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I have a weird problem. Just serviced inc ngk plugs. once I come on cam at 5k, the cars feels like it has a popping sound/misfire. If I rev slowly beyond 5k it doesn't happen. I have no engine management lights. Below 5k the car is 100%. It does have a slightly lumpy idle and I was told it has a...

Ok so I've noticed the small bush on the dog bone is perished so I am going to polybush it, hopefully that will get rid of crunching in 1st. If I push into 1st slowly whilst car ain't moving, there's no crunching at all so must be dodgy do g bone mount. Also I noticed my gearstick moves about...

Think standard springs are far too high. Like the lowered look but would like more comfort to be honest. What's the best compromise? Would new shocks up front help. I'm sure the oe shocks are original

sorry meant to say it's got oe shocks on front, koni on rear and sportlines all round. The ride is shocking. Suspension is really tight, no knocking whatsoever but there is just no give in suspension at all

After 6 years I'm back. Bought myself a Clio 172 in iceberg silver. Lovely little car. It has been lowered in eibach sportlines and it feels harsh as hell, there is absolutely no give in the suspension front or rear. I feel every bump on the road. It's extremely uncomfortable. Could it be the...

Would spraying the alloys white set it off? What colour of calipers? Red?

Hi, Having a dilemma, not sure what colour to go for. Anyone have any photos??

Sorry for my ignorance but whats the intake runner closest? Is the sensor on the standard airbox?

Is it on the throttle body or is it the the small grey/white on the plenum?

Thanks for the replies guys. Could it be a faulty intake air temperature sensor? Could the timing be out a fraction? If so, how do you get it re set? Excuse my ignorance!!

Its fine under load, its only when I'm sitting at traffic lights and that it feels quite rough. The rev meter doesnt move about at all

The idle on my cup 172 is a bit lumpy even when it has warmed up and is doing my head in. I have recently had it serviced, spark plugs, HT leads, coil pack but still seems lumpy. Any ideas???

Leads are very easy to replace, just lift off the manifold (7 x 10 mil screws). the coil pack has to come off too. Do it when the manifold is cool. My car could still rev high even though it was misfiring. If it was the lambda sensor, the diagnostics would have picked it up. My money is on the...

I lifted and bonnet and noticed the coolant bubbling. Temperature gauge always shows half way, so never over heats. Haven't noticed any coolant loss in months, or loss of power. The oil cap is fine, no milky residue Is it normal for coolant to bubble evry now and then. I take it theres...

Just to keep you posted, got the car sorted today, had a faulty HT lead. Running perfect now

Happened to me yesterday mate, car sounded like a subaru, emisson light came on then went off. Took it to mechanic, he checked exhaust but all was fine. I asked for a second opinion and when i mentioned sudden loss of power and engine shaking, he immediately said either coil pack or HT leads...

It was a local garage I use, but its not renault. No faults came up on diagnostics. Car was running 100% yesterday, only serviced a few weeks ago, funny smell when you rev it but didn't smell like petrol

Took the car out this morning and I thought there was a subaru behind me, then noticed it was me. Engine was shaking and car was down on power. Emission light came on half a mile later, then went back off again. Thought it was exhaust but got mechanic to check and theres nothing wrong with it...

My cam belt was changed about 5k ago, the ticking noise to starting to annoy me, hope its nothing too serious - i'll chang oil and spark plugs and see how I go, its a process of elimination mate...

I've only had the cup since last sept, only covered 7k. The guy told me it was serviced just before he sold it to me but no receipts, so its time I gave it a good going over. Now that you mention it, the ticking noise seems as if its behind the front bumper (at drivers side) so could be the...

thanks for the advice - would spark plugs make the car run lumpy?

Does anyone have step by step instructions on how to change the spark plugs on a cup 172? Also what spark plugs are best? Cheers

Where is this and is it easy to replace?

Cheers for the info guys, much appreciated

Does anyone know how often you should change the gear oil in 172 cup, if at all? What oil is best?

Hi mate, thanks for getting back. The noise is coming from the engine but you can hear it in the cabin. A guy told me it might be the lifters. Should I be concerned? Will new oil sort it? Cheers

theres a clicking noise coming from my 172 cup when idling, should i be concerned? Also can anyone advise on best oil to use? Cheers

hi, i've noticed a clicking/ticking noise coming from the engine of my 172 cup. Does anyone know if i should be concerned? I've heard that you should change the oil. Also does anyone know the best oil to use? Any help would be greatly appreciated, cheers