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Is this a first ????? Lifted the broken engine out of the sunflower this evening. Suspect headgasket as lack of compression across cylinders. As i lifted it out i noticed the aux belt not sitting correctly and pinched under the cambelt cover. Immediately i was thinking that it had jammed the...

My Clio 1.2 does not self centre the steering. Checked wheel alignment and tyre wear and all ok Think it has an electric rack. Do they have problems ? Cant really describe it but its like a high spot if you know what i mean.

Are the aux belt kits still £60 from Renault ?

Saw a sunflower phase 1 between thrapston and Oundle on saturday morning. Anyone on here ? Just road the corner is mine but minus engine.

Looking to get one of these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1500lb-engine-leveller-superior-quality-engine-crain-inc-vat-/280770646666?pt=UK_Lifting_Moving_Equipment&hash=item415f3c128a Can i just remove some head bolts to attach it ?

I want to get the fairing on my GSXR repainted ? Anyone local in Northants willing to help me out ? Just looking to splash some white paint on it.

Can a 172 cylinder head be skimmed ? What is the maximum that can be taken off it ?

what is it ? how is it done ?

Is this a straight swap between the two ? Even with a cup is it just a simple switch of the different ancilliaries ?

My new toy :) nice gsxr. winter bargain...

On the way home last night engine toxic fume warning flashed then stopped then flashed again then stopped. Half a mile up the road and the engine stops with the chritmas tree warnings. Pullover and just turns over. Can see cams moving so not cambelt. Removed the plugs this morning and no...

Anyone have any idea on the paint code \ match for the wheels on a standard phase 1 ?

I see the arb mounts to the axle beam then picks up from the damper mount of the hub. Surely there is no load between these points. Can anyone explain how the arb functions ? When fitting arb to other cars have always fixed the bar to the chassis. The as each wheel goes into bump then the load...

http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/3289477.htm

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C248042 6500 miles ! bit rich for me though.... do you think he will take an offer ?

Can any of you clio geniuses please identify the noise my Phase 1 is making. ? It had an aux belt kit about a year ago and i have changed the aux belt again today. Car runs perfectly apart from this noise at parking speeds when the steering is loaded. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XiaBkSv-drM

During a period of high stress i decided to have a go at removing the aux belt from my phase 1 172. Got it off and back on again but find myself with a M8 x 85mm shoulder bolt left over and i cant remember for the life of me where it came from. Sounds ridiculous i know but have had to deal with...

Is it ok to run a 172 for a minute or 2 with no aux belt connected ? Need to get it onto a trailer .

Have a phase 1 172 on 120K. When using full lock there is an odd noise coming from the engine bay. I have had a closer look and at first thought it was the power steering pump. As the revs drop with the load on the pas pump it worsens. Sounds like it is coming from the top of the engine...

I was in the Sunflower coming from Aldwincle. You came past on main road. Bonnet cover and smashed passenger side quarter window ? Had you nicked it ???

When on full lock at low speed and power steering working hard im getting a loud 'rattle' belt side. The aux kit ( pulleys and tensioners ) was replaced just over a year ago ( <10K miles ). Is it possible the power steering pump making this noise ? Finding it hard to pinpoint...

Having just fitted new rear discs to our 1999 Meganic Scenic 2.0 the head gasket has gone :( Can anyone tel me if i can transplant them into my Phase 1 172 ? They look the same and come complete with bearings and abs.

What do they mean by 'service' brake ? "Vehicle has only just met the required service brake efficiency. Aooear that system requires adjustment or repair." Is the service brake the main system or handbrake ?

Scenic just failed MOT on broken spring at front. Have seen a full set of apex springs, -30mm, at £60 from euro performance. Anyone with any opinions on these ? Also needs rear disks. Do the megane discs have the bearing pressed in like the Clio ?

Is the port in the ashtray of the Phase 1 172 ODB II compliant ?

I nearly crashed the Clio !

I see a Sunflower on Ebay breaking in Darlington....... That makes mine rarer by 1............. What a shame ......

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/side-stripes-renault-clio-172-fit-renault-clio-/170588400332?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item27b7dc6acc What colour ?

http://www.kamracing.co.uk/index.php/renault/renault-clio-mk2/brakes/braided-brake-lines/renault-clio-mk2-rs-exact-braided-brake-lines-choice-of-colour-clearance-deal.html Look very cheap for stainless....

On way home tonight had the blower on full. Arrived home and the fan will not turn off. Even removing the key the fan still runs. Had to disconnect the battery to stop it. Will check in the morning. Any ideas ?