CLUTCH

[k1ano]

Driveshaft/circlip sounds possible and is quite common, also check fluid levels in the shared brake/clutch reservoir at the front of the car as low levels can cause clutch/engagement issues ...

Also I believe the slave cyclinders are prone to leaking and losing fluid/contamination but this is inside the bell housing so the clutch would need to be done anyway as it's a gearbox off job.

Martin

 

[Diesel99]

cheers all.....fluids are ok!!!...................??????

 

[Ali]

Any garage will be able to tell you if the circlip is missing...cross of this avenue first.

 

[Fred]

easy to check, stick the car in second gear (engine off, clutch up) and turn the key, if it starts and drives in gear then its not the diff

 

[Diesel99]

Its the clutch............had a chap who works on them alot, come to my garage/house .....hes sure its clutch.

 

[looch]

The clutch itself isnt that expensive, its just a longish job to do....Get chris on it :approve:

 

[Diesel99]

CHRIS IS ON IT WAYNE (OR WILL BE SOON (I HOPE)).......DOING IT AT MINE......GIVE ME A BELL WHEN YOUVE GOT 5 ( I HAVNT GOT YOUR NUMBER)

 

[Diesel99]

Car now sorted.........was nt the clutch afteralll,................. It was a broken circlip on the driveshaft as mentioned in this link. I have had the clutch replaced aswell as it had been "slipping" as per i reported. Also had the front pads replaced. All this was done in my garage at my house by Chris Bell at a very reasonable price.
The main reason for this post is Chris.................If anyone needs ANY work to their Renault i would HIGHLY recommend Chris. He knows them inside out as he used to work for a Renaultsport dealer.
If anyone wants his number you can PM me.(Wayne /looch also knows him)

 

[GTTurbo]

Excellent news Martin

Good news about a local ex-renault mechanic being available

 

[Matt]

Glad you got it sorted mate. :approve:

 

[looch]

Sorry mate, only just seen your request to call you...Yes Chris is a great guy who knows the vee inside out. he was trained at Renaultsport and worked for the infamous Ezra Sugden RS garage, He has worked on many vees and does all the work on mine as and when anything needs doing/servicing.

He's now the senior technician at BMW Chesterfield, If anyone in the are needs any vee related work give him a shout on 07515 430531...Highly recommended.