Scrap Renault Clio 172 Restoration

[@daveyorkvh]

Kev, you are a legend. Don't see many of these anymore but we need to be saving whats left. Just sad we live in a throwaway society where people throw perfectly good cars away for the sake of a simple fix.

[@wazza8610]

The best chassis in a front wheel drive hot hatch in my opinion. I’ve just restored over the last two years a 172 cup, I ended up spending a lot more than what I should have really but at the end of it I’ve got a car that is really fun to drive, it’s not all about the horsepower sometimes, with these cars you can grab them by the scruff of the neck and redline them!

[@endofdayzfitnessu.k2126]

Any videos of her

[@DoubleDeckerAnton]

Don't see many of these around. Worth restoring it Kev.

[@lifelongred7056]

I'm in the process of rebuilding 2001 1.2 16v as first project,coil packs are a common problem I'm told.Mine run rough I changed coil pack and plugs plus all fluids it's running well.ive done coil springs and shocks plus brakes,next on the list timing belt and water pump. Not bad for first car on my own.

[@Matthew-uc3rd]

Hey keV tee your videos are so useful as lm doing what you have done with some end of life car's and lm now thinking of opening my own car garage and show room so once l have fixed all of the problems in the car's l go around collecting are done then l can put them up for sale in my own car show room

[@johnlad1481]

Nice one kev easy fix it amazes me people scrap cars with minor issues or dont look into it properly there nice little cars 👍

[@leebox9911]

Love how you bringing that Clio back to life and make it live on abit longer a way from the crusher!!!!!

[@dazzlerby]

Numberplate light is a harbour for corrosion on these, had mine fail MOT a couple of times on it and all it took was a few wiggles to get it to come back on!

[@andrewentwistle515]

Well Done Kev, I am glad that you got the Clio up and running with ease. The car so far is sounding good & it can see where it is going. I look forward to seeing the next episode of the Clio.

[@carolynhollingworth5905]

Cracking little car that.x

[@garywalker3818]

good blog Kev Gary from Crewe

[@milesbrunton3514]

Reving a cold engine that's been sat for a long time is never advised... well done for getting it going however reving Kevin 👍😉

[@sallymurray2147]

Nice little car kev I enjoyed this video its so interesting when you do videos like this as I enjoyed the ones you did before when you did that car up so I reckon this will be good as well

[@maddog2012]

Looks like you have a had a right touch there kev been watching you for a while now luv your vids hope u do more like this

[@Jack-hc5fk]

Great project car I got Clio Williams had car from new it's my daily drive big thumbs up for channel

[@KevTee]

Nice one mate, love the Clio Williams and being used daily as it should, fair play 🤙🤙

[@petrolhead28]

Must have had a numpty working on it to only chanel the plugs. Well done kev

[@robloxfan4271]

What a lovely car if i had the cash i would garage it and use it as a weekend car

[@eamonkelly2792]

Good job getting the clio running again, hopefully it will fly through the mot, 🤞🤞👍

[@willbassett2917]

Cracking video kev had a few clios keep it up mate 👍

[@konradc12]

Just clicked like to turn 999 into 1K likes. Good fix with the injector and the air bag cable connector. Good luck with the MOT.

[@Concorde-AXDN]

Loving your channel Kev. Great work on the Renault 172.

[@dukester147]

Hi Kev, I don't own a buffer to clean the lights on my Clio, so what do you recommend to use instead? Thanks and great work!

[@maryandbryanlawrence1173]

Thanks for the early share Kev. Looking forward to the Clio outcome. Stay safe

[@Jorrow.]

You can get an app on your phone that will give you the radio code based on the barcode on the radio. Its called, Renault Dacia Ford radio code on the google play store

[@hamshackleton]

I used to know a guy who was deeply into Clio racing!

[@richfield4405]

Brilliant video... Quick question, are you and Richard Outdoors related?? Watch you both and if you're not related, you're each others Doppler Gangers

[@OngoGablogian185]

Is it difficult to get more power out of them if you bought them for track days? What sort of basic mods bump up the BHP with these?

