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No.
Basically you have -
1. Standard inlets
2. Standard inlets with RS Stamp which are supposedly better cast.
3. Matched which are either of the above machined to improve flow.
Do a quick search on my started threads ;)
Was only under acceleration, whole car felt like it was shaking to bits, ask James from stone automotive he sorted mine after I tried shafts, wheel and brake disc balancing you name it we tried it!
Sounds similar to an issue I had with the cup.
Turns out I had an issue with the diff in the gear box :(
Symptoms were a massive vibration/wobble under acceleration unless driving very conservatively.
Set of matched 172 inlets, carbon engine cover (must get round to selling these)
Full 172 suspension set up (standard)
All my detailing gear.
Rear bumper insert.
And I'm sure a few other bits.
I did without mine for 6 weeks whilst I had issues with the gear box, TBH I nearly had a breakdown lol
You quickly find out who your mates are, those that come to see you / invite you out still can count in for a lift.
Public transport is appalling the amount of times I was nearly late for...
How would I check the pump / bottle cap or what other signs are there of the head gasket?
The car seems fine to drive still, the fan comes on and runs for a few seconds when the car is switched off.
Right, no air in the system, coolent seems to be dropping but cant see where it's going.
Top rad hose is cool to the touch and the temp rises after about 2 min driving.
Likely hood of a shafted thermostat? Are they easy to change?
Bleeding it, 10mm bolt on thermostat housing I presume?
Can airlocks just happen? I had coolent and hoses changed about 4 months back and all has been ok until today :(