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did you notice if the fan kicked in? providing the fan does its job of controlling the temp, and it doesn't just keep rising, i'd not worry about it

sounds like some sort of earthing problem if you're sure the battery's OK i'd start by checking the battery earth leads where they attach to the shell/etc

the correct order's described earlier in this thread:) you don't use a sealant as the joint's designed to move (to allow for engine movement)

yes, and if you've stainless lines (?), you'll need to plug the hose up to avoid losing too much fluid. you can usually get way with clamping rubber hoses to prevent fluid loss, but not stainless lines

easiest way is just to keep an eye on the fluid level and use something like a syringe (chemists) to draw the fluid off if the level's in danger of leaving the res

G-clamp's fine for the fronts and you don't need anything special for the rears on these some other cars have awkward patterns in the face of the rear pistons and you need a windback tool to twist and push. problem with a lot of the simple windback tools is that they only come with the one...

the dephaser's one of the cam pulleys; they can wear and create a lot of noise; danger of them letting go and releasing the belt, with usual consequences buying one from someone you know who's run it for a while counts for a lot sorry about earlier prattle - over analysed; they're good if...

oil/filter & air filter will cost you about that (^) from Renault; that's 5/40 oil though, which accounts for most of the cost depends how thorough you want to be, as there's a little more to the inspection service, which is arguably just as important as changing the service parts

what does it actually say on the failure sheet? they can fail for things like fouling on lock due to lowered suspension, but not stiffness of the dampers/springs i didn't think (:S) can either argue the toss with him or save yourself the hassle, but spend on another test elsewhere

the Greens you've seen for £40 are likely to be rears, as the fronts are more like £60-70 performance front pads are expensive on these for some reason; i've only tried RedStuffs and didn't like the lack of cold bite, so they went. if you go for performance pads, you really want to be sure...

it's just me; i know what i enjoy in a car and it's missing in a lot of modern stuff. most people trade up, but more-or-less everything of its type that's been built since is heavier, with more power, and a much more planted chassis (apparently. none of that interests me anyway). the Cup's as...

some people have had a relatively trouble-free time and others have had a fair bit of bother. there are threads touching on the common problems and there does seem to be an element of luck involved in buying one second hand. got to say that i'd probably not buy a Renault again it's definitely...

think i've got 2 or 3 cheap ones (strap/chain efforts) and they're all useless - just have a go by hand or use a screwdriver they'll make sense if you're a prof mechanic and are doing several every day, but DIY, i'd not bother

Cpt Birdseye takes a fall:dapprove: they are dangerous though. stuff standing around one with loads of other people in a booth like that

^that. doddle if you've got a vice

i'd have thought an OE-type airbox would be Renault only (second hand better option?); Bosal do pattern exhaust mounts (most exhaust fitters will deal with Bosal)

pic's a good idea tbh, if you've not the room to stab it and turn with a screwdriver, can't see you having enough room to use a strap wrench either

great vid

genuinely don't get what all the fuss is about with the 200's looks. it's not a 'pretty' car, but then neither are any of the others i think the Mk1 shell is good-looking in some guises though the one i bought looks like two different designs, joined in the middle:quiet:

do this - it's the only fun you can have whilst changing an oil filter. will make a mess though

could probably just up the wattage of the bulb

gear oil isn't subjected to the same conditions that engine oil is and doesn't typically 'need' changing until high mileages but, given that Renault haven't the best rep. with gearboxes, won't hurt to change it not sure what you need to put in (it's 75/80 in the RS engined cars), but just...

is the little man not into them? my brother's were probably 6 and 4 - they love it! Cardiff Arena looks tiny filled with half a dozen MTs - and they're absolutely deafening! world's most expensive day out though

went to see these at Cardiff a couple of years ago with bro/family, thinking, 'there's nothing in this' - they are completely ridiculous, but that vid just goes to show just how much skill's involved in balancing them

i did wonder why there's up to a 2mm difference between the inner & outer bushes

the bushes need to be the same diameter as the bar. best way to be sure is to measure the bar at the relevant points

i've definitely grown out of it and it's very rare that i'll push on the public roads, only ever doing it if i'm completely alone on them in company (of interested traffic), some of the most satisfying drives i've had have been with people in much quicker cars - keeping lots of distance and...

it'll be the roundabout thing;) the Police can't do anything if they spot it (providing they're not otherwise illegal), but they'll know what you've been up to! some tyres put up with it better than others

any work to the suspension/steering, always have the tracking/geo done afterwards there's deflection in bushes and you can actually alter the readings on these geo machines just by pushing components (eg. bottom arms) by hand!

i've had convos about this with people before - thing is that the circumstances of every accident are unique and that you've no idea if you'd be better off with this/that/other. some people seem to believe that they'll develop super-human responses and strength whilst sat in a rolling car; time...