The, “what is this?” thread

[Kalamat88]

Hey everyone,

I had a similar thread I made several weeks ago so I thought I’d create a thread with some continuity that other newbie Clio owners can unabashingly come to if need be. Naturally, I’ll go ahead and start.

I took some things off, including the airbox as I was cleaning some stuff up with engine cleaner until I came across this:





As I put my hand underneath it, I could slightly lift it up- is this normal?



Lastly, I see these zip ties all over the engine bay- did Renault put this stuff in or was this the previous owners doing?




Thanks again fellas!

 

[R20BTG]

That is a gear selector cable on top of the gearbox. I suspect the zip ties are not OEM

 

[R20BTG]

The gear selector cable plastic housing clips into this metal casting on the gearbox. If you ever have trouble getting into some gears or you lose a couple of gears this is often the culprit as it can pop out

 

[Kalamat88]

How interesting! Good to know- tips like this are great for us new owners. Thank you.

Apparently the top ties are not OEM. Next time I’m wrangling around the engine bay I’ll send more screenshots. I feel like they’re everywhere lol

 

[burrellbloke]

My car is held together with zip ties.

 

[Kalamat88]

What’s up with my airbox?

Was it glued together or something? Lol





I ordered a replacement but apparently it’s for another RS Clio as it didn’t match in size.

I’ll post another picture in a second of the wrong one.

 

[Kalamat88]

Must’ve been for the defined 2’0 liter or the small engines.

 

[Kalamat88]

Love the autocorrect- “detuned” not defined.