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It sounds like either a tensioner pulley or some really bad hydraulic tappet rattle. How many miles has the engine done? If you have a sticky tappet you may have some luck running a flushing oil through the engine. I would try that, then if its still the same look at striping down the front of...
I get through about £25 a week in petrol so I go with premium from Tesco or Sainsbury. I think there are probably some very minor differences in fuels, but like engine oil there are standards that must be met by all companies that produce the stuff so it will all be very similar. Over the life...
The standard tyre on my 172 is 195/45/16. I want to get a set of alloys for it as I need 4 tyres so may as well get some nice alloys. What size wheel/tyre would work well? It would be good to go with a 17" or 18" rim, but I don't want to mess with the rolling radius too much. 195/35/17?
I have this issue with my heated rear screen. When I start the engine the orange light on the dash comes on. It stays on until the 15 minute time-out is reached. Once it goes off I can't switch it back on with the switch on the dash. When it does go off I can hear the relay clicking. I have...
Sup, thought it would be good to come and introduce myself. I bought my first Clio 12 days ago. I am now the proud owner of a seriously tidy 52 plate Clio 172. really enjoying it so far. It is completely unmodified, although I have plans to make a few changes over time. I have a few minor...