Recent content by andy_casey

The dampers are the only bit that doesn't bolt on, due to the spacing of the strut to hub bolts. 182 cup = 60mm, other sport = 54mm. Get the strut holes elongated by a machine shop and you're away. Rears are bolt on, arms are the same, hubs are different (wheel bearings & driveshafts) but that...

I have the same issue with the linkage on my 1.6 and have identified the 'filtration module' bush OD / selector rod hole ID tolerance as the issue - you can see the rotational movement when moving the linkage by hand under the car, even with the nut fully tight. I ordered the older parts in...

Glad that my research helped :) Did this a few years ago now, and all still spot on.

So, had a little break from messing with this until I was forced to in January. The car had been losing water since I bought it, with no obvious source but only a little here and there but unfortunately, this got worse and worse until I had no choice but to do some investigation. A good look...

Cheers all :smile: It's a 65 :(

I've seen a dCi 100 advertised and want to know if it's a genuine 100 or if the seller is just being a bit hopeful... I know on later Renaults, the service book sticker tells you the power but is there a way of telling MK.2 dCis apart? Checked the 172's service book and there's no build sticker...

The boot is a really common problem - the 'cam' that operates the microswitch wears and doesn't actuate the microswitch far enough. You can disconnect it or superglue a slither of thin plastic on to the face (is used 2 layers of insulation tape) and it fixed it. That was 3 years ago.

Sure thing. I used a heat gun an really carefully applied heat to the area until the chip slid off. Make sure it's all level and that you don't knock it! Otherwise, you're in the cack. Top tip - take several really good pictures of the board before you start, so you can rebuild it, if necessary...

I would have to guess that the Engine and / or ABS ECU controls cruise, as it needs to regulate throttle angle with feedback from road speed. UCH does all the lights, wipers, locking etc. Security chip has 93C66 written on it, 8 legs, as stated above. Best of luck, hope it works for you.

Cheers for the replies, although it does indeed seem like pot luck... Is there a company that rebuilds them stronger or a different box that can be used in place? I'd use the car for track days and doubt it would stay stock for long...

Cut off the spring seats and weld them higher up or take spares off some old shocks and weld them to the shocks, with the OE seats as a guide. Should see 20mm or more.

Back from holidays now, so I'll be cracking on with the final FARB and front wishbone swap and then sourcing a 182 rear beam. Quite interesting jumping in to the old girl after ahving a Renault Captur dCi for the week. Amazing how numb and hyper the Captur's steering was and how light the...

Been considering a 197 or 200 of late but the gearboxes are causing me concern. Is there a fix for the weak 'box or is there a tried and tested replacement for them that solves the dairylea OE 6 speed? As far as I can tell, the rest of the car is a solid prospect but the dark cloud of a...

So, having missed my 172 (but not too much, as the missus now has it :) ) I bought a black 1.6 16v Dynamique as a cheap runaround - I had been looking for a 1.2 or 1.4 but this one came up at a price I couldn't refuse, even with the extra tax and insurance plus it had working AC and all the auto...

To answer my own question. Non Sport 1.6 16v has a 25mm diameter FARB and ~19mm RARB in the rear beam. I believe that the 1.2 has a thinner FARB but have not got one to measure...