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    2001 Renault Clio Grande 1.2, £150 project.

    Picked up this little beaut from Bath Renault today, was suppose to be traded in at our Trowbridge branch but never made it.

    Made my way over to Bath from Trowbridge at 2pm today, armed with trade plates and a few tools. I was told it was a non runner due to headgasket failure.

    Checked the oil, full of water, header tank was empty. Stuck some coolant in and she started straight away. It stalled about 6 times but once it was warm it was ok ish.

    Pooed my pants all the way back, as the engine temp was creeping up in traffic and it was idleing at about 3-400 rpm.

    Got it back to work, again header tank was empty and stank of exhaust gases.

    So in the morning i shall get it on the ramp at work, see if it needs anything for mot, which i dont think it does ( drove really well ) Price up a headset and cambelt, give it a service and i think it will be good to go, and then sell on.

    Interior is mint, looks like new. Outside seems staright, scratches/scuffs etc. Needs a feking good clean and machine, fresh plates and new trims.

    Will get more pics up as i go along.











    Will be sorting this scruffy headlight with the usual tricks, also bumper plastic is in need of a resto.


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    Re: 2001 Renault Clio Grande 1.2, £150 project.

    Bargain! Nothing better then a cheap buy, easy fix up and sell on!

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    Re: 2001 Renault Clio Grande 1.2, £150 project.

    wheeler dealer

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    Re: 2001 Renault Clio Grande 1.2, £150 project.

    It was going to the scrappy to be weighed in this week, so ive saved a Clio.

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    Re: 2001 Renault Clio Grande 1.2, £150 project.

    Full gasket set with bolts £35 on ebay lol, see if i can get it cheaper through work.

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    Re: 2001 Renault Clio Grande 1.2, £150 project.

    I'm so glad my car never came with wheels like that.

    Grande's FTW though. Selling it on after a tidy or keeping it?

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    Re: 2001 Renault Clio Grande 1.2, £150 project.

    Quote Originally Posted by McGherkin View Post
    I'm so glad my car never came with wheels like that.

    Grande's FTW though. Selling it on after a tidy or keeping it?

    Possibly i may run it for a month or two, sell the Audi and find me a 330i touring.

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    Re: 2001 Renault Clio Grande 1.2, £150 project.

    Did some work today on the clio, quick wash down at work (taking advantage of their water)Got the arches cleaned out as they were minging.

    Checked it out on the ramp and all its needs to pass an m.o.t is a track rod end and rear wheel bearing which will cost me £20 for both parts.

    Got it home, into the garage, took the head off, ready for the new gasket set when i get them ordered.

















    Clearly, oil and coolant have mixed









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    Re: 2001 Renault Clio Grande 1.2, £150 project.

    Is it just the gasket that's perished and nothing else that's gone? Still for thy price it a bargain and looks tip top.

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    Re: 2001 Renault Clio Grande 1.2, £150 project.

    How much do you pay for a head skim Ali?

    Our place has just gone from £45 up to £65!! I can understand a bit of an increase but £20 seems a bit steep!

    Looks nice all cleaned up though, will look tip top with some proper Renault trims on it rather than that Halfords crap.

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    Re: 2001 Renault Clio Grande 1.2, £150 project.

    Yea just the gasket needs doing, its failed in cylinder 4.

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    Re: 2001 Renault Clio Grande 1.2, £150 project.

    Quote Originally Posted by Daniel View Post
    How much do you pay for a head skim Ali?

    Our place has just gone from £45 up to £65!! I can understand a bit of an increase but £20 seems a bit steep!

    Looks nice all cleaned up though, will look tip top with some proper Renault trims on it rather than that Halfords crap.
    Head skim, nahhhhhhh, it will be alright.

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    Re: 2001 Renault Clio Grande 1.2, £150 project.

    You mickey mouse rougue!!

    For someone as anal as you, thats suprised me.

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    Re: 2001 Renault Clio Grande 1.2, £150 project.

    Quote Originally Posted by Daniel View Post
    You mickey mouse rougue!!

    For someone as anal as you, thats suprised me.
    Dont get me wrong i will check it once ive fully cleaned it, this Clio is on a budget. Im trying not to spend anymore than £150 on it.

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    Re: 2001 Renault Clio Grande 1.2, £150 project.

    But what's the point in spending £150 on it if the head resembles a bannana??

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    Re: 2001 Renault Clio Grande 1.2, £150 project.

    For the sake of an extra 50 quid, id get the head checked, be a right bummer if you out it back together and it didn't run due to the head being fooked - another £35 on another gasket set and then more on a head matey

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    Re: 2001 Renault Clio Grande 1.2, £150 project.

    Mehhh ok then, may aswell, save me cleaning it i suppose, its faking minging.

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    Re: 2001 Renault Clio Grande 1.2, £150 project.

    Lol that as well

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    Re: 2001 Renault Clio Grande 1.2, £150 project.

    Got a bit of cleaning done today and had the head checked by a mate who works for an engineering company and its all ok, staright as a nun.

    Head set inc bolts orderd today £25
    Belts will be getting through work, along with a full service kit.
    Motrio 5w40 and Renault type d coolant i have already





    Last edited by Alastair.; 01-07-2012 at 19:58.

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    Re: 2001 Renault Clio Grande 1.2, £150 project.

    Got a couple of bits today from work.

    Cambelt kit
    Alternator belt
    Power steering belt and genuine tensioner
    Motrio oil filter

    This cost me a grand total of £19.91

    Just waiting on the Headset now, which we be here tomorrow.


 

 
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