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    Gear Selection

    Just as an update on this, I haven't yet got around to having the clutch bled for a 2nd time as yet. The thing is, the problem has now self-rectified. It was still posing a bit of a problem with gear selection, however, since last Wednesday I have not had a single issue. It is once again like...
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    Gear Selection

    So, I went with the cheaper option first and had the clutch pressure bled. There was quite a bit of air released from the system and it has definitely made an improvement; however, it still occurs intermittently. I think I will take it back in to be fully pressure bled and run some new fluid...
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    Gear Selection

    Hi Folks, Another strange one. When stationary, I let the car warm a little and then go to select a gear - unable to as though the clutch is still engaged. The gear selection is fine when the car is switched off and is also fine when I am in motion. The strangest thing is, it only seems to be...
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    DIS display going dim

    Hi All, Strange one - my screen in the centre of the dash has started going dim all of a sudden. It is still lit up along with the lights but the brighter lettering for things like "Oil Level Correct" etc all fade so i can't see anything. A light tap on the clocks either right or left seems...
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    Black 197 Llangefni

    Just seen you parked up in the centre. Here for the weekend (again) replacing my caliper!
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    Alternative to genuine discs/pads all round

    I've gone for MTEC Drilled and Grooved discs with gold coating, Brembo pads from Euro Car Parts and pins from BrakesDirect on Ebay. All in all paid £149.00 for the lot to re-do my fronts. An alternative to EuroCarParts, which I have found can be a couple of quid cheaper, is carparts4less.co.uk...
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    197: Banjo bleed valve bolt

    Hi Folks, It's a long shot but is anybody from around Anglesey in possession of a bleed valve bolt for the Brembo front calipers on a 197? I believe it is an M10 x 1.0. I have one sheared valve which I'll be removing tomorrow but have no replacement!
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    Exhaust Tips

    Hi All, Sorry if I am being a bit of an idiot here, can't find an answer in the search. I have the standard 197 exhaust with the centre silencers removed. However, I would quite like to get some slightly slash cut exhaust tips to make the rear end look a little better. I've looked at exhaust...
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    Washer jets / motor

    I have the exact same issue - it was working and buzzing away (only tried short bursts) but nothing coming from the spray nozzles so I left it alone. Next day, nothing at all from it as though either the fuse is gone or pump is dead. Beany - The washer pump itself is located in the drivers side...
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    Why can't you retrofit xenon headlights?

    You would have to modify the existing loom as the Xenon ballasts and loom would have to be spliced in line. You then have the issues around fitting the auto level sensors and making them communicate with the level motors. Personally, you have 2 realistic options in front of you: 1. Buy a set...
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    Why can't you retrofit xenon headlights?

    I would say anything is a possibility, the coding dealing with the communication between the level sensors and the level motor/actuators would simply be disabled. The reality would appear to be the impracticality of purchasing and fitting the projector headlights, xenon ballasts, level sensors...
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    Clutch Release Bearing?

    Last night, popped out in the car and as I have been going along I have felt a very, very slight what I can only call vibration at the top of the clutch pedal sweep. When parked up to cool down on idle, I noticed a slight high pitched whining noise - kind of like a belt on its way out. As soon...
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    ** Clio Owners PLEASE read HIGHLY IMPORTANT **

    Got mine sorted last week, there was a fair bit of gunk but I found a £2 drain unblocking pipe from B&M Bargains did the trick along side a jug of water! All done and dusted within 15 mins!
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    New design Brembo fitting pins -interest?

    Any left? Please PM details as I will take a set of these for future use!
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    Projector headlight retrofit

    Any ideas whether this one is the xenon or halogen unit? I know for a fact the other side i have purchased is halogen.
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    Red 200 (A664/A627M)

    Spotted the red 200 as you were turning right on to the A627M today - noticed you slowing down and then you dropped a thumbs up! You're my first spot!
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    Projector headlight retrofit

    See this is where my confusion lies - you mention 2 different light versions, my understanding was they would be the same and the only difference is the bulb type (xenon) and the fact ballasts would be needed for xenon. Can you explain the differences in the actual light units between xenon...
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    Projector headlight retrofit

    I think you may have cleared it up for me - I am buying these units second hand and have purchased the near side unit, I just wanted to check the code for the off side. I do know that both are from MK3 Clio's pre-2009 which would make them the 197 shape. Pretty sure I am good to go with what I...
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    Projector headlight retrofit

    Hi All, Before you all sigh heavily at another projectors thread - I've done some searching and I'm completely at a loss as to what is what. I want to clear up how exactly this is done as I can't find a how-to that covers all the bases in terms of part numbers etc. To clear this up, I have...
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    TomTom surround

    Thanks link! Going to have a nosy in to this and see if it is going to be a feasible project and actually a worth-while improvement as opposed to a gimmicky upgrade.