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I've been today to look at a 2012 Clio RS 200 with cup suspension, damaged. Its registered as Cat D, 38K miles and it needs bumper, bonnet, headlights, airbags, screen. There may be more required - i have a body man who will go look at it tomorrow morning if i want to take it further to see if...

Yup, but frustrating you have to pay what could amount to a significant percentage of the cars value for a belt change that is well over due. And, come resale time, you're not going to get that money back because Joe Public will generally look for the cheapest car, not the best serviced one. I...

Well that was Renault rates and they did it in sightly under a day. The full kit can be bought with genuine parts and a Gates belt (which is what Renault use) for under £250 on ebay. Tight for space doesnt help.

Typically £500ish from a good indy, or £800 upwards from a main dealer. I paid £888 for timing belt, dephaser, water pump and aux belt from my local main dealer. That with a years warranty on the work.

I bought my 197 with slightly rose tinted glasses knowing it needed a belt as it had just 52K miles, but is 9 years old, though i got it at a v good price. It was expensive to do the belt, dephaser pulley and pump (particularly given i went to a reputable Renault main dealer near me as i couldnt...

I've been looking at a lot of the adverts on AT for Clio 197s and 200s, and one thing that really surprises me is the amount of cars that DONT seem to have had their timing belt done? With it being 72K miles / 6 years that means that any car 2010 or older should have had it done, yet a lot of...

The question has to be - WHY? The car doesnt need them, they'll look a bit silly on a standard car. They'll cost a fair bit by the time you buy them, get them colour coded and fitted. Either keep your money or put it towards some worthwhile mods.

Is it just the the thumb grips? You can get them on ebay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Renault-Sport-RS-Clio-MKII-172-182-Steering-Wheel-Rubber-Replacement-Thumb-Grips-/231780673916?hash=item35f734697c:g:wCUAAOSwfZ1WZb4n I've used them and they're great. :)

I'll post before and after pics, in case it helps someone else searching later.

Funny, i'd been thinking of trying that. Didnt get a chance to have a try yet, but will give it a go i think. If that doesnt work i'll give Snappy a shout.

It seems i'm somewhat late to the party - there seems to be a load of threads on this ranging back many years but all the links to ebay listings or sites that sell them are all out of date. :( Anyone done this recently and where did you get your tips? Stainless steel rolled preferred. :)

The steering wheel on my 197 has started to wear at the ten to two position. The top coat of rubberised surface is peeling off and its annoying. What has anyone else done? These people seem to come recommended - i'm assuming at about £150 - for a retrim http://royalsteeringwheels.com/ Or a new...

+1 For the sake of the price of a belt and pulley kit, do the whole lot. In fact, i'd do the water pump as well. Genuine Renault Dephaser Pulley, Genuine Renault Water Pump, Gates Timing Belt Kit. Job Jobbed.

Well i suspect thats why it hadnt sold. Because people more intelligent than me knew it would need done. In fairness i put in a cheeky bid and got it, so i'm not complaining.

Well thats what i keep telling myself. Too often you go to buy a car and you've just to take the sellers word for the fact its been done as they've "lost" the paperwork or never had it.

Yeah 197s are rare here for sale, and most have been modded. This one was totally standard and two lady owners from new. Second owners husband runs a garage so it got everything it needed (bar a belt change, ha!) Technically, i could drive on at it, as i've never heard of a belt break because...

Well after my purchase last week of a 52K miles mint 197 in silver, and having turned a blind eye at the time to it being a 2007 car without a belt / dephaser pulley change, i'm taking the plunge and getting the above work done. My usual mechanic - brilliant though he is - has never done the...

2002 Clio 172 2007 Clio 197 2013 Nissan 370Z GT

Cheers this is my second one this year. Started this thread in January about the Clio 172 i have. http://www.cliosport.net/threads/rescued-clio-172.788408/#post-11029072http://www.cliosport.net/threads/rescued-clio-172.788408/#post-11029072 We've an Insignia and a 370Z as well. I think the...

Well following on from my Clio 172 purchase last month, i've bought another Clio - a 197 this time. Totally standard at present. 52K miles, two previous owners from new, 2007. Well pleased with this one :) I pick it up next saturday - currently getting serviced, and new rear disks and pads...

Well just to update. It did have a catalytic converter so i put a Cataclean treatment through it. We also found that the coil pack was cracked on it and seemed to have been getting water in to it (rusty water marks around the crack), so we replaced it. Also put new plugs in it and for...

I honestly dont know. I meant to get mechanic to check. :( Will have to wait to the mechanic gets its and sees whats happening i guess. Found some other stuff on the forum here and misadjusted plugs, worn plugs, plug leads or a faulty coil would do it too. (also worn valves or cyllinder head...

Well defeat snatched from the jaws of victory this morning as the car failed its MOT. I'm in NI so you take it to a government MOT centre, after having had it checked in advance by your mechanic. Handbrake cable snapped when i pulled up to the MOT centre to park, so whilst annoyed about that...

Got sorted with one. A mate had one in his garage and he gave me it. Thanks for the offer though

Yeah its up for MOT on monday morning, so i'll getting it home after that and start to sort the wee bits and pieces out that i want to do. Looking forward to getting out and about in it.

Money isnt really an issue but as its a weekend toy that i'll punt on at some point, i dont want to be spending a fortune that i know i wont get back I did a VR6 Caddy van last year - bought it in a sorry state and did all the work including a respray and G60 rims to get it back up to something...

No. The hose goes into the Cone, so if you tighten the clip, it just squeezes the silicon hose inside slightly. If it fitted over the end of the cone then it would work, yes.

I ordered - and received - a red silicone one which arrived today. Fits ok into the Cone but theres no real way of ensuring it stays in there. I'd say it will flop out when fitted (Oerr Missus) So i've ordered a stainless steel one from that item number of yours above. Cheers!

LOL No probs. Yes, thats the view i took. The guys a mate and he was pondering breaking it for parts, although knowing the same guy it could have lay there for another year. Seemed too good for that. I'll sort out whatever needs sorting and buzz around in it for a while I cant see me...

Grand. I'd fancied the alumium one, but i'm happy enough to order up a silicone one. Cheers