Air leak. Either throttle body is stuck or the upper / lower inlet is fitted incorrectly.
My bet the upper inlet is not seated correctly with the rocker cover.
Welcome to the forum Harry!
Personally I think this is a brilliant buy: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RENAULT-CLIO-182-TROPHY-53K-FRSH-BELTS-DONE-RECAROS-1-OWNER-DEPOSIT-TAKEN-/172378403145?hash=item28228db149:g:1mEAAOSwh2xYBmRU
EDIT: It was at 7k a few days ago
@Rik Perry If it helps, I have a damaged front Sach also.
Will confirm which side it is.
The thread at the top of the shaft is slight bent, however the shaft itself is perfect.
The base where the spring sits is slightly bent also.
Still holding gas!
I have a set of front and rear Sachs for sale. I purchased these in 2012 and had then refurbished in 2014 at Cornering Force. They could ideally do with another refurbishment however. The fronts are showing signs of surface rust.
£600 collected from Sunderland. Viewing is available if needed.
Quick one before it goes on AutoTrader tonight.
For sale my 2004 Liquid Yellow RenaultSport Clio 182.
I have owned this vehicle since 27th August 2012 and loved ever moment. In fact, I swore I’d never sell it, but the time has come to move on.
Altogether I have owned five 182s: this being the...