Search results

My newly fitted recessed ktec exhaust keeps on rotating on the sleeved joints even after tightly clamping with Mikalor clamps, what can I used to put in the joint to holt it right? I was going to use high temp silicone if that'll work.

So after the fun of fitting my recessed ktec I've now got an engine management light on and reading the following codes, P0120 and P0136. P0136 - I've recently replaced the front lambda but did have a bad plug connection so will check that P0120 - throttle pedal? Not looked into this yet...

I've been trying to solve this problem but havent got anywhere. Basically when I unlock my 172 the courtesy light comes on as normal but within 10 seconds it auto locks even after opening a door and with it open. If I put the key in the ignition it wont auto lock, whether connected or not the...

I've bought a ktec recessed exhaust but it's missing the short flanged part that joins cat to centre section, is this part available separately or would getting a sleeve welded onto my cat be a better solution?

I'm looking at buying an secondhand ktec recessed exhaust for my 172, were there different tip styles as the one im looking at looks sharply slash cut in the photos where as I've seen some that are almost the same angle as the bumper.

My mother-in-laws partner has just had his van impounded for driving with no tax insurance or mot, what is he likely to have happen to him. I personally hope they throw the book at him as he's a total waste of space and part of the reason we all pay elevated prices for insurance etc. I believe...

Need to helicoil my gearbox spider mount thingy, what size bolt thread is it that bolts it to the gearbox?

My 172 is draining the battery aver the course of a week or two, how do i go about testing with a multimeter to diagnose the cause?

There was a thread on here detailing how to reproduce your vin sticker as mines had a seat belt shut on it. The link doesn't work anymore so has anyone know of a way to print or order a new one?

Yet another bit of sorting issues! I have repaired the damaged cog on the forward (nearer bulkhead) aircon stepper motor but the motor won't turn when going through all the aircon settings. The rear one (nearer gearstick) works fine and I've switched motors to confirm both work so I wonder if...

I've been upside down with my head in my footwell today trying to sort my hot only climate control. I've discovered to classic split stepper motor cog which I've now cable tied together but can't get the cog and it's other half in the heater matrix to line up, the are at about 180 degrees out...

My cup brake light isn't working, I've dissassembled it and all looks ok with continuity on all leds, resistors but not on the plug terminals. I know nothing about electrics but surely there should be? With these now unavailable I'm not prepared to write it off just yet. Any ideas?

Anyone ever got a clio bonnet delivered? I'm looking at a flamer red one pretty much the other end of the country which makes collecting it unfeasable.

Fitted my second-hand powerflex dogbone and have realised it should have had two large washers on the gearbox mount end, thankfully I've only done 5 miles. What size and thickness should they be?

My interior light (172) doesn't work when eithrr door is opened but does on the switch. Where do I begin solving this

My 172 has a loud bearing hum from about 40mph onwards that I can't locate the source of. I've tried jacking up each corner and spinning the wheel to listen for it as well as holding the spring to feel for and vibration. Any other tips to find out which ones gone short of taking it to a garage?

On my list to replace is my shabby copy part exhaust, I'm open to ideas so stealth or cut bumper are both options as are full system or just back box. I want something to improve the sound, maybe a bit lairy but not silly loud and if visible a neat rolled tip maybe 2.5-3" sitting flushish with...

I want to replace my manky 172 gear knob and gaitor for a ph1 or ph1 style. I was thinking the Richbrook alloy one would be the simplest option, has anyone else fitted one or recommend doing the complete ph1 mechanism

My 172 pulls and tramlines badly but as I was going to replace the shocks springs and top mounts I decided to sort it afterwards replacing it all. Today I've been to have 2 rainsport 3s put on the back and check the front tracking hoping it was going to be way out but it was dead straight. I...

I do most things on my cars and bike, my 172 is due its belts and pulleys change which I've never attempted before on ant car to be honest, would I be stupid to even entertain the idea?

Tried a search but couldn't find an answer, I'm assembling my cup shocks and don't trust the way round the bearing is inserted into the rubber mount. Can someone confirm it's orientation?

I'm going to order new cup shocks and Grams springs for my 172 but have a question I want clarifying. I will be replacing the top mounts and have been well and truly confused by all the reading I've done, would I be right in saying either just order Febi mounts or just the bearing and reuse all...

Sorry to bang on about this but I'm trying to get to the bottom of a running problem so have done a compression test. When started from cold it does the normal raised idle but as it drops it begins to sound rough and the idle struggles and will sometimes die while sounding like a tractor (miss...

Seen today turning off A438 from Hereford towards Kinnersley

Right so having sorted a bad earth causing the immobiliser to not allow my 172 to start I've now got a new issue which is a low unstable idle which is close cutting out. On closer inspection I can hear the coil making irregular clicks like an arching sound, is this likely the problem? Loosing...

I've taken my starter off as it was only throwing out the dog gear , not spinning up. Turned out the live feed was corroded to the motor so sorted and bench tested. Anyway now I've got it all back on, the immobiliser light wont go out so the engine won't turnover unless I turn the key...

Put a new battery in to try and sort a starting issue, didn't work. Anyway I now need a radio code for this serial number- RN278F20286512 if anyone could help, cheers

I've been replacing the missing brackets to fit a standard ph2 airbox but something isn't right. I've bolted the front and rear brackets in the correct location but the tab under the battery that it locates onto sits too far forward. Baffled as to how or why so I'm tempted to just do away with...

Do ph2 172s with 16" wheels still use the same tool kit in the spare wheel well as the ph1 and most other clios? Mines missing

On my list of fixes with my flamer is the headlining, the thin material is separating from the main lining material. I'm prepared to take the lot out to renew but just wondered if anyone's done an in situ fix?