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Hi Guys was wondering if anyone was up on the paint codes. I was bidding for a spoiler on Ebay with the Code TEKNG. I don't have my car with me so cant check the code before the auction ends. My Car is an 08 in what I believed was Nimbus Silver. Does anyone know what the code is for that...

Hi, I've been told that the 197 shares it's tie rods with quite a few other Renaults, does anyone know if this is right and do we know part numbers?? Also I have a drone from my front wheel bearing has anyone changed one?? is it difficult do they have to be pressed in?? Des...

Does anyone know if the 197 uses standard Clio handbrake cables? And are they in the habit of breaking. After mines froze up it seemed to break as I was trying to work it free. Haven't looked properly yet I'm wondering if it might have popped off somewhere or has it likely to have snapped a...

Hi Guys, Just went to remove my o/s main beam bulb and before I got a good look at it the wee wire clip pinged off and I have no idea how to get it back on. I'm sure its probably simple but standing there in fading light, peeing rain and gale force winds I'm struggling to figure it out n my...

Hi Guys, Does anyone know if it is possible to download a workshop manual for the 197. Had a quick look about but all the sites just seemed to send me round the houses. Any help would be appreciated thanks. Derek

Had my cracked exhaust manifold welded today by RMS Engineering in prestwick. They welded up all 4 branches solid (2 & 3 were cracked) and they welded a blow on the first box. Looks like a really nice weld job and they only charged me £48. I was well chuffed dropped it off this morning and had...

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Had my 197 in at dealer this morning for what i suspected was a burst flexi pipe. Turns out my manifold has cracked. Oh dear sounds expensive. Havent had a quote from dealer yet as they are trying to claim it on my used car warranty i dont however hold out much hope. Anyone got a used...

Does anyone have any experience of the Renault dealer used car warranty?? I have had my 08 197 about 5 months now and I believe the exhaust has gone at the manifold. It was supplied with what they called a comprehensive Renault used car warranty. I am just wondering if this will cover the...

Hi Guys, I have recently got myself a 197 cup which I am loving so far. The only thing I'm unsure of is the sensitivity of the ABS. It sems to kick in very easily at low speeds whenever you apply a decent amount of pedal. Also if i am stopping on any kind of loose surface the rears seem to...