BG 182

[Louis]

Looks great this Louis. That carbon shaft (ooo err) is mega nice

Cheers mate. I always think they photograph worse than they look in person, especially the anodised collars.

Tomorrow I'll be taking the seats out and shoving another subwoofer in. Might look at moving the horns too as the intercooler pipework will be there.

 

[Krarl]

I like your shaft

That carbon bit looks good too

 

[Louis]

Thatll be the knock then.

 

[JamesBryan]

Some of them Bluetooth ARB brackets 😂

 

[Louis]

Some of them Bluetooth ARB brackets 😂

They're both gone so that's better I guess 😂 Good job I've not been bombing it down the country roads recently 😬🙄

 

[Louis]

Fixed it.

 

[t90_lle]

Fixed it.

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Ungraded?? 🤔 haha

 

[Louis]

Ungraded?? 🤔 haha

2 cable ties is better than one. I even snipped off the ends after the photo was taken 👀

 

[Louis]

Decided my cable ties maybe werent a permanent fix so bought some new arb brackets. These were the last ones kam had in stock and they're now discontinued by renault...

Strange how both old ones snapped in the exact same place. It's clearly the stiffness of the arb combined with the black series polybushes which causes this issue.

Slathered in some copper slips to ease with fitment.

Whilst I was there I fitted my stainless abs brackets. I didn't clean anything else, obviously.

Job jobbed.

 

[Clio_fool]

18 years of corrosion may have had a part in them failing too.

 

[Louis]

18 years of corrosion may have had a part in them failing too.

Always have to mention the corrosion dont ya 😭😭

 

[Clio_fool]

Always have to mention the corrosion dont ya 😭😭

You've seen the rad support on my 200, haven't you? Well the twingo one is the same! Bloody Renault's are as bad as old Fiat's🤣.

 

[Mr Underhill]

Decided my cable ties maybe werent a permanent fix so bought some new arb brackets. These were the last ones kam had in stock and they're now discontinued by renault...
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Strange how both old ones snapped in the exact same place. It's clearly the stiffness of the arb combined with the black series polybushes which causes this issue.

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Slathered in some copper slips to ease with fitment.
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Whilst I was there I fitted my stainless abs brackets. I didn't clean anything else, obviously.

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Job jobbed.

I tend to limit the amount of copper slip where I can because there’s lots of evidence that copper based anti-seize compounds can cause galvanic (bimetallic) corrosion, particularly involving stainless steel or galvanised fasteners. Basically it dries out exposing it to water, which in turn aids corrosion.

More likely yours have gone through old age and stress on the component. I tend to use a silicone based lube (oh er 😂) like that used on rubber bushes.

 

[Louis]

I tend to limit the amount of copper slip where I can because there’s lots of evidence that copper based anti-seize compounds can cause galvanic (bimetallic) corrosion, particularly involving stainless steel or galvanised fasteners. Basically it dries out exposing it to water, which in turn aids corrosion.

More likely yours have gone through old age and stress on the component. I tend to use a silicone based lube (oh er 😂) like that used on rubber bushes.

Be grand! The wash i gave it yesterday probably cleared up most of it anyway.

By the time those brackets snap again I'll have bigger rust problems 😭😂

 

[Mr Underhill]

Be grand! The wash i gave it yesterday probably cleared up most of it anyway.

By the time those brackets snap again I'll have bigger rust problems 😭😂

Very true!

 

[Louis]

Went to the Motorist on sunday, cant even see the rust from this far away.

 

[Stefan.]

Shows the gold in the paintwork well!

 

[Louis]

Shows the gold in the paintwork well!

Were saying the colours pop on all of them! Renault did a decent job.

 

[JamesBryan]

Shows the gold in the paintwork well!

That's the rust coming through 😂

 

[Krarl]

2 rare colours and a BG with sat nav

Makes that tCe look a bit meh

 

[Robbie Corbett]

Don't forget the hyper rare bed liner turbines 👀

 

[Krarl]

Don't forget the hyper rare bed liner turbines 👀

That paints holding up well

A mate of a mate rattle canned them 7 years ago and it's only just starting to come off🤣🤣

 

[Louis]

That paints holding up well

A mate of a mate rattle canned them 7 years ago and it's only just starting to come off🤣🤣

They're all just jealous. Nuffin but snakes in this thread 🥵🥵

 

[S-JM]

2 rare colours and a BG with sat nav

Makes that tCe look a bit meh

You're just jealous, nothing but snakes in this thread 🥵.

 

[Krarl]

I'm just jealous, nothing but snakes in my bed. Pass it on😩🥵

 

[Stefan.]

I'm just jealous, nothing but snakes in my bed. Pass it on😩🥵

b**ch on a pension...suck my dong.

