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Hmm just checked, it was future proofed and only came with an HD-out wire.. Never been able to use it all my life since the 80s - cant wait to load"" my first E90 :)

Will they run my Amstrad 464?

Matt what sort of MPG were you getting in the TT?.. wierd Q i know...

Apart from the side sticker and rear lights looks fine..

I think ill give Neil a call at least fred cheers - and seriously, im no mug, or just swap engines "willy-nilly" for the sake of a little noise... Believe me, everyone from fodder MOT people to a reno techie guy in Enfield (mate of Chris and generally top bloke) and also a decent tuner have all...

well fred, this is the problem.. everyone ive spoken to have said it needs to be stripped down to be taken a look at... thats between £300 and £400... had various estimates of problems inside.. rangining from followers etc... which were quoted total of about 800-1000 for everytjhing sorted... i...

Cheers Sh33n - thats fine.. Yep Fred, getting a virtually brand new 182 engine and clutch put in there.... i wont be able to sell my cup with the noise its making really... runs perfect, love it, but sounds like a tractor at idle.. really got an itch for another car and this is holding me...

Will a 182 engine be fine as a replacement for a 172 engine?... They are the same arent they and will fit no problem?... Exhaust manifold from the 172 cup would fit fine wouldn’t it? Just wanted confirmation there Thanks all Floodie

hmm cheers - naa cant be arsed to go over there - its not far from reading i suppose but naa its a chore... Would they take on a private job then anyway? :)

wellll i dunno... runs perfect, just makes a funny noise.. think its worth sorting, know anyone close to me eh fred?

Well it examined to see whats causing a quite bad noise, will involve looking at the lifters, cams etc i think mate

Hi peeps.. Want to throw this out to everyone on here as its a bit of a long shot but hey! Is there anyone in Hertfordshire OR maybe even near Bracknell(im there most weekends) that has the experience / tools / and physical place PLUS the free time to do a private job on a 172 cup engine...

ah cheers chaps....

Quick question for the VAG boys. When tuners and various companies say their product is for the "transversely mounted 1.8T engine" is that basically all the VAG engined cars?.. Golfs / LCR, Ibizas / TTs / S3's etc etc?? or are SOME "transverse" and others "not-transverse" ?? Cheers

Christ nice one... so thats £220 for a new clutch fitted and £131 for a new cam belt fitted!... Are you their mate or something? Mind PM'ing me their details plz in case i need any work done? thanks mate

cracking.. not sure bout the bonnet tho

Ah nice - im near reading most weekends!... can you post up again once you have had it done plz to confirm thats all you paid if thats ok.. not being cynical but worried that the garage may have underestimated the work involved thats all and may bump it up.. get the quote in writing if you can...

Jesus, so your saying just under £220 all in for a new clutch, fitted on a 172? is that what your saying?.. crikey... worth bearing in mind.. where you based?

Disagree totally - I know many with this engine in many different vaux's and its far from reliable even in stock trim.... PLUS i was interested in one after having my red top 16v but after a lot of research i was strongly advised to stay clear, even ranked No1 worst engine by a local Vaux...

ah nice one!.. i reckon i have that robo cop one! christ... ive got loads of the bloody things in a cupboard somewhere.. i wanna dig them out now... yeh werent mean machines and CVG sister mags?... who was one of the main dudes again.. erm.. Julien Rignell or something.. long haired bloke

shock a wierd looking car, must be a TreVoR

nice one.. but arent those calibra turbos the worst engine ever?

From the looks of his list he is only talking about the GENERAL performance models... its not fair to include the top of the range Cup really...

Get rid of all the engine, replace the Footpedals for bike pedals running the wheels... kinda like a push bike.. ha

ooh 20k more and your engine / box / clutch and exhaust WILL need replacing

where was the sticker and what was the exhaust like?

Great stuff :) - Are those tunnels the new baldock bypass?

Ive got this with my n70... only effects ONE of my mates.. dunno why it happens.. all of my other contacts appear fine with their names.. wierd

Yeh 5k is where the VVT kicks in.... Isnt it everybody! :)

Thats why im going down the 1-8t route now... The clio is an "oh worth" car for spending loads of money on for power increases