Recent content by richwell

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    Engine Management Light P0300

    I've recently had problems with a coil pack - the error code did tell me which one was playing up. Do your code reader allow you to see the voltages of the lambda sensor?
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    Brake advice

    Top of the middle picture, or SSW on the lower pic :D Pad's don't look like they have lots of life left on them and there maybe something on the pad causing those marks on the disc. Brembo disc's are cheap from GSF sometimes making the cost of a skim not worthwhile.
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    Wishbones (again!)

    I believe it's both of the inner bushes.
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    Wishbones (again!)

    Thanks for confirming my suspicions!
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    Wishbones (again!)

    Hi, Can anyone tell if they have replaced the wishbones on the front and how much hassle is it to do yourself? I've got a worn bush and looking for replacements but it appears powerflex are also releasing a kit at the end of the month according to BTM. I've also found arms on ebay for a...
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    Front Control arms

    Hi, Can anyone tell me how much movement is there is suppose to be on the rear bush of the front control arms? I have noticeably more play in the passengers side than the drivers while what seems a control arm/wishbone problem from previous experience (and it's prob the cheapest of what I...
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    Rattler!!

    I had had something similar happen to mine, I had a local garage (to me) offer a cat-back replacement for £350 using genuine Renault parts. In the end I found a place that knocked me up a new stainless steel middle box for about £80. Much quieter too if raspy at 3k ish!
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    Replacing the sump gasket

    Has anyone done one of these and is there anything to look out for or worth doing while the sump is off?
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    197 insurance

    Always thought I was in a good area! :(
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    197 insurance

    33 and my renewal has come up for about 450 ish with 9 NCD. I think it's time to shop around!
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    Aircon problems -different temps each side!!

    Thanks, I'll take a look around and see if there is anything obvious.
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    Aircon problems -different temps each side!!

    I have climate control. I was hoping someone might say its just a faulty sensor or something but I guess I need to visit the stealers :(
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    Aircon problems -different temps each side!!

    Hi all, I thought I was having problems with my aircon not working but it turns out I have a more annoying problem - the drivers side air comes out warm while the passengers side is cold! I've had a search and not found anything, is this a common problem or anyone had this before? Rich
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    197 VVT system

    Hi, I'm in the process of finding a 197 to buy and found a low mileage example. The problem being the owner has said they have never driven it over 5k rpm (!) which I believe is where the VVT system kicks in. The car is 5+ years old so I'm a little worried - there is much scope for things...