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Yes you can, I use it and it works a treat - it doesn't melt. The packet is all messy, but I think it's called flange sealant (it is orange and sets like rubber). Perfect for sealing up exhausts!

I hate to say this, but go to Halfords they sell it. It's made by Loctite and can withstand temps to 350 degrees. Worked a treat on mine.

Probably better to change all four I guess and not mix it up. Do the cup's struts and rear shocks fit the phase 1 172, too?

Thanks FeelX, look forward to hearing about that - some RR data would be especially good (before and after). Cheers.

Good work buddy. I saw mine being fitted and it wasn't a straightforward job. I'm also considering a Fastchip, just considering it though as I'm still to be convinced. Rob669

I make it 'mirror glass'.

Which bushes, ARB or wishbones?

It's an interesting point. My 172 on 85k feels fine engine wise, but suspension needs replacing probably. I wonder why V8s seem to lose power with age whereas the sort of engines in RS Clios do not?

Working underneath the car on level ground, remove the plastic guard tray and there's a white plastic filling plug (looks like a wingnut) on the front side of gearbox (sort of in front and above of the gear lever connection). Unscrew it and then just dip your little finger in. If your can't feel...

I think low miles is only an issue for those into buying and selling cars and having the latest model. I'm just planning on keeping mine as it's a crackin' little car that suits me fine.

Something interesting going on at Sowton IE? Not me this time, I was driving back to Plymouth with the kids down the A38.

Anyway, I'm far to busy racing Audi quattros (story just posted up in road driving thread). The 172's ain't that bad afterall (but I still miss the pace of a bike!).

I get a creaking noise when I turn the steering wheel, but I'm 95% confident it's the suspension top mounting bearing (the replacement part is £25 and I'll fit it when I've time). If you can do it yourself, try stripping it down - it isn't too difficult and you might see what's causing it.

Mine creaks too on one side when I turn slowly. I'm sure it's the suspension mount bearing at the top because it was a bit flakey the last time I took it apart (but I was too lazy to replace it). I'll know next week when I take it off again and fit a new mounting. The cost is £25, I've sourced a...

Thanks M8. :) :) Cliosport = results!

Sounds good. What are we talking about though, is it silicon sealant like the clear stuff that squirts out of a tube usually used for sealing windows? Thanks. Rob

Sorry to hear that, Mark. I hope you get it back soon and it's ok. Rob669

I've re-fitted my exhaust but it's blowing at the joint between the cat and the stainless steel cat-back section. I have replace the Renault metal gasket with a new OEM one, but it still blows and I've even tried plugging the gap with several gaskets! Anyone know if it's possible to buy a...

Tony, the thing I found was that I had to fiddle about with it a bit so it felt really smooth when connected up again. Mine feels fine now, but it did take some messing about with before the pedal action felt really smooth. I compared mine with another 172 ph 1 before I replace the cable and...

I'm not convinced that there is a common ph1 172 problem of the Throttle Body spring becoming baggy. I nearly bought a new TB because my revs wouldn't drop down, but then I just changed the cable (it had been changed 3 months before and was fine until I messed about with it) and I carefully...

This has been covered sooooooooooooooo many times before. Do a search and you'll see that all you need to do is replace the throttle cable at a grand cost of £18 approx. I believe that 9 times out of 10 this will sort out the problem. I've put a guide showing how to do it in the guides section...

£112 all in for 2 Exaltos - that's the beauty of just 15'' wheels.

The spring is easy to check to see if it's seated properly, you just need a torch then you'll see where it is supposed to be.

Dunno, but on a 172 ph1 it's 80 lb/ft - it might help.

I had just the driver's side one replaced, no probs.

Not certain, but isn't the gearbox the weak point? Rob669

Look in the guides section M8. I posted a guide to changing the throttle cable recently. It will be the cable that's the cause. Rob669

No. Just take off the wheel arch liner to get to it. It's one bolt, 13mm - the horns are connected to it.

In a word, not.