Oh wait this wasn't ali g phrases...

 

[Louis]

That time of year again when its due a service. Struggled to find any MTL in stock at a reasonable price before finding it at classic-oils.net. Website was a little dodgy but as it is apparently owned by fuzz Townsend off car sos I was more confident i wasnt going to get scammed. Ordered and it turned up next day 👍

Engine oil was again of the Castrol variety and the oil that came out was black. Crazy to think its only been a year and it's so bad! Gearbox oil was now golden but as it's red when it goes in was obviously due a change.

Went easy enough, oil filter wasnt as tight as last year thankfully.

Managed to find some 2 way valves from China which didnt cost the earth, so cut the petrol vent line right back from where it was previously cable tied up and fitted the valve. Simple job 👍

Next up was fitting the quick release bumper catches. These I ordered from exoracing and seemed to be identical to a group buys that was on here a year or so ago. Measured up multiple times to save drilling multiple times and got them spot on first time. Obviously a job you dont want to mess up when drilling into the bumper!

Plan is to buy some more and remove the reinforcement up the front of the bumper fitting the quick catches instead.

Finally as the bumper was off I renewed the spire clips and bolts with some new stainless ones off ebay. Theyre much larger and seemed to hold firm within the liner so I hope they dont seize in like the old. Had to dig the grinder out for most of the original bolts as they were basically cheese.

Cleaned up all the arch liners and undertrays with some engine cleaner at the end of the job but didnt grab any photos of this. Gearbox seems to be weeping from the selector again but hard to say, will keep an eye on it 👍

Next jobs are removing the exhaust at the back and looking at rust prevention. I've put it off too long and want to get hold of it before it's too late!

 

[Clio_fool]

Next jobs are removing the exhaust at the back and looking at rust prevention. I've put it off too long and want to get hold of it before it's too late!

😂 Best get @dann2707 round with his welder and a load of steel.

 

[Louis]

😂 Best get @dann2707 round with his welder and a load of steel.

Theres more good steel than you've hair sunshine.

 

[Clio_fool]

Theres more good steel than you've hair sunshine.

Well that's not bloody hard is it? There's also more rust than I've got hair. Fortunately for you it's easier to replace rust than hair😂.

 

[Louis]

Well that's not bloody hard is it? There's also more rust than I've got hair. Fortunately for you it's easier to replace rust than hair😂.

 

[haimsey]

I recently put all new spire clips on my bumper/arch liners. Was very satisfying. However I now see why I liked only having a total of five holding things together lol

the fuel breather that was connected the carbon canister, how far back did you cut it?

 

[Louis]

I recently put all new spire clips on my bumper/arch liners. Was very satisfying. However I now see why I liked only having a total of five holding things together lol

the fuel breather that was connected the carbon canister, how far back did you cut it?

Thought I'd replied to this, sorry mate. I cut it right back just 2 fuel clips along from the tank. Had zero issues with it here.

Have the week off so took some time washing the clio today before a trip to the lakes. Full wash, decon, coat of poor boys, carnauba wax and wet coat. Will tyre shine and coat the trim in the morning.

 

[Louis]

Had a bit of low RPM judder/misfire so after some advice I replaced the spark plugs. Pretty quick job, majority of time was taken cleaning all the mating surfaces. Old ones looked fine, but being 5 years since I did them was a good job to review.

Genuine Sparky Bois fitted again and will see tomorrow whether it's sorted this issue. Might look at getting some Magnecors too as the HT leads have clearly been replaced individually as some point as there is 2 x 1's unless that's OEM?

Knocking at the front is also getting worse. Bought some new balljoints as these cars seemingly love to eat them whilst lowered. Lemforder was the only way and I'll get them fitted later in the week. Also need to do CSF prep but it was wayyy too hot today to consider it.

 

[Stefan.]

Have you replaced the injectors at all?

 

[Louis]

Forgot to mention, I've had an issue with a slight leak on my coolant. Some investigation discovered dried up coolant on the thermostat housing rear pipe. I've now nipped this up again and hopefully its grand.

 

[Louis]

Have you replaced the injectors at all?

Sometimes it feels like you don't read my thread at all and just don't care about me Stefan.

BG 182

Genuinely when i snapped that stud I was thinking how easy life would be in a boring modern diesel 😂 I have this exact same thought😂😂 "Why don't I just go and finance a diesel merc through Dave ffs"🙄😂

cliosport.net

🥲

 

[Stefan.]

 

[Brigsy]

Genuine ren leads are best bet if you can find a set. Never rated the magnecors on any car ive had them fitted to, fitted crap on my old 172 Kangoo.

 

[Jekyll]

Interested in the fuel line valve Louis, got a brother a link?