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Hi guys, Just picked my car up from having mounts changed. (standard upper engine mount, standard upper gearbox mount, powerflex dogbone) Noticeable vibration when car idles at 900rpm. Is this to be expected with the powerflex..?

Just been quoted £496.44 to fit (NOT SUPPLY) a new clutch to my 172 by a local specialist. The guy said it's a pretty big job and that he has people in all the time who've gone to a cheaper garage and are having issues with the work... Opinions please...

At the risk of sounding stupid, could anyone tell me if this comes with a clutch release bearing..? http://www.k-tecracing.com/show_product.asp?id=2305 I've no idea what one looks like, and I've seen plenty of threads about them failing so thought I'd get it done at same time...

Wanted some turinis for a while, bought some from Rich off her today and couldn't wait to fit em... Pretty dark but you get the idea. They need a bit of a refurb so plan on getting them done anthracite at some point. I have an iceberg Clio and personally love the colour combo. Sent from...

Hey guys. Trying to change upper engine mount. Can't undo the centre bolt on the upper mount. The outer four are fine. Also. Do you need to remove this... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hi guys, Just wondered how important the torque settings are when changing engine mounts?! Just found my torque wrench and It's knackered and I'm planning on changing upper engine, upper gearbox, and dogbone tomorrow. Any advice ta!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hi guys, I have a rather horrid looking cat back exhaust on at the moment, it looks like a Magnex... correct? I hate the backbox, and I'm looking to get a recessed exhaust but don't wanna splash £330 on a brand new KTR one. Can I just swap the back box?? Or will it depend on things like...

Hey guys, decided to try and correct my headlights today as they were pretty crap! Very pleased with the final result, can only upload one photo so may as well be the finished one. They aren't 100% but considering they're 8 years old and I don't have a machine polisher I'm pretty chuffed!

Hi guys, Doesnt happen everytime But quite annoying. Sometimes, and only when cold, I select second gear and it feels really spongy. I let go of the gear stick and it just pops back out! 1st gear is also a pain to select when cold. All others seem ok!! Gearbox oil changed approximately 2k...

Wanna know if these would fit my car. If so I'll probably stick a bid on them see how i get on. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hi guys, Sometimes, when changing gear (mainly changing down i think) it's really hard to actually get in to gear. There is no grinding or anything. It is far worse when cold, and seems to be alright (ish) when warmed up, but still feels a little notchy. I had the gearbox oil changed about a...

Hi guys, Been having a few issues with brakes so took it in for a fluid change and a report on pads/discs condition. Need new rear pads but other than that all is ok. However, the piston seal has gone on my rear drivers side caliper and it's seizing up. Question is, does anyone know where I...

Hi guys, I understand that the Variable Valve Timing is meant to kick in at about 5k??? Mine kicks in at 4k (noticeable power difference, and revs increase faster)... Whilst I don't think this is a bad thing, is this a sign of anything to worry about? Or could it just simply mean someone's...

Hi guys, anyone bought these? Are they anygood? And what sort of price did Ktec used to sell them for?? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250728494979&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Asked this before a while ago but didn't get any serious responses... I was told on my MOT that I have a VERY slight leak in my downpipe (section before cat if you want to call it something else!)... I'd rather get it sorted before it gets worse as I know first hand how much a leaky exhaust can...

Saw it yesterday too... female driver I think!

Hi All, Got a big hunch that I may need a new dephaser pulley... sounds like a diesel etc... and theres no "kick", more of a flat spot at 5-6k. Still pulls nicely though. Idle is pretty smooth for a 1*2 etc... etc... I work 6 days a week, and have no holidays at all this year so I can't pop to...

Hi Guys, Sorry if this has been posted before but I'm at work and haven't got time to search! This has been happening for a couple of days now, and does not happen under light braking (only moderate to hard braking). Sometimes the dash light flickers, other times it fully illuminates. I...

You were trying to pull off to head towards the police station, I was in the Iceberg 172, sorry I didn't give way! lol

Spotted about 12.30 today. You flashed me, I did wave back but don't know if you saw. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hey, My gearbox is generally fine, no crunches! Sometimes it won't go into gear and I have to double clutch but I've experienced that in a lot of cars! (very, very rarely, changed oil and it's pretty much sorted) My real concern is that when in reverse, there's like a rattling sound, usually...

Hey guys. I have a 2002 172 with a gearbox driven speedo. I wondered if anyone could advise if this sensor would be the correct one for my car? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/RENAULT-CLIO-MEGANE-LAGUNA-SCENIC-SPEEDO-SENSOR-1996-04-/160459619417?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM Thanks.

Hi again... lol :-) I don't floor my car often but some t*at gave me no choice this morning. I've noticed this before and I'm pretty sure it's mount related. Planning on getting them all changed when I get some money saved up anyway! Basically, it only happens in first gear. If I floor it, it...

Hi Guys, I've had my 172 since February 14th 2010 (The Mrs wasn't happy I spend most of Valentines day messing about with it but oh well! lol), and depsite the £100's I've had to pay out to get it to a decent standard I LOVE IT! lol Anyway, it came with a really cheap induction cone superglued...

Hi guys. Read a few posts on the whole warning light scenario so don't worry about that to much. I had a look under the seat and the wrings a right mess! Nothing like the passenger side at all. There are cut wires everywhere and connectors all over the place. Can you pick up a set of these...

Spotted this morning turning onto queens road. Think you have a magnex exhaust? About 08:15. Think I saw you again at about 530 on castle street in Hinckley as well.

Hi guys. Wanna make sure this is the right sensor before I take it out to check/clean it. It feels like it needs to be removed with a spanner?? Thanks for any help.

Hi guys... Never had to change a shock absorber before so never really had the chance to look at one. Just got some new ones through today ready to be fitted at the weekend. Should there be resistance in both directions of travel? Or just on the way back up?? Thanks... Be kind! :o

Hi guys. One of my rear springs has gone and thought I'd look at some lowering springs (as these work out cheaper than two rear springs!!) Anyone got Jamex springs on their car? Are they OK? Input welcomed. Thanks. :)

Hey guys, Went over a very subtle rut in the road whilst braking lightly ready to turn right and there was a crack, like a pane of glass cracking. Sound of a bit of debris and the guy behind flashing frantically. There's now a rumbling from the rear and there is a squeak when going over...