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Basically a few weeks back I managed to knackered my engine on the 182 - my fault and regret not checking oil etc etc. Got another engine off pistonheads for £450 cash (apparently a 40K one? who knows), then car went off to one of my mates who in fact worked at the renault garage I got the car...
Don't listen to women - they have no idea. If you want a 182 cheap you can buy mine. Just needs a new dephaser. Owned her for 4 and a bit years and it's time for a R26
Sorry didn't make the thread clear. The previous engine blew because I was an idiot. The replacement lump put in about a month ago. The engine felt strong and better than previous. Just don't understand enough about the dephaser to know if it fails will the engine just die like it did ?
Yeah it was my fault. Didn't do my research. I had the cambelt, water pump and clutch changed but didn't know of this pulley issue. Will it be a case of just fitting a new pulley ??
Basically had another engine put in my 182 recently as I was a fool and didn't check the oil. The 40,000 mile replacement engine was fitted but soon realised that the ticking noise was the dephazer pulley messing about. I drove it for a couple of weeks with the annoying noise but then the other...
Don't worry I feel your pain. I had a second hand 40k engine put in my three weeks ago, had a new cambelt, clutch and water pump added also. The fella who fixed the engine swap etc called and said all done but there is a slight ticking, I thought - that doesn't sound right - and yes its the...
What is the one above lowered on as that looks immense. Love the colour when clean. Standard exhaust won't be standard for long as one is coming jan.
What panel filter shall I get ?