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My 2000 172 has developed a knocking noise ( sounds like tappets if i didnt know better ! ) when at idle and clutch is pushed to the floor. Doesnt sound like clutch bearing either and i cant hear it from under the bonnet , only from inside and i seems to be coming from the driver side. As i...

Have a 2000 Phase 1 172 and after a while of idling it starts to smell a bit in the cabin. Any ideas ? Breather problem maybe?

my 172 (2001 ) with aircon has started to smell of rotten eggs ( in the car, not under bonnet ). could this be an issue with the air con ? seems to come and go ? too many brussel sprouts ?

I sat behind a blue cup , plate '*** CUP'. I was in my phase 1 Sunflower....

NOt sure if this is gearbox related but the speedo on my PH1 172 has become erratic. At times it reports speed perfectly but then sometimes it drops and then comes back and so on. I guess it is aproblem with the speed sensor as the odometer also stops recording. Where is the sensor ? Cheers

Will they fit a phase 1 172 ?

Have a squeaky water pump on the megane scenic. It is a 2.0 RXE 2000 so must be closely related to a 172 ( F4 engine ). How easy is it to change the water pump ? I guess it is driven by the aux belt. Any special tools required ?

Anyone here with coilovers who have gone to the trouble of setting their corner weights correctly ?

http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/547325.htm Made me laugh !

Back on ebay. Doesnt look as good as my sunflower 172 :) What is all that stuff stuck on it ! I prefer the standard look .... "the renault sport graphics are also standard" - s**t that means mine has been modified. Where can i get some graphics like these standard ones ...

Having a Ph1 172 ( Sunflower ). Paint is looking a bit jaded and suffering fallout from silver birch. What is the best product \ method to get the best finish ? What is this clay stuff all about ? Anyone use Deep Crystal Paint Cleaner ?

Phase 1 172. While braking heavily the car pulls to the left. When the abs kicks in the car straigtens up again. I guess this is due to a sticking caliper. Any ideas on which side would be sticking and how i go about fixing it....... Otherwise car steers and drives very straight. Cheers

Phase 1 172. On buying this car the front fogs did not work. Closer inspection fuse blown. Replace fuse and it blows immediately. Before i get the meters out is this a common problem ? Where do i start ?

Car is Phase 1 172. Can i fit 3mm spacers on rear and still use the standard wheel bolts ?

Anyone have part nos for front suspension ? Will this fit my Mk1 172 (2000) ?

Should i fit a 172 into my wifes Scenic ? :) Has it been done before ?

Anyone have a diagram for the fusebox in the interior and the ratings for each fuse ?

Just a quick pic of my latest purchase ! One of 31 apparently ! http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll94/mgoode180566/clio-2.jpg

Local supplier has GAZ rear struts available at £59 a piece. How do these compare to standard fitment which i was originally going for ? I believe the Renault items are about the same price but GAZ are adjustable in compression and rebound. Any thoughts ?

I have just fitted a new PE2 195/50/15 to the rear nearside of my Phase 1 172. On right handers the tyre is catching the arch liner. Is this normal ? The tyre does look wider than the Pilot sx ( also 195/50/15 ) which was on previously. Is this normal ? There is a very small gap whn the car is...

I have a problem with the trip , fuel consumption, fuel used display resetting itself. Also the range always show '0000000'. The car is a Phase 1 172. Any ideas plz ? MIke

To risk being called a dumbass.... what is a cat back ? Will the car still MOT with such a device ? Is it a direct replacement for a Phase 1 172 ?

Last night car would not start. Turned over with all lights but will not catch. Tried again this morning and it fires up first attempt. I guess this is immobiliser related. Common issue ? How can i get the immobiliser checked out ? Any diagnostics stored in ecu ? Dont want to get stranded...

I have a phase 1 172 with a problem with the central locking. For some reason the locking activates randomly while driving the car. Switch on panel shows doors to be locked. I unlock but then sometime later it relocks itself. Any ideas? Not sure if it also unlocks itself - not had the car long.

Just bought a nice 2001 Phase 1 172 which has a wheel centre missing. Anyone got one kicking around or is it a part from a main dealer. Are they still available ?

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Anyone ever used Chips Away ? I have a couple of small dents in my door where the paint is unbroken . Anyone have any experience of Chips Away ? Are they expensive ?

Got a quote from Renault for a front bumper for a Mk 1 172. Only £550 + painting + vat :o After talking to Cliospares i was told that Renault increased the price on 1st March from £150. How can they justify the price hike !

Hi all Just bought a 2000 172 for a song on ebay ! Wot a great car. 52000 mls and fsh, Titanium silver , one owner. Only problem a crack on the driver side of the front bumper. Mind you the window regulator failed earlier and a new one is £180 !!!! Got one from a scrappy for £30 and...

I have recently bought a 172 (52000 mls). I have noticed a rumble which seems to come from the area of the cambelt:o The noise disappears as soon as the revs rise immediately from tickover. From reading the Renault technical bulletin on http://www.clio172.co.uk/www.clio172.co.uk it states that...