Clio 3,304 days ago since I owned a Renault ..

[andybond]

Cats have the power to do this kind of thing. Did you do something to piss it off?

Breathed in and out I think.

 

[Leigh5t]

Breathed in and out I think.

Yep, that’ll do it.

 

[andybond]

Folks, struggling to find a part number for this :



Its the part that is at the top of where the doorcar meets the actual panel. Provides a weather seal/strip against the inner window. I think it might be 7701207589?

 

[Turbell]

Think I'd be heading for breakers with long coat on , for a five finger discount....

 

[DaveL485]

I make it 7701207580 but its only listed as part of a set of 3 seals [3] below. [11] is outer only. I'd bag a used one from a breaker.

 

[andybond]

I make it 7701207580 but its only listed as part of a set of 3 seals [3] below. [11] is outer only. I'd bag a used one from a breaker.

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Have messaged a few. I think they know what they are onto. New are £300+vat

 

[andybond]

I have two new check straps to fit and a replacement piece for the top of the door card that I cracked .

I am on the lookout for a new bonnet as my is rough. The car isn’t perfect, but this lets it down.

 

[andybond]

The 172cup is now my daily workhorse.

One wheel off for straightening and some paint. Lost a little chunk at Anglesey!

 

[andybond]

Todays weather has been sunny.

I have a replacement weather strip
I have two check straps.

The replacement one looked too long, but looks can be deceptive. It fitted well and I didnt have a wrestle with the doorcar putting it back together. The door is now proper stiff to open and close in a good way. Am I supposed to apply grease anywhere?

I had noted the dash binnacle was rattling at any speed so whipped off the steering column surround and nipped that up.

I neshed the other side as I wanted to quit while winning. One for another day.

 

[andybond]

This car is the gift that keeps giving.

Yesterday I fixed the drivers side check strap and a few rattles.

For my service to the restoration of the car the boot lock is now clicking and won’t open.

Investigation required I think!

 

[andybond]

in an act of the car wont defeat me I decided today was the time to change the center exhaust hanger.

I appreciate it’s likely to fail again , but for now it will do.

Oh, and now the lock has completely packed in on the boot

 

[DaveL485]

I do grease the check straps, lightly, with normal red grease.

 

[andybond]

I do grease the check straps, lightly, with normal red grease.

Have done so with lithium grease! Thanks though

 

[andybond]

The button wont press in the boot. I know how to get in the boot via the sneaky screwdriver method.

I have ordered this : BOOT TAILGATE LOCKING SOLENOID MOTOR ACTUATOR FOR RENAULT CLIO MK2 MK3 | eBay

 

[Brigsy]

Boot locks/solenoids fail regularly on mk2 from experience. The wiring terminals at the solenoid also corrode causing a bad connection, coat the plug in dielectric grease

 

[andybond]

Boot locks/solenoids fail regularly on mk2 from experience. The wiring terminals at the solenoid also corrode causing a bad connection, coat the plug in dielectric grease

This sounds suspiciously similar the the mk2 meg!

 

[andybond]

Going through my check list

Completed:

+ Drive shaft clicking
+ Exhaust mounts changed
+ Check straps changed
+ Working center clock
+ OEM radio
+ Window washer pump changed
+ Lacquer painted on nearside front A pillar
+ Cup 172 decals purchased and fitted
+ Center high level brake light replaced
+ Polished front headlights

To do:
- Paint rear bumper / repair
- Fix cracked front bumper and paint
- Acquire new to me bonnet
- MOT in May
- Fix failed boot lock

 

[andybond]

Boot lock changed!


Shit paint match repair fail

 

[andybond]

This morning I broke the sound barrier getting over to a localist paint shop.

New paint acquired, sprayed and lacquer erm , lacquered.

Awaiting it to go off and will flat it with 3000grit paper and polish

Looks a mile better

Before


During


After

 

[Adey]

passes the 10ft test