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    Yellow

    Looks like the weeder splitter which is apparently the same as the MK2 Ford Focus one
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    A reminder to change your dephaser

    “But they don’t rattle like the ones on the 1*2!” is what’s frequently said! And all for the sake of £100.
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    Clio 197 Supercharging

    I looked into this and I think it was 10k for a basic engine swap. But in reality you’d only go for this option because you want forced induction at which point you’re looking at 15k (although I reckon it’s even more than that). It’s a shame really as it would be the perfect car with a K20 in it.
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    Clio 197 Supercharging

    No problem! Logically speaking it would make sense to put that money into something else but at at the end of the day for some people it’s worth it because for them the Clio is the perfect package. As car enthusiasts logic isn’t always in the picture, as with a lot of things that are a...
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    Clio 197 Supercharging

    Power figures are different for Honda engines because they are vastly superior to the ancient lump Renault put in the 197. Now you say you only want to invest money if you can get 400 bhp, but haven’t given a budget. Anything is possible if you’re willing to throw enough money at it. If you...
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    Cambelt service - part numbers in-

    Anyone had their cambelt etc. changed recently? RPD still the best place to buy the belts and water pump?
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    Does my Clio have factory installed Xenon’s or aftermarket?

    It appears that from that screenshot and the fact that you have the headlight adjuster present that the vehicle is equipped with normal projectors with aftermarket Xenons. Does you car have the headlamp washer?
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    Workshop near Southampton

    You’ve got “the Clio man” nearby. Seems to be decent from the reviews.
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    Best Gearbox Oil for Clio 197 for Race Use

    I would not use redline personally for track use. Used it on my old car and it was much better for road use, especially during winter, than the Elf oil. But during spirited fast road driving, in the summer at least, the oil was worse than the Elf stuff.
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    Lost crankshaft position sensor

    Jack the car up, take of the middle under tray and it can be accessed. You can only access it from below. This thread will show you where to look for it: https://clio197.net/threads/clio-197-tdc-sensor-location-changing.20529/
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    New Build Engine Dead 10,000 Miles

    Two Techs in Dartford.
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    partnumbers brakeline holder

    As per the second reply in the thread, you cannot buy it separately. It’s part of the front brake line if purchasing from Renault.
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    asymmetric 6/5 or ps5/4

    That depends on what sort of weather you encounter most of the year. I personally buy the best wet rated tyre because of the weather here and then prioritise dry weather driving because I don’t want two sets of wheels and tyres (which is the best solution). The tyres you’re looking at will...
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    197 gearbox

    On the plus side a decent cruise at 60 will see you get 40 to the gallon.
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    Meglio conversion

    You’ll need to do some fabrication work if you want to fit the Megane MK3 gearbox, most people seem to use the MK2 one as it’s plug and play.
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    Inner Wings

    Do you need the front drivers side section or both front and rear as the front arch liners are two pieces?
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    Extended servicing / refurb of Clio 197/200

    I’d agree with the above as in changing parts based on condition. I hate paying for labour twice so I will always change parts that make sense to change at the same time e.g. changing top mounts and/or shocks (if needed) if you’re changing a broken spring, which you will do at some point if...
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    CNC parts ideas

    Caliper spacers and brake disc spigot ring for the Meg 3 RS brake conversion
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    Clio 197 low on power

    I’m not sure how true it is but I’ve read that the secondary cat is a 200 cell cat which is the same as a sports cat. The former can be picked up second hand for around £50 so I would personally go for that. The car will definitely pass an MOT with only the primary cat in place and I believe...
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    Clio 197 low on power

    Also worth considering the possibility of a collapsed secondary cat.