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It means there's nothing wrong at present. This is the area where any generic flash messages will appear:
BRAKING FAULT
CHECK INJECTION
CHECK AIRBAG
SERVICE DUE
It's more at what temp it opens at. The 172/182 opens at around 89-93 where as the 197/200 is around 76-80 IIRC
These do run hotter though and he may not have an issue
Unless you have diagnostic kit or some kind of data logging kit there's not much you can actually do. Do you know what temperature it is actually holding?
You need to make sure the coolant is being regulated by the stat and that it's also being controlled by the fan.
Loads of people fit the...
The brake pads are the same across the range although some manufacturers backplate dimensions are a little more generous than others which is why you should always check/size brake pads when fitting them to stop them seizing.
On the thermostat housing. It's been a long time since I've seen a Mk1 but there is one for the gauge and another for the ECU. I believe one is Brown and the other is White but cannot remember which is which.
It really does depend on how you rate your own ability and if you're prepared to spend out on the tooling when paying someone with experience and the tools is just easier. I'm personally all for peoples DIY belt changes providing they understand the process and don't call me when they run in to...
Decats, as above, not worth it IMO for exactly the reasons above. Hassle = Money Vs lack of performance for said Money.
Spend your money on making it lighter and handling mods is far more sensible IMO.
After an "incident" with my Note3 and Samsung bricking my device I never update straight away and let the early adopters find the problems instead... Took them over a month to finally give me a new device which is why I've gone back to Apple.
I'm still running 8.00 on my 6 and haven't had any...
It depends on who you use and the parts that they use really. I for example only use genuine parts and do belts only for under £400 and belts with dephaser and minor service for under £600 (A/C models only and the 172 Cup without A/C is even cheaper).
You can get it done for around £300 but I...
Could also be the bottom BJ but as he's just had brakes and no new shims I'd wager pads. The easiest way to confirm would be to get a mate watch the wheel and brake pads whilst you slowly drive forwards/backwards and hit the brakes.
If the pads move and he can hear the noise it's pads. If the...
You will no doubt have a full understanding on CANBUS then which to most "garages" is still witchcraft in Automotive Engineering.
You will need the manuals and tools to do the belts along with tools that can accurately dial in fixing values and angles (Most of us use Snap-On "TechAngles") as...
Tbh I think the values are about as low now as they're going to be and prices will reflect conditions and functionality of equipment. I'd gladly buy a car needing belts and de phaser but I have the advantage of being able to do most jobs myself. That being said I'd look for electronics issues as...