Project Cliopatra

[MarcB]

Never really done a Project thread for the Trophy since day one so thought i would start one for the Monaco 172 (Named Cleopatra)

More or less bought this blind and it does have its faults which I'm working my way through, There is some issues but once again nothing you won't expect from a 53 Plate with 88K on the clock.

So this was the car when i bought it.

Today has been the first day i have managed to do some stuff on the car as small as it is.
Replaced Rear Wiper To A Valeo
Replaced Front Wipers To Bosch Aero Ones
Changed The Pollen Filter
Sorted The Problem With The Radio Staying On Once Key Out Of The Ignition (Fuse Had Blown)
Bought A Headlight Kit For £11.00 & Sorted The Head Lights
Took It To The Jet Wash & Sprayed All Door, Boot Checks & Engine Bay With GUNK & Cleaned It.
Snow Foamed The Car And Under All The Arches.
Changed Front & Rear Plates For Good Clear Ones With No Garage Name Or Postcode.

 

[fairm010]

Nice start. How long does it take you to capitalise every single word?

 

[Addicted]

Nice start. How long does it take you to capitalise every single word?

Just noticed this LOL, what the f**k?

 

[fairm010]

That must have been copied and pasted from another app surely as the rest is fine?

 

[MarcB]

Small update today as @optical kindly donated an airbox with filter and hoses and i managed to get some stuff from renault during the week to sort some small annoying problems.

So took off the universial K&N style air filter off and the bottom half of the old air box and fitted the new one.

Next up was the 2 small plastic rivets that i noticed where missing, got a couple of these and fitted them on either side of the grill.

The rear number plate light was dull and the clip had broken so got the new unit and the loom that comes with it.

 

[Jamie Gilbert]

I was thinking about getting a new light for the number plate, I think that has sealed my decision, looks miles better!

 

[imprezaworks]

I had one for my old Clio, world of difference.

Car looks fab Marc

 

[cpaterson76]

So what's the Plans for Cleopatra then Marc?

 

[MarcB]

So what's the Plans for Cleopatra then Marc?

It was bought as a run about as i was sick of the other half getting the A3 covered in horse sh*t and smelly boots and jackets so we bought this for her to use but my OCD has kicked in and its getting better treatment than the Trophy.

It goes away into SWR next week after the Trophy comes back from there and its getting all belts , Dephaser , Water Pump , Full Service , New Driveshafts and anything else that it needs.

It drives like a dream with no crunching, banging, or any other issues.

 

[cpaterson76]

Ha ha the obsession starts ..... You sound a lot like me!!

I'm looking at picking up another one too, possibly some cheap and cheerful fun, never really ends up that way though lol! Cleopatra most possibly being a prime example lol....!

Will be good watching how she develops

 

[MarcB]

It might be for sale in a few months once all the work has been carried out as i have been offered a cheap Van.

It would be to just to much to have

Escort RS
Trophy
Monaco
A3 TDi
Puma
& Then Van
😊

 

[cpaterson76]

Lol..... A dilemma! Had that Earlier this year and sold a few things......

What RS do you have? I mid mine :'(

 

[cpaterson76]

Miss mine!!

 

[MarcB]

Some more updates on the little thing.

Wanted to change the side lights to decent LEDs that match the xenons so first up was that and the quickest way was to pop the bumper off.

While the bumper was off i seen that the core of the radiator was hanging out on both sides as well as missing.
Its not leaking which is crazy and its not over heating and runs perfect but thought i would get on the case and buy a new rad

As it will be going to get a coolant change and a new radiator i also bought a coolant bottle

As its then going away to get all the belts done along with the dephaser i just thought it would be a very good time to change the alternator so bought a new unit.

And thanks to @Dr Jekyll he sold me this ECU bracket thats in tact as mine is burst and squeaking its head off so another small job is to change that.

 

[.Stevo.C.]

What was wrong with the old alternator?

 

[cpaterson76]

What was wrong with the old alternator?

It wasn't shiny?

 

[Stay Puft]

Jesus, few quid going into this run around.

 

[.Stevo.C.]

It wasn't shiny?

FLOL!

 

[MarcB]

What was wrong with the old alternator?

Steve with the luck I'm having i would change all the belts and 4 weeks down the line the Alternator would go so may as well kill two birds with one stone.

Alternator was only £100 with the surcharge added so it was cheap

 

[MarcB]

Got all the top inlet, Fuel rail and engine hooks powder coated in "Silver Sparkle" so once the car is back from SWR i will get these fitted.

 

[cpaterson76]

Saw this today and thought it could only be you!!

Nice calipers

 

[MarcB]

Well had the update from SWR today, The following work has been carried out

Timing Belt Kit
Dephaser
Aux Belt Kit
New Alternator
Water Pump
End Caps
Sealed Rocker Cover
Service (Oil , Filter, Pollen, Air)
Full Coolant Change
New Radiator
New Rear Discs
New Rear Pads
New Rear Calipers
New Rear Brake Pipes
Engine ECU Bracket.
Gear Box Oil Change
Both Front Dive Shafts
Top Engine Mount
2 x Exhaust Brackets
New Spark Plugs

Everything on the list is is all genuine Renault items apart from the drive shafts due to this - http://www.cliosport.net/threads/clio-ph2-172-driveshaft.786488/ (Even Ren Parts Direct Cant Get Them Or Have Any Stock) and the Radiator.

The Alternator i supplied was wrong so just bought a new renault one.

Cant wait to get it back next week and get the inlets and stuff fitted.

 

[Tommo.]

Where was the radiator from Marc? Might replace mine as it's looking a little worse for wear!

 

[MarcB]

@Tommo. i think i paid about £37 for the radiator from my work.

SWR said it fitted very well with no issues.

 

[Tommo.]

@Tommo. i think i paid about £37 for the radiator from my work.

SWR said it fitted very well with no issues.

That's a bargain! Fancy getting me one, with some extra cash your way?

 

[MarcB]

Would not be an issue mate but its posting it as it could possibly end up damaged.

 

[Tommo.]

Would not be an issue mate but its posting it as it could possibly end up damaged.

I'll PM you mate :up:

 

[MarcB]

Got the V5C through the door today and it turns out this poor wee car has had 10 Owners and I'm now the 11th, Not bad considering its only done 88k. Wee Monaco has been passed about like a cheap amsterdam hooker with a stag party at her window.

Going to continue to spend money and keep this wee thing going.

 

[MarcB]

Powder coated inlets now on

 

[MarcB]

Small Cliopatra is now rocking Trophy Turini's with some Hankook tyres.

 

[Ben]

Looks great with the new shoes.

 

[MarcB]

The Trophy Turini's are little rough but in time i will get them sorted out and powder coated so until then it was best to put them on the old monaco