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Cat isn't required for MOT, don't even need to look like it has a cat. Throw it away! I'll see about getting a vid, although if you're at the meet at the end of the month, You can hear it then/come for a drive and you'll get a proper idea. You don't NEED a bit of pipe from where you've cut the...

I forgot to add (as I added the vid last), but it ran much better after that vid, idled properly, reved properly and tapping disappeared (that was due to empty lifters/dephaser), Runs sweeet as a nut now :)

Re: Cub 172's Flamer Project I love it when this thread get bumped as I love to see it as I scroll down. Looks perfect, but then I do love a real flamer!

I wanted climate more than it being a correct sport rep, look inside and you'll see incorrect dials that don't rev high enough! Had it done that day/next day, all works as it should. Still standard, although decatted and no backbox now, deffo quicker now. Loads more work to come! Dash is a...

BIG update :) First up, rebuild head. 16 new valves, skimmed, 6 new rockers, new valve stem seals, decoked and valves lapped in. Lifters drained too. Block face cleaned up, pistons decoked etc. Quality Payne gasket Then a expensive box from Renault Wolvo appeared, this meant I could...

Clio bore is 60.1, Vauxhall alloys are 56.1 So thus, smaller bore wheels, bigger bore hubs.

Got to machine the wheels, Only way to do it.

When you took the fuel pickup/sender out, did you notice any shiney bits in the bottom of the tank? Most likely something like this... Also, where abouts are you, if you're local I'd happily plug it in for you.

Gel is a brilliant idea, Mostly due to better cycling, but also from a safety aspect, being non leaking etc. Whatever you get, as long as it has enough power to start the car, thats all that matters, Just don't go leaving the ign on for ages and expect it to start!

Searched high and low, and all I can find is threads with pictures that no longer work :( Looking to refurb my wheels and can't decide between keeping the standard Silver or going Anthracite, so pics please! :)

Saw this at the meet last night, we all commented on how from a distance, it looked good, however it was clearly too damn high! Xenons, Lowering, Spacers and cup spoiler and it'll be sorted... But I am bias.

Where abouts are you? Thinking somebody with knowledge could give you a hand (I'm offering if you're local). I'm guessing there was some kind of f**k up, or genuinely sat around a dealership for years. Impressive!

Only becomes an issue if fitted on, as you say, a car that isnt used, They don't like slight gradule draining, like from clock etc, but will be fine for about 36/48hours, as long as it gets driven and thus charged. If the cars not going to be used for a few days, battery will need...

All a battery does is supply enough voltage to start the car, alternator takes over once running.

Few more bits before that, but that is on the list when I respray it!

I use my car too hard to have it too close, but what I really mean is I have the spacers here already, I just need the archs rolled to clear properly. Will worry about that in the very distant future. Another update.. Yesterday, started like this... Few moments later... Even later...

Makes sence buying a cheap broken one IMO, 90% of the time, by the time you've made it perfect, it will have cost the same as a supposed good running one, but all used cars have faults. Plus, you know more about the car having fixed it. Anyway, I shall be following your progress, as always...

Mcdonalds? Ha, Thats BP Colchester opposite the Stadium. I wanted it done by this weekend, but as money is an issue, Most likely going to be next weekend. I do have more to update, Just need to find time!

Problem I have with tow straps, is if used to pull the car sideways slighty, like out of gravel, it will just rip the front bumper, Stick with a proper tow eye

Headlights make a huge differance, Every time I walk to my car now and see the front end, I love it. Needs full sport kit though :P

If I'm free I'll pop up, Catch up and plug in your car if you've not sorted it, and anybody elses if they want codes read/clearing etc.

Theres a locating pin on the bulkhead that you need to slot the wiper mech into, its really easy to see when you have it all apart.

Most basic readers can't get ABS codes, some can't even go into the ABS. Get it to a decent garage, or somebody with decent equipment. Edit: Thats why I should refresh pages before replying! Doh.

Restored headlights on my DCi, stripped some more of the 172. Now debating cleaning both cars, and finally spraying the grills black in both.

Had this on two clios, was the inner balljoint on the track rod, they are about £20 each and easy enough to replace.

Rather than the bottom crank pully having a key, it just spins on the crank, IMO makes it easier to do the belt, Just need to make sure you get the bottom pully up to the torque, leave it too loose and you'll bend valves the first time you rev it. Top locking tools, although the only one you...

Everybody here is saying about 4/5 litres, theres only a litre between min and max on the dip stick, so its most likely only lost half a litre, assume it used/leaked a bit to get to the min before purchase. Funny thread though.

Horn is as said, mostly liekly a dirty connection on the horn itself, remove bumper, or arch liner to gain access. Located in passenger side front corner Fogs, check they are plugged in (Same area as horn), if plugged in, check bulbs, Unlikely to be switch if light comes on, could be relay, but...

As its noisy, get a aux belt kit from renault (£50 from wolvo), and while its off check the water pump spins freely, or just replace that too if you fancy it. Always hard to diagnose a noise problem with a video.

Piss easy job mate, but these had been fucked with. Yours will be a easy case of remove old, fit new. Don't even need to completely remove bumper.