Search results

How do you remove the wiper arms ? Totally welded on !

Im looking at a eml on the phase 1. Typically would it be the front or the rear sensor ? Can they be cleaned, car hasnt been driven for a while apart from around the garden !

Are replacement weld in sill panels available for the phase 1 ? I have the rust!

Resurrection starts

Who left that there ??? ;)

Anybody want to have a go at repairing the quarter panels on my sunflower? Im in Kettering Northants and can deliver the car

I have a phase 1 sunflower that I have owned for 10 years. Has been off road for 4 years. Stripping off all bodywork to see how we look. Where do these things rust ? I heard they can be prone to age in some areas.

The sunflower hasnt been on the road for 4 years now. Kept in back garden. Still starts on the button and looks really good despite its age and 140k miles. What should i do to protect it further ? Isnt even kept under cover. Can somebody recommend steps to protect it ?

Last night i fired up my old sunflower 172 that has been parked on the driveway since 2011. Started it every now and then just to check it still runs. I am going to try and sort it and get rid of the green hue and pigeon s**t from it. As it is parked under a very large tree it suffers from the...

Number plate was 'SOGGY' or something. Cliosport sticker on window. Learn how to use a roundabout correctly !

http://classifieds.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/renault/renaultsport-clio/renault-sport-clio-182-trophy-443-500--sold/765308 230bhp ! must have been a one off..... This would be alot better than the others on here Which I would would say are bluffed up track cars. take real...

My phase 1 172 smells a bit fumey in the car and when parking it up. Smells like it maybe burning oil and does use some but nothing too dramatic. Engine is at 100K When a clio engine wears and starts to burn a bit of oil is it typically valve seals or something more sinister ?

After a traumatic year i have sold the house. What am i going to spend it on ..... What about that Trophy with 24K miles on it ?

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201227478069141/sort/default/usedcars/engine-size-cars/2-6l_to_2-9l/model/clio/make/renault/onesearchad/used/onesearchad/nearlynew/onesearchad/new/radius/1501/page/1/postcode/nn144xd?logcode=p

Ordered some sportlines today for the sunflower. Got them from prima at a competitive price. Loads of fun fitting them..

I am trying to improve the fit of my phase 1 bumper. Any tips ? I am finding that the gaps between the bumper and the lights as viewed from above is not equal. Also on one side the tab that fits into the front wing pops out. At the moment i am missing the front arch linings. Could this be...

Its a bit more sparkly now...

Thinking of swapping out my phase 1 sunflower for a 182 Trophy . Are they that much better ?

Looked down tonight and i was doing 160 mph ! The needle when stationery is at 100mph and wont drop below. On the move the needle goes all the way round. Stops at the 6 oclock position..... Any ideas ? New speedo ?

http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/3990638.htm

I was heading East in my Sunflower. You were heading west in yours. Reg was EAY or UAY not sure. Was about 7.30 i think. Nearly turned around and chased after you...

Changing rear discs today on my 2001 Sunflower. The nearside went as expected with no problems. The offside i remove and the wheel bearing falls out ! After checking and calling Dan at 519 ( always helpful ) i find the spacer between the hub and bearing inner face is missing ! I have owned he...

Dropped the sunflower in for mot yesterday ( failed on rear discs ) and when i picked it up the oil level display flashed at me with no level and the 'SERV' light is on constantly. Any ideas ?

in the middle of changing the gasket but the kit has more parts than the one i took off. took off nut, cap and spring. have 2 extra washers per side in the new kit. are they necessary or for use on alternative vehicles?

how do i get the plugs out of a 1.2 clio ? leads are stuck tight...

Having just fitted a new engine to the phase 1 it started first time with no engine warnings. After a few test starts i found it wouldnt idle below 3000rpm and the engine warning light came on. On closer inspection i found what i believe to be the hose to the braking system had popped off the...

having dropped the new motor in and clamped it all up i then find the heat shield sitting on the driveway ! how necessary is it ?

Phase 1 172. Have some electrical connectors running down the back of the gearbox just behind the mounted ECU. What are they can somebody tell me ? Lambda ?

how can i do a quick timing check without the special tools ? are there any timing marks that i can use ? just trying to confirm what happened when my engine failed...

With the box in neutral can i run the motor without risking box damage. Input shaft will be driven i guess... Or am i being blonde ?