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I recently replaced the dog bone with a poweflex'd one. Immediately I could tell the upper engine mount was bad as well since the engine actually moves around on idle. Gave my local dealership a call for a quote on the mount and they said it's both out of stock here in Sweden and in France. As...

What exactly other than bore size differs the 172 catback from a 1.4 or 1.6 catback? Reason I'm asking is a company is offering exhaust systems in stainless steel for 1.4 and 1.6 but no Sports. I asked them if they could make an exhaust with a slightly bigger bore for my 172, but unfortunately...

I recently installed a used set (will I ever learn?!) of coilovers consisting of H&R fronts and adjustable GAZ rears. After raising them a tad I can tell the car has become quite nervous and the rear feels a bit loose and I'm fairly sure it's the rear dampers. Either new OE dampers (Cup?) or I...

The heat shield that bolts to the subframe keeps hitting either the steering rack of manifold causing a rattle at low revs. I've tried adjusting it several times but the end of it is simply too loose and won't fit firmly in between the rack and manifold. I thought about shorten it slightly but...

I'm replacing the brakes on my Ph2 172 soon and have decided to go DS2500 on the fronts. I saw Kam Racing are selling two kind of Ferodo pads. Either 'Race pads' p/n FCP565H or FCP406H and 'Road pads' p/n FDS406. I did search and have yet to see anyone on here even mention the road pads. The...

Yesterday I experienced a noise from the gearbox(?) while cruising. In gear or not, engaged clutch or not, doesn't make a difference. I doubt it's the clutch bearing as there is never any noise while engaging the clutch either stationary or on the run. This morning it had become even louder and...

I'm replacing the subframe after a smaller accident. I understand this will most likely be a pain in the behind and I'd like to try to minimize that the best I can. Should I replace the control arms while I'm there unbolting them from the frame? I'm already having nightmares where the bushings...

My timing belt is due to be replaced and as I've been thinking of cams, I may as well get them fitted together with the belt. I haven't decided what cams yet but aftermarket ECU is not an option so probably 428, Schrick or C&B. Now, I also have a RS Tuner from Fastchip and I've seen they offer...

The back box just broke where the pipe enters the muffler resulting in a embarrassing farting sound wherever I go.. :( I was planning on getting a cat back next year but I still don't know what to get. I really like the look of the recessed exhausts but KTEC is both loud and with questionable...

I'm looking at getting either a set of Speedline 2108 (Comp 2) or 2110 (Champion?) in gold for my 172 and found a dealer in Sweden through Speedline's website. Unfortunately they pretty much only sell rally wheels in a batch of >24 wheels and I couldn't find any info about either wheel on their...

Hello, new to the forum and to these cars as well. A bit sad that my first 'contribution' had to be asking for help though.. Got myself a 2003 172 last week with ~44000 miles and it had been working flawlessly but today after swapping the stereo head unit, removing the stock CD changer and the...