to the left. More recently, I'm...

I discovered today that one of the 182 xenon headlamps I purchased is faulty, and it's been too long to return it back or raise it with the seller. It's either the ballast or ignitor, or possibly both. I discovered this when I plugged the other headlamp in which worked fine. Now, having a look...