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172 CTS at room temp approx 2500 ohms. The hotter it gets the lower the resistance

Just use the old ones FT

Yea renault fault finding tells you to check for air in the fuel, but its a grey area as to how much is excessive. Back to basics really. clip check, injector leak off test, check fuel pressure when cranking ( 180 bar iirc ) check compressions etc

They always show air in the fuel lines. You could look at a good one and it would still have air in it. Have you had clip on it? More likely that there is a fault either with the fuel pressure sensor ( on the fuel rail) or the pressure regulator on the pump. Clips a handy tool for these...

Open passenger side door, on the side of the dashboard under the fuseboard cover. Should be in there

Could be a fuse or the pump could have failed

You cant reaaly tell its moving unless your parked up against a wall, or somethin close to the headlights.

Yea you can hear them and you can see the beam moving.

Theyre self adjusting, they work off a height sensor on the rear axle

Yea i used that method too, i found the best setting but its still not great. Might get on top gaz and get some springs made with a lower rate.

^^ Since ive changed to 15's with 205 tyres, it feels a lot better. But Gaz coileys and 16's with 195/45's was terrible. Still cant seem to find a balance either, set soft and the back end bottoms out over bumps really easy and set hard its twitchy as hell. Seem to get massve understeer too...

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Whats an ideal spring rate for road use on a 172??

Its ok aslong as you dont put it on the tread!

^^ They are that bad LOL

Aslong as the ride height is correct, theres not much a pro can set up. The problem is at the rear As said there not damping adjustable. So the problem is more likely tyre pressures, bold tyres etc. Make sure its got sensible camber on the front and that its had wheel alignment.

How much are AST's?? And are they more road or track focused?

Sounds like clutch judder, would need clutch replacing. Either that or you not givin it enough gas.

Anything but Gaz.

First thing would be to check tyre pressures, 31psi front and 29psi rear iirc. Does sound like the rear tyre pressurres are too low, and the tyre moves around on the rim and makes handling s**t. Failing that have you played with the damper settings on the rear?? Set too hard or too soft and...

I think the wheels look the nuts. Way better than standard, fill the arches better.

36K with the aux belt.

£470 is a good price £570 is good also!

Well the kit with tensioner, belt and idler is about £110. Depending on where you take it depends on the labour rate. But in reality at least an hours labour.

I wouldnt take it anywhere thats not familiar with the 172 belt set up. Seen many threads on here with bad timing issues because a, backstreet garages aint got the tools and b, they wouldnt know how to set em up anyway. Anywhere chargein 300 for a cambelt and 50 for an aux belt wont be using...

It takes bout 30-40 mins to do so thats pretty good. Sure most places charge about £70- £80

If it aint been regassed in 7 years then you'll def notice an improvement when its done.

Proper Weapon

The 'official renault dvd' for the bonnet recall was pretty funny tho. It showed some guy spraying the bonnet catch, working it back and forth and then dropping the bonnet from a distance, It lasted bout 20 mins LOL what a loada b****cks.

When i was at renault we did 14,909 recalls a week, proper did my head in. Got my letter today but not takin it in, i know how to shut my bonnet properley!