Renault clio head gasket failiure?

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Sat 4 Nov 2006 20:58
Renault clio head gasket failiure? - ntgardener
I have a 2002 clio 1.2 16v with 26500 mile on the clock.
It looks like the head gasket or something related to this has failed, as I have water mixing with the oil and the coolant level keeps dropping.
As this is such a young car with low milage does anyone know if I have a case against renault, because i don't know whether its a knackered gasket or a porous or cracked head?
Has anyone else experienced this problem?
All help appreciated
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Sat 4 Nov 2006 21:14
Renault clio head gasket failiure? - Altea Ego
Head gasket failure at that age is very rare in this unit.
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Sat 4 Nov 2006 22:17
Renault clio head gasket failiure? - Aprilia
Head gasket failure at that age is very rare in this
unit.


How do you know that?

As regards the original question - I doubt there is much chance of a claim against Renault.
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Sat 4 Nov 2006 22:31
Renault clio head gasket failiure? - ntgardener
Surely if its a cracked or porous head then that is a manufacturing defect, somebody should be responsible, shouldn't they?
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Sun 5 Nov 2006 10:49
Renault clio head gasket failiure? - cheddar
If the car has full Renault service history and then a good will claim against Renault is certainly worth a go, you will have to entrust the Renault dealer with the repair though which will cost a bit more than an independant in the event that Renault dont contribute.
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