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That makes sense Im with Admiral at the mo but swapping to a 172 in a month or so. Whats your age/NCB etc?

"If I have a crash I get a standard car back". Eh? Surely any chance an insurance company can get not to pay out, they will find?

I had a look earlier and it appears 18 is passenger, 21 is drivers

Yes, you can get the ring on its on, but youll need to take seperate the CV joint from the hub (which isnt a big task in itself) Take the old ring with you to ensure you get one with the correct number of teeth

Blasting and powdercoating is quickest option and will give a durable finish. Pretty cheap too if thats all youre getting done

Great effect on the handles/radio surrond. Would you be willing to do mine (supplied) for a charge?

1) Powerflex bushes will tighten up the front end - some road noise and vibration may be transmitted, but you should have better stability over standard bushes 2) Depends on the thickness of your roll bar - I believe its one size for the phase1, but cant recall which of the two it is 3) Pressed...

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Gonna give the ELF Tranself a try myself Whats the capacity of the box??

Double check you have seated the retaining ring correctly. I can see from the picture that its been refitted, but make sure all 3 bolts are tight. You can tell if its leaking here, as the oil trail will drip down the gearbox. If oil is trickling down the shaft itself, its more than likely the...

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Did you go for it in the end? 900 isnt bad for a phase 1, where you know the belt has been done Having said that, there might well be more expenditure

A few minor chips - might be worth getting the front bumper and bonnet redone at some point but no hurry. I reckon darker wheels would suit the car, although silver does look more neutral

Bit the bullet and bought a 172 last month. Cant wait to get it on the road, but before doing so, am in the process of giving it a good going over. Currently, its a matter of rebuilding the front hubs & driveshafts. A few parts from the underside are going off for powdercoating. Its on...

Check over disc & pad wear Replace fuel filter Check rubber boots (balljoints/CV boots/etc) for wear or splitting

Evening Have been browsing the site for a bit after considering a Clio for my new car. Finally got myself a Phase 1 172 last week and thought I should get myself on. Great little car albeit a few niggles that need sorting, otherwise it will be staying OEM+ Will offer my advice in return for...