Recent content by r_vlad

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    Windscreen washer jets

    About a year ago I installed Dacia Logan 2 nozzles on my 197. It was pretty much a plug&play job. There was no need for trimming and the nozzles sit perfectly on the bonnet curvature. Clio 3 vs. Logan 2 nozzles: The spray angle is spot-on. They work great at low and medium speed and are still...
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    Gearbox Reverse Switch, 2 pin or 3 pin?

    I'm not sure if a two pin switch was ever fitted to a Clio 197 or 200 but if your car has cruise control it most definitely uses a 3 pin switch with the following code: 8200177718
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    Wheel Nut Bolt Caps

    You need bigger ones: 19 mm.
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    Engine temperature?

    I did the same test and the temperature was the same. Oscilating between 70 and 80 °C. Only while stationary the temperature rose above 80 °C. This is normal for a 75 °C thermostat.
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    totally OEM exhuast rattle - low speeds - help

    You should check the bracket between the main catalytic converter and the small one. Mine got loose causing the exhaust to resonate between 2500 and 3000 rpm. After I tightened the screw everything went back to normal.
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    Engine temperature?

    Did any of you that changed the 75 °C thermostat to a 89 °C one do track days during the warmer months ? How was the engine temperature ? I am considering changing my thermostat but I am thinking that there might have been a reason why Renault chose a lower temperature one. Nowadays every...