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I've also been looking at cheap impact wrenches, I only have the occasional need, but it would be nice if I could get a reasonably priced gun with some grunt.... I've spotted this 3/8" gun which quotes 320nm torque. Advantage is the size and lithium battery. Might need a 3/8" to 1/2" adapter...

When I replaced my alternator for the second time in as many weeks (boring story :rage::smile:), because the tensioner and belt were new, I didn’t bother with the jubilee clip trick, I just undid the bolts on the alternator to release the tension on the belt, and then levered the new alternator...

I got it from my dealer for ease, but also eBay & renaultpartsdirect sell it :up:

I think it’s 7 litres capacity, but I’ve changed mine twice now and could only squeeze in 6 litres each time.

Frankly, I don't know how my car is still going! Engine makes funny noises, gearbox whines, occasional crunch into 4th, and it spends it's life bouncing off the limiter :grinning:. The new shafts will prob hold it all together :cool:.

Lol, and I'm a pussy on track so the J&Rs should be good :tongueclosed:.

Tidy, thanks! So for my non-Cup 172 I need the other two @ £50 a piece :up:. A shaft for less than £30 would've been mint though :yum::smile:!

How many :up: How many miles have your J&Rs done, and any track ragging?

Not particularly, Cooksports low only.... I assumed any lower than standard was relevant :smirk:.

J&R seem to sell from their website too, (http://www.jandrcvjoints.co.uk/renault-clio-2.0-petrol-2003/catalogue/drive-shafts-509)unless I’ve misunderstood your post, which is quite likely 🙈:smile:. Does anyone know why there is one shaft priced at £29.95 in this link? Soz to gatecrash...

^ My misses and her view on my cars....but she allows me to indulge anyway :smile::cool:.

Any issues fitting the wheels, what with that weird issue with bolt holes being different to standard? :up:

Schweet, thanks!

Butting in here, if you don’t mind.......does negative toe indicate toe out? Thanks :up:.

I do know they get clogged up with grime and dust and all sorts of cr@p, so you may want to give it a clean anyway, to make sure it’s working properly :up:.

I don’t know. If no-one gets back to you with an answer, I’ll happily unplug mine when I next drive my car (it’s parked away from my home, so I can’t just nip out and try I’m afraid :pensive:).

This is your temp sensor (circled red)...

When I fitted Sportlines I had the same concern, but I think it’s normal..... https://www.cliosport.net/threads/how-compressed-should-my-springs-be.799866/

I replaced my belt and alternator about a month ago, but the bearings on the replacement alternator were duff so had to do it again. This time, rightly or wrongly (:grimacing:), I replaced the alternator without compressing the tensioner spring, I just carefully undid the bolts fixing the...

Pretty certain it's 7 litres! I've done mine twice now and only managed to squeeze in about 5 1/2 litres to start with, then the level dropped after driving a couple hundred miles (presumably due to airlocks).

On a serious note, after flushing through I blew through the hoses to ensure as much water was out as possible, yet still only manages to get 6 litres back in....

.....and don't forget to add rinse aid :wink::tongueclosed:

Are you after the 75amp version? £136 here, free delivery with c.netfree code too.... http://www.renaultpartsdirect.co.uk/product/renault-clio-172-alternator-2/

Have you checked the tyre walls, outer & inner? I had a bulge in one once that caused a speed related thudding.

Well the rust is in the water, so when you drain it it'll be like you've done a nice flush :smile:.

Thanks everyone! LOL :smile:! I don't like spending 50p if I don't have to :tonguewink:!

Am I OK to run diluted Renault Type D coolant (which I salvaged when I emptied the system) for a day or two whilst ensuring I have no leaks? I have had to replace coolant hoses with a used set and I don't want to waste 5 litres of coolant if there's a problem with these used hoses. Of course...

Part numbers if you want new fuel rail guard nuts/bolts.... Bolt: 82 00 584 570 Nut: 77 03 033 155 Disappointing you haven't cleaned under the top mount caps btw :smile:

Having now seen the video I'm embarrassed to have suggested it might've been a squeaky belt :grimacing::smile:!

'Twas the alternator. Because of my other issue with the car I risked a used alternator rather than forking out big money. Seems to work a treat :up:. Thanks for people's advice btw :cool:.