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  1. jamesd1263

    Please help guys ph1 172

    Right I've got nothing but problems at the mo.. 1st problem! No radiator fan it's getting up near the red! But doesn't come on. I've replaced the thermostat, cts and 1 of the black relays. This has done fook all The fan kicks in when the cts is unplugged, do I know te fan deffo has power...
  2. jamesd1263

    Getting warm 172

    Basically the fan isn't kicking in I've replaced the little black relay for the fan! If I unplug the temp switch the fan kicks in! If I remove the relay it stops! Swapped it with the fuel pump one and the car wouldn't start so I replaced the faulty one!! Anyway fitted the new one and and...
  3. jamesd1263

    Temp sender switch or temp transmitter

    Fans not kicking in! Checked the fuse and it was ok! Fan has been tested and is working... Basically I've noticed my fab not working since the new engine went in, unplugged the temp sender switch and nothing happened (apart from gauge stopped working).. Plugged it in and it was getting...
  4. jamesd1263

    Horrible noise

    Was driving home 2nite after being out with a few mate when I heard a noise that sounded like stones hitting the underside if the car. Was a stoney road so didn't think much of it! Got on the dual carriageway and when I put my foot down it sounded like I was doin a gravel stage all sorts of...
  5. jamesd1263

    Trophy A14 ipswich

    Nice looking trophy goin over the Orwell bridge yesterday, was in my mates st
  6. jamesd1263

    Still giving me grief

    Right was driving the car the other night and decided to give it some revs! Foot down upto 6k limiter comes in along with temperature light engine light and stop light 2-3 seconds later the the lights go out and it doesn't happen again. Park up at home them pop To tesco 15-20 min drive, do what...
  7. jamesd1263

    Engine stop and temp lights on

    I know I've posted in the wrong section but need help asap! Problem happened last night! Was driving home and the revs died and the above lights come on. Thought it was electrical but checked earths and that like Fred said too, then thought is was tps but after some reading could it be...
  8. jamesd1263

    Engine and stop lights on, 172

    Fitted the new engine at the weekend and not really revved it, it's running sweet (at the mo) was just driving home took it to 5k and the stop light, engine light and temp light all came on. So I slowed down and they went out! Didn't come back on until I was at home and took it to 5k again...
  9. jamesd1263

    172 alternator

    Same as pov spec??
  10. jamesd1263

    Cambelt tension look ok??

    New 1 Old 1
  11. jamesd1263

    Yozza system

    Do yozza make a system for the phase 1?? All I ever see are ph2s
  12. jamesd1263

    Shot aux tensioner

    One of the idlers has a crack in it :s lucky I'm putting on a new kit! Just wanted to know about the tensioner spring and how to tell if it's knackered? As the old engine had a reused one on it and it looks like the belt was rubbing
  13. jamesd1263

    Different colours

    Alright lads/ladies I own a ph1 exclusive (scarab green) and I want to do the wheels a different colour! But can't decide... Please give me some ideas :)
  14. jamesd1263

    List of parts needed

    Picked up my new engine lastnight of another member.. Today I got New belts Cam and aux New spark plugs Exhaust Mani gasket Inlet mani gasket Water pump and gasket!! Got to get new oil and filters Any thing else I've missed?
  15. jamesd1263

    Engine removal

    Can u get the lump and box out from the top in 1 or does it have to be seperated
  16. jamesd1263

    bottom end

    mine has just gone tits up, but ive found one on ebay for 175, just wondered if they are all the same, mine being a ph1 and this a ph2, guessing they are but u never know with renny
  17. jamesd1263

    S**ty French f**k 172 please help

    Really looking forward to repairing this... Might just f**k it off to the scrap yard now... Any ideas what this could be?? http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j175/fenchurch_photos/fb88a236.mp4
  18. jamesd1263

    Squeaky belts

    My alternator belts squeaky as hell, anyone one got A quick fix for this? It's all tensioned up fine!!! Ahhh
  19. jamesd1263

    172 radiator

    Need help please guys. My radiator is knackered and I was just wondering if someone could send me in te right direction to find a new one? 2001 172 air con model Cheers james
  20. jamesd1263

    172 exclusive daily

    So here's my daily driver, I picked it up from beanie in mid December and what a cracking little car it is! Totally bog standard when I picked it up. Not looking to mod the tits out of it just make it my own. Here's what it was like when I picked it up Today I decided to lower it and fit...
  21. jamesd1263

    Misfire

    I was Topping up the water like I seem to be doin alot recently. Anyway as I was doin do I was looking for the leak. My mate comes over and reckons the thing has a misfire. I think it's ok but he doesn't, opinions please
  22. jamesd1263

    Diagnostics

    I've been told there's a way u can get a diagnostics display up on a Clio sport dash by putting the key in and pressing the reset button for the miles! Is this correct?
  23. jamesd1263

    Lumpy idle still

    Right the problems persist with the 172! It idles like a right sack of s**t! I just changed the idle valve and that sorted it for about 5 mins, when it's cold it keeps cutting out slow down and come to a junction, dead, dip the clutch dead! Lumpy piece of s**t. Any ideas what it could be?
  24. jamesd1263

    Engine dynamics

    Has anyone used a company called engine dynamics is kelvedon Essex? Just wondering what they are like and how good they are?
  25. jamesd1263

    Engine dynamics

    Has anyone used a company called engine dynamics is kelvedon Essex? Just wondering what they are like and how good they are?
  26. jamesd1263

    172 rad

    Top right/left corner of the rad(depends how u look at it) is there supposed to be a plug? Mine has thread but nothing in there
  27. jamesd1263

    1*2 owners in or around Ipswich

    Anyone have a spare idle control valve I can buy Mines cracked and the plunger sticks! Needed by 2moro if possible. I'm in Felixstowe please pm or text me on 07706187023
  28. jamesd1263

    Low idle

    Car has just developed this! I've Searched for similar faults but found nothing of use. Car just idles like a sack of crap! Blip the throttle and let off and it can sometimes drop too 300rpm.. Did cut out twice this morning. It drive fine and idles fine if u hold it at 1000rpm. Thinking...
  29. jamesd1263

    172 using water

    My coolant level keep dropping to halfway after a few days driving! No Mayo on the dipstick and a tiny dots worth under the filler cap which I put to condensation!! Cars not overheating and the heaters work fine! Is this a common thing not the f4r engines?? Any ideas what it could be?
  30. jamesd1263

    What size Samco hose

    What size 90 degree hose do I need for the throttle body? Is it 80mm? Cheers
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