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I don't know how serious it is, but apparently enough to fail an MOT. Bear in mind that it could be something else, just in my case it was the lower ball joint (on the offside I think mine was). Would be worth taking to a garage to get checked out.

Excessive play in lower suspension ball joint. I had this, and it failed an MOT because of it. Replaced the lower suspension ball joint and it was gone. The part was cheap, I bought it for £12 from here -...

I'd be up for this depending on date.

I had exactly the same thing. I figured it's because the tracking was done previously to suit the worn ball joint, so when it was replaced it put the tracking out. I think we just need to get the tracking/alignment done again.

Probably because they're big and crap everywhere. Most people prefer a proper stalk in their car.

I used to get this when my power steering pump was on the way out. It was accompanied by a very annoying whining noise when turning the wheel. When the PAS pump was replaced the engine cutting out stopped.

Oh, my mistake, thought your car was an Arctic Blue.

From these guys, £8.56 for Arctic http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?523709-Touch-up-sticks-from-%A38.56-posted

Email info@jmstuning.co.uk if you want to buy one

I think Anthracite looks great on black.

http://www.northwestperformance.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=6_7_86_19&products_id=20&osCsid=rtnatn76k2ef87fibnv9vmti23

Woohoo, it's pretty much completely gone (around 98% I would say). I had to look EXTREMELY closely to see signs of the problem, and I literally had my face on it and looking at a certain angle. I'll go over it again next time I wash the car and it will be 100% fixed. Thanks everyone.

I dislike that in 6 months of ownership there has been, at most, 2 weeks where it has been running properly. First it was the PAS pump Then the engine dropped a valve, requiring a new engine, clutch, belt kits, etc. Then the dephasher pulley went Now I've had a knocking/rattle on acceleration...

I went at it tonight with 3 layers of Megs Scratch X 2.0, then some AG SRP, and finally some AG EGP. It was getting dark so I couldn't see too well, but it seems to have helped. I'll know for certain in the morning :)

It's going to JMS on Monday next week for a service so they have kindly agreed to look into the rattle/knocking for me.

The CAT is certainly something which had crossed my mind. At the moment I'm thinking it might be the manifold bashing on the sub-frame due to worn mounts. However (as danny mentioned) I did have a huge engine failure a couple of months ago and I had a new engine go in. I'm sure if the mounts...

Does anyone have a guide to fitting standard engine mounts to a Clio 182? Also, if there is one for fitting a Powerflex Twisted Dogbone mount as well that would be great, including what tools are needed :) Or is this something I should have done by a garage? (if so, how long should fitting all...

I'm just going to take it to Renault and get it sorted once and for all. I'm fed up of the noise.

Did you find out what this was as I have a similar noise?

£32 delivered from Wests Renault. I fitted one recently, but I put it on slightly wonky :(

Are these easy to fit? What tools are needed and is there a guide anywhere? Spanks

The ones I have are absolutely fine. Even during the day you can clearly see the indicators flashing. They also look 100x better.

Unless you don't want something overly loud.

Not everyone wants to sound loud when driving slow though. I certainly don't want that attention when in reality I'm just driving a 6 year old Clio. I'm very happy with my Milltek with standard Cat, a bit noisier when you want it to be, but a nice deep rumble when going slow, just right for me.

Rather than start a new thread, is there anyone in the South East (Kent, Sussex, etc.) area who can offer detailing services? Thanks

Thanks, I'll give it a go this weekend. Will AG SRP for polish, AG EGP for sealant, and Dodo Blue Velvet be ok for wax?

Thank you for the detailed explanation. So would I be better to sand it further with a finer grade of sand paper, and then polish, wax, and seal?

I doubt I'll be back from London in time now. My meeting hasn't even started yet :(

Well I'll get them on there ASAP anyway. Although, I still have this friggin' annoying rattle during acceleration. I'm fed up of this car now.

Do you really think old cups could be the problem? I will get them sorted out this weekend, but when I fitted the kit it was almost pitch black and I just need something on there as I had a wedding in Essex to get to the next day. Being the photographer for it I couldn't really miss it :p