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  1. chris blue

    Brighton Incarnation (ACE Cafe) Free meeting Saturday 23rd April 10am

    Anyone fancy this free, and nice n chill, meet this Saturday Been a few times before. Just lots of decent motors to look at, and walk up n down Brighton promenade Free parking, at least (And thats a BIG saving in central Brighton) If there is anyone interested, happy to meet at ASDA Car park...
  2. chris blue

    ClioSport Festival 2022

    Ah. Ok. Speaking for myself i cant attend a Clio Festival in my Citroen diesel :sick:
  3. chris blue

    ClioSport Festival 2022

    Think i have the answer- stay at a hotel this year Only problem- I havent a Clio atm..... see what i can do
  4. chris blue

    ClioSport Festival 2022

    Wise words from a mere youngster
  5. chris blue

    ClioSport Festival 2022

    Shame- just miss out on the "Clio seniors" sub section that should be created And I'm, well, lots older than you should i say :love:
  6. chris blue

    ClioSport Festival 2022

    Is there an age limit? Maybe i should start a seniors section- over 50s :)
  7. chris blue

    ClioSport Festival 2022

    Dare I ask any half sensible, blokes/gals of a certain age, going to this? IE: Dont get absolutley shitfaced, and loose bodily control functions-but just have a few beers and chew the cud? :p:p:p Or am I an old fogey dreamer, that likes fast cars? (Mind you- I have been known to have been a...
  8. chris blue

    Ideas and Suggestions for CSF22

    Suggestion: (Think its been said before :-) CSF22 A venue thats not 230 miles and a 4 and half hour drive from South Coast? Then , the following year maybe Scotland? Be good to alternate/ change it up a bit.
  9. chris blue

    Replacing Washer Jets?

    anyone got an update/ link for decent washer jets for the 172 Or is it try any ole ebay ones?
  10. chris blue

    Periodical handbrake RED warning icon on dash

    Thanks all. Nice to have feedback on a small job that you arent quite certain about It was the brake fluid level for now, anyway. A few mm left on the pads as yet- will wipe them out at Brands in November, and fit a spare set i have at the track Will blled the brakes as soon as weather is...
  11. chris blue

    Periodical handbrake RED warning icon on dash

    Hi. The red dash light, with the exclamation mark in the middle. Comes on now and again, like a dimmer switch. Sometimes bright, sometimes not, sometimes not on. No other lights. Done a fair bit of searching on here, and on line, and the general advice is brake fluid needs topping up, possibly...
  12. chris blue

    ***How much is it worth?***

    Forgot to add: Cambelt done in June 2018 Lots history going back to 2010 MOT Expires 1.12.21
  13. chris blue

    ***How much is it worth?***

    Phase 1 Clio 172 (Registered March 2001) 107,000 miles To cut a long story short (That will come in any FOR SALE ad if i go there) the replacement used gearbox - a 129 - that was fitted 12 months ago, has shat itself. Completely disintegrated. Just finished fitting a fuel line, fuel rail and...
  14. chris blue

    172 Phase 1 Fuel line leak- how to fix advice please

    Yes it does :) Have now replaced fuel line (Right bugger, had to cut off the connector with the 2 green press in tabs) as it was leaking, but hasnt cured the lumpy running problem, although not given it a good run. As it wasnt running lumpy b4 the gearbox oil and engine oil/filter change, I...
  15. chris blue

    172 Phase 1 Fuel line leak- how to fix advice please

    Anyone know if a Phase 2 fuel line will fit a phase 1? The line from the fuel filter up to the fuel rail?
  16. chris blue

    172 Phase 1 Fuel line leak- how to fix advice please

    For info if anyone needs This thread useful, and has other thread links within it Fuel line clio to fuel rail | ClioSport.net Right- Ive tried several ways of repairing the pinhole leak: Heatshrink, ptfe tape Didnt work but then ended up cutting out the leaking section first tried a 7mm...
  17. chris blue

    Plastic Fuel Hose - where to purchase a length of plain hose?

    did you get anywhere with the size of the fuel hose feed to the fuel rail?
  18. chris blue

    172 Phase 1 Fuel line leak- how to fix advice please

    Just completed a gearbox oil change, and put some "STOP Leak" to stop the constant drips (Although looking at refurbing an 089 as diff bearings are f***ed on current one as well as the leaks) Then decided to do an engine oil and filter change too, and removed fuel rail guard and connector just...
  19. chris blue

    short shifter ?? is it a good thing ??

    Any recommendations on a short shift kit for the Phase 1?
  20. chris blue

    Dashboard dials and gauges ceased working- Phase 1

    OK. If anyone has the similar problem of all dials and gauges disappearing: POST#2 Point 4: 15amp fuse, top left, 2nd down marked STOP Decided to check every fuse for a 2nd time b4 spending on a new cluster set, and hey, after scrutinising the fuse mentioned, I noticed a tiny little hairline...
  21. chris blue

    removing phase 1 dash

    Yes, removed mine yesterday too- dead easy. 10 minutes, Its always nice to find a guide tho
  22. chris blue

    Dashboard dials and gauges ceased working- Phase 1

    couldnt track down any 12 volt charge, but it was fiddly with me tester. However, the immobilser light was happily flashing away, then when i pulled the DIN plug the light stopped Does that count Will do another check of every fuse i can find (Had problems getting them all out in engine bay)...
  23. chris blue

    Dashboard dials and gauges ceased working- Phase 1

    Will get a tester on tomorrow. Thanks
  24. chris blue

    Dashboard dials and gauges ceased working- Phase 1

    Checked the earth strap from gearbox to chassis. Looks fine and solid. Dont know whether its worth removing to clean it up, but seems solid as said Located passenger side, front of gearbox as you look from radiator down to front of passenger wheel arch. Have removed the top dash (3 top torx...
  25. chris blue

    Dashboard dials and gauges ceased working- Phase 1

    If it was earth strap, wouldnt the immobilser, indicators and headlamps not work too? But i will check it out, Thanks
  26. chris blue

    Dashboard dials and gauges ceased working- Phase 1

    Ha! Yes, thats the final thing to try. £30 ebay. But then It would be a bit stupid not to check everything else first anyway, it could be the UCH N'est pa?
  27. chris blue

    Dashboard dials and gauges ceased working- Phase 1

    So- if anyone has a similar problem in future: 1. Have completed the dash dial check process and all dials dead as Dodo 2. Indicators, immobiliser light, and Headlamp on warning lamps still work, so ruling out Grounding earth issue atm 3. Checked for fault codes- none, although i only have a...
  28. chris blue

    removing phase 1 dash

    Someone got a link to how remove the top dash Phase 1 please? Plenty on phase 2's
  29. chris blue

    Dashboard dials and gauges ceased working- Phase 1

    Driving yesterday, and noticed petrol gauge was zero, then noticed temperature gauge was zero, and rev counter and Speedometer dials not working Indicator and the lights are working and illuminated on dashboard- and its not speed gearbox cable problem (Ive checked) as that would not cause the...
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