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Gutted....does sound like bottom end failure I think at the price it'll cost to fix you may be better off dropping a new engine in

I just do the usual...keep tyres properly inflated, fluids topped up and clean as much s**t from the arches as I can on a fairly regular basis to stop any rusting

Very true but like the Impreza spoilt by bad image:(

Still betterto try dismantle and regrease the fan spindle..seems to work TBH the noise was getting unbearable...so f**king loud

Annoying buzzing could be the climate control sensor/fan which is situated on between the sun visors in the interior light console I had the same in my 172 an dit drove me fooking crazy...turns out taing it apart & cleaning solved the problem

Not good F**king delivery lorries & flatbeds certainly do a lot of damage

Nice engine with that 45 degree turbo....rest is poop

Agree, my K-tec stealth has got better sound wise with age

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f**k..that sounds kinda hairy, like you say, good job it didn't go off on the motorway. I'd have to hound Renault for some answers...definately not right

L Reg (1993) - 30,986 EdgeBoy That's very low for the year:eek:

Re: Finally, a little update! :D That work looks amazing...hope it delivers what you after when it's finished

Yes but Renault one is cheap as chips anyway I have heard from some owners on here of issues with aftermarket/non genuine oil filters too.

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22k on a 52 plate 172...not too bad

Yep....really f**ks me off as well paying over £200 for my 172 when it's a pretty economical car. Surely there are lot of bangers on the roads causing far more damage to the environment but are being taxed less.

Forget the colour....buy the best car Iceberg silver is the best/classiest colour though:D

lol I don't reccomend the Magnex....looks awful and weighs loads

Tints are a no no an any car

Looks good

and costs more as it looks pretty and goes with the Audi TT

Oh dear:S

Why people post s**t like that up on youtube is beyond me In some situations there is f-all you can do. I've hit a few pheasants and rabbits...they often come out of nowhere and there's no way you can react fast enough. I'd still avoid animals at all cost though...I couldn't give a t** about...

No bodywork damage though which is very lucky....that's the expensive bit to fix. TBH swerving is natural reaction if you have time to see the animal. I would happily swerve and ding my car to avoid hitting a cat....foxes are another matter though.

At the end of the day it's only a cheap French car Just claim for the repairs on the insurance and have done with it

197/R27....expensive though.

On looks alone I think the 197 is a good car Haven't driven one but the only glitch from what I've read is the gearing with the sixth ratio being a little short for motorway driving

Removing acoustic valve will give you an instant 10bhp

Welcome to CS..nice car you have there and in the best colour:D Clutch in the 172 is quite tricky....takes some getting used to. Bang under acceleration is probably engine mounts.....common on 172s, mine does it now and again.

Looks alright TBH at that price if it turns out to be crap you can just change it