Just a few things.

[Will.]

So had the car for 2 weeks and got a few small problems.

On hard acceleration and reving over 4k there will be a knocking coming from somewhere. I suspect its a mount that is shagged and creating movement in the engine / exhaust?

A whistling coming from the front of the car. I think it's related to brakes which were put on at the weekend. Brembo Hc and Ferodo ds2500. Happens even when not braking.

 

[guysy]

Whistling is usually the right hand mirror, Where the temp sensor isnt there leaving a hole (is on french cars) and the wind makes it whistle above 80 jellybeans?

 

[Will.]

I don't think that's it as it happens on lower speeds as well.

 

[biojo]

knocking will prolly be dog bone mount, either replace with standard or get uprated power flex ones from kam racing. Slight more vibration on cold start ups but will last longer.

With brakes see if the shims are still in as ppl recomend removing these, also check the clearence of the pads correct. although it is usually the mirror making the noise

 

[Will.]

Are the shims the bit of metal that go in either side of the pads? They aren't in if they are. Which bit is the mirror?

 

[biojo]

driver side mirror, under side theres the hole it is usually that making the noise.

Yer thin metal plates either side of the pads shouldnt be in, just check theres a slight gap and there free moving within the calliper just remember when the metal heats from braking itll expand slightly.

 

[Will.]

LOL I thought you meant there was a part of the brakes called the mirror

Il give the pads a looking over today and see if I can wiggle them and make it stop. As for the mounts, that will have to wait until I get monies

 

[biojo]

well the power flex cured my engine nocking under hard acceleration there not too expensive tbh

http://www.kamracing.co.uk/index.php/renault/renault-clio-mk2/engine/engine-mountings.html

 

[Will.]

So all I need is this?

http://www.kamracing.co.uk/index.ph...-renault-clio-mk2-2-0-rs-172-182-phase-2.html

 

[biojo]

yer if its a phase 2 172 / 182 yes, just a case of taking old one off taking the old inner rubbers out and replacing with the upgraded ones, then re fit

 

[Will.]

Nice. I shall give that a go when I get a spare bit of cash Cheers buddy.