New replacement 16v arches

[James Clio 16v]

Like most other 16v owners, I have the dreaded rust coming through on both rear arches.

I have had a look around for new rear arches, but can only find ones for non-16v models.

Any ideas where I can get new 16v ones from and how much?

Thanks

James

 

[Daz]

You cant I dont think.

A bodyshop can use a normal arch though and just replace the rusty part.

 

[Matbrown]

They dont do a pattern copy so the only place to get them is from Renault if they still do them, about £350 each, or as Daz says, any decent bodyshop will be able fabricate the correct shape using a normal clio rear wheel arch repair part.



Mat.

 

[midge]

it cant be that bad that you need new archs?

 

[Bryan]

Quote: Originally posted by midge on 10 September 2005
it cant be that bad that you need new archs?

maybe not, but by cutting the rust out, and having a new section welded in, it gets rid of the rust, most other methods will have the rust come back through in no time

 

[James Clio 16v]

Its not too bad, but it is one of those areas on a car that once the rust sets in, it can go really bad, really quick.

I dont want a bodge job and rather cut it all out and put fresh metal in there. Certainly not paying Renault prices though.