[@bikerboy7126]

Nice one Kev. Thanks 👍

[@haydenuk02]

Great work and thanks for sharing this with us take care

[@marksmith762]

The 182 has the centre twin pipe exhaust.

[@elizabethmaybrown6715]

That's looking better already, my van sadly died on me so now I have a Rover 25 IXL goes really well though she also has greenage in awkward to access spots but it gets me from A-B and cheaper than the van in some ways. Have a good week out on the lorry this week

[@sammytheseal2307]

Look after the Rover will you, 😂 not many around now 😁

[@elizabethmaybrown6715]

@@sammytheseal2307 I intend to don't worry 😉 a bit low after an Iveco daily but goes like a pocket rocket. There are a couple others local to me but definitely more of a classic now

[@sammytheseal2307]

@@elizabethmaybrown6715 Woohoo 😀 The K-Series engines love to rev that's for sure! Yes I think 80% of them are in the hands of enthusiasts now, but they are still perfectly good enough daily runners

[@elizabethmaybrown6715]

@@sammytheseal2307 and most of the drivers I have seen are usually over 60, I will be looking after it for certain

[@sammytheseal2307]

@@elizabethmaybrown6715 Ha that's true as well 😁

[@stephenshippam9374]

Hi, congratulations on getting the Clio running sweetly, sounds really good, and the headlights all so look good, hope the mot gose well All the best to you

[@andrewwilliamson4356]

I had a problem with airbag light for ages, it would go off then go back on. In the end took it to a auto electric specialist.

[@benevans3733]

You are so close to getting 44,000 subscribers and well done for all your continued hard work as always

[@benevans3733]

Hi Kev looks a good little project for you

[@stuartduncan2772]

Love these videos Kev. Well done. Hopefully another old car saved from the scrapheap. Looking forward to the next video.

[@ricardocarelse5245]

I have the 1.4i 16 valve version, and I know the airbag and service light problem is the plug under the passenger seat causing the warning lights to illuminate. Just a connection issue. Mine has a storage compartment under that seat and if you put something in that compartment and disturb or unknowingly wiggle that connection the warning light usually comes back on. I've tied it to another position using a cable tie or zip-tie as some people call it, and problem was solved. There is just one thing I'm struggling to fix on my Clio. I've done internet research but could find nothing. Let me explain. I installed reverse parking sensors on my car, and all of a sudden, my indicator warning sound (that tick-tock sound) when you put the indicator or turn signal on disappeared. The indicators flashes on the outside and the green arrows on the instrument cluster are also working normally, it just stopped making that tick-tock sound. I know it's not that big of a deal, but it has happened that I forget the indicator on while driving because I don't hear that audible indicator warning sound inside the car. According to my research, they say it's a small speaker inside the instrument cluster that normally makes that sound, it's not a mechanical relay like the older cars. According to google that same little speaker also makes other warning sounds like leaving the key in the ignition, leaving the headlights on, or driving without a seatbelt. But that tells me the indicator tick-tock sound must be coming from another speaker, because all the other audible warnings still work fine on mine. Nobody can tell me where that indicator tick-tock sound is supposed to come from. I've stripped the dash but couldn't figure this out. I also disconnected my reverse sensors (PDC) to test if the tick-tock sound will return, but it's still gone, and yes, I did check all fuses and replaced all relays, but no luck. Some say the two little speakers or tweeters on top of the dash could be the problem, but I've tested those too, they also work fine because there is some sound coming through them when switching on my radio. It's a complete mystery to me. I love my Clio, mine is in showroom condition, these Clio's are truly great little cars. Just that one small little issue for me to solve on mine.

[@Philljag]

I had one of these a few years ago, had mine tuned by KTtec, surprising how quick these are, all the steering wheels go like that 👍

[@KevTee]

Yeah steering wheel is a pain. I might pay KTec a visit as there not far from me 👌

[@facundoferreyra6326]

Great project Kev, good luck and I'll here more videos! regards from NY city.

