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    Has anyone used these HT leads before?

    Saw these on eBay and ordered a couple of days ago. I’m interested if anyone has every had any experience with them, or the brand...
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    Headlight Washer Jet Hoses - Blocking Off

    I've removed my headlight washer jets in order to replace them with blanks, but I'm wondering how best to block off the hoses. I'm not wanting to lose my precious washer fluid! :D If I just terminate the hoses, surely the pressure will blow off any blanking plugs?
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    BTT Motorsport Washer Blanks

    I took the plunge and splurged £38.50 on a pair of BTT motorsport washer blanks this week. I thought I’d share some detailed pictures of what they’re like: I had been hoping for something better, especially as on their eBay listing they talk about them being meticulously designed...
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    Momentary electrical Cut out/reset under hard driving

    Car - My 2005 182 FF This has just recently started happening, but I've found that when braking very hard, or accelerating hard in tricky conditions (such as a high speed, off-camber corner, losing traction), I've occasionally had what I'll describe as an electrical reset. I felt no...
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    Steering Rack Replaced, Power Steering No Longer Works

    I took my 182 to my local garage (ex Renault franchise, have always done a great job over the many years that i’ve used them) this morning for a replacement steering rack and rack bushes. It’s been replaced with a professionally refurbished genuine rack and has been done to try to cure the odd...
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    Super Lightweight Lithium Battery - My experience of it so far

    Hi Everyone, I know a few others on the forum have this battery, but I thought I'd share my experience as I've been really pleased with it. I'd been wanting a lithium battery, mostly because I don't use my Clio year-round. The car is stored in an unheated garage over the winter, so I take out...
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    Plastic Fuel Hose - where to purchase a length of plain hose?

    I’ve bought the K-tec replacement fitting and want to fit it. https://www.k-tecracing.com/show_product.asp?id=4022&appid=2 I know that it’s not possible to pull the original fitting out of the original fuel hose. Therefore, I want to cut it off, get a straight connector like the one below...
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    Kangoo 1.5dCI 2010 - Starting Problem - ECU?

    Hi Everyone, I'm posting this for a friend that has a 2010 1.5dCI Kangoo that won't start. The car has been at a garage for a few months (!) now and they're still struggling. Here are the details from my friend: Symptoms: Cooling fan running, spanner light illuminated on dash, unable to start...
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    What’s this part and where do I fit it?

    Hi everyone, When I replaced the gearbox of my 182 about a year ago, I was left with this plastic shield and I couldn’t figure out where it was fitted. Can anyone tell me what it is and where it fits please? Thank you, Ed
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    Alternator Identification

    Hi Everyone, I bought an alternator for my 182 from someone here on the forum about 18 months ago, took the car to my local garage (Wests Exning) for them to fit it as I was busy at the time, but they called me to say that they were unsure about fitting it as in their opinion, it was two...
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    182 Replacement Steering Rack

    I’m looking to replace the steering rack in my FF 182. I want to make sure that it’s a quality replacement, whilst also keeping the cost reasonable. I’ve seen these on eBay: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/262879008248 Any thoughts, or any better alternatives? Thank you, Ed
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    Gearbox Removal - Do I have to remove exhaust and manifold?

    I'm working on removing my gearbox right now. I'm following this guide https://www.cliosport.net/threads/172-182-gearbox-change-clutch.258911/ and I'm wondering if it's really necessary to remove the exhaust and manifold? Also, when it comes to the steering rack. Am I going to get away with...
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    Subframe - Threaded Rod - Size?

    I'll be removing the gearbox from my Clio 182 in a few weeks. To do so, I've read that it's best to lower the subframe by a few inches, replacing the bolts with threaded rod. Can anyone tell me what size threaded rod I need please? Thank you, Ed
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    Guess my Gearbox Problem

    Hi Guys, I’m at a track day at Bedford right now. Been having a blast all morning, but just before lunch, a had a problem on track for a moment getting into fourth, then third. As soon as I was out of the corners, I was then able to use all gears again. Heading back to the pits, the cabin...
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    “New” driveshaft - Not happy

    I bought a driver’s side driveshaft from K-Tec racing a few weeks ago (for my 182 FF). Received it, genuine Renault item, brand new, totally happy. I decided to order a passenger side shaft over the weekend. It arrived today, but i’m not happy. It appears to be remanufactured, which wouldn’t...
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    Replacing Driveshaft - How much oil?

    I’m about to buy some Elf NFJ (I understand this is recommended) gearbox oil as i’ll be replacing the passenger side driveshaft on my 182 next weekend. The car will be on a lift, so sitting flat. Any guesses at how much gearbox oil i’ll need? Also, any problem with overfilling a little? My box...
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    Driveshaft Support Bearing Bracket - how to remove and refit?

    Help! Working on my Clio 182 (both cup packs) right now. Have old shaft out (driver’s side), looking to fit new shaft. However, I’m not sure how to remove the support bracket from the old bearing. Can anyone help please? Also, how do I fit to the new bearing without causing damage to the...
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    Steering Rack Leak - SMI Racks No Longer Supplied! :(

    Hi, The steering rack on my 182 (FF) has leaked at some point (not sure if it's still leaking as I've only owned the car 3 weeks) and also has a little bit of play. For peace of mind, I was going to replace it. Today I contacted Paul at Renault Parts Direct who has told me that the SMI rack is...
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    Identify this rack - Is it SMI?

    Hi, I need to replace my steering rack and so I'm looking to order a replacement. Got under the car today to find that it looks like it did have a sticker, but it's no longer there. Please see the photos below. Does anyone know if this happens to be an SMI rack? When it comes to ordering a...
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