well, this is the slowest replying forum I have joined so far, especially for a manufacture specific forum.

thanks for the reply but this job was done weeks ago. since posting this question I have had the engine out, fixed the clutch issue, sold the engine, bought an xr3i engine, dropped that in, realised the bosch fuel injection system is shite, ripped it all out, fitted carbs of a gsxf1200, fitted a turbo, stripped the interior out and fitted with leather and put it on coilovers, bdsm wheels, machined my own steering wheel and sold it!

now have a Renault megane 225 so I doubt I will need this forum again...