Clio 1.4 Ph1

[yellowbelly]

Hi guys

currently thinking about getting myself a little runabout, something cheap and cheerful on tax/insurance maintenance.

found a tidy little 1.4 Ph1 Sport today, only an 8V is that right?

anything to look out for on these, had 3 Clio's in the past but all were 1*2's

any info on these little ones would be gratefully received

 

[Daz_RT_04]

From what I've seen with these, Its always been headgasket related problems on high miler's.
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[yellowbelly]

The one I've seen is on 90k but I'll barely be putting 200 miles per month on it.
surely head gasket isn't that expensive to fix?

 

[Saner]

S = 8v
Si = 16v

If you can find an Si it's worth it

 

[Alastair.]

Good engines but headgaskets do fail on abused ones. Really easy to get the head off and change though.

 

[KFRRS94]

I've got a 1.4 s 8v. It's on a about 97200 miles. Runs good :approve:

 

[Bluebeard]

Every one i've had have had idle control valve problems, but an hour of your time and a can of brake cleaner sorts the problem.

 

[Djw John]

Had mine from circa 25000 miles to about 98000. 3 of those miles were gently driven, every other one was flat out, engine was still good when I sold it but gearbox was on its way tbh. I loved it, great fun wee car but my 172s get the same mpg!

 

[yellowbelly]

Mpg does bother me as it won't get that much use, as long as its low on insurance and tax I'm happy.
shame I can't get something quick that tick those 2 boxes