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Hi all as I've not been in the Gateshead-Newcastle area for long does anyone no of a paint shop that'll blow my bonnet in and blend into the wings on a PH1 172. No damage just stone chips that are getting on my tits especially after I've now clayed the whole car the bonnet just looks gash...

Hi all after changing my sump gasket which has cured the main oil leak and cleaning the underside of my engine and box I seem to have a slight leak from the bottom of my box where the gear selector joins. Anyone have any ideas or advice is it just an oil seal? or more to the point is it...

Hi all I'm after a little bit of advice on tyres I'm moving from 15" to 16" now my prob is the tyres aren't that great which means new tyres on top of the cost of the wheels. I had a quick check and there seems to be a fair bit of a price difference between 195 or 205s well in PE2's anyway...

Hi all I'm after a bit of advice on a set of speedline 2118 15" in white on a silver ph1 172 so what do ya think "YES OR NO" any comments good or bad please. Cheers Colin...

Hi all I've a bit of a problem with my dash lights the illumination of them that is. When I turn my lights on the lights that illuminate my speedo flicker on and of in the end the settle down. I remember some time ago there was a guide talking about dry joints but I cant find it if anyone...

Hi just a quick question about the caliper shim. Do I need to remove it to fit Pagid blues to my 172 or will they fit with it in place? Cheers

Well I've changed my mind I was going to get DS2500 then RC5's. And in the end I've gone with Pagid blues and I'm hoping I've not made a big mistake? In view of the fact there £50 more than both of the others any views or comments please. Also which discs should I get I'm thinking of...

Me again I'm after some help on choosing new discs and pads for my 172 I'm thinking of DS2500 pads and brembo discs. I've got a standard 172 and am just after something with a bit more bite any help or advice please on my options cheers.. P.S. road use no track days now I'm a house husband!!

Hi all I'm going to change my sump gasket on my 172 I've just picked it up and noticed it's a rubber one would you dry fit or use some kind of sealent as well? The reason I'm changing it is that it's been weeping for a while and I'm due an oil change lets see if Silko is any better than Mobil 1..

Not sure whether to stick with what I've got 15" OZ's in very good nick or move up to 16" not sure which type maybe cups or some speedline safaris or similar. Any views good bad or in between please as a side note what do ya think my 15" are worth very good nick with exaltos good tread?? :S...

Hi all, Anyone know where I can get a pair of rear disc's without getting my pants pulled down at the stealers? I've checked K Tec ect not a big difference price wise I'm in the N/E O forgot to say it's a 172 with ABS. Cheers Colin..

Noticed today although it was there before I think my front end seems to creak more so the N/S but I think both side's. Just looking for some clue's or pointers. My first thought was wishbone rubbers? Colin...

Hi all me again! My 172 has started making a horrible noise from the engine bay area. The only way I can describe it is it's the same sort of noise a knackered clutch release bearing would make but it's not that. Seems to be coming from the top front area of the engine looking from under...

Just thought I'd let you all know that Renault have increased the price of 172 engine mounts in a big way as an example 6000073662 dog bone mount has gone from £76.21 to over £90 plus VAT, 7700795688 the N/S lower £21.93 up to £30.68 plus VAT I've heard of inflation but that's taking the...

Hi all, I've decided to drain my cooling system and refill it with fresh anti freeze and water and wanted to know a couple of things. Does the rad have a drain plug? Or is it easier taking the bottom hose off, I'm also changing the top up bottle on the bulkhead. When it comes to refilling...

I've been getting the dreaded knock under hard acceleration , So I bit the bullet and bought a couple of engine mounts O/S Front by the cam belts. And the gearbox plug under the battery O/S easy peasy gearbox plug not so easy.As when I try and undo the centre bolt through to the box all...

As above I was wondering if there any problems using Mobil 1 0-40W in a 172 as Castrol recommends the edge 0-30W. Yet Mobil 1 exceeds all manufactures requirements of engine Oil. Any thoughts please. Cheers Colin.....

Hi all me again I've had the car a couple of weeks now and thought it was me at first. But I dont see how I drive a 32ton tipper all day in London with a 16 speed box and the clutch on my 172 is stiffer, And I dont mean the biting point the action of the clutch its self any help or guidance...

Hi all guess what I'm new! Anyway I've just bought a 172 and wanted to know if anyone knows about the car as it has cliosport sticker in the rear window. Maybe a member? Thanks in advance for any help. Colin P.S. X378 WRH:D