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Well, mine happens when engine is hot too (well, at least it did in the summer).. which again, points to the damn starter motor.. Its perfect now though, its just VERY odd times when it lets me down. Happy New Year! Daz.

Happy New Year Daz

Thanks Mate. Lots of short journeys, yes. Im very lazy - travel 0.1 miles at a time, quite a bit.. just round the corner - LOL! Lazy starter seems very likely. The clunking comes when the engine JUST turns over. Once the car is started, its perfect. I think Ill definetly check all the...

Just a bit more info. I got multimeter on the battery.. With ignition on, its 12.58v.. with lights on (dipped beams) it drops to 12.2v (ish).. On starting engine, it drops to 11.1v (ish)... Started very nicely though.. Any ideas? Is the starter drawing too much? I would imagine if it is...

Thanks Mate. Lots of short journeys, yes. Im very lazy - travel 0.1 miles at a time, quite a bit.. just round the corner - LOL! Lazy starter seems very likely. The clunking comes when the engine JUST turns over. Once the car is started, its perfect. I think Ill definetly check all the...

How can you tell if thats going? Any checks or is it something you just replace and hope it works? :) Also, if it is the sensor, would that make it sound like the battery is dead on starting and not start? Engine turns, but very very slowly... works great now though and did this morning...

Just a bit more info. I got multimeter on the battery.. With ignition on, its 12.58v.. with lights on (dipped beams) it drops to 12.2v (ish).. On starting engine, it drops to 11.1v (ish)... Started very nicely though.. Any ideas? Is the starter drawing too much? I would imagine if it is...

LOL @ adiclio16v.

I reckon VTS, else hed of just said the Valver beat him.. he wouldnt drag it out. :) Daz.

Do you have the Maxi Arches? Looks well cool. Daz.

How can you tell if thats going? Any checks or is it something you just replace and hope it works? :) Also, if it is the sensor, would that make it sound like the battery is dead on starting and not start? Engine turns, but very very slowly... works great now though and did this morning...

I reckon VTS, else hed of just said the Valver beat him.. he wouldnt drag it out. :) Daz.

Do you have the Maxi Arches? Looks well cool. Daz.

Its perfect now, but not had chance to look at anything yet. :confused:

Its perfect now, but not had chance to look at anything yet. :confused:

Started not starting again, last night when it was cold. Drove it 5 miles, and then stopped it, started it again - started sweet as a nut then. Ive noticed it makes a large clunk on starting sometimes.. which leads me to believe I have a lazy starter. It does sound like the battery is dead...

Started not starting again, last night when it was cold. Drove it 5 miles, and then stopped it, started it again - started sweet as a nut then. Ive noticed it makes a large clunk on starting sometimes.. which leads me to believe I have a lazy starter. It does sound like the battery is dead...

Hmm, K-Tecs? http://www.k-tecracing.comwww.k-tecracing.com Daz.

Prima Racing. Daz.

69. Cus we got 70 tickets, 1 for the car with tent, and then 69 for Clios? Think thats right? Daz.

Prima Racing. Daz.

As with most MP3 players, you put a load of mp3s onto a cd and it plays them. Its Kenwood, so I would think its pretty cool. Daz.

69. Cus we got 70 tickets, 1 for the car with tent, and then 69 for Clios? Think thats right? Daz.

thats gorgeous mate. Great car! Daz.

Nick! Sounds like just what I wanna do.. Got any pics mate? Daz.

You make a small hole in the front so you can still unscrew the under-carriage for it. The wheel is still under the car on the 172 innit? Daz.

andyspares.com ? I usually get my stuff from Euro Car Parts though. Daz.

:confused: Have to wait till RR day then.. Get me camera working. Daz.

I think False floor is the only way. Gives you something to screw it into. Daz.

andyspares.com ? I usually get my stuff from Euro Car Parts though. Daz.