Recent content by Andyman

I managed to get a brand new set of genuine 172/182 metal pedal covers a couple of years ago rediculously cheap from German eBay. Bet they're worth a few quid now.

Few months ago Tonight:

Definitely the best outcome. Would imagine if he stood firm you would have been worse off in end.

Thanks mate. Looks like mine has been bolted to a makeshift area as you're spot on after some image searching, should be near the headlight .

Mine goes to the top of the battery tray

On the battery negative the cable comes off to the battery tray but what earth's the battery tray ? Is it the bolts which hold the tray on or actually the tray itself ? I have a earthing issue after fitting a gearbox to the 172. Cheers

Funny you should say that. I actually did have mud flaps fitted on the front for the first couple of years it was new (still got them) but decided the car looked better without them. It's just about keeping on top of undercoating and rust prevention before it starts.

Yeah there's a good few reports of rusting sills and fuel filler caps. Not sure how the 182's are holding up

2001 phase 1. Think anyone owning a 172 / 182 rust prevention needs to be top priority. I considered mine to be well looked after, always garaged from new till recently, jet washed arches etc etc - petrol tank area and filler cap are showing early signs of rust coming in.

Yeah same here, passenger side is fine. It's tyre places that do the damage. Last place split the side skirt jacking it up on the sill.

Knew the jacking point was bad but after poking about managed to push through this bit of the underside. Question is: is this most likely to have rusted due to the jacking point or is there any water drainage points around here ?

Don't know how true this is but I was told by a mechanic friend who frequents mechanics forums and some well known motor factors are renowned for selling fake branded stuff so wonder how many failed valeos are actually genuine valeos....

Chances of them coming into your house are slim in reality. They're only after easy pickings. Maybe if there was some serious metal sitting on the drive them it puts people at a higher risk but then if they were happy for a confrontation they could easily just drag you out of the car at a set...

If your saying this then why did you bother modding the diog socket?

Just on the subject of the fitting kit. I ditched the kit bolts and used the biggest random steel bolts which would fit through the springs. It's been on the car for over 10 years now and the gasket is still sealing perfect with no issues what so ever. Imo the standard kit bolts are a terrible...