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Hi, Just got the 172 back from the garage and have a fail point on " Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment". I noticed this before it went for mot and put in another used topmount I had but the movement was exactly the same . i have 4 used topmounts lying around...

Hi guys, looking for a second hand radiator for a ph1 172. Does anyone know what other renault cars share the same rad ? Spent enough on the car recently so just trying to get a second hand one as cheap as possible :(

Hi guys, I'm in the process of changing engines after cambelt went. Are there any helpful tips to lifting out old engine and refitting the new one ? like hard to remove bolt which there is a special knack to getting out. I've done plenty engine changes in the past on evos and scoobs so...

Hi guys, Just been sold a set of dampers for a 172 and the rears rebound fully when pressed in but the fronts do little at all. If I push them in the the piston stays in the body of the damper if I pull them out they go in a tiny bit but not much. Both the fronts do this so is this how they...

Hi Guys, I have an issue when all my instrument dials work fine but the rev counter sits right round passed the limiter and wobbles about but does do much else. The car does seem to be idling low also but obviously cant confirm this if the counter doesnt work. Any ideas what could caude this...

Hi guys, newbie question I imagine but would 172 cup springs match up ok with non cup shocks ? I have unknown brand red lowring springs on it at the moment and its horrible and crashy. Cheers I have noticed the socks not shocks in title before I get roasted :-)

Hi , I'm Paul and live near Kirkcaldy in Fife Scotland, just got myself a wee Clio 172 in silver, its on a private reg but off top of my head its a 51 ? Total newb as far as these go to be honest, had a few fast cars last 7/8 years ranging from a calibra turbo , nova turbo built from the...