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The F4R 225/r26 rods are the same as 172 rods, just the pistons that are different iirc.
For the bearings I would go for ACL race bearings..
ARP rod bolts, maybe a head stud kit if your rebuilding the engine?
Don'tcha know, the thrill is in the chase.
I assume (that like me..) Bomber enjoys building the cars, rather than having something completed, sitting on the driveway looking pretty.
'Maynard' on here, he works for GSF.
Add a new drain plug washer to the list... they are only a few pence.
All the regular service parts should be fine, but have you got the kit to bleed brakes?
I believe the one Renault sell for the 172 / 182 is now an updated item.
The new one I fitted to my 172 was alot chunkier / different to the one removed from the car (which I assume was still the OE item).
I can totally understand how you are feeling at the moment 'Boner... It does seem like a hella' lot of work to complete the build, but you are close to the turning point / top of the Mountain, only a few little details to finalise;
Sort a seating solution that you are happy with.
Trim the last...
Another 1 of the 100's of threads... 'I brought a cheap 172, its fucked, I want to fix it up cheap, my mates brothers, sisters, mums cousin is a bus mechanic so we can do the cambelt change easily'
Oh dear.
Words fail me.