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Rebuild, gaskets, skim and then all the usual stuff belts, alternator (which was a massive pain in the arse to source!)

Ha no not quite - my original purchase price on it 10 years ago... not the new price thankfully!

All polished up this weekend and back on the road! I've spent more than the original purchase price 10 years ago restoring it. Guess I'll have to keep it now. :oops:. Took it for a spin but as it's a had engine rebuild being gentle... for now! Love it.

All pretty much done now - will get some pics up. Just one more thing I've got to sort that I'm wondering if someone can diagnose! The climate control unit was a bit tatty and so a while back I replaced it - I now seem to have an issue with the heating where any temperature setting above...

Thanks! - I've already got the KTEC ones, them seem fine and were not silly money and a few people recommended them.

It's getting there... thought my shopping list may help others! Cam belt kit Fish bros Swindon Waterpump Fish bros Swindon Front discs and pads Fish bros Swindon Rear discs and pads Fish bros Swindon Gearbox end plate/cap Fish bros Swindon Engine mounting bushes...

It still scrubs up well, even if underneath it's going to be triggers broom. :ROFLMAO:

Oh front ABS rings are the other thing I'm after? Any ideas? I've managed to find a Valeo Clutch on ECP - hopefully it's correct (will be keeping receipt!)

Great thanks will check him out. It does seems as just within the last couple of years parts have dried up a bit! The same thing happened with my 205 GTI a few years ago, I actually had to get a friend to 3D print a parcel shelf bracket for it. Although I also wonder if ongoing logistics issues...

Cheers have ordered a pair.

Thanks - I saw KTEC appears to do a pair of aftermarket front lower arms? Would assume they might be decent?

Hi! I'm putting my Clio 182 FF (which I've owned for 10 years+) back on the road after 3 and a bit years of it sitting due to other projects (like a house) getting in the way. Anyhow Just looking for advice on parts sourcing - I've seen RPD looks decent but I'm struggling with some of the parts...

That YouTube link went dead so here's another...

Starts this Sunday - BBC2 9pm, first episode will be Italy. It's got everything from Ape 50 to a Miura SV. (which I found out at 6'3 I can't really fit in and ruined a childhood dream, the Miura I mean, somehow I do fit in an Ape 50)

Been in the industry for ten years and also done some motoring journalism along the way, pretty much everyone I know got into the industry at a researcher/runner level, started off with a work placement and have worked their way up.

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Ah good - I'm a Producer but as I'm an anorak I pretty much just do car stuff, last thing I worked on before this was the Transit Van on Speed With Guy Martin.

Well, there is some Baguette eating in an Alpine A110... other than that it's a very bread and cake free series!

Been working on a new motoring show 'Paul Hollywood's Big Continental Road Trip' which is on BBC2 next Sunday 28th May 9pm -Think you guys will like it, there's 3 shows Italy, France and Germany. The French episode (which will be shown last in order) features among others the Clio RS 200, first...

Cheers, I'll do some more when I get a chance and access to some more metal!

Just put the 205 vid up - Hope you enjoy this one too...

Cheers, I'm working on another at the moment with my 205 and plan to keep doing them when I get a chance! The subtitles are of course incredible.

Well, it appears you're a font of knowledge. Interesting geek fact, and even more depressing that they actually went to the effort of making that crap font!

I will need to have another go in a V6 at some point, not driven one in years!

Yep, among others I had a Fabia vRS (Mk1) supposedly solid/reliable. The rear doors leaked water, the boot solenoid failed, the boot switch failed, the brake switch failed, the window regulators failed, the factory alloys all went porus and needed to be refurbed, the turbo failed, the laquer on...

:smile:With subtitles it had me in stiches. The intro bit sort of works then it's just totally mental.

:smile:With subtitles it had me in stiches. The intro bit sort of works then it's just totally mental.

Awesome pic with the Megane. It is an incredible road. I've been lucky enough to drive all over Europe with work and it's still my favourite.