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The old engine is still at the garage. When they get time they are going to strip it down and try to discover why it decided to destroy itself. Why do you ask? Ben

Hey Guys, Just thought that I would update this thread. So after few calculations in regards to engine replacement costs and the amount of hours I would have to pay the garage for labor it still worked out that I would better off getting the car fixed. So, I managed to find an engine with...

Ok cool, thanks.

How much is it worth? Clio Sport 197, 08 plate, 48000 miles, fsh, in black. Unfortunately the engine has decided to put a hole in its block and sump so needs a complete new engine. Im just trying to weigh up my options as to whether I should repair it or sell it as it is.

Thanks man... Ill try and keep this thread updated and let you know how I get on. I always warmed her up first before any spirited driving. I guess I just got unlucky. Yes, that is what I would have expected. Prob not worth considering the meganne route then.

Well at least I know thats its not just me that has had a bad experience with this engine... I dont know why but somehow that helps - ha! What sort of value do you think its worth as it stands? The garage that have it are going to look into some options for me but yes, I think I may give...

Is it common for the 197 engines to go pop at fairly low miles? Still trying to understand why it happened :s

I dont really have the time to break it and cant really be bothered to get into all that messing around. Guessing that will be a more expensive route :) Yes, defo dont want to get into breaking - too much messing around.

Hey, So I have a Clio 197 (08 plate) with only 48,000 miles and fsh. Last night the engine decided to kill itself and put a whole in the side of the block and sump. Not good, and certainly not expected with a car that has been fully maintained and has fairly low miles. The AA towed me to a...

Thanks for your constructive advice :)

Thanks for the advice :) Thanks mate!

Hey Everyone, Does anyone have an idea on what rear silencer this is please? It has been taken off my PH1 172. I realise that its a bit of a long shot but there are a few car geeks on here :p Will probably be up for sale once I know what it is :) Cheers Ben

Best place to do it IMO... keep it on the track! Much more fun that way too.... all the best with the project!

Cheers Danny - much appreciated!

Hi everyone, Can anyone help with the above? Cheers Ben

Ah - I see! My apologies :)

Really? Sounds pretty good to me!

Very interesting looking project. I look foward to further updates :)

Just do what YOU want to do with it! Doesn't matter what anyone else really thinks - its your car after all.

There are some really good projects on the forum at the mo - and this is up there with the best of them. Great build, I hope it all comes together successfully. Ben

Very special indeed! Well done for building something a bit different.

Re: James/BigAsh 182 Race Car by TDF... It doesn't get much better than this! *Pic He Chin up mate - I'm sure it will all come good in the end. Life sometimes works like that, it will all average out in the end and you will be the luckiest guy we know! :) Ben

Congrats guys - sounds like you are on a roll! :)

Car is looking good again. Nice to see that you got it sorted quickly and for not a lot of cash.

Great vid - good effort!

Thanks Adam, I shall take a look. Ben

Just bringing this thread back from the dead as my clio started doing this whilst out on track on saturday. Has anyone found a reason for the fluid to come out of the top of the tank? Could it just need a fluid change? Ben

Congrats on a great result!

Great save Tony! I must say, I'm loving how retro the little ph1 is looking compared to some of the other cars on the grid. It looks real mean in some of the shots :) Ben

Re: James/BigAsh 182 Race Car by TDF... It doesn't get much better than this! *Pic He Any idea on how you actually cracked your sump James? Ben