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I think it may be a thermostat stuck mostly closed? As top rad pipe is HOT HOT HOT. Actually most of the coolant pipes are Damn hot to touch. It's around £55 for a new temp sensor and thermostat from renault. Would it be a good idea to replace them both? Or do the cheaper ones from say amazon...

Also when I stop after a run around dropping mates off the coolant is flowing but very slowly. Like a trickle

100%. It's at the max line

Hey. Two issues that need sorting on my 172. First is the coolant sensor, I have a feeling it's broken as my fan doesn't come on too cool the engine but works with ac on. Second is the heater. Just pushes cold air ;( Any ideas where the sensor is so I can replace it? Also what needs...

How did u fix it? Mine only works when ac is engaged.

Will do mate

What did u do lol

Update: for whatever reason the fan now works when ac is turned on. but it doesn't turn on when ac is off. The water does pump when engine is warm though and water doesn't pump when cold. Not sure what the issue is now. May just run it with ac on lol

Good point. Best to get them done together saves on labour

So your looking around £650 with a second hand gearbox.

Hey driver door rattles when windows up. Put it down and it's fine. Any idea what to do so it would stop?

Hah. Will do that when I have a spare 75 smackers

Will chuck my rig specs up here for fun. I7 3770k @4.6ghz Maximus Gene mobo 16gb ddr3 1800mhz 2x AMD R9 - 290x 1 kw xfx platinum pro psu Boom

So... won't be able to get my car back on road till next Saturday ;( Bloody school main office decided to loose my parcel between there and my office. It's 100 ft FFS! Can't get a replacement until after next Tuesday so may aswell have a moan at the caretaker at work until mine is found. Am...

Saw a nice silver 03 clio sport waiting at lights on bridge next to amg garage. I was in the smart behind you.!

Where is the coolant sensor? My fan seems dead so I have a new one on order, but may get a sensor too just in case.

I was wondering the same when i got mine last sunday. But as far as i can tell and after seeing two other 172's in traffic yesterday it seems very normal.

new fan is dispatched and on its way via TNT for delivery to me at work tomoz :D When home will see if it works and hope to have it fitted on saturday after Tyre Kings have had a go balancing my wheels and aligning the steering.

Helped with what? Cooling the engine? Whats the best way to heat the bad boy up fast so i can get that new fan to kick in? Once i see it working its going in!

Nope, When i saw the needle pointing up i pulled over and turned it off right away. left it with hood up for 30 mins. Started it back up and it was at mid temp, traffic was gone so drove home and it was fine on motorway.. It didn't go all steamy or anything like that and the needle had an extra...

Placed the order for that fan, they have given me 3 months warranty with it. I want to test it before i start pulling apart the front end of my car, is it possible to simply plug it into the cable and run the engine for awhile and see if it comes on? I don't know when it should start up, should...

Traffic when it happened. Also air con sucks unless I am moving freely.

Well I wired it upto a 12 battery and it didn't budge

It's fine whilst moving. Was 25 mins of stop start on a46 that did it.

Was guna buy this one :http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Renault-Clio-Sport-2001-2006-172-182-Radiator-Cooling-Fan-Motor-/171263338118?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Cars+Type%3A2.0+16V+Sport%7CModel%3AClio&hash=item27e0172686

Hey. Seems my engines cooling fan is dead. Major overheat on way home. I want to replace it myself, any idea which fan is ok to fit? I need it fixed by Friday so need the fan delivered Friday. Any guides on how to get the old one out? Thanks

Ok, will see when i have a day free and organise a trip. I also get wheel shake @ 75mph so think wheel alignment is out too. :/

Hey. Something tells me my car isn't performing as it should. Is there anywhere close to le10 0rw that can have a look and tell me what if anything is under performing? Thanks

Ok well. I think i will ask insurance as I have a nice chip and it's bad with glare and makes night time driving horrible. If they say no... Will ask autoglass if they have any glass for my car.. If they say no and have a delay in ordering I will ask for one then break mine hahaha

Experiance - None. Polisher - Nope time - 2 hours in the evening Should i ask insureance if they will replace it as the glare is VERY BAD