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Ever since owning my Clio Dci I have never been able to get the coolant gauge to function! I have tried everything, including: 1) new clocks/dials 2) new sensor There must be a wiring fault somewhere along the line, but I have checked for continuity from the sensor to the dash and the one...

Hi Guys, Il reveal my story first. For my main car I drive a clio Dci which has been modified to just shy under 130bhp and I just brought a ph1 clio sport aswell. I can't afford to keep both cars, I really enjoy driving the Dci with its endless range of torque but I wanted a change, the...

Im trying to locate/diagnose a knocking noise coming from the engine bay area, I think the noise is coming from the auxilary drive belt but Im really struggling to get the belt off. I can see a spring loaded tensioner, with two inverted torx bolts, do I need to undo these two bolts to relieve...

Hi, I have been offered a black (X registered) Clio Sport ph1. Its done 79,000 miles with some history, had a cambelt done in late 2005 and the usual service items around 60,000 miles. Anyway, the price is shockingly cheap at 1500.00! I have been to view the car and its in good condition...

Hi Guys, I have a Clio 1.5 DCI 80bhp, I am interested in increasing the power slightly. Now I know the engine uses a Delphi DFP1 CR pump and injector setup as I am a product engineer at Delphi... so why ask this question... well.. I have heard about one of these dragon tuning boxes that...

Hi Guys, I have a 02 plate DCI and I want it to be more stable on the road when cornering. I have looked at aftermarket spring kits (-40mm etc..) but I thought this maybe a little too harsh for road use, so I thought about using the 172/182 sport springs as an intermediate alternative. What...

As in the title, if I was to buy a nearside seatbelt would it fit the offside? cheers lee

Hi after repairing my interior loom after a small fire. The radio is requesting a code, any idea where I can get this from? Don't really want to spend money at a renault dealership ever again! lee

Hi Guys, Christmas is not going according to plan this year! My new purchase a 2002 clio 1.5 dci (only had it for 3 weeks) has decided it wanst to start its only log fire behind the dashboard! Basically I was driving next thing I notice is smoke from the air vents and then the engine cuts...

Hi, Im having trouble locating the exact seat belt for my car. Its a 2002 renault clio 1.5 DCI dyanmique +. It has darker coloured belts than the normal models, and im not paying renault for a brand new one! I understand that only MK2 clio seat belts will fit, so I guess thats 1998...

Well day 3 of owning the dci and a nail has found its way into the front tyre, oh joy! Problem is the garage is shut and the car didn't come with the renault locking cap tool. Can anyone recommend anyway of getting these off? Its the 3 pin jobbie which stops the cover from being removed...

As in the title, Renault want 542.00 to replace the cambelt on the 1.5 DCI engine. That is bloody expensive, wheres my nearest back street garage? :) Are renault expensive for servicing then? As I think that is very over-priced. cheers lee

Hi, Just wondering if the 1.5 DCI engines are prone to coolant sensor faults? I just brought one and the coolant gauge doesn't move at all, im guessing its the sensor but what are the chances of the actual dial being faultly? Are there any common faults within this area? cheers lee

Hi I just wondering if I needed to obtain the exact same seat belt from the same mk of clio (i think mines a mk3) I have found alot of mk1 and mk2 seat belts for sale, but im unsure if these will fit. Anyone offer any advice? And are there any special precautions to take when fitting, with...

I just wanted to say hello!!! I have just brought a '52 clio 1.5 DCI 80bhp, and have a few niggles so I was hoping to find some answers and maybe some cheap replacement parts. Im a motorsport engineer by trade and just finished my degree in engineering at Coventry University, so im quite...