Advice needed on Renault Clio 1998 problems please!
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Hi all,
Nearly bought an MX5 which I posted about on here - eventually went for a Renault Clio RT 1998, but a few worrying noises coming from her, so hoping one of you lovely lot can help reassure me! She idles like a dream and looks well looked after - very tidy bodywork and interior; 65,500 miles on the clock. Bought her last week for £725, she had just had the cambelt and water pump done.
I am a relatively new driver and a bit concerned over a few things I've noticed!
Firstly, she has a whirring sound that comes from her engine when slowing right down from speed - when she comes to a stop, the whir comes from under the bonnet, like something winding down - lasts about 5 seconds, gradually fading out. My boyf thinks maybe the clutch?
Also, when doing a tight turn, there's a 'thunk' from the back left (I think) when I release the steering from full lock - worried the steering rack is on the way out or a problem with the bearings.
Also a squeal when I pull off - we think it might just be wheel spinning (I'm used to a diesel tank and not a nippy petrol!) but also worried it may be something else like a belt?
Finally (sorry for so many questions!), when waiting at a roundabout yesterday, the engine just died! I'm sure it wasn't a stall, as no lurch or judder. Just went very quiet. This worries me!
What do you think could be causing these various problems and do you think these could be costly to fix? I was ripped off with my first ever car and it totally died after 7 weeks - now concerned that I have saved up again to buy this one and she'll do the same!!
All advice gratefully received :-)
Nearly bought an MX5 which I posted about on here - eventually went for a Renault Clio RT 1998, but a few worrying noises coming from her, so hoping one of you lovely lot can help reassure me! She idles like a dream and looks well looked after - very tidy bodywork and interior; 65,500 miles on the clock. Bought her last week for £725, she had just had the cambelt and water pump done.
I am a relatively new driver and a bit concerned over a few things I've noticed!
Firstly, she has a whirring sound that comes from her engine when slowing right down from speed - when she comes to a stop, the whir comes from under the bonnet, like something winding down - lasts about 5 seconds, gradually fading out. My boyf thinks maybe the clutch?
Also, when doing a tight turn, there's a 'thunk' from the back left (I think) when I release the steering from full lock - worried the steering rack is on the way out or a problem with the bearings.
Also a squeal when I pull off - we think it might just be wheel spinning (I'm used to a diesel tank and not a nippy petrol!) but also worried it may be something else like a belt?
Finally (sorry for so many questions!), when waiting at a roundabout yesterday, the engine just died! I'm sure it wasn't a stall, as no lurch or judder. Just went very quiet. This worries me!
What do you think could be causing these various problems and do you think these could be costly to fix? I was ripped off with my first ever car and it totally died after 7 weeks - now concerned that I have saved up again to buy this one and she'll do the same!!
All advice gratefully received :-)
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