Shed money Clio 172
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Another cold Saturday crawling around on the drive.
This time track rod ends.
The ABS sensor didn't fit, so that stays on the to do list.
I also suspect there is some dodgy wiring. It failed to start on Wednesday, but as soon as i pulled the cover off the fuse box and tried again, it sprang into life...
This time track rod ends.
The ABS sensor didn't fit, so that stays on the to do list.
I also suspect there is some dodgy wiring. It failed to start on Wednesday, but as soon as i pulled the cover off the fuse box and tried again, it sprang into life...
Dodgy connection could be starter motor. It happened on my 172 a few months ago. Couldn’t for the life of me figure it out then mr AA man said these cars are prone to a very simple connection on the starter coming lose and the car not starting. Leaned over the engine, gave it a wiggle and started on the button. Hasn’t been an issue since.
DoubleTime said:
Dodgy connection could be starter motor. It happened on my 172 a few months ago. Couldn’t for the life of me figure it out then mr AA man said these cars are prone to a very simple connection on the starter coming lose and the car not starting. Leaned over the engine, gave it a wiggle and started on the button. Hasn’t been an issue since.
It turned over fine, i could hear the pump prime, just no spark. I suspect either a dodgy connection to the coil pack or a fuse. frayz said:
Looking good Stuart. I’ve got a huge box of bits to fit which include inner and outer track rod ends. I need do sort a date for geometry and then do those and the rack bushes at the same time.
It’s supposed to be dry tomorrow so may get some other bits on mine if I can.
I'd be interested in how you get on with the rack bushes. It was a really good value (and quick) mod on my impreza. It’s supposed to be dry tomorrow so may get some other bits on mine if I can.
The rest of the steering rack on mine looks a lot newer than the rest of the car. I suspect its been replaced at some point...
So, today the clio has been for a tracking check.
Before.
Not too bad for a driveway alignment.
And after.
Front camber still slightly off, so some camber bolts may be needed...
Thinking back to when i first bought it, and how on the drive home wondering if I'd made a horrible mistake, it's now a lot more fun to drive and a lot less clunkly and rattly. There's still work to be done tightening it up but I'm please with the progress so far.
Before.
Not too bad for a driveway alignment.
And after.
Front camber still slightly off, so some camber bolts may be needed...
Thinking back to when i first bought it, and how on the drive home wondering if I'd made a horrible mistake, it's now a lot more fun to drive and a lot less clunkly and rattly. There's still work to be done tightening it up but I'm please with the progress so far.
I used Cambridge pro tyre as they're just round the corner.
https://www.protyre.co.uk/garages/cambridge-perfor...
But I've also used revivals in thriplow for suspension work on my impreza.
http://www.revivals59.com/
https://www.protyre.co.uk/garages/cambridge-perfor...
But I've also used revivals in thriplow for suspension work on my impreza.
http://www.revivals59.com/
Too cold to be under the car today.
So instead i had a great drive in the winter sunshine to AW motorworks.
3rd gear is feeling increasingly notchy and crunchy, so time for some more in depth surgery.
The plan is for a gearbox overhall and new clutch, but Alex is also going to go over the car and see what else needs doing to make this 16 year old sheddy shopping wagon into a reliable track day toy..
So instead i had a great drive in the winter sunshine to AW motorworks.
3rd gear is feeling increasingly notchy and crunchy, so time for some more in depth surgery.
The plan is for a gearbox overhall and new clutch, but Alex is also going to go over the car and see what else needs doing to make this 16 year old sheddy shopping wagon into a reliable track day toy..
Cambs_Stuart said:
I'll wait and see how much the gearbox and clutch is going to be first! But yes, it would make sense to do it while the box is out.
Actually, no, given the cost price is fairly close to what i paid for the car!https://www.kamracing.co.uk/car-tuning/renault/ren...
Cambs_Stuart said:
Cambs_Stuart said:
I'll wait and see how much the gearbox and clutch is going to be first! But yes, it would make sense to do it while the box is out.
Actually, no, given the cost price is fairly close to what i paid for the car!https://www.kamracing.co.uk/car-tuning/renault/ren...
Your spending to make a profit your spending to improve it on track .
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