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I would not say that this issue is a "known Fault".. What actually happens is that the Accessory belt shreds/snaps/jumps causing parts of the belt to crack/smash the cambelt cover, or it slips behind the Crankshaft pulley and damages/snaps the cambelt.. So you end up with a buggered engine...

Yes it is Normal.. It is condensation running off the Evaporator..

There were 172 "Exclusives" imported to the UK. No 1 - 172.. But there were loads of others sold on the continent, numbered from 173 onwards..

The Fan bearings do sometimes become very noisy.. The Fan assembly is around £14 from a dealer.. Takes 2 mins to replace

You only get one chance to bed the rings in.. And that is within the first 100 miles or so.. But that means pretty much ragging it.. ie giving it some load.. The PDI manual for the Impreza STi states that the vehicle has a 20 mile hard test drive.. Why? To bed the Rings.. :D Always liked doing...

Matty: when you see a car that has been "Flushed" and it starts to piss oil out of every seal/gasket then you will see the problem.. ;) Darsworld: 5W40 is Fully Synthetic.. Do a search because the Oil topic has been Done to Death.. :confused:

The Squealing might be due to the Aux Belt Idler Pulley Bearing.. Would be worth replacing that at the same time.. Common problem.. Or the Power Steering Pump.. Especially when you say it goes away when on lock. Check the PAS fluid level..

You need to remove the Metal Fuel injector cover.. There are two nuts holding it on.. You will need a long socket to get to them.. Other than that is pretty straight forward..

I personnaly wouldnt recommend Engine Flushing as it can cause problems afterwards with weeping gaskets, excess oil use etc.. Why? because it removes carbon and Gum deposits that have built up around Oil seals etc.. These actually inhibit leaks etc.. If you are doing regular oil changes...

The solution only says the passenger side on the MK 2..

Nothing makes sense at Renault.. But they keep me in a Job.. :D

The RUK Fix is to cut the connector out and solder the wires.. Why? because the connectors are Sh*te.. On the MK 1 (1998-2001) you remove both Drivers & Passenger Connector.. On the MK2 (2002 - on) you only Remove the Passenger side Connector..

Evoo that is a very good price.. :D

The bacteria Grows on the Evaporator.. Mainly due to lack of use.. It can be Killed of by an "antibacterial" spray or by using the A/C more often. To limit the growth you should run the A/C ALL year round.. A/C acts as a dehumidifier and clears that winter morning condensation in double quick...

The Aux belt MUST be Replaced at 36K/5years whichever comes first as per the service schedule.. It is not a case of inspecting it and replacing if it looks worn. Any dealer who says that it isnt essential to be replaced at 36K is out of order and is not following Renaults schedule.. On a...