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Clio 1.5 deisel... losing power and pull.. any help?
FFTS - 31/1/10 at 08:24 AM

I have a 1.5 dci with 100600 miles, starts every time and runs very smooth even now. Problem is that over the past few months it has very gradually been losing acceleration/pull and power and more so up hill. Takes ages to get up to 80 mph, not missing, not spluttering, very smooth still but feels like someone has hid an elephant in the boot. Used to get a minimum of 55 mpg to 65 mpg now dropped to 53 best.

Any suggestions?

NigeEss - 31/1/10 at 09:02 AM

Had same symptoms on a 52 plate one (Clio Dci) and it was the EGR valve. Wasn't cheap
either, about £150 IIRC.

FFTS - 31/1/10 at 09:15 AM

Whats an EGR valve?

Ahha.. just found this thread that sounds useful.

Just noticed your building with a ZZR1100. Is it a good fast engine? Someone was asking if I was interested in a 92 bike with 20,000 miles. Any idea what kind of money would make it a VERY good buy?

Hijacked my own thread there
Linky

[Edited on 31/1/10 by FFTS]

GeorgeM - 31/1/10 at 09:27 AM

Only problem I've EVER had with my work Kangoo,- 5yrs old.
Get some EGR valve cleaner from your local factors first before you
replace though, it usually clears it. Common problem on dCi engines,
not just Renault.

GeorgeM

mangogrooveworkshop - 31/1/10 at 09:37 AM

At least your clio goes
mines dead.....E O L.
It was a petrol other wise i would have given you the bitz to keep yours alive.
Cheers

[Edited on 31-1-10 by mangogrooveworkshop]

Peteff - 31/1/10 at 09:39 AM

I clean EGR valve with brake cleaner, it frees them up and stops them sticking open.

FFTS - 31/1/10 at 09:41 AM

With the forum, google and youtube I could rule the world MMuuuwwwhahahahahahaha,

EGR Video linky

tonym - 31/1/10 at 12:00 PM

Fuel filter?

NigeEss - 31/1/10 at 09:56 PM

quote:
Originally posted by FFTS

Just noticed your building with a ZZR1100. Is it a good fast engine? Someone was asking if I was interested in a 92 bike with 20,000 miles. Any idea what kind of money would make it a VERY good buy?


,

Good solid lump, outclassed now but still 140 horses and 80lbs torque.
I'm using it as in the essence of LB it was cheap !! £200, loom, carbs and all.

I'd say it;s worth between £1000-£1200, £600 would be a "very good buy"