New owner

[bryn_p]

Hi all,

Ok so its not really a Williams, its a 16v look-a-like, but I hope you won't be too hard on me! Its my first clio which I bought off ebay not expecting to win the auction but did anyway. Here's the car...
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...e=STRK:MEWN:IT

Just drove it back today (50 mile trip) and I love it. I was very surprised how quick it is (and my daily driver is a 3.8 M5) and how well it handles, so to say I'm pleased is an understatement. For £600 I think the car is ok - its pretty tatty but the engine is very strong although it does have some other problems that I hpe you guys can help me with.

i) Its almost impossible to select first gear.
ii) If you lift off after accelerating hard, there is a loud clonk. Sounds like an engine or gearbox mount is broken. Could be related to problem 1?
iii) Handbrake barely works. Where is the cable adjustment.

I would have a look myself at these before asking but its too dark now and some helpful pointers would be much appreciated before I start. I have found a second hand gearbox if it turns out mine has had it, although the other gears are fine so hopefully its ok.

And finally, does anyone know how much power the Castle Performance chip gives it?

Many thanks in advance,
Bryn.

[katbloke]

handbrake cables one for each side connect to a central adjuster under a cover about 2 feet from the rear of the car, chances are you got a snapped cable one side i know i did.

[KingStromba]

Lift off clunk - maybe look at the dog bone mount? Does it jump out of gear too?

[FATBOY]

welcome to the site fella!

[VIPERONE]

min is doing the same at the moment.. chek your dog mount.. is the angle of it correct..... check other engine mounts.. does it clunk when you brake hard?

[bryn_p]

Thanks for the info and welcome gents!

Forgive my ignorance, but where will I find the dog mount?
It hasn't jumped out of gear yet, but I haven't even managed to get it in first once, so it may well do once its in first!
I just remembered it idles at 1500rpm after its been running for a while too, any idea whats causing this?

Cheers again,
Bryn.

[KingStromba]

Idle control valve? Ask Gunner he knows how to clean this.


Dog done mount is next to the cat under the car.

[Swervin_Mervin]

Welcome Bryn. :D

I should get some kind of medal for my conscription rates :P

[GazTwo]

Welcome to the club Bryn....hope u'll be joining us on our Track Day???

[Winston]

Hi and welcome man!!!