For peace of mind, I`d check the oil pressure with this kit or similar.
Contains 14 x 1.5 adaptor for F4R, and guage has a realistic range of 0-10 bar
Avoid any that read to 35 bar.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/233820659178
I hate to ask this, but for the purposes of elimination, you have checked the oil level on the dip stick?
5/40w fully synthetic is the correct oil, though I doubt using something else would cause this problem.
Wolverhampton, Vospers, Kam are all out of stock, on back order.
You could get these delivered, usually 7 days, possibly quicker if you don`t use Paypal.
KB655.07 SNR Repair Kit, suspension strut — Buy now! (autodoc.co.uk)
Autodoc do not know what cars they fit, and will tell you that they do...
I just came across these 182 wishbones from KTR, which would seem to feature the revised caster angle from the 172 CUP, that was used on all 182`s.
Sensibly priced too!!
Posted for information purposes only, so it not an endorsement.
Aftermarket Heavy Duty Clio 2 RS Lower Arms - Renault and...
Renault have discontinued OEN 8200334440 @ circa £60.
Popular belief is that these were manufactured by Beru, but as the Champion lead set is identical, including the woven armouring,
who actually produces them is anyone`s guess.
The packet of the OEN`s I bought was marked made in France...
No one I know, but I have used the gasket below on both 182 & 172`s, and it is a proper slide on fit.
Exhaust Conical Gasket - Seal, Wire mesh - 2 1/2" 66mm bore | eBay
8200444565 is common to all 182`s.
If the reason you need a replacement is that the flange has crumbled with corrosion, and most have, get the remains ground off and a new flange welded on.
Exhaust Tube Pipe Flanges 66mm Bore - 8 mm Thick flange | eBay
The short 4 into 1 manifold is for the...
Are you sure the play is in the rack and not the inner tie rods?
At 155k, mine has done done a few miles more than yours, but is still good.
Had to replace the inner`s @ 116k though.
If you don`t want to chance a second hand SMI item, this is probably your best bet.
Renault Clio 182 2.0 16V 2001 to 2005 Genuine Steering Rack £100 Cash Back | eBay
You could push theboat out with a PMS quick rack, £672 for the hydraulic power rack.
Clio 2 RS Quick Rack 25% Reduction...
It`s too long if you have an induction kit, but I have a Yuasa YBX5100, 5 year warranty 75 AH, 710 CCA.
It certainly put a stop to the failing to start at the first attempt malarkey .
Repeat the procedure with the large white connector R255 under the fuses & relays in the engine bay fuse box.
Also the throttle body and throttle pedal plugs.
RPD`s site is showing No Longer Supplied for the RH side 8200257957, so longer an option.
The bushes are 8200651169, though many go for the Poweflex option.
Take care to order bottom ball joints with 12mm mounting bolts.
Remove the surface corrosion on the pins { male and female ) of the 90 pin ECU connector with a good switch cleaner such as Servisol Super 10.
Works 95% of fhe time, hardware fails are rare.