Plenum gasket

[Da]

Is the plenum gasket the same on both the 172 mk2 and the 182?

Is it necessary to change this on removal of the plenum?

Thankyou.

 

[mattjk]

They say you should replace it, I had mine off at least 10 times and the original gasket still sealed no probs.

 

[Da]

Cheers mate, am only doing the plugs so it will be removed just the once.

Spoke to Renault today and they were helpless!

 

[Darren S]

Cheers mate, am only doing the plugs so it will be removed just the once.

Spoke to Renault today and they were helpless!

I left mine in place when I did the plugs, D. It has been fine ever since.

One thing I would suggest is to clean up the valve at the start of the intake itself. Mine had a noticable ring of crap around the edges and I spent a good 10-15 mins cleaning it. I could have sworn that the throttle felt more responsive afterwards.....

D.

 

[Da]

Thanks for the advice Darren, will look out for that and give it a good clean if required.

 

[Da]

Did the plugs this morning, very easy job and pleased with the result!

 

[Christopher]

Good stuff mate.

As long as you're careful... ie don't bend it, you'll be fine for a few times.

 

[Da]

Yeah it just stayed seated exactly where it was, didn't even move which was good.

Although I think, for the sake of it, the next time I have the plenum off I will invest in a PTFE gasket.

 

[hill_power_clio]

Yeah mate you may as well invest in one as you'll never have to replace it again - as it happens I have a spare plenum gasket let over from a set at home - drop me a PM if your interested.