Recent content by grem79

Got a 172 P2 in Monaco Myself last month, belts were not done but car had good history, just 52k & was very clean, paid £2600 for it, had belts done last month at Northwest Performance in Northwich (£440) + had service and full checkover to be sure I'd not bought a crank ! Thankfully all seems...

Good luck ? Why do I need luck ?

Cam Belt & Service Done By Ryan @ North West Performance in Northwich.......Top Bloke ! Now I can start driving the car like its meant to be driven Been shitting myself since I got it after reading all the tales of woe on here. Despite NWP being reasonably cheap its Beans on Toast for the...

All the suggestions about saving your money and investing in a better car in the future are bang on HOWEVER I think these people have forgot the sheer excitement you have when purchasing your first motor. It literally is all you think about ! I like many turned my first car into a pimp wagon...

Sorry Funk no offence ! She has a entry level 500, my Mountain Bike has more optional extras and my Skateboard has more BHP ! :S

Bought my 172 p2 two weeks ago & the wife looked at me with horror when I rolled up on the drive, she was clearly disgusted with my choice of motor. "It's old" "Your to big for it" "Your too old for it" You get the idea ! This evening she drove it and all changed, as she plunged her right...

Thanks for all the advice. Decided to get the depahser, waterpump, cam belt all done in one hit (Cancel Christmas) Seen these guys on eBay - R-Tec in Leicester £565 All In..... Seems reasonable, anyone had any dealings with them ?

Thanks for the advice and information, will let you know how get on :approve:

Yeah it does sound a bit "John Deere" so I guess the dephaser is also now on the menu. Like you say it's better to get it done now rather than pay double in the future .

Aux belt was done in Feb by previous owner, thanks for the advice, whats the name of the Garage in Burscough ?

Thanks mate, what's the place called in Burscough ?

Not sure, need advice really, who would you recommend ? Any idea on labour costs ? Thanks

Can anyone tell me how much I should expect to pay to fit a Cam Belt to my p2 172 ? Already ordered the Kit £129, was I robbed ? Gates kit pulleys etc ... Thanks

It's fair to say I have had indescribable Bad Luck with cars over the years, not going into detail as my Psychologist insisted I left it all in the past So my recent purchase of a 53 Plate 172 both excites and scares me in equal measure. The car is stunning, I knew the moment I saw it I was...