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Old 04-03-2012, 05:38 PM   #26 (permalink)
HowGudAmI
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Clio - '03 Renault Clio 1.5dCi
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Might look in to a removable block.

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Originally Posted by yostumpy View Post
Ah! now we are getting somewhere! It normally runs up to N temp quickly. It gets HOT on an uphill at 70. its got poor mpg. I'd double check the timing, as if its out this would cause the running hot when worked,(assuming the rad is ok.) Also I've got a MK1V spitfire, and that was running rough, turned out it was the condenser had gone. has it got much grunt when not ushing it, iirc if its a bit flat, requireing a heavy pedal then its retarded, but if it fluffs , then zooms away, its adavnced. It should potter around nicely without either.
How do i check the timing?

The car pulls well when i give it beans and will also hold a nice steady speed. The response to throttle changes is quick - it really does seem to 'perform' well in everything i throw at it - except running above 60, which the car is noisy and slow at - but they must all be like that LOL.
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