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Yeah it's a bit of a worry. A lot of people out there that neglect basic maintenance, this is one of the things most people wouldn't think of.

Check for play first, it's probably ok to drive on for a while, although I'd suggest replacing them soon as.

Re: Bren's Sunflower 172 Not really any updates, still a big list to do, but funds have been tight lately, here's a little post I just put up in another section. Was a bit worried when I discovered it... Hopefully this will prevent a disaster for someone... As most will know, the rear...

Hopefully this will prevent a disaster for someone... As most will know, the rear bearings on the 1*2 is insude the rear disk, this means they are essentially changed every time you fit new disks (those that are supplied with bearings). I changed the rear bearings a few months ago, which is a...

Re: Droning noise coming from wheel when moving You don't want to leave it too long, or it'll end up like this. Vid from yesterday when changing the rear disks. Pretty worrying realising it was that bad.

Bummer - just be a case of measuring everything then. enjoy.

Fingers crossed the new ECU gets it fired up! At least now you can take some time with the exhaust too. Any reply from GAZ regarding the suspenion?

Re: Droning noise coming from wheel when moving Rear bearing, unless you are sure which one it is, then it's worth changing both. This is the bearings I've bought in the past, just need pressing into the rear disk...

Don't leave it in the kitchen, food 5lag might eat it thinking it's spaghetti.

Was wondering why I haven't heard from you all week. Unbelievable progress. I can't wait to hear it fire up.

bugger me. 195 out of a 1600, Shawspeed engine by chance?

Comedy.

I'll be there lads, so at least I won't be on my bill taking pics whilst everyone is on track.

It's a trim level. Most would agree a RenaultSport Clio isn't a 'sports' car either... or a GT-TDI.

I had a 172, then bought pretty much the same car as this, 6 months later I bought another 172 because I missed it too much..... now I want to go back to an Audi because they generally are awesome. I'm pretty indecisive. So bye for now.

Safe to say his sh*t his pants.

Yep, that's the one.

Right round the corner from my house.

plenty of them on the market, and plenty of them that are in crap condition. Can pick up a ph1, or a ph2 cup for next to nothing now.

all that money and Cobra Monaco seats... Not worth half that price tag IMO

TBH, in most cases where the damage is just a small scratch a simple apology would suffice. Sh*t happens. If someone stepped on your foot in the street by accident would you drag them to the shop to buy you a new pair of shoes?

Ebay?

The number of hours work would be massive.

Bloody French... started on the first crank tonight. After having to get the train to work today.

Well I'll have to have a proper look when I get home, I'm absolutely hopless with electrics, so I can't be sure I'll be able ot diagnose it myself. I'm pretty sure it isn't the battery as all the lights work pefectly, and there is no 'click' (when you try and start a car with a dead/low...

Nobody have any suggestions?

Well, just had to walk home form my mates. Just tried to start the car, all lights came on, pump primed, but nothing. Car won't crank, so I'm thinking it's the starter. Anything else it could be? Ran fine previously, never had a starting issue previously.

Hugely impressive as ever dude... couldn't believe how much work you'd done when I saw it on Friday. Looking forward to my passenger ride at Oulton. How many similar projects are we going to see inspired by this?

Couple of moments from the day.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQEb2eZwU54

The light is that small that you would have to be looking at it to notice it come on. Therefore it's easier to just look at the rev counter. My old Ph1 had it, sunflower doesn't. I don't particularly miss that function.