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Bugger, what wheels are they? I had this issue a lot when I was running Oz F1's.

I like this, just the kind of thing I like to try and do.

Checked fluid level?

I find they are quite tappety.

Brake fluid is tucked low down the bulkhead on the drivers side of the bay, you will have to look up and over the engine almost to see it. Rest should be obvious to see.

I have a purple powerflex dogbone, KTEC solid engine mounts and Pure solid top mounts and don't really get much vibration at all, certainly nothing rattles.

Doesn't look like a genuine kit so I'd steer clear.

Yes there is a ring as seen on this link to the fitting kit, and yes they do wear out over time and blow. http://www.k-tecracing.com/show_product.asp?id=2335

Check to make sure your brakes aren't sticking either, the rears have a habit of doing this.

Manifold off was roughly an hours work for me and a friend, it's really not too hard. That sounds like a lot of labour charges. The flexis are about £50 for the pair and welding them on doesn't take too long either, I'd be looking for another quote.

The parts themselves were less than £50 if I remember rightly, the rest depends on if you can remove and refit the manifold yourself and do the welding or know someone who can weld. I helped a friend fix his, we had the manifold off in a couple of hours, cut off the flexis and got a friend...

Yes definately the flexi.

Manifold flexi broke, common problem on the 197. Your best bet is to chop out the flexi and weld in some new sections. A bit of googling should give you the part numbers, I believe they are made by Bosal.

Probably looking at AST's for that budget then.

Ohlins aren't half bad either!

There's also a Wilwood kit sold by Jamsport.

What's your budget?

I've got a spare pulley from when I did my EPAS conversion, do you want it?

I found a rusty 13mm spanner under my engine mount.

I had a phase 1 shaft in my phase 2 for a while so it should work. Increased torque steer was the only "issue".

I'd pay £10-£15 for an exhaust mount if it was decent and had a warranty.

Decent exhaust mounts!

'03 172 just ticked over to 92k. Still on original engine, gearbox and clutch.

That's a mess, they should have at the very least told you about it and discussed what happens next. I'd now be wanting a full caliper refurbish or a new caliper, good luck with it, and remember to use Renault UK as a bit of leverage against the dealership.

Where did you get the belt done? Sounds like someone who isn't familiar with this engine. Make sure to get it sorted with a new belt ASAP as it can make a right mess of the engine if it snaps.

The steering angle sensor is actually behind the steering wheel. You probably spun it accidentally when fitting the new wheel so now the car thinks you are turning when you are going straight, hence the lights. Not sure how to fix it, you could try taking the wheel off and spinning the sensor...

My inner tie rods had only minimal play but made the car feel like crap. I also noticed that I got a lot of tyre squeal in concrete car parks before I replaced them. I didn't find replacing the ARB bushes made much difference at all. How many miles are on the car? I replaced my wishbones at...

I've got Eibach Sportline and normal 172 shocks, work fine for me.

Power rack also slides in through the side if you cut all of the pipes which I was relieved about!

Not sure if it includes the rods and ends. Sourcing a good second hand one is difficult as my second one appeared to be perfect in every way until it was on the car.