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- Sat Sep 28, 2013 6:43 pm
- Forum: Problems / Questions
- Topic: 1.6 16V automatic uphill struggle.
- Replies: 0
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1.6 16V automatic uphill struggle.
I drive the automatic Megane and have so far had few issues only - brakes changed, track rods with t.r. ends, ball joints, gearbox oil, ripped the front wheel off so new knuckle/bearing/hub/wheel, screen wash pump changed, new wheel bolts, box mount etc etc. The newest thing is - as I was queueing t...
- Sat Sep 28, 2013 6:43 pm
- Forum: Modifications
- Topic: lpg conversion
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4283
Re: lpg conversion
ryn079 wrote:Hi, only the renault 1.2 engine requires a valve saver kit to keep the valve guides lubricated. The 1.6 should be ok. Engine reliability is unaffected with an lpg conversion.
Thanks!
- Sat Sep 28, 2013 6:41 pm
- Forum: Modifications
- Topic: Banded wheels?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7393
Re: Banded wheels?
Thanks a lot for that 

- Sun Sep 15, 2013 4:06 pm
- Forum: Modifications
- Topic: Banded wheels?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7393
Re: Banded wheels?
Exactly like these having spent years driving Pug/Citroen jobbies I got to like steelies.
- Sun Sep 15, 2013 10:47 am
- Forum: Modifications
- Topic: Banded wheels?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7393
Banded wheels?
I can't do much with the performance of my Meggy as she's a 1.6 16v automatic and needs to be relatively economical to run but having bought steel wheels I am beginning to consider getting them banded. Any reasons why I shouldn't?
- Sun Sep 15, 2013 10:44 am
- Forum: Modifications
- Topic: lpg conversion
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4283
Re: lpg conversion
I'd like to know that too. My Meggy is automatic and I was told it can't run LPG. Seems daft but is it true?
- Sun Sep 15, 2013 10:37 am
- Forum: Parts and Accessories
- Topic: Cambelt and Water
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3334
Re: Cambelt and Water
Probably not worth much but over here in Ireland the best quote for the labour only was 120 Euro. I was told there's loads of hassle doing it on my Meggy, but for parts mister-auto.ie have a deal on kits, from circa 130 Euro now.
Usually, their UK branch is cheaper.
Usually, their UK branch is cheaper.