[@LSUKGaming]

glove box if u have the folder should be on the meta shet

[@joshuajeffrey1843]

hey kev how are u i love your viedos

[@benevans3733]

Hope you and the family have a good weekend

[@christyler373]

yes well done head lights come up great

[@marksmith762]

The dephaser pulley needs changing. That’s what the whirring noise is

[@MrJoshiej]

Well done Kev sounds beautiful

[@VisionAutoworksUK]

Noice, noice! I feel a track day is on the cards.. 172 vs EP3? 😄

[@KevTee]

Haha can I have a 5 second head start because Vtec yo.....

[@robsmithracing]

@@KevTee Honda lawnmowers are faster.

[@d4nzo]

nice result on the injector, if it turns out to be a decent car they are worth good money with the cambelt kit done, also that top centre air vent is part of the dash board, those sports have the soft touch plastics which go sticky and nasty and peel, i know some people swap them for the standard non soft touch ones, never been a fan of the alloys on these, they come with much better but expensive options

[@stevenchinery8119]

I believe there are some videos on using leather dye cream to recreate the soft touch feel

[@KevTee]

Thanks for the advice, I'm looking into some replacement plastics 👍

[@snorris1000]

Another easy fix like the st was glad to see you saving it. Look forward to the metro one when that comes.

[@marksmith762]

It’s not a phase one. It’s a phase two. I had an X reg ph1. Different dash and front end to this car

[@_matty]

that annoying squeal at 11:00 is the depahser pulley. If the car has been sat around for long period of time it will be due a replacement along with the cam belt. It is a specialist job therefore it isn’t cheap looking at best £700.

[@sammytheseal2307]

Yep, cambelt and aux belt is a must too as the aux belt likes to take out the lot when they snap!

[@Mouse2113]

Good call guys, think aux belt 36k on the Clio. Meant to be 72k miles for my 275 Trophy but mine went at 53k and a year before it was due...had to source a NOS engine

[@sammytheseal2307]

@@Mouse2113 Yes, I thought the general consensus among owners was every 4 years but wasn't sure on the mileage interval 👍 It's well worth doing as I think most people buying one would want to see it having been done otherwise they'd factor it in and would want a discount to have it done. Its so stupid in principle that the aux belt takes out the cambelt when it fails, but that's Renault for you 🤦😆

[@Mouse2113]

@@sammytheseal2307 I was on a back road near Wick doing the NC500, accelerated up the hill then boof there was a quick thud then I'd lost all power and it wouldn't start. The main belt looked in tact. The aux had actually shredded at the side, hit the main belt and jumped my timing...goodbye top end! Wrote to Renault and they didn't care. I'll be doing the aux every 3 years now

[@sammytheseal2307]

Anybody else get the eebie-jeebies when he left that wiper arm up in the air on the NSF 😬😂 Those bad boys love springing back and cracking windscreens 😵😵

[@KevTee]

Thanks Sammy, I'll be more cautious next time 😂

[@johnbyrne3831]

Ha. Just like the fiesta,a simple fix to get her running. Well done kev, that car is well worth saving.

[@awalton789]

Hi Kev. I have a clio 182 in Racing Blue. If you need any help with anything. Feel free to give me a shout!

[@nigelyarwood1581]

Another good job kev

[@marinusdekker6707]

Looking good kev. Gun metal Grey wheels Maby give it a RS look Or make it look like a clio cup car.

[@KevTee]

Hmmmm might have to like into that 🤙🤙

[@sammytheseal2307]

Nice fix on the misfire though! And an upgrade from the last Clio you did! 😁

[@KevTee]

I forgot about that clio or was it a swimming pool 😂😂

[@sammytheseal2307]

@@KevTee Swimming pool puts it too kindly, cesspit sounds more like it!

[@alastairhonaker1155]

Nice one mate

[@mountainbikinguk5320]

iv got one but got a smashed front window

[@russellmiles1509]

Where is the clio now? I own a 182 myself and its my 3rd clio RS

[@AK.2425]

Looks like it has since been scrapped looking at dvla.

[@Mouse2113]

Glad it was a cheap fix for the engine

[@peugeotdudeandson4485]

Now kev you no you and I are mates..... well. This is going to end up on my drive 👍🤣

[@KevTee]

Haha haven't you got enough French rubbish 😂

[@peugeotdudeandson4485]

@@KevTee no I haven't. There is never enough

[@mw...]

