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Oops my bad! I think I recall watching a thread on replacing the lines and they mentioned not to break them as they're not available anymore. Shows how much I pay attention 🤣

If I recall correctly, the rear brake lines are no longer made for the 182. Assume they would be similar for 172? Someone with more knowledge will be able to confirm :)

Have you put up a 'for sale' listing? In the market for one of these 😇

From what i've read, if you are struggling with it lasting, try prepping the paintwork a bit further. Do a chemical decon (fallout remover) and maybe a clay and then apply it. Should bond better and last longer. Or, perhaps the two are just different and one is better than the other!

Off the back of this, theres something else to mention. Turtle wax ceramic sealant was tested to be less good at water beading but last much longer! I also got it at about 1/4 of the price on Euro car parts. Worth keeping an eye out for. I must disclaim, I haven't gotten round to using it yet...

It's great stuff. I got good results of about a month with no much preparation. More prep = better contact and more longevity 👍

Shes a smart one

Can you get her to speak to my girlfriend please? 🤣

Fingers crossed for you. In regards to the unplugging of the injectors. It seems to idle ok so will unplugging them be easy to tell?

I'll give that a shot shortly. Just been out for a drive so I'll give it some time before I fiddle. Dont fancy my own personal pig in blanket just yet

So. Switched out cylinder 2 injector with a spare. Drove fine. Now flashing EML again on idle. This time code P0300 has reared its ugly head again!

My thinking exactly. Heard of people coating theirs but even ceramic coating must get burnt off?

Awesome. Thanks lads. I'm a sucker for shiny tips and judging by the state of this exhaust I'm gonna need to put some elbow grease into it. Does the metal polish help against future or is a sealant needed for that?

On the topic of exhausts. Anyone got tips for really badly carbon(ed?) Exhaust tips. Those black stubborn spots. Polish sometimes works but anything else easier to shift them?

Need some advice. Got a new exhaust on it's way and...well...its needs some TLC. It's very dirty and needs a good polish. I've got some metal polish (autosol I think). Any better suggestions? Was thinking some apc to wipe it down, then get polishing. Any other suggestions?

Just done a probably 40 mile round trip. Feels fine. Pulls well. Bit janky on idle but that's to be expected. Flashing light came on only at junctions or lights. I'll switch them out for the used ones and go from there. Thanks lads. Really appreciate it!

I've been through this debacle before though. Swapping out used injectors seemed to work for a moment and then nothing. I'll give it a go!

Not sometimes. Every time!

Anyway. After that very large segway, I am now going to continue chasing the misfire. One very strange thing is that the car doesnt throw a code or EML when under load. Only when idling does the car misfire. This has scrambled my brain slightly as if it was an injector, surely it would be...

It really is a tempremental little cow. Its been fine up until recently. Never had these issues before in my now nearly 12 month ownership. Strange isnt it. When it rains it pours I assume!

Last time I ever spray wd40 into any crevices.

She lives! Now to try and work out what the hell caused that 🤣

Done that. I'll report back in 10.

I agree. Must be wiring. But what the hell! All I have done is undo that white connector and put it back again. Its unlikely I have dislodged anything.

SO. Its now like a battlefield on the dash. We have the following ON that wont go off (still not starting): STOP, Immobiliser light, SERV, ABS, Battery, Oil and Handbrake (that is on so probably disregard). yay.

Ill go check now. On a side note, could it be crank position sensor? The more I read about this, the more it makes sense. People have mentioned wiggling the cable when the car wont start. Yesterday, going along a very bumpy road the engine just cut out. Started right back up. Might be adding 2...

Unfortunatly I have tried that already. The pins appear to be fine but its hard to tell as its under all the other fuses.

Mine still wont start. Any helps lads? Cranks a few times then cuts off itself. I have to turn the key fully back then fully forward for it even to crank.

Yeah, had it off, gave it a good blast and then WD. The car did this the other day randomly before I put it on the ramps in my garage. Just wouldnt start. Then, out of the blue it decided to do it

Now it wont start looooool. Turns over 5 times maybe then cuts. Had this the other day randomly. Ideas?