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I've had my Ph1 172 for eight years and changed many parts like you either due to wear or, when I was less experienced, in the belief that they could be improved. I stopped when I realised it couldn't be improved (by much anyway) and bought a Subaru instead and now I'm liking the Clio for what...

It's a mongrel!

Stick to the proper NGK plugs.

So you've got the wrong plugs then.

Do you mean when the manifold is off? You'll gain better access to the steering rack bushes. I'd probably change the tie rods, too.

There's a sticker as you open the driver's door on mine that has all the numbers for dialogys - CB0M, K006678 for a Ph1 172. I think there is an old thread with them all in, too. Could oil be coming out via one of the exhaust studs?

£15 exc postage I'd think.

Do you mean one that's got a mark on it saying, 'RS'?

I just checked on mine from a cold start and the air is being sucked into the idle control valve pipe and not blown out of it.

Wow, if they can I'll be a happy man. I shall make some enquiries.

Did you ever get a photo of these back to back as I can't tell the difference? I have a spare pair without balljoints in so I'm curious to know which ones they are.

Tried to get a TB from Renault about 12 months ago and was told that they are listed, non available though and I am highly unlikely to get one as the car's quite old.

Thanks. I'll see how I feel about it on the day as the engine is coming out for other bits and bobs so could take it all apart. Thanks for the comments.

When it's running you can see the gas/oil blowing very slightly through the manifold close to the nut so I'll try working on the manifold stud fix idea first.

^^^^ That's a Ph1 gearbox.

Thanks.

It's a small amount leaking out and seems to be bubbling from the manifold at the top nut as shown in the photo. The oil level on the dip stick hardly ever drops between oil changes. I've torqued it again but it still comes out. Any ideas what is causing it please as it's a bit messy?

As mine's a Ph1 and has now covered 190000 miles I think I owe it at least an injector clean like this, if not new injectors. Let us know how it runs.

I doubt it has a fresh throttle body as you can't get them for Ph1s any longer (flippin wish you could!). Typical symptoms of an idle control valve needing to be replaced.

Of course it might be the pump.

Had a moment tonight, thought my belt had snapped again. Lost the power steering and all the lights came up on the dash. Turns out the thing had only cut out though. Phew. Last time it did this it was a worn PAS switch. So I took it to the trading estate and did some turns on full lock. Going...

Not sure, but mine's probably doing the same and it's a Ph1. I replaced it, changed the fluid, bled the air out and it has not really felt perfect since. It just started playing up again so I'll start a new thread on that prob.

My old version of dialogys quotes £58 each for new injectors.

Got back from the Forest of Bowland some 500 miles round trip mostly on the Mway - av. speed 60+, 35.6 mpg on Esso superunleaded/VPower. Ph1 on 188000 miles and running very lumpy.

Tar muchly

Are these available for Ph1s?

1059 kg is wrong. This is a Ph1. It's 1035 kg (just 14 kg more than the Ph2 Cup!).

I've covered 187000 miles and replaced mine once. You must all be rallying or something.

Can't help much, but 34 sounds too high. With my Ph1 172 the amount of wear on the tyres makes a big difference. If they are 60% worn the handling feels all over the place.

Did mine with the wet sanding method and plastic polish - they look fine, really clear but are no better at lighting up the road (even with decent bulbs).