MK1 CLIO 16V - Breaking For Spares.

Level 6 User Joined: 16 Dec 2005 Posts: 145

Hi,

Its an L Reg Clio 16v in White. Has covered 98k miles. During that time the engine overheated an had a head gasket failure.

The engine was then, skimmed and refurbished apparently with parts of the head replaced as neccesary. Thats all the info i have about the engine. i only took ownership of this car today, purely to split it for spares, its been sitting for a while.

I cannot get the engine started, the battery is dead, i changed the battery and all the dash lights work, fuel pump prime, turn the key and nothing, starter motor doesnt do anythink, i think it could be the Clifford Immobiliser playing up.

Its in "OKish" condition, usual wear and tear. If theres anything you want or would like a better picture of, or a better description of the condition, dont hesitate to PM me.

Some pictures:

http://www.auqb03.dsl.pipex.com/car/WhiteClio/1.JPG
http://www.auqb03.dsl.pipex.com/car/WhiteClio/2.JPG
http://www.auqb03.dsl.pipex.com/car/WhiteClio/3.JPG
http://www.auqb03.dsl.pipex.com/car/WhiteClio/4.JPG
http://www.auqb03.dsl.pipex.com/car/WhiteClio/5.JPG
http://www.auqb03.dsl.pipex.com/car/WhiteClio/6.JPG
http://www.auqb03.dsl.pipex.com/car/WhiteClio/7.JPG
http://www.auqb03.dsl.pipex.com/car/WhiteClio/8.JPG

Forum Moderator Joined: 02 Mar 2004 Posts: 19978

looks way to good to break tbh!

Retroholic Joined: 23 Dec 2005 Posts: 3315

i agree with you chris is quite good looking car and always fixable and quite cheap to fix these days ie: new engine

Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2006 10:24 am

Try selling it as a whole!

Retroholic Joined: 23 Dec 2005 Posts: 3315

fix it then sell it! you will get a good price

Forum Moderator Joined: 02 Mar 2004 Posts: 19978

cxhances are the white lead on the starter solenoid has fallen off!

Level 6 User Joined: 16 Dec 2005 Posts: 145

Chris H";p="85452 wrote:

looks way to good to break tbh!

The gearbox is shagged.

The brakes are rusted and would need a complete overhaul.

And in my opnion the pictures bias it a bit, it looks cleaner in the pics that it is in real life.

Im 18 and goto 6th form, i have little money to attempt to even fix it. But i will have a tinker with it before i let anything go.

Forum Moderator Joined: 02 Mar 2004 Posts: 19978

brakes rust if left for a week!

whats wrong with the box, circlip?

Level 6 User Joined: 16 Dec 2005 Posts: 145

Chris H";p="85496 wrote:

brakes rust if left for a week!

whats wrong with the box, circlip?

Not completely sure, previous owner was a bit of a boy racer, though i bought the car from his parents.

From what i can remember it makes bad noises even in neurtal, and doesnt go into many of the gears.

Level 6 User Joined: 16 Dec 2005 Posts: 145

If you guys seriously think its worth keeping, then i might consider it, ill get some better pictures and re asses, but i am not sure about it all.

Forum Moderator Joined: 02 Mar 2004 Posts: 19978

I see, how much did you get it for?

Level 6 User Joined: 16 Dec 2005 Posts: 145

Chris H";p="85499 wrote:

I see, how much did you get it for?

Â£200,

They originally wanted Â£350 for it lol.

Forum Moderator Joined: 02 Mar 2004 Posts: 19978

fair price tbh.

you'll make it back breaking it, but tbh if you sort it you'll get over a grand for it.

Level 6 User Joined: 16 Dec 2005 Posts: 145

Chris H";p="85502 wrote:

fair price tbh.

you'll make it back breaking it, but tbh if you sort it you'll get over a grand for it.

Hmm when you put it like that. Very Happy

Ill go round the car tommorow and tot up whats wrong with it and go from there.

EDIT: Hasnt had Tax or MOT for about a year either.

Forum Moderator Joined: 02 Mar 2004 Posts: 19978

go round it and see whats what.

ist thiogn to check is if the starter solenoid wire has fallen off/broken.

Level 6 User Joined: 16 Dec 2005 Posts: 145

Chris H";p="85507 wrote:

go round it and see whats what.

ist thiogn to check is if the starter solenoid wire has fallen off/broken.

Ok will do, is that easy to spot, its down by the exhaust manifold isnt it?

When i turn the key and try to start it the engine bay starts to stink of petrol, so something is definately trying to work.

Forum Moderator Joined: 02 Mar 2004 Posts: 19978

yeah, its easy to see on the clio.

it will stink cos the 5th injector is pumping fuel in, it'll probably be flooded now, so dissconnect ther 5th injecotr power leasd and crank it over with the foot to floor if you get the starter going.

Site Subscriber Joined: 13 Oct 2004 Posts: 4722

i was having a little moan when i saw the "breaking a clio 16v"

"not another one being broke ffs!!"

but now your thinking of getting it back on road

much better idea!

Level 6 User Joined: 16 Dec 2005 Posts: 145

Well ok, ive just been out and taken some early morning snaps, i washed it last night (albeit badly), and the water has frozen meaning i cant open the bonnet (frozen shut Razz

Level 6 User Joined: 16 Dec 2005 Posts: 145

Just had a chat with a mate, dont really think its feasable to get this clio in good condition.

- I have no collateral to buy the parts, i cant simply go and get a new gearbox, id have to save.

- Ive got offers coming out my ears for parts.

- Cant afford to MOT it, then get insureance to TAX it. (hey whats a car worth without MOT or TAX? Not alot)

- I want to spend money on my much better condition (and working), Blue 16v, than plough money into this white one.

- The car really isnt in as good condition as the pictures make out.

Posted: Thu Mar 02, 2006 1:55 am

sounds like you got the right idea then unless anyone on here wants to take it off your hands