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hi spotted blue 182 with the reg starting with GAZ, in Nottingham stealers on hydn rd.

hi folks the other day i noticed that there was i slight squeeking noise coming from the auxbelt area on start up from cold, a few revs and it would disappear. i had this down to the cold weather but this morning i turn the a/c on and the squeek went away, but my air conditioning is blowing...

they cant always beat any other renewal quote coz they could not better greenlight quote not even near. now im not trying to say one company is better than the other they just couldnt do better than greenlight

im with greenlight i got a much cheaper deal with them and they do not charge more for upgrades ive got uprated exhaust induction kit uprated grooved discs and pads 1 free track day insurance free cover for european driving i paided £398 fully comp this year, this is based on 5years...

hi just done a 300 mile round trip and noticed this morning that the squeeking on start up has got louder but still goes away after a few seconds anymore sugestions anyone?

hi folks i noticed a slight squeeking noise on start up this morning coming from the aux belt area. After a few revs it went staight away and didnt get any louder as i reved the car. i had the cambelt & auxbelt+tensioners changed around 20000 miles ago also had a new waterpump and...

thanks will take to the garage 2moro!!

hi folks, i noticed to day that i have lots of thick green grease all over the inside of my drivers side wheel, plus grease looks like its collecting around the rubber gator, im guessing that the cv boot is leaking? does anyone know what sort of price it would cost to get fixed, plus is it...

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i have just ordered a new battery for my 172 from tanya batteries, i went for a varta 212x175x175 capacity 50ah 540A after ordering i noticed the recommended battery for a 172 is a varta with the capacity 44ah 440A both batteries are the same dimension but the recommended battery has a low...

hillpower in swadlincote is not that far from you he is a clio specialist and does all my work on my 172!! he comes well recommended

why has this thread been moved?

the min i could get with confused was around £600 still waiting for a quote from adrian flux but im sure they were more expensive than greenlight for me.

hi folks its that time of year again for me to part with insurance money!! :( i have just had a quote from greenlight for my clio 172 for £397.77 thats with 5 years ncb im 29 and have 3 points also car. also car has some modifications ie induction kit, brakes, exhaust system i rekon this is a...

all i can say is you should probably take it back to where you had the cambelt + waterpump done and get them to have a look over it like you said it may just be that they have over tensioned one of the belts!! it does not sound like the exact same problem i had, good luck!!

does it whine when you acelerate in first and second?

mattjk is the guy who had the pump for sale, by the way

i had exactly the same problem with my 172 i had a fault powersteering pump it was totally f@*ked!! at 64000miles it made a loud whining noise on full lock and cornering, roundabouts etc. the answer to your question is yes it is expensive the pump alone is £240!! i had it supplied and fitted...

what does the resonator do?

hi if it is the noise resonator is it very important to replace it? it its original location?

ok will take a pic today thanks

hi folks, i was cleaning my engine bay today and found what can only be described as a large black lump of square metal!! it is located the other side of the protection cover for the auxbelt. next to the drivers headlight. i have recently had the powersteering pump replaced i just wondered if...

will add pics soon!:)

hi folks just got back from a 3000 mile trip to valencia and back in my 172!! had a really good time weather was great and really opened her up along the way!! also had an oil & filter change, gearbox oil change and a few other bits and bobs done in a renault dealer in spain, it was half the...

if your in the notthingham area i would recomend either mgc servicing on lenton industrial estate or hillpower in swadlingcote appleby magna. both have done work on my 172, rates are good. very experienced and know what there on with!!

hi folks had a really horrible whining noise when acelerating up through the gears, also full lock and going around roundabouts make the most amazing groining/whining noise. anyway got it back today and it sounds and feels smoother tham when i brought it 3 years ago!! just a pain in the arse...

ph2 do you think it could be something to do with the injectors?

hi folk i change the climate contol sensor in the interior light on my 172 today, when changing over the sensor i noticed a spare black wire with a conector on it. It doesnt look like its ever been attached to anything before, just wondered if anyone knew what it is ment for?

no i dont think the air con was on in fact i have the whole console turned off at the mo

hi folks i have a 172 and as the title suggests i get quite a loud click just as the engine starts up its coming from under the bonnet but have no clue what it is? i done think its the start motor though, it fires up straight away and runs perfectly, also it doesnt do it everytime ive just...