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Long story short but after 5 months I picked up my Williams Clio phase 2 last night. The guy that was meant to look over it unfortunately couldn’t do it stood as I left it back in October (not even washed). So I got the train up to Shrewsbury last night and picked it up for a 120miles drive back...

Btw I think the oil does impact it. As I ran oil like you had above and it crunched worse than when I use gl4 specific oil 75w80 oil. However it still crunched so didn’t fix the problem all together.

so I can’t comment on ktec specifically but a crunch in a newly rebuilt gearbox isn’t that uncommon. It’s bloody frustrating though..I had my box rebuilt (not northloop just to be clear) twice in a season last year and threw pms shifter, clutch, oil, slave at it each time. Crunched straight out...

Update 4th of Jan 2026 Got the phase 1 172 back out today. Managed to persuade my wife and 2 kids that the Haynes breakfast club meet was a good decision even if it was -2. After a bit of fiddling with the car seats it was all good. It was a great meet and absolutely loads of cars including a...

update Picked up the car from Blackburn this morning and good news, it’s all good. Paintwork and engine/running gear seem in good order. Looks like the damage was rear end as there has been a panel welded in but looks like it has been done well. Starts, runs and drives - so all good so far...

Here’s some more pictures. Not exactly sure why it’s gone like that to be honest. But any suggestions on how best to fix would be great. I am thinking dash out, sand back, then prime and respray might be the best way to go. Thanks

update So spoke to the owner and car and classic. All of the information they have including v5 says it’s a cat d rather than a c which is good news. Also it’s had clean mot’s since 2021 albeit not done a lot of miles. I am gonna take a sizeable chance on it. If it works out great, if not, sure...

Agree on the caliper pins. Mr pink pins is doing the ones with a clip which makes the whole pad changing experience much easier Plus with the recommendations above. For track use I have run rc8’s and pbs race on the rear.. not changed the rears in about 10 race weekends and loads of meets on...

Great thank you

Yeah that’s a good shout.

So I have had an offer accepted for it £8k plus a few hundred quid to car and classic which seems an absolute steal to be honest. However I ran a quick hpi check / report enclosed and it’s come back with a few items https://www.vcheck.uk/report/M568KBO-W2KMJ19 1. Current owner has had it 1...

Now onto the dash. What have people done to remove the tacky and blue paint coming off? Assuming I will need to remove the dash and repaint? And any ideas why it goes like this?

Just refreshed the plastic trim for the windows. They look much better now

Thanks Dan - that’s super helpful

Hi all, spotted this on car and classic and it looks pretty reasonable price wise. I know it’s a cat d but it’s also donkey years old so to be expected to a degree and it’s had a respray. Anyone know this car? Or any details on it? Thanks...

Ah good advice. I will send some better pictures and videos this week. As I just took the pic from Google rather than my car.. I am pretty sure if I start using any sprays or cleaning the paint will just come off..

Hi all, just starting to do some light refurbing of my phase 1 172 The top dash is blue but it’s very sticky and the paint is coming off when you touch it. Any ideas or suggestions how best to clean it up? I am thinking removing the dash / degreasing it and then a respray. As the paint is...

That’s not normal. Not in any of the Clio’s I have owned can I say it’s done that.. have you tried another throttle body?

Hey all, Gavin has kindly sold me his phase 1 172. Super easy to deal with just how car sales should be Car is in great ship and drove well on the 160mile trip home last night to Bristol.. will give it a clean tomorrow and then planning to get the arches done over the winter, take the interior...

The napa alternators are meant to be rubbish and means the car doesn’t run well certainly under load. Worth changing for a second hand one. I did try one in my racecar and quickly binned it off

He’s retired unfortunately

This is awesome. I watched that auto Alex video and was like yes I want a Williams Clio and then saw loads which were worse than the titanic or the price of a 911, but lack the budget or know how of how to fix one Good luck with it and post lots of pics..

I use admiral for 4 cars and a van / they’ve been ok or ers is decent for fleet insurance with better cover and excesses for your vehicles Thanks

Thanks all, this is super helpful. I didn’t realise that it had been for sale for a year plus, that says quite a bit Also the non phase 1 parts aren’t ideal.. I think I will take a punt and buy a 200k one for cheap and fix it up from there.. at least I know what I am getting into. Thanks

Ah interesting - on Autotrader or elsewhere do you know?

Hi all, Found this phase 1 in my search for one and this seems a bargain in the current market. It’s had the sills, arches and belts done plus a respray http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202308070525046?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios-app Am I missing something or do you think as it’s...

Yep agree with this - get the Jon fonz mounts and the trendlines or similar.. Steering wheel is a good addition too and then get a nice exhaust on it and pound for pound you can beat them..

So here’s my view after and still owning a lot of Clio’s namely phase 1 172, 182’s, 197, 200 and then a 220 trophy In my view for a weekend and track toy a 182 is the best in my opinion. They feel and drive much better than a mk3 / noise and enjoyment from driving is better A mk3 is quicker...

Ok thanks. Standard is 5w-40 which is what I am using.. will have a read about Fuchs titan race.. Would the temperature at the weekend made much of a difference ?

Hi mate, I use Jerry cans all the time for my racing.. to save the hassle and make sure I run the exact fuel I want I just use a measuring jug like this… https://www.demon-tweeks.com/uk/b-g-racing-flexible-nozzle-fluid-pouring-jug-7001933/ Makes it much easier.