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Topic: Whining Noise
Laine_16v

Replies: 16
Views: 5502

PostForum: Tech Questions   Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2006 1:13 pm   Subject: Whining Noise
about a tenth of the time on a 19 as to that of a gay clio.

I hate doing the clios. Stupid gay engine mount, stupid gay engine bay, stupid gay aux belt set up

Takes about 10 minuntes, with a cup ...
Topic: Whining Noise
Laine_16v

Replies: 16
Views: 5502

PostForum: Tech Questions   Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2006 12:57 pm   Subject: Whining Noise
How long would it take to do cambelt tension yourself?
Topic: needs setting up
Laine_16v

Replies: 16
Views: 4108

PostForum: Tech Questions   Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2006 1:54 pm   Subject: needs setting up
My mate just aquired a S2 RST, has got the 1.8 Zetec bottom end.

Thing flys its a real hoot to drive, but dam is it dated, even a valver looks futuristic on the interior compared to one.

The eng ...
Topic: LOOK AT THIS
Laine_16v

Replies: 7
Views: 3048

PostForum: Retro-Renault General Chat   Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2006 3:29 am   Subject: Re: LOOK AT THIS
"The car is exact in all ways and you would have to be an expert to tell the difference."

Hahahahah

Rolling Eyes
Topic: indution kits
Laine_16v

Replies: 25
Views: 5785

PostForum: Tech Questions   Posted: Thu Sep 28, 2006 10:17 am   Subject: indution kits
An induction kit triples the amount of air the engine sucks in, and therefore tripples the amount of fuel in the engine too

According to the owner of a kevved up corsa driver in my college class.
...
Topic: Bought Valver..Lots of problems.
Laine_16v

Replies: 62
Views: 8528

PostForum: Tech Questions   Posted: Thu Sep 21, 2006 2:58 pm   Subject: Re: Bought Valver..Lots of problems.
buy mine Wink

No, ive already spotted the one i want Wink
Topic: Bought Valver..Lots of problems.
Laine_16v

Replies: 62
Views: 8528

PostForum: Tech Questions   Posted: Thu Sep 21, 2006 9:25 am   Subject: Bought Valver..Lots of problems.
Wow holy thread revival batman.

yeah i spent lots of money and time on this car, really liked it and everything was spot on, then someone smakced into me.

Shame, but i want a mint clio 16v now, ...
Topic: Clicking/Knocking coming from rear when braking.
Laine_16v

Replies: 8
Views: 2622

PostForum: Tech Questions   Posted: Thu Sep 21, 2006 9:24 am   Subject: Re: Clicking/Knocking coming from rear when braking.
someone went into the side of me, its detailed on williams clio e.t.c cant be arsed to type it out.
Topic: Clicking/Knocking coming from rear when braking.
Laine_16v

Replies: 8
Views: 2622

PostForum: Tech Questions   Posted: Wed Sep 20, 2006 12:44 pm   Subject: Clicking/Knocking coming from rear when braking.
Yeah someone solved the clicking noise...

The car was written off, now it doesnt make any noise Razz
Topic: She only lasted half an hour
Laine_16v

Replies: 24
Views: 4871

PostForum: Tech Questions   Posted: Mon Sep 18, 2006 11:27 pm   Subject: She only lasted half an hour
There was loads of em prancing around at RWS, it was very good indeed Very Happy
Topic: Brake clonk, & clicking noise.
Laine_16v

Replies: 11
Views: 4097

PostForum: Tech Questions   Posted: Mon Sep 11, 2006 11:56 am   Subject: Re: Brake clonk, & clicking noise.
Im not sure havent really investigated, clicking has gone i guess that was just a random clio noise.

Ill get the hoses checked out.
Topic: Brake clonk, & clicking noise.
Laine_16v

Replies: 11
Views: 4097

PostForum: Tech Questions   Posted: Sun Sep 10, 2006 2:17 pm   Subject: Brake clonk, & clicking noise.
How do i check guide pins? All ive done with rear brakes before it change the pads.

Is it easy to check?
Topic: Brake clonk, & clicking noise.
Laine_16v

Replies: 11
Views: 4097

PostForum: Tech Questions   Posted: Sun Sep 10, 2006 12:03 pm   Subject: Re: Brake clonk, & clicking noise.
Embarassed

I didn't read it correctly...

Well, in that case you should check the litlle pumps (how u call it?) within the rear drum brakes, could have something to do with the clicking...

Clio 1 ...
Topic: Brake clonk, & clicking noise.
Laine_16v

Replies: 11
Views: 4097

PostForum: Tech Questions   Posted: Sun Sep 10, 2006 1:29 am   Subject: Re: Brake clonk, & clicking noise.
Confused

For the "clonk", try replacing the flexible brake tubes

For the clicking, make sure the alternator belt isn't getting stripped, if so it may get underneath the distribution belt and brake it ...
Topic: french renault 19 16s test
Laine_16v

Replies: 14
Views: 2606

PostForum: Pics/Vids Etc.   Posted: Sun Sep 10, 2006 1:24 am   Subject: french renault 19 16s test
Gah video ends at 48seconds for me :S, sais it shud be 2mins 48s tho.
Topic: Poor MPG
Laine_16v

Replies: 126
Views: 22839

PostForum: Tech Questions   Posted: Sun Sep 10, 2006 12:03 am   Subject: Poor MPG
So the CTS has fixed everything then??

I might change mine, i drove like a god yesterday and managed about 260 miles to 2/3rd of a tank i didnt put me foot down once and still that only works out a ...
Topic: Brake clonk, & clicking noise.
Laine_16v

Replies: 11
Views: 4097

PostForum: Tech Questions   Posted: Sat Sep 09, 2006 1:30 pm   Subject: Brake clonk, & clicking noise.
Ok few things,

i noticed while i was bored in long traffic jams on the A14 today.

If i am still and push the brake pedal very hard, and then release it slowly i will get to a point and you will ...
Topic: Poor MPG
Laine_16v

Replies: 126
Views: 22839

PostForum: Tech Questions   Posted: Thu Sep 07, 2006 1:22 pm   Subject: Re: Poor MPG
Sounds like its missfiring under load?
Topic: Old Gearboxes...
Laine_16v

Replies: 4
Views: 2189

PostForum: Tech Questions   Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2006 11:57 pm   Subject: Old Gearboxes...
technically the answer wouls be yes.

increased wear means more backlash, thus increased heat.

Mainly a helically cut gear issue, thats why straight cut boxes lose less power.

Cheers, what so ...
Topic: Old Gearboxes...
Laine_16v

Replies: 4
Views: 2189

PostForum: Tech Questions   Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2006 2:34 pm   Subject: Old Gearboxes...
Will they lose you HP at the wheels over time?

I ask this as it came up on Williams Clio and no one really knew, i figured Chris H is the bloke to ask Wink
Topic: concerned mother
Laine_16v

Replies: 6
Views: 1930

PostForum: Pics/Vids Etc.   Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2006 2:03 pm   Subject: concerned mother
That is fucking harsh, stupid mum.
 

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