Recent content by FraserUK

Thanks for the info, I'll see how I get on today.

My windscreen washers started failing intermittently and have now packed in completely. Can someone tell me how I get to the pump in order to replace it? It's a Phase 1 172. I can see a couple of wires next to the screen wash filler cap that I presume attach to the motor but I can't see an...

This sounds like the same problem I had with a version acquired from the internet via eMule - after messing around for a bit I've decided it's because it's a spanish version even though it claims to be multi-language. I tried reinstalling it and selecting Spanish and sure enough I get all the...

I've just rolled past 75000 miles in my phase 1 172 and I'm still on 3 of the original dampers. How long do these typically last? I've been thinking the car has been a bit twitchy recently and wondering if this might be one of the reasons. Is replacing the dampers a DIY job or one for the...

I got a quote for a cat back stealth exhaust for my 172 from my local powerflow dealer and they are looking for 375 pounds

It's a totally standard car. No mods to suspension, standard alloys etc

Hmm, from those posts it sounds like I must have some underlying problem - which isn't the news I was hoping for. It's a totally standard phase 1 172 with 75000 miles on it. Any suggestions what might cause premature bearing wear?

My 172 seems to eat rear wheel bearings - I seem to get about a year out of them before they start getting noisy again. Does this sound normal? Anyone else had any problems? I do most of my mileage on the motorway so it's not like I'm treating them particularly hard. Do I need to grease...

I've read of a few people getting exhausts built specially - is this common or do you need to go to some sort of specialist manufacturer? How does the cost compare?

Thanks, I'll investigate that one. Col

My exhaust fell off my phase 1 172 while driving down the Borders the other week - that makes it my second Renault exhaust in 4 years so I'm looking for a stainless replacement that will last a bit longer. The trouble is I want a quiet one as I do a 30 mile motorway commute every day and they...