Right on dude

[@richardtaylor2449]

Thanks Kev 👍👍 if you've seen the MOT history this has an oil leak (surprise) in advisories the steering arms x2 have play... front discs' are worn? offside rear tyre damage? distorted wheels? on both the front wheels...

[@KevTee]

Yeah I do a lot more investigating than an mot check before I take on a project mate lol

[@georgesmith5045]

Nice work kev good luck with the mot

[@michaelkeen5010]

Cracking content Kev, glad you got it up and running, sounds good. 👍

[@pcjtech]

Kev Tee master mechanic!!! Love these videos Kev, top job as always.

[@iancoupe20v43]

what did you use to buff the headlights

[@KevTee]

Just an old cutting compound I had kicking around the garage 👍

[@ecclesmilligan8712]

woooo new project.

[@MrDbone75]

Good Friday evening to you sir and your family

[@jeancharlesrabaux5658]

Si vous en voulait plus vendait les nous on adore ici 😢❤

[@jeancharlesrabaux5658]

Se sont des voitures elle non rien fait elle veule juste existé ❤

[@harveyarber2543]

what did you use for polish on the lights

[@KevTee]

Just some cutting polish I've had in the garage for years, I'm sure any cutting compound will do the same 👍

[@tony-yp6qk]

Nice car keV What happened to the fiesta

[@PaulHappy-rf8tg]

He sold it

[@scottanderson9361]

Would love that clio off you, been wanting one for ages that hasn't been used as a track car,,, if it's for sale I'm interested

[@KevTee]

I will be once it's finished 👍

[@scottanderson9361]

@@KevTee I'd be interested 100% looking forward to watching its progress

[@jaybenjamin5649]

Poor compression ?

[@stinkyguinea]

Thanks for the video kev. did you sand the headlights or just buffed them?

[@KevTee]

Just buffed them with a cutting compound mate 👍

[@Isabella135i]

Track car or are you more thinking just full original restoration?

[@KevTee]

Depends on the MOT result 😂😂

[@CaptainBosh4]

Bonkers that people fire the parts cannon at a car, then scrap it when 30 seconds to read to codes would have shown it was a quick fix.

[@rossmcgarrie9787]

Thanks for the fabby content Kevtee. Yeah I thought you had the Renault for a while Pal. 😂🤣🤪😜🤡

[@thomashumphrey8455]

Where is part 2 of WF51VYZ

[@KevTee]

The latest update was posted a few days ago....

[@thomashumphrey8455]

@@KevTee where abouts is it

[@KevTee]

@@thomashumphrey8455 kzbin.info/www/bejne/mWnNfHt9nZqSpZY

[@thomashumphrey8455]

@@KevTee sorry I meant part 3 seen part 2

[@KevTee]

That was only 5 days ago dude, give me chance 😂

[@GasoliniASMR]

Great work! I'm going to have a go at cleaning my dirty Ford Puma headlamps after this.

[@grenfellroad8394]

Kev, what compounds did you use for the lights please? My L200 has foggy lights and needs that treatment. Great video, keep up the good work. Cheers, Timmo

[@sammytheseal2307]

Any sort of standard polish will get them shiny. For longevity it's best to work your way up with different grits of sandpaper, stop at 5000 grit, apply a polish, buff off and most importantly add a layer of lacquer or other UV sealant 😁

[@KevTee]

Yeah as Sammy said, I didn't sand but any cutting compound will do the job, I'll get round to the lacquer after I've given them another going over to get them really shiny 😁

[@grenfellroad8394]

Thanks guys, really appreciated 👍

[@garyparker2541]

Nice little motor….polybushed, bit of Injector and fuel cleaner, remapped and the interior done….and £2k is yours!!

[@md-detailing]

Kev i got a question,why are the pront wipers made ofr Left hand Drive and not Righ hand drive ? Can you switch that up ? Just wondering,anyways great find ! :D

[@KevTee]

No idea and didn't even notice 😂😂

[@md-detailing]

@@KevTee they need to be the other way round,seems just odd😅

[@brianboys9015]

Cool

[@wam2610]

👍

[@TomRxtroWav397]

I believe that clio has been using dodgy garage that why they couldn’t fixed it, possible that explains why owner given up

[@B16KVB]

You should make it into a little track car, get an aftermarket wheel to, also won't need an MOT if it's a track car.

