RE: Renaultsport Clio 172 | Shed of the Week
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Cambs_Stuart said:
Nice shed. This summer i picked up a shed money clio 172 in the same colour, so far i've replaced the thumbgrips (£7 from ebay), added a new engine mount (£25), new exhaust mounts (£20) de fogged the head lights and next I'll be doing some bushes.
Parts are cheap and plentiful. They're a bit odd to work on, but not that hard. It's tough to think if another 4 seat car that is so much fun for the price.
One of the biggest killers of these is crunchy gearboxes. 2nd to 3rd or 3rd to 4th. An overhall plus new clutch can be about a grand.
Can you give me a link for the thumbgrips please? Did they just glue on, do they come with glue and if not what did you use and has it lasted?Parts are cheap and plentiful. They're a bit odd to work on, but not that hard. It's tough to think if another 4 seat car that is so much fun for the price.
One of the biggest killers of these is crunchy gearboxes. 2nd to 3rd or 3rd to 4th. An overhall plus new clutch can be about a grand.
I was gonna get the wheel re-trimmed and still might but thumbgrips I can do myself without having a steering-wheel-less daily for a few weeks.
The oil leak on mine ended up being the gasket between the plenum and cam cover which is a sort of egg-shaped 0-ring thing. It wasn't even in straight, didn't even replaced it just straightened it out, leak fixed.
Except for a little drop where the gear linkage goes into the box.
Maldini35 said:
pincher said:
We seem to follow each other around in terms of cars (A3 T Sport, VX220 and now the Clio) 
I inherited my 172 Cup from my dad - have had dephaser and water pump done, replaced the headlights, repainted the front and refurbed the wheels. It’s probably the most fun car I have ever owned, bar the VX - the TVR has been well and truly relegated to the garage.
Removed the UCH this week and sent it off to be looked at, as it makes a rather odd clicking noise sometimes and sends the lights all strobey if they are on
Just coming up to 37,000 on the clock, so way below average. Bloody fabulous car. Can’t see me selling it anytime soon.
That looks gorgeous.I inherited my 172 Cup from my dad - have had dephaser and water pump done, replaced the headlights, repainted the front and refurbed the wheels. It’s probably the most fun car I have ever owned, bar the VX - the TVR has been well and truly relegated to the garage.
Removed the UCH this week and sent it off to be looked at, as it makes a rather odd clicking noise sometimes and sends the lights all strobey if they are on
Just coming up to 37,000 on the clock, so way below average. Bloody fabulous car. Can’t see me selling it anytime soon.
Edited by pincher on Friday 4th October 14:17
Mondial blue and silver speedlines just look so right.
scarble said:
Can you give me a link for the thumbgrips please? Did they just glue on, do they come with glue and if not what did you use and has it lasted?
I was gonna get the wheel re-trimmed and still might but thumbgrips I can do myself without having a steering-wheel-less daily for a few weeks.
The oil leak on mine ended up being the gasket between the plenum and cam cover which is a sort of egg-shaped 0-ring thing. It wasn't even in straight, didn't even replaced it just straightened it out, leak fixed.
Except for a little drop where the gear linkage goes into the box.
The thumb grips process is simple. Peel off the old ones, you might need a large flat screwdriver to get started. Try not to seperate the rubber attached to the steering wheel underneath. Clean up the surfaces then stick on the new grips. I used super glue, but gorilla glue or tiger seal will work. Make sure the glue goes to the very edge of the grips. I was gonna get the wheel re-trimmed and still might but thumbgrips I can do myself without having a steering-wheel-less daily for a few weeks.
The oil leak on mine ended up being the gasket between the plenum and cam cover which is a sort of egg-shaped 0-ring thing. It wasn't even in straight, didn't even replaced it just straightened it out, leak fixed.
Except for a little drop where the gear linkage goes into the box.
It's genuinely a 5 minute job and needs no skill at all...
Some pictures on page 2...
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
Edited by Cambs_Stuart on Monday 7th October 06:49
Roboticarm said:
Had one of these a few years back, great car.
Mine was due a cambelt when I bought, paid £450 for the belt and dephaser Inc labour at a performance specialist .
Sold mine when the commute got longer, 5 speed box and a 2l engine doesn't make for great mpg and the small tank meant regular fill ups.
Would have another in a heartbeat
Surprised by that really. Mine was pretty good on fuel for what it was - over 40mpg is easy if driven sensibly.Mine was due a cambelt when I bought, paid £450 for the belt and dephaser Inc labour at a performance specialist .
Sold mine when the commute got longer, 5 speed box and a 2l engine doesn't make for great mpg and the small tank meant regular fill ups.
Would have another in a heartbeat
knebworth01 said:
Interesting view, I remember choosing my first company car back in 2003 and visiting the Honda dealer and trying a Civic Type R then going over the road to Renault and having a go in the Clio. Chalk and cheese, the Clio felt like driving a tin of beans down the road with a wooden spoon for gear selection! The dealer was a spiv and seemed to think the car would sell itself, obvs didnt bank on someone trying a Type R first for comaprison.
Cant imagine how a Clio feels now if it felt that bad brand new.
Suffice to say I got a CTR and loved my three years with it!
The debate between Clio and Civic is a long-running one. The Civic has a better engine and gearbox, but the Clio has better steering and, being so small, feels like a proper little pocket rocket. The Civic is hardly a bastion of quality inside either, let's face it.Cant imagine how a Clio feels now if it felt that bad brand new.
Suffice to say I got a CTR and loved my three years with it!
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