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Thanks for that. Is it just me or is owning a 16v a bit depressing. Sure I love it, but there always seems to be something wrong with it.

So does the engine HAVE to come out to replace the clutch? And to recap, if the engine is coming out, it going to be well worth doing:cambelt, tensioners, idler pulley and water pump? Anyone no how much it will be to replce with a standard clutch? How much is the part? Im a little...

Im getting the clutch on my 16v replaced in a weeks time. Is there anything else I should get done at the same time to save on Money? Like, gear box, steering rack etc? Also any idea how much it will cost, How many hows it should take? and totally off topic, Ive lost the key to undo the...

Anyone got any suggestions what it might be? When I put my foot down the accelerator seems very stiff and the car seems abit slow getting going. Then when i come off the accelerator it seems to slow back down quicker. I fitted a new hose today, could i have knocked the throtle cable whilst...

Hello all, Ive got a big leak in my cooling system. I think ive found where it is. It seems to be a split pipe. Its looks like the big thick pipe running from the bottom of the engine to the top of the radiator on the passenger side. Anyone know what this part might be called? Maybe a top...

Right, great thanks people. Where should i g to get spacers specifically for the job. Have you got any pictures of your Valver Jas. Id love to see how they look on there? Do they look good?

Hello everyone, I need some help. Im considering buying a set of wheels of a chap on this forum called paul who is breaking a phase 1 172, but will they a) fit my mk1 ph1 16v b) will the offset be ok? I dont really Know about offset. Paul told me the offset of his wheels is: 7Jx15-4 H2...

I bought a K reg mk1 ph1 16v a couple of months ago, and it doesnt have the 16v vavle badge on the boot. It doesnt look like it ever did. Did some just come without it? Where should I go to get one? I notice most other mk1 ph1 have them. Anyone no the answer?

whats up with your steering rack.just give a good checkover and give it a service(cambelt,plugs,fuel filter,oil etc).check the front brake flexis and front discs(commen mot failures). The steering vibrates hard when you steer at at anything over 2000 revs. Has anyone else had this problem? It...

Ive just bought a Mk1 Clio 16v. Its in pretty good nick, with 80k on it. Rust free and the engine seems fine. Its also hpi clear. The only real problem seems to be with the steering rack, and it looks like it might be a big one. I want to keep it working, what do you recon are the must dos...