[@Human_Resource]

MOT History For WF51 VYZ PASS Date tested 26 October 2020 Mileage 99,431 Expiry date 01 November 2021 Advisory notice item(s): Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) () Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) () Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

[@valleystaff7031]

Has it got the cd changer under the passenger seat?

[@KevTee]

It had indeed..... #oldscool 😂

[@waynehammerton5698]

I would definitely buy a car from you Kev and please excuse me asking but was the Renault clio 172 a 1.6 litre engine?

[@Stuvonful]

I believe the they were 2.0 litre naturally aspirated.

[@waynehammerton5698]

Thank you my good man did they do a 3.0 litre version too ?

[@kevinjarman6930]

@@waynehammerton5698 wasn't that the mid engine Williams clio

[@valleystaff7031]

Clio V6 was the mid engined one with the wide body

[@waynehammerton5698]

Was it sponsored by Williams? And I'd love a clio v6 I bet they shifted

[@PaulHappy-rf8tg]

Need the serial number from the radio So I can get a code for you

[@KevTee]

Cheers Paul, next time I'm out with the car I'll try and the serial numbers 🤙🤙

[@nickcastleton7438]

Cracking video Kev, good to see one on the way to being saved, fingers crossed for the MOT!! Sounded really sweet! What you going to do with it when it’s done, sell it on or run it for a bit? Keep up the good work and keep safe! 😀🚛🚗

[@KevTee]

I've got more projects lined up so will probably move on quite quickly once it's done 👍

[@nickcastleton7438]

@@KevTee more projects sounds good! Will watch the Clio with interest! 😀

[@johncarr3855]

They all drop onto 3 cylinders on idle.

[@KevTee]

😂😂

[@sammytheseal2307]

God I hate MK2 Clios 😂 But it's a nice project none the less and looks pretty good. Has the -hateful piece of 💩- beautiful* car got history of cambelt, aux belt and dephasers? When the aux belt fails on these it takes the above mentioned lot out with it, so it's generally advised to replace the lot every 4 years for a pretty penny. Have I put you off it yet? Now where's the metro, get that sorted please 😂

[@KevTee]

Haha don't worry I'm investigating dephaser options 😂

[@sammytheseal2307]

@@KevTee Good good 😁

[@lanehogger1532]

Just goes to show how useful the obd reader is. I would’ve probably thought the new coil was duff.

[@KevTee]

That was my first thought too mate.

[@finleyplympton]

what is your daily car ?

[@sammytheseal2307]

Think it's the CRV in the background. I have suggested before he bins them off and gets something more interesting, to no avail lol 😂😂😉

[@KevTee]

Haha I need a reliable daily with plenty of room and the CRV is getting a bit old so thinking about updating in the near future, I love old cars but the daily family wagon needs to be modern and reliable with all the creatures comforts, I save the old stuff for weekend fun 😁

[@sammytheseal2307]

@@KevTee What you need is a Rover 75 estate..... Oh sorry, you said modern.... Hmm... MG5 Estate EV looks like a decent family car... And it's an EV so OMGSAVESTHEENVIRONMENTYOOO 🌍🌍🌍♻️♻️♻️ 😆😆😂

[@KevTee]

@@sammytheseal2307 😂😂😂 I'm not quite ready for an ev yet, maybe in 5 years time when hopefully the public charging infrastructure is adequate enough to allow for some of the longer distance I have to do because at the moment it's not even close unless you go the Tesla route.

[@G7IQJUK]

coil pack

[@KevTee]

Nope 😂

[@Liamofloin]

Please... get rid of the music!!! I'm only a 1:42 into the video. Otherwise, I'm lucking forward to watching your video.

[@dstan128]

Wasnt as easy or as cheap to get running as the fiest st 😂😂😂

[@KevTee]

Wasn't far off though 😂😂