No but I went to visit it yesterday to spec out the work we are going to do on day 1 which is when I took the picture.
Exhaust flexies which I thought were blowing appear to have been changed already - the blow(s) seem to be coming form the secondary Cat area.
Had the Tom Tom up and working, clutch and gearbox all fine and replacement rear bumper in the correct colour was delivered on Friday.
Need to investigate phone microphone which did not seem to work on the way home
Plan of works
1. Fit new springs (prob Eibach Pro) as the front springs on it are mismatched - one side is a Cup one, the other side something else entirely
2. Secondary Cat delete or change exhaust as there is a blow near the second cat
3. Change front lower arm ball joint (is that the swivel?)
4. Timing belt, and water pump as it is almost due (last done mid May 2015)
5. Dephaser pulley whilst we are in there
6. Torque arm / bottom engine steady new bushes (probably power flex)
7. Rear beam bushes (preventative maintenance)
8. Braided brake hoses (prob 6 - any advice on where from? - I have seen Supreme/HEL with comments on both types)
9. A/C regas
10. Gearbox Oil change
11. Brake and clutch fluid change
12. Spark plugs
13. Inner track rod joint (one side has play - both look same age)
14.Thermostat change (seemed to be running cool all the way home so precuationary)
15. Clear scuttle drains
16. 4 wheel geometry setup
17. Engine oil and filter change
18. Pollen and air filters recently changed but may do those too if I am doing everything on day 1 so I know how the land lies.
I think that is a pretty thorough start but if there are any standard maintenance points I have missed and should address on day 1 please let me know.
Jamie @ JRW Motorsport is literally just about to become a father so it may take longer than expected but it's SORN'd and I am not in a desperate rush to tax and insure it - although I am looking forward to seeing how it goes - my last Clio was a 182 Trophy, and this feels a lot more grown up.
