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    Special Tooling

    I have the following genuine Renault Workshop Tooling for sale. Both items have only been used once but were invaluable at the time 1. Anti-Roll Bar Inner Bush Bracket fitting tool R00 00141 401 This is used to compress the inner bush and at the same time align the bracket to enable the...
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    Trophy 077 - For Sale

    After nearly 3 ½ years of rewarding ownership, I reluctantly have to put my Trophy Serial Number 077 up for saleThe current mileage is 109,795. The work done to the car during my tenure since March 2018 is well documented in the ‘Trophy Owners Register ‘part of this forum. All previous owners...
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    Latest Harry’s Garage YouTube video

    The latest vid entitled ‘GR Yaris father and son review’ is worth a watch. The best bit is at c27 minutes in when the subject of comparison with their Clio Trophy is raised by Harry. It’s what is not said that is amusing as it seems to me that ‘son’ wanted to say that he enjoyed all aspects of...
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    Recall Mod Plate

    I am in the process of replacing the bonnet (usual rust beetle at OSF leading edge) for a new genuine Renault one. To maintain the vehicle authenticity I would like a replacement Recall Mod Plate Part Number 4939031079. Does anyone have access to one of these? I have Googled the part number...
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    Geometry Re-alignment

    After the last month of work changing Steering Rack bushes, Axial Control Steering Arms, Eibach Front springs and general fettling it was time to get the Suspension/Steering geometry reset. I have used CenterGravity in Atherstone before. They are a top flight dedicated Geometry alignment...
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    Axial Ball Joint - Genuine Renault Tooling For Sale

    I have just replaced both Axial Ball Joints using Genuine Renault tooling that I purchased for the job. They are referred to in the Workshop Manual as Dir. 1305-01 and Dir. 1306 although Renault have updated their Part Numbers (see pics below). It made the job a ‘breeze’ and gave me the peace...
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    Fuel Vapour Absorber Canister with Solenoid Valve

    Can anyone please advise if the above requires any form of servicing or if it requires replacing after a set age/mileage? I understand that system malfunctions manifest themselves as unstable idling or engine stalling. More than that I am not aware. Look forward to some insight into something...
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    Jacking technique

    Many of us I guess are at home self isolating with time on our hands to do the jobs on our Trophy’s we never got round to when times were normal. So I have been giving some thought to the correct/optimum and above all safe technique for raising the car and placing it on 4 axle stands at the...
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    Sump Plug Access Cap

    Having just spent the last week replacing the sump gasket I am now in the process of refitting the undertray. However the car as purchased was missing the Rotary cap that fits into the undertray and that can be rotated to give access to the sump plug. As with so many parts this is NLA so I am...
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    ThreadedRods for lowering the subframe

    I am in the process of organising myself to address the dreaded sump gasket oil leak in the next few weeks. I have had the Threaded Rods for lowering the subframe on order from my local Renault dealer for the last 2 months but the delivery date keep slipping and slipping and is now on...
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    Steering Rack bushes and Sump Gasket replacement

    Has anyone any experience of replacing standard bushed with Black Powerflex bushes? Can it be done in situ or does the subframe have to be lowered to gain access. A few pointers, guidelines and useful insights would be appreciated. Finally, I need to change the sump gasket. Again does anyone...
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