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I've done a fair bit of restoring carbon parts, it's just a case of flatting it back and re clearing it, but you really want to be using 2k clear as 1k rattle can stuff is rubbish. If you haven't got access to a compressor, gun and a mask then it'll be cheaper finding a bodyshop that can do it...

The Mapco/TND selector seal kit arrived today, loads better than the Febi kit, in that it actually fits. Got that fitted straight away and refilled the gearbox with the correct amount of Millers 75w/80 gearbox oil. Drove it to the gym this afternoon, everything feels fine. The box still...

I started to scrub the grotty sump with Jizer and scotchbrite but quickly got bored and took it somewhere local to get vapour blasted while I waited, much better. New Victor Reinz gasket fitted too. Mating face on the block cleaned up nicely (after this pic..) And sump refitted with...

Off work for a couple of weeks so decided to get a couple of jobs done, the previous owner had mentioned a leaky selector seal and weeping sump gasket when I bought it so I knew what was coming... Bought a Febi split seal kit (I know...) And some brass bushes Got the Jizer out and cleaned...

I'm going to drop the sump off my 172 cup soon to change the gasket, and as with anything we get 'while you're in there...' so now I'm looking at ARP rod bolts and possibly new big end bearings too. This isn't a 'how do I?' it's more of a 'should I?', I'm capable of putting a motor together...

yeah, I have fitted them as a temporary measure as my OEM cup badges were knackered.. I've got a pair of new OEM ones but I'm keeping them until I get the car painted as they're NLA. for a fiver they're totally fine.

I've put another few hundred miles on the Clio in the last week or so, had a snapped spring on the daily last weekend so I've had to press it into daily duties this week.. driving up to work with no AC and cruise control was miserable, but being able to take it on some amazing roads up here...

Fitted the whiteline ARB this afternoon, rear beam is a bit scruffy but it's fine for now, I will get round to getting it blasted and powder coated at some point but for now I've given the beam and the ARB a wipe over with some ACF50. Cleaned off the awful sticky remains of the soft...

That's it pretty much up to date, I've got a load of service bits to fit - engine and gearbox oil, sump gasket, selector seal & bush and a whiteline rear ARB next on the list will be a new steering wheel, and a wheel refurb and some new tyres as the wheels are scruffy and Rainsport 5's are...

Hi, I've recently bought a Mondial Blue 172 cup as a weekend toy, it's a solid car that's clearly been loved by it's previous owners (last owner was a CS member and had it for 10yrs) but as with all things, age and miles take their toll so the intention is to carry out a bit of a rolling...

Hi, I've recently bought a 172 cup as a weekend toy I've toyed with the idea of a RS Clio a few times in the past.. test drove a couple of 197's years ago, and test drove an ex demo 200 back in 2016 (I think..) but never took the plunge, altough I've had a few hot hatches before, with my...