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    Sods law,engine advice!

    My mate has a 52 plate clio 1.4 16v,was in at renault getting coil changed and asked the spanner monkey to have a look at the timing belt,was given the reply "its ok mate,dont need it at 55k" sure enough 3 days later it went,renault quoted nearly 5k for a new engine but is the engine the same...
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    16v engine prob

    Just picked up a clio 16v with a problem,turn the key it turns over but wont catch,floor the throttle and it will but you have to keep the pedal planted to get it to just tick over so its undrivable,anyone any ideas where to start,cheers
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    Fly by wire

    What the hell is a fly by wire throttle?Apparently thats what my car has and i dont have a clue what it means :confused:
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    Interior cleaner/paint remover

    Need to clean my front seats and carpets cos theyre manky,what products can people recommend that actually work?Also need to remove paint from alloy wheel without damagig the laquer and pain underneath,any help much appreciated
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    Active sub problems

    I have a vibe cbr 12 active sub,it worked fine when i took it out in the summer just refitted it and its not working,the live and earth are fine,how do i check the rcas and switch wire are still ok and how can i check the amp is not the problem,cheers
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    Insurance help

    Im 23 and have 2 years ncb and 2 cars,that means 2 policys fully comp on both (expensive),i have to be able to drive my parents 3 cars sometimes but no insurance company will cover me to drive another car on my policy and it would cost too much to add me to all cars so does anyone know any...
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    Gettin worried

    Put my car in for its mot yesterday mornin told the mechanic to fix what it needs to pass and call me when hes finished and i still aint heard from him,now ive got visions of a bill the length of a bog roll and a happy mechanic and a for sale sign in the rear window :sick:
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    How can i check wiring

    Last year i had a vibe active 12" sub fitted in the boot,took it out over winter but left the wiring in place,ive tried to fit it back in and its not working,whats the best way to check the wiring (power,earth and remote) is still ok,i dont want to get rid of the sub box if its fine,any...
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    does it sound too cheap

    Saw an advert in a garage 96 N reg clio 1.8 16v,metallic blue alloys(standard) tax and mot £1295,and thats a garage sale,sounds a bit too cheap to me,what u think?
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    ill have the blue and white one please

    Found a new garage that specialises in renault clios,fleetpoint services in darvel,my mums cousin works there so i took my car in to fix the damaged bumper and get it repainted and sitting in the workshop was a clio cup racer,they built and race it,some guy called danny is the driver,they were...
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    Indicated top speed of 1.4 rt

    Whats the usual indicated top speed on a 1.4 rt (M reg). With 140 on the clock and rated at 105+ by magazines i still cant get above 80.I know big wheels and wide arches act against the aerodynamics and such but surely it should go faster than that?:confused:
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    Is it worth it

    Help again people,Ive been lookin for an engine for the almighty for a while and had ideas set on a 16v,got offered the whole lot for 500,then i started thinkin about a gtt cos its easier for a 1.4 rt been offered an engine,gearbox and loom for 190,2 full 5GTTs for 700,1 with proven 35k and fsh...
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    What colour is it

    Some help please people.When i got my clio i was told the colour was williams blue,my mate says its monaco blue,the paint code is 455,what colour is it?:confused:
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    16v into an RT

    Does anybody know of a garage in the ayrshire area that would put a 16v engine into my 1.4 RT,ive tried at least 10 and am getting nowhere.Icant take the time off work to travel crazy distances to drop off and pick car up again,surely somebody can help?:(
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