Help with purchase

[magnex]

Can anyone help?
Looking to buy a williams after owning a string of rapid hot hatches. What do i need to look out for ? where does the body rot , engine problems etc?
Any help much appreciated

[northy]

rust, steering coloum play, over heating, make sure it sits level, accident damage, resprays & the sunroofs leak real bad on the 3's

just give it a really good once over mate....

[2 live]

if possible avoid 3s.......as northy said the sunroof is always a problem on this mk clio

1s are the lightest ......and the quickest.......and most sought after

2s are a good compromise if u cant get a 1...and still dont have any driver aids

3s are toys galore.....extra weight..........less speed........wrong colour....and abs

[northy]

ones are phase one - 2's are phase two.

TBH buy a 1 or a 2 in the best nick u can mate.

[Andy]

take people who no what they are on about when i got mine i had gaz 2 and northy.

and 2lives on the phone for backup

dont set your heart on a paticular model if a low mileage minter comes up have it because it will be a while till you can find another one

rear arches
and tailgates normaly go first


beware alot of sheds out there (especialy a williams 2 from kent )

[KingStromba]

Check:

Oil leaks
All suspension coomponents
Idles at around 1100 then drops to 900
Oil pressure should be high when booting it, low to middle when idling
Oil temp should be between 90 (idle) and 120 (booting it)
Water temp should be about half way or lower
Oil guage in cockopit innacurate use dip stick
Oil should be 10w 40
Inside should be unmarled (it wears very well)
On acceleration and lift off, excessive gear stick movement back and forwards indicates dog bone mount worn (not a big problem)
Clutches are heavy as standard
Rev limiter is very harsh
Tyre wear should be even
Check springs arnt broken
Coolant should nor be rust coloured

[Purple]

During the test drive, when the engine is warmed up.

The correct dial positions should be:-
1) Oil temp - Between 80C to 100C
2) Oil pressure - Between 2 to 4 psi for normal driving revs. About 0.5 to 1 psi during idle.
3) Water temperature - Between the 2 middle marks.

[KingStromba]

Common rust spots:

Rear arches
Door sills
Tailgate wiper motor area
Sunframe
Under headlights on sills

[big hp]

During the test drive, when the engine is warmed up.

The correct dial positions should be:-
1) Oil temp - Between 80C to 100C
2) Oil pressure - Between 2 to 4 psi for normal driving revs. About 0.5 to 1 psi during idle.
3) Water temperature - Between the 2 middle marks.

Oil pressure should indicate (renault figures)

idle 1.2 bar

3k revs 3.5 bar.

[big hp]

Common rust spots:

Rear arches
Door sills
Tailgate wiper motor area
Sunframe
Under headlights on sills

Also behind driver door under bump strip is another good place.