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Re: Bren's Sunflower 172
Strange idling issue if anyone could shed some light?
http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?619230-Cutting-out-when-starting-from-cold-(ph1-172)
Well it did it again this morning, and I noticed that if I knock the car out of gear or dip the clutch whilst moving the revs seem to rise and fall betweek 1200-2000rpm. I don't know where the ICV is located on the 172 if you have any idea?
I have no idea how old it is, I imagine it's original, but it is running a sports cat. I think it's running twin lambda being a ph1 but I'll have to double check.
Ph1 172 for reference.
The past few days my revs have been sticking at 2k, which I've diagnosed as a sticky throttle body. So I'll be cleaning that up later this week. However another problem popped up recently, and I was wondering whether I might be able to sort it whilst cleaning to throttle...
Re: Bren's Sunflower 172
Might be worthwhile at the end of the month. Where's the best place to get hold of them? What sort of prices they go for? The bottom of my bumper is a little battle scarred..
Re: Bren's Sunflower 172
Cheers guys, would look good but can't really justify the price.
Yeah, reminded me just how much I love it once I gave it a clean.
Have had this on my mind, but I think i'd end up ripping it off on my drive.
Re: Bren's Sunflower 172
Finally got round to changing the engine mount and rear pads fitted with thanks to f0xy, also sorted out the front bumper. However, we could't get the hub nut loose, so will have to attack it with an air gun at some point next week and change it next weekend.
Also, I...
What coilovers are you on if that's as low as possible on the front? Also, do your struts allow or camber adjustment as they looks pretty straight on the front.
Re: Bren's Sunflower 172
Not a very interesting update but some much needed maintenance finally getting sorted this weekend. Upper engine mount sheared a while back, and been causing annoying vibrations. Finally got round to buying one, which should be fitted tomorrow. Yesterday the rear pads...