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Hi, I have a Clio 1.8 16V and a L plate ('94). While driving today i noticed i could not get 3rd gear, it will not go in and seems to stop short. Also, while driving up to a round about i took my foot of the gas and the car jumped out of 5th. Since this morning there has been some oil...

I wouldn't worry mate.... less weight! I just have this image of me trying to take this sender out and it breaking leaving a mess!

Thanks... I've been looking, when you say heat sheild do you mean the one on top of the starter motor? Is this sender easier to from under? Regards,

Thanks for the info... Cam belt end - does that mean it's under the manofold some where? Cheers

Thanks... Can anyone tell me where the oil pressure sender unit is? I know the pressure switch is next to the oil filter... Regards,

I change the oil every 5000 - 6000 miles, with good oil.... it is due a change. Not sure how older oil would have this effect. Does anyone know the trip point for the oil pressure switch - ie the point at which the red light will come on?

It's a 1994 Clio 16V (1800cc) 127000 miles Thanks...

I have noticed that the oil pressure drops of fast at 5000RPM. It's fine all the way up to 4500RPM, where the oil pressure increases with RPM. At 5000 it starts to drop and by 6000 it's almost at 0 bar.... I have check the oil level and have made sure it's at 95% of what it should be. The oil...

No, why?

Interestingly the light does come at all if I keep the revs down!!

I think he meant bonet & rad

Hi, Ive just noticed that way battery indicator lights starts flashing when the engines reaches about 4500 rpm. It started the other day and was around 5500 rpm. Is this an indication that the alternator is on its way out? It just seems strange that all the other cars ive had - the battery...

DeanRSi Is that for a standard Phase 1 Clio 16V (185/55-15s etc)?

Any more feedback??? What is the ratio for a standard clio (5th @ rpm = mph)?

I havent the data to compare other gears. I noted fifths ratio. What is the ratio for a standard clio (5th @ rpm = mph)? Regards

I havent changed anything that would alter the ratio. ie Tyres, wheels, tyre pressure, etc

All, My speedo and tacho used to read as follows: 60mph = 3000rpm, 80mph = 4000rpm For some reason it has change to: 80mph = 4250rpm, 75mph = 4000rpm Any ideas? Comments welcome. Also, want is the norm?

Thank you all for your comments. Are there heavy-duty columns available? Welding - wouldnt this remove the columns hardness/temper properties? Although this does fix the problem, Im not sure about the implications regarding MOT / insurance etc. Interesting option all the same.

I have about 30 degrees play on the stearing wheel. Basically I can move it by that amount at say 60mph and I dont change direction. Theres no knocking or anything. Is it likely to be the stearing rack? Feedback welcome

Wheres the best place to order/buy Elf TRX 75W-80 oil? My local Renault deal is cr*p. Rossa

The noise is def tappet noise - you can use a screw drive on the rocker clover and hear them. Im surprised that the injectors would make a loud noise... Rockport - I thought that the best oil to use was 15-50 fully synthetic. From what I’ve read you shouldnt start playing around with oil...

Prime....? I put oil around the tappets, CAM etc as I thought for the first few seconds there would be no oil. So how long or what conditions b4 the noise stops?

I have just rebuilt my engine (new valves due to timing belt snapping). Ive replaced all the hydrualic tappets, valves, etc and I still have tappet noise. I havent done any more than 2 miles in the car last night and have not gone over 3500rpm. Will the noise go after a time/temperature...

Whats the best oil to use?

Cheers guys, My Renault belt and tensioners was £50 Out of interest - do you know the dimensions of this tool? Rossa

All, Im putting a new belt on my Clio16V this weekend. In the manual says use a tool to stop the crank from moving. It looks like a bar. Does anyone know the dimensions of this tool to hold/lock the crank in position? Regards Rossa

All, My CAM belt snapped and I have removed the head and found it has bent most of the valves. Do I need to replace the crankshaft bearings? ie Main bearing set or big end set? Rossa

Thanks for your helpful comments. I am refering to sealers such as; Red Hermatite. - not sure about the spelling.

All, Whats the best head gasket sealer/gue. Rossa

I emailed you. Where are you based and how much has been skimmed off it already? Rossa