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by mattloftus
Tue Jan 27, 2009 10:25 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: Common Issues - Read this first
Replies: 20
Views: 234380

Re: Common Issues - sticky ?

One thing I'd like cleared up is do I NEED a dephaser in the first place? In other words is it worth me spending all that money on something most mechanics have never even heard of, or do I just put up with the occasional bag of spanners symphony when i start my car? Will there be any potential dama...
by mattloftus
Tue Jan 27, 2009 10:22 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: 52 plate megane 1.6 starting problems
Replies: 6
Views: 3368

Re: 52 plate megane 1.6 starting problems

Ok thanks for all replies so far... best quote i've had to fix is £305 incl VAT to replace dephaser and cambelt. Renault are an absolute joke and want to charge double that! One thing I'd like cleared up is do I NEED a dephaser in the first place? In other words is it worth me spending all that mone...
by mattloftus
Sun Jan 25, 2009 7:42 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: 52 plate megane 1.6 starting problems
Replies: 6
Views: 3368

Re: 52 plate megane 1.6 starting problems

Thanks for a prompt response...
Since when has 6 years been a long time?? Very very poorly designed and built if that's the case! It'll be on autotrader before the end of the month.

Cheers for replies tho, it's good to have another opinion.
by mattloftus
Sun Jan 25, 2009 7:13 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: 52 plate megane 1.6 starting problems
Replies: 6
Views: 3368

52 plate megane 1.6 starting problems

I've got a 52 plate renault megane hatchback, only done 40,000 miles and now starting to be a real pain. It randomly makes an awful and very loud vibrating/rattling/clunking noise when starting, only for a moment before cutting out all together. It also tends to just die and stall when stationary. I...

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