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Why does nobody want to work on there cars anymore ? If we'd have had access to this amazing tool, "The on-line forum" 15-20 years ago, it would have been full of useful infomation and advice from people doing all sorts of work on their R5s 205s etc. These days it seems like most of my fellow...

I need a replacement driveshaft for a 2003 cup, o/s. I've seen one on ebay that's listed as off a 2001 172. The inner c/v carrier to gearbox connection looks different to mine. The splined sleeve that fits onto the gearbox output shaft looks longer than mine. Is this off a ph1 clioII ? Are the...

I know this might be a silly question, (obvious answer) but are the OUTER cv joints the same on both the o/s and n/s ? Can i fit a n/s (outer) joint on to a o/s driveshaft ? (Mk2 172)

Has anybody had a cam belt snap (2.0 16v) or know of anyone who has ? I mean a factory fitted (when new) belt. Not one that been replaced then snapped ? I've bought a car before that had been stood for quite a white and the belt snapped after a few days of me driving it. (an old 1900 205) I'm...

are these the same on ph1's 2's and 182. I know some of them have been drilled wrongly but are they all interchangable ?

Has any body had experience with the funny stuff ? I don't want to be told about how bad or stupid the idea is, I've researech the chemistry and engineering quite well so i know the score (i think/hope!) I'm planning multi port injection (wet) with a volume conrtoller and various monitoring...

My airbag module is locked out. This means it needs replacing right ? The car was damaged repaired when i got it. (door,wing and headlight) The pre tensioners went off i think. Anyway to the point. I' m sick of looking at those 2 warning lights. What wires can i cut to knock them off ? I know...

Somehow i think i already know the answer, but i live in hope ! The rubber hand/thumb grip thingy on the right hand side of my steering wheel has split. (I should have listened when i was told to keep both hands on the wheel !) Does anyone know if these can be bought from renault without...

My front side lights have stop'd working. The rears are fine as are the front bulbs and all of the fuses. Any body got any ideas ???

Trying to replace my hand brake cable (O/S) now this afternoon. The cars on the stands but just cant seem to figure out how to get the cable(s) free of the lever. Both cables off the calipers but cant lift the handbrake mech out off the floor (its un bolted ) PLEASE help me now... Steve:S

My 35 K Rs Clio doesn't run as smothly as it used to. When its cold its a bit lumppy rather than roygh but not like it was origanally was.. Any ideas ? I dont know much about these engines but think it might the SAD STEPPER MOTOR NOT workin as it should.. ANY IDEAS WOULD BE APPREACHIATED... sTE:(

Can any body show me a piccy of how the tailpipe will look on the car with one of these full systems fitted (single round outlet) ? Where does it sit ? Can i mount it high and cut away the bumper and use one of those neat 182 surrounds or does it hang down low under the bumper ? (urrr)

I've been considering getting one of those steath exhaust systems but have read a few things about people having problems with them are they any good or what ? I'm going to have to get something soon my std centre box wont take much more hammering. (I does get rid of the vibration for a few K...

I know this is prob'ly like asking how long a piece of string is but, how long dya think a clutch should last on a road car if not driven too hard (honest!) Ste

Whoz driving one of these little beasties ? (As a normal first car) Whats it like to live with day to day ? Have you had any problems with it ? If i take the plunge i'm going to build it myself, has anyone done one of these conversions ? Does it go together ok is EVERYTHING there,or did you end...

Does anyone know how much its going to cost me for a aux belt and/or exhaust (bbox) hanger brkt for a 172 cup ?:dapprove:

Please could someone EM me the pages concerning this as mine arn't there ? Cheers Ste:cool:

Has anybody got or been in a clio with Billy suspn ? One of the kits in the blue demon tweeks catologue. B12 ? maybe, not sure. Normal style shocks not coilovers. The damper pistons are nearly the same diameter as the shockers with progresive springs.

my drivers door wont open on the remote anymore. it locks ok but wont unlock. you can hear it trying to do something but doesnt unlock.. Any ideas before i pull it to bits ? are the servos tempramental on these ? any experiences appreachiated. Ste:(

Serviced the b**ch today. (then got up and worked on the car!) 172 cup, only its second service. I got it at 14K and it had been serviced a few months before at 11500 by the dealer where it was bought from RENAULT RETAIL, WATFORD. Any way coming up to 20k so i decided to get it done before it...

Are we all using Shell V-power ? If not its time to start. Unbelivable !! I would have expected to have to spend a good grand on the car to make it perform this much better... A+:D

Is it a phase shift on the inlet cam . (the position of the camshaft alters in relation to the pulley, its not fixed) If thats right what actuates the shift ? C F force ? If thats the case then is it a gradual shift? the faster the engine runs the more the advance ? (to a fixed point) Or is it...

How's the castor angle increased on the cup ? what's different to the std 172 ? Shockers (btm mount brkt or top mount) or the Hub carriers ? :S

Thinkin about loosing the cat on my cup. Are cats the problem they always were ? I remember when they first appeared in the early 90s killin of a lot of good motors. Obviously cat technology has come on since then as has ignition/fueling managment but is the cat bottleneck still restricting...

:D Thought that might grab ya attention !!!! Seriously how much dya recon ? What would pay ? A bag of the sharp stuff ?

My Drivers side Headlight is a bit pointing a bit higher than the n/s. Both motors work fine, the lights move together and the same amount. Is it possible to adjust the position of the lamp manually ? If so how ? (172 CUP so not xenon) Ste :S

Help! Do any of you guys know anything about airbag ecu's ? Mine's locked out (by previous owner now nicely repaired) cause its had a bump. I ve been told it needs replacing and cant be unlocked. Is this correct ? I found a company on line that says they can unlock it, but it means sending them...