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    New clutch

    Hi all, Got the car stripped down to replace clutch and main rear crank seal only to find my oil leak is coming from this seal around the main gear shaft, anyone know what the seal is called or a possible part number? Thanks in advance for any help..
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    MAP sensor

    Hi Can anyone tell me where the best place to get a new map sensor please, not wantin8g to pay main dealer prices if I can avoid it... Thanks
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    Too hot?

    I was out today and notice when the weather is hot the car runs very poor, throttle respone is terrible and engine sounds/feels lumpy, anyone else have this issue? Will induction kit help with more fresh air?
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    Clutch slave cylinder

    Hi all I am looking to swap out the clutch soon, do i need to replace the slave cylinder? Is this internal or external of the gearbox? Thanks in advance.
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    Maf sensor/cabling

    Hi guys, need a little help if possible, I am in the process of looking to buy a new maf sensor but what I need is the plug with a length of cable on it as mine was soldered a few months back, is this possible to buy or will I need to go see the main dealer?
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    MAF Sensor

    Hi all I am looking to replace my MAF sensor before I have the car mapped but notice the wiring loom to it as been jointed/soldered at some point and does not look to good, problem being the joint is about 4cm from the connector so cannot re-do, can you buy the the connector with a length of...
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    MAP sensor

    Can anyone tell me how much a genuine sensor is likely to be and as anyone used non genuine? Thanks
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    Things not looking good...

    I have just changed my standard suspension over to cup springs and shocks, just been out for a blast and halfway back there was a bad knocking from the front then pulling off from a roundabout the car was coughing and splattering, knocking was top mount split in half and the Maf sensor has lost...
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    Clio 200 suspension on a 197

    Ok so I managed to bag myself some shocks and springs from a 200 Cup and the seller said they were the larger top mounts and would fit the 197 so I could do with someone telling me if they look about right? Also I notice it looks like a nylon ring has broken away on the bump stop (if that is...
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    197: New bits..

    Just thought I would post a couple of pics after fitting my new seats off Gordini (thanks Simon they are spot on) and a shot of the new discs which I fitted a couple of weeks back...
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    OBD Port

    Can anyone tell me what fuse the one port is on please?
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    Spotted at Shell garage

    Saw a nice Liquid Yellow at the Shell garage, Talke roundabout Stoke on Trent, anyone on here?
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    Remapping

    Can anyone tell me where the best place closest to Staffordshire for remapping is please, my car is not running right at all since the new exhaust went on....
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    Loss of power

    Ok, took the Clio out this afternoon to have a good run around the Peak District and there is a definite loss of power, more so up to about 4000 rpm, now it might be me but this has come about concentrating all new discs and pads and new exhaust? Surely it wouldn't need a remap after fitting a...
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    Which exhaust

    After searching through the relevant posts I cannot make my mind up as to which exhaust to go for, basically I want to get rid of the raspiness at mid range that I get from the stock exhaust, I am not concerned if I get a motorway drone as most of my driving is country roads but I want one with...
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    Rear discs

    Can anyone tell me, will the rear brake discs from a Megane 225 fit the 197? Cheers Russ
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    Pre-mot inspection

    I took my 197up to the lads at the garage this morning for an inspection as there was a lack of power and a clunking from the front, it transpires my brakes are binding, discs and pads are shot and the front offside sprig has snapped at mid point, I will sort the discs/pads off ebay but can...
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    Headlamp removal/adjustment

    My offside headlamp needs adjusting so that it sits right to the bumper lines, can this be done or does the bumper have to come off?
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    Steering wheel

    Will a 2009-2012 Clio 200 steering wheel fit the 197, they are identical steering wheels by the looks of it.? Thanks in advance.
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    Yet another polish...

    Thought I would get her out the garage and give it another once over with Meguirs....