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  1. Miked5

    Headlights not working

    I noticed my headlights weren't working the other week but could of been like this for ages because I only use the car for the odd track day and weekend blast, past MOT in November so must of been working then. A few wiring checks I've done: Swapped fuse box relay with fog light one -...
  2. Miked5

    Alternator goosed?

    After changing the gearbox and cam belt over the winter I went to go for the first drive yesterday and the low battery light/stop light came. I’ve had the car started on and off over the last month but very for a long period of time. Things I’ve checked so far: ▪️Battery voltage 12.2v with...
  3. Miked5

    Crank locking tool

    I'm looking at buying the genuine timing kit KAM racing are selling but Renault have discontinued the crank locking tool/setting rod (MOT1054). Does anyone have a good aftermarket alternative I can purchase? Or know the rough dimensions diameter, length etc. I've ended up using a drill bit on...
  4. Miked5

    Mike's racing blue 197

    Thought I'd start up a build thread to document what I've been doing. I bought the 197 in April 2023 with the idea of doing a handful of trackdays a year and some weekend blasts, never done any trackdays in any of my previous cars so thought I'd buy a dedicated car just for that. Still not sure...
  5. Miked5

    Cam timing tools

    It's cambelt change time, does anyone have a genuine timing tool kit available to buy, rent or borrow? Based in the North East