Recent content by MikeClio197

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    197 cup cambelt dephaser help

    Actually I live near Cardiff but my in laws live 10mins from Narberth so that is actually quite handy. If you give good reports and I need any serious work done these guys could work out for me. Thanks for the info!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    197 cup cambelt dephaser help

    Hello, Any news on the work you had done? Happy? If so could you tell me the name of the garage and location please? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    197 cup cambelt dephaser help

    Hi MP93, How did the work go at the garage? I'm in the South Wales area also and interested to know of any Renault specialist garages with a decent reputation. Thanks. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Welsh Noob Alert!!

    Slow response... I'm just west of Cardiff. You know of any other members in the South Wales area? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Welsh Noob Alert!!

    Snap! I've got a black Clio (ok so it's a 197) and I live in Wales! Welcome. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL

    All the best for 2017!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    New 197 Owner

    Thanks for the welcome! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Mixed Spark plugs?

    If by load you mean foot flat to the floor through 2nd and 3rd gear, then yes there was some hesitation in that upper rev range. I'm not sure what it was like if I held it at say 5.5k or 6k rpm. I'm going out later today and will see if it continues to be improved. I don't fully understand how...
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    Mixed Spark plugs?

    Changed my spark plugs today. Two were Bosch the other two were NGK. I was experiencing a lack of power from 5-6k revs or there abouts until now. I put four new NGK plugs in and the car pulls much better through the same rev range. I'm thinking this was the problem, does that make sense to...
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    New 197 Owner

    Hello Everyone, Recently bought a black 197. It will be my daily driver but hope to modify for some track use at some point in the future. Great forum. Already found the 'how to' section useful! I'm in the South Wales area if anyone can recommend knowledgeable/reliable specialist…? All the...