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ye i remember something a bit wierd when i did mine, in the end i think the 17mm spazza needed a bit of persuading or i.....no wait! i think i bought an 18mm and that worked fine. its almost like the fucker was 17.5mm
ye you have sort of got it wrong but not completely.
in simpleman terms
The inlets are boshed out in the factory and are slightly smaller than the head as standard and have some minor imperfections in them. getting them matched i.e ported etc, means you will have better smoother airflow...
is it a standard renault filter (orange papery type)?
If yes replace it.
If it is an aftermarket filter e.g pipercross/k&n give it a thorough clean, there is a guide in the guide sections for cleaning aftermarket filters (ITG ones, similar principle)
I am amazing or what with my valuations.
check out this, practicly the same car
http://pistonheads.com/sales/1058636.htm
http://pistonheads.com/sales/1055816.htm
11 previous owners! at least 6 of them were boy racers and ragged the fuking nuts off of it. id say its worth about £400 but depends what 'one' values it at.
15 y/o car
blatently rust everywhere
little engine 1.3 more likely to be fucked from higher mileage than a larger engine (in my...
yep thats right.
So basicly, your radiator has a hole in it OR one of you pipes has split / is loose. either way, get someone to look at it. join AA is your best bit, get towed to a garage that can sort it if you are not really upto it as such.
dont drive it!
Is it oil or water? go and look at the fluid bottles everywhere, becareful if its warm, i.e the coolant doesnt splash in your face if you take the lid off.
AND DONT PUT COLD WATER STRAIGHT IN IF IT IS EMPTY!!!
USE LUKE WARM / HOT WATER.
the cold water suddenly on the scene could cause...
You got breakdown cover? if not get it and then phone them up
if it is def coming from your rad then its your colant mate if its off the radiator.
how much fluid is in your expansion tank? coolant bottle...
check all you resovoirs to see if one has gone down.
Have you got air con...
Re: Project 172 ****
tasty ben! you interested in some uprated cams by any chance? i know of someone who might be selling his. pm me if interested.
How much the 4 pot calipers set you back?
cold air feed wont make any more induction noise for a cone filter, just means your car might run a little bit better. It is probably quicker with the standard airbox system on a 1.2tbh
but you were after some induction noise if i remember from one of your old posts right?
Worth getting one...
i know its not what you want to hear but a 1.4 clio wasnt really made to pull away quick so to speak but you could try some of the below...
Service? air filter clean?
check tyre pressures
clear all the s**t out that you might ave in there, reducing weight.