Recent content by Mewla

I might go for the get it plugged in and check wheel sensor option! Plugged in to a 'clip' ?

It's the sluggish performance which concerns me most. I'd like to think coil/hot or plugs but the fact it's not showing up an eml and the problem is intermittent. I'm thinking the esp system is identifying an error which isn't there. And limiting the revs/drive as a result. Not allowing the...

Hi all, just picked up an 54 plate 182. The ESP light came on 15 miles into journey home. With that I can't set the cruise control Either, occasionally it won't show the green indicator on dash ( speed limiter works fine and can be set using steering wheel controls) The esp light won't turn off...

Anyone have a diagram for the above? also what tool you use for loosening the tensioner? Sort of a square bar by the looks or is there another way of doing it? Cheers guys

Re: Are my cams 180 degrees out!!! UPDATE:fixed!! i found that the inlet cam was 180 out!!!!the tool will fit both ways even if the cams are 180 out.. turned here over and up she started. Relief. thanks for the help guys!!!:drunk:

would it matter if i didnt put the air filters and pipes back on before i tried it? they are still off

ok, what is the exact procedure? is it done any different from other cars ive done? would 1 tooth out either inlet or exhaust cam make it a non runner. i really appreciate you help here guys!!!

any ideas why the locking tool wont go back in after the cars been turned with the key a few times?????????

tdc meaning top dead centre right? by using the locating pin in the hole locking the bottom pulley.? after trying to start the car a few times we tried re-inserting the locking tool but it wouldnt go back in. the slots wouldnt line up. any ideas why this was. instead of them being level they...

the tool fitted in the cams with hole correctly alligned with cyclinder head hole as i managed to screw in the bolt. what about the pulleys being slackened. would it start without needing to do this albeit being revvy happy or is this needed to be done even too get it started and firing...

I have a 172 phase 1. Recently the cam belt tensioner shattered, Had to take head off to have it pressure checked. New kit on belt and tensioners. Alligned it using the correct renault locking tool (clamps on the opposite side to the pulleys), tensioned belt, inlet manifold on etc, etc. tried to...

why not. They are just spax/gmax without the stickers. The guy from spax told me that!!

Anyone help me on the new PI springs I just aquired. They are supposed to lower the front 35 and rear 30mm. the guy who sold them to me didnt seem convincing that they where for the 172 model, if this is so will they lower my 172 (35/30mm) or is that drop for the standard clio. As the 172 is...

please anyone, i dont wanna fit them and void the guarantee....

Hi all managed to get a set of Pi springs today my for 172 ph1 clio . They are to lower the front 35mm and the rear 30mm, that amount is fine for me....the problem is the guy who sold them to me didn't seem to convinced that they were for the 172 version, I know they are for the clio as it sais...