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  1. parkincj

    3 pin tdc

    Can anyone offer some help? ANOTHER topic on the crank position sensor issue but I'm struggling with getting a replacement wiring plug (snapped the clip off so holding together unsuccessfully with a cable tie) as they all seem to be 2 pin connections. Mines a 58 cup with a 3 pin tdc sensor...
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    Engine Noise

    Evening All, Can anyone help me identify this noise/the part in the video below.... https://youtu.be/wtGNEoKkoDA I get this noise on start up and periodically during low engine RPM, no errors or problems with engine performance. I've stripped the throttle body and given it a clean as I thought...
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    Post Office Alternatives

    Evening all, I'm sending some low weight items in boxes that would be deemed to be medium sized parcel with the post office. What are my alternatives as posting would be about a fiver each. (I've sold the items for about a tenner so not really worth my time). Cheers Chris
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    Brake fluid for normal use

    Afternoon all, I'm after some recommendations on brake fluid for normal use. I'm probably not going to track the car so motul rbf600 is probably a little high spec. Any suggestions would be brill. Chris
  5. parkincj

    Clio Won't Start

    So took her out for a little drive at the weekend. I came into a national speed limit and took it all the way up in second and third. At the top of third, I heard a bang and immediately thought I've snapped my belt so I pulled over and switched the engine off. Before I turned the engine off, I...
  6. parkincj

    Black 197 - buttertups pass

    You were parked up just before the end, either contemplating life or had just scared the cr*p out of yourself!!
  7. parkincj

    Where to buy gen. Brembo front pads?

    As title says, I'm after buying some brembo front pads for a 197. I've spoken to next day brakes who don't stock the item anymore and I'm a little cautious with eBay. Any suggestions? Cheers
  8. parkincj

    Colour codes wing mirror

    My 197 is littered with black plastic and need to do something about it! I'm wanting gloss black mirrors, what are my options? Obviously paint my originals but there's a lot of prep involved, is it possible to get some off a black clio that are colour coded?
  9. parkincj

    Starter motor foobard

    Evening all! So I've driven to the shops after work fine, got back in the car and the starter motor was dead. Managed to bump it and get it home. Got the multimeter out and theres 13v at the battery but couldn't get any readings off the starter motor. Fuse is fine and tried bypassing the...
  10. parkincj

    red 197 F1 Edition

    Taken some time in April at the Frenchgate Centre in Doncaster. Wondered if they were on this forum? Sorry for the ridiculously poor picture quality.
  11. parkincj

    Wet vacuum cleaning

    My mum has bought a George (nuematic product, a relative of henry) which is a wet and dry vacuum cleaner. I wanted to do the inside of the car with it but a friend of mine has said that the fire retardant that renault use in the seats causes the seats to stain if any liquid is put on it. Can...
  12. parkincj

    Recaro seat replacement under warrenty

    I am currently talking to Renault UK about having my drivers side seat replaced due to excessive wear on the base and the upright stitching splitting. The car is still in warranty and has done 24,000 miles. I have done some reading on the forum and it appears quite a few people have had the...