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canelloni
30-06-2010, 18:00
Just wondered how bigga job they are to swap
Justin..
30-06-2010, 18:04
Not too bad, one nut is a pain though, above the pas pump.
Wobba
30-06-2010, 22:17
Its more that a pain, its a total bitch.

Can be done though, I'd try having the aux belt off and undoing some of the bolts on the PS pump and brackets so it drops down a bit and you can get a 10mm bit in with an extension or some other fancy tool...
snowman
01-07-2010, 08:34
Id have to say its one of the most simple but pain in the arse jobs on a clio,youll need an angle/flexi socket adapter and some patience
Squeak
01-07-2010, 11:33
and a flexi head 10mm ratchet spanner. I think its worser when people slap silicone on it to seal it and then it wont come off :lol:
cliokiz
01-07-2010, 12:24
Eh? really not a big deal! It's a dead easy job!

The best thing you can do is remove the alternator and PAS pump/bracketry and you'll have all the room in the world. Will make the job a doddle.
5_turbo
01-07-2010, 13:14
doin mine sunday os will let you no :)
n9kie
16-02-2011, 21:11
sorry to bring up an old topic

how many nut secure the inlet for the underside?

do i need to take the rad off or can i just remove the PAS and alternator?
Wobba
16-02-2011, 21:34
Can do it with the rad on, can get an extension down there JUST about, but tbh you need to get a lot of stuff off just to get to a single nut.
n9kie
17-02-2011, 11:14
Wobba

can you give me a quick 'How To' on what i need to remove and in what order to remove the inlet botton nuts in the simplist way!

thanks
fab
17-02-2011, 12:07
have you done an engine coolant flush recently? Well now would be a good time to do one because with the rad and slam panel out of the way you will get the best result!
n9kie
17-02-2011, 12:35
i have recently just carried out a full service inc coolent change so i was hoping not to lose the coolent.

If removing the rad is the easiest option it will have to be done!
Wobba
17-02-2011, 12:39
Wobba

can you give me a quick 'How To' on what i need to remove and in what order to remove the inlet botton nuts in the simplist way!

thanks

Well, life is made simple with the use of a 10mm ratchet spanner. You can get all the nuts off, apart from the one next to the power steering pump, with this tool.

Read this thread. It will help:

http://www.williamsclio.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=29241&highlight=inlet+manifold
fab
17-02-2011, 14:02
One of these guys will help..

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b300/fabtrader/gnome.jpg
Wobba
17-02-2011, 14:05
NOOOOEEEE!!! TEH GNOMEDS!!!!
n9kie
17-02-2011, 21:35
This is the car at the moment
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y215/nykie1/b28b2269.jpg

So I took the light out to try and gain more access
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y215/nykie1/76c1ac78.jpg

If you can see very closely the nut I'm after is just to the bottom left of the electrical connector!
MISSION!!!
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y215/nykie1/feb0a54a.jpg