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  1. Robbiewashere

    CV joint

    Does anyone know if your can replace the outer CV joint without having to replace the whole driveshaft. Car started making a clunking noise yesterday when reversing and turning full lock. I got under the car and my near side CV boot is off, the noise is coming from there although it does sound...
  2. Robbiewashere

    Clio 197 knocking, speed bumps, pulling away, braking at low speeds.

    Hi guys Wanted to do a little write up on an experience iv had with my 197 which may be helpful as iv seen this brought up alot.. For the last 2 years I had developed the lovely knock on the near side front while going over speed bumps, pulling away and also it would appear while braking at low...
  3. Robbiewashere

    Heater blower stopped working, any suggestions?

    Today went to work as normal, it was a cold morning, heaters worked fine. Popped out for lunch and the heaters worked fine, blowing well. Finished work 3 hours later and no blowers, 1,2,3,4 are all dead. I can feel warm air coming on slightly on 0 but no blowers at all. I have checked the fuses...
  4. Robbiewashere

    Lower Balljoints replacement, south wales

    hi guys, posted a few weeks ago regarding my lower balljoints failing. i am from south wales (Bridgend) and finding someone to replace these balljoints were a nightmare, my search took me as far as nottingham,derby,london. after being in contact with andy cochrane who is a great guy by the way i...
  5. Robbiewashere

    Help ! Any Clio 197 specialists in South Wales area?

    Looking for a specialist in the South Wales area or as close to South Wales as possible that can replace the upper and lower hub ball joints. It’s either that or it means a a 200 mile trip up to bolsover car care in chesterfield. Thanks in advance.
  6. Robbiewashere

    Clio 197 Knock, steering squel. Linked a video of the sound.

    Hi guys, a few weeks ago I noticed something wasn’t right with my 197, I started to feel something wasn’t right on the drivers side, started to knock and I could kind of feel it when pulling off, braking and changing gear which made me suspect a lose mount or something along those lines. The...
  7. Robbiewashere

    Need some suggestion. Steering noise, nsf knock

    hey guys need some suggestions. Firstly the steering wheel clunk when stationery or at slow speeds. I know the rack can cause this issue but I don't think it's my rack or the Uj joint by the foot pedals. I just went out to the car and put my head by the pedals while turning the wheel lock to...
  8. Robbiewashere

    clio rs 197 thermostat

    Hey, my clio is leaking coolant and I had a m8 pressure test and it seems to be leaking from the thermostat housing area, I'm not a massive mechanicaly minded person but do the odd bit of diy haha does anyone know where I can get a thermostat housing from or know the part number? Iv noticed on...