Recent content by Justmatt

Good progress Again yesterday, all back together and runnin sweet! Next task is to sort the front bumper out and it’s been repaired previously and has cracked in The same spot, I may just source a straight bumper and have that painted rather than trying to repair this one!, replica f1 door...

cheers! It’s getting there now :thumb:

i usually Post up on Instagram if You want to follow progress on my little rebuild I'm on Instagram as _mattchapman_. Install the app to follow my photos and videos. https://www.instagram.com/invites/contact/?i=1lzooo1x5nhql&utm_content=5d0edz

So it’s been a while since I last updated my build thread, list of bits done so far: wheels refurbished new Michelin PS4’s in 225/45/17 rocker cover painted crackle vht black new dipstick tube cambelt kit (gates) Depaser pulley from Rpd auxiliary belt kit (gates) oil pump bores honed...

cheers, yeh they came out pretty well, basically I followed the thread on removing the door handles (it’s in the how to guide section and is invaluable) stripped the handles down and sanded with wet and dry, primed with plastic primer Then sprayed with the correct shade of silver, Renault paint...

A few more little jobs ticked off, rebuilt struts with cup springs, new top mounts and new shocks, also bead blasted the swivel hubs and painted the spolier. Still quite a few jobs to do, the engine is on its way to be completed so fingers crossed it will be back on the road soon ready to enjoy...

Got a few little jobs done on the Clio, standard manifold has been welded with the bosal 265-567 flexis, although the flexis do just touch each other, threw a bit of silver high temp paint on to protect the ground back areas. also sprayed up the door handles as they were a little worse for wear...

cheers, will give Renault Parts desk a call tommorow and hopefully they can supply the bearing I need! been following the manual checking the synchros are biting etc by hand and all seems good, just wondered if anyone had any insights on things that absolutely should get checked Without delving...

Hi guys so as the box\engine is out I thought I may aswell open the box up,and see if I had any obvious issues that would warrant me sending the box off/repairing myself! now I’m glad I did as I’ve found that a needle roller thrust bearing is starting to let go! My question is if anyone has a...

Progress update! engine is out of the bay, both scuttle drainage holes were blocked and it all looked fairly neglected under there! Manifold flexis are buggered so ordered the bosal flexis and getting a mate to cut/weld the new ones in for me also a spruce up of the bay is badly needed whilst...

It’s very straight forward to be honest, only thing really is getting some one out to de-gas your aircon, any problems along the way give me a message, I’m no expect but happy to help, I’ve literally just got to disconnect my driveshafts and mine will be out this evening

Hi mike, I’ve just done it on mine, all you need basically is a guide to remove the front bumper then once your there its pretty straightforward just begin removing everything from the front end, just take a load of pictures so you have reference points when re-installing

Bit more progress, front end is coming apart nicely, head gasket is defiantly gone just doing a parts list for cambelt water pump, head gasket,bolts etc! also contacted snappy for a steering wheel refurb, will post up progress on the engine build once it’s out, it’s just going back standard...

Also could do with a Rb front bumper if anyone has one for sale, this one has been cable tie stitched back together!

Hi guys just bought 486/500 Racing blue not on the list