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Recently my 172 hasn't been starting first time. It turns over fine, but just doesn't seem to fire up until second or third attempt. The plugs were changed last service, and the batter was replaced a couple of months ago. After a quick search, the TDC sensor might be a possible cause? Does...

Hi, One of my starter packs/igniters has gone faulty. Where is the best place to seek a replacement?

Does anyone know if these are still available for Mk2 Clios, and how much they are from Renault? Cheers!

Just whipped off my speaker covers in the front door cards and found some blaupunkt coax speakers in there. The sound at the moment is pretty terrible, and the dash tweeters are still hooked up. Would I be better off replacing the coax speakers with some cheap components (<£50) and leaving the...

Hi guys, I seem to have a noise coming from front O/S when on full lock. It's a bit like a creaking sound... O/S driveshaft has been replaced recently so both CV boots are intact, spring and shock also appear to be in good order. Anything else to check?

I'm going to give my engine bay a spruce up over the weekend. Any tips on bits to avoid (obviously anything electrical), or hard to reach areas? Does anyone hose theirs down cleaning it, or just wipe clean?

I'm going to have a go at refurbing my wheels. What colour would give the closest match to the stock wheels? Cheers

Anyone tried this on a 1*2? I've heard good things about them on other cars... Mytyres are currently showing them at £78 fitted.

Hi, I had my headlights out the other day to change the bulbs over, and now the N/S one seems to be dazzling. Is there any way to adjust the beam on the Xenon units?

Just wondering if any of you have much experience dealing with Privelige for insurance, they're coming out at £380 w/4yr NCB. Just need to call them to see if they'll cover my exhaust.

I noticed on my way to work this morning that my N/S headlight was out. I've not had chance to check it yet, but is there any way to tell if it's the bulb that's gone or something else (ballast etc)? Also, can the bulbs be changed without removing to bumper or anything else? I believe it's a...

I found today my Inner CV/Driveshaft boot is FUBAR, looks like all of the gunk has gone too :( Am I looking to have to replace the shaft too or will I be able just get away with the boot? What am I looking at for parts + labour for both eventualities? Ta

Hi, I was thinking of swapping out my front speakers for a set of Coax in the hope to improve the SQ a bit. I'm not after an amazing setup, and cba fitting components etc. What decent coax speakers are available around the £50 mark? Cheers

Just looking on ECP for rear pads, item description states: "EBC BRAKE PADS (GREENSTUFF) CITROEN/PEUGEOT/RENAULT EBC Performance Pads - Rear" part number 929545296. Are these the correct ones, they're about ~£5 cheaper than anywhere else and free deliver or I can pick up...

Just had a quick look at my side lights, and it looks like I'll need to be a contortionist to be able to get to them. Is there an easy way to do it, or is it easier by removing the headlamp or anything?

Not mine, but going quite cheap: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=270269703851 Someone needs to buy them, before I'm forced to. :S

I'm going repair a few small scratches on the lower part on one of my skirts. It'll be much easier to work with off the car - but how easy are they to remove?

I've noticed recently I've a whine under acceleration similar to a turbo noise, mainly in 4th/5th. Also, in the last few days I can hear what can best be described as a 'wurring' noise. After a search around here, it would appear this may be the aux belt - or rather the tensioners/pulleys - does...

Just in the middle of changing my shocks, the rubber sleeve/buffer that fits over the shock has perished and split. Renault can't get one in till next Tuesday. Are there any generic ones that will fit off the shelf?

One of my front shocks has started to leak, it's not too bad for now so I'll replace it in the coming weeks. Quiestion is; should I replace just the one or both front ones? Secondly, if I replace both - is it worth paying extra for some 'uprated' branded ones (ala Koni/Eibach etc) as they don't...

My rear pads are getting low, so I thought I'd have a go at changing them myself :eek: I've not done pads before, but of the threads in the guides section I don't think I'll have too much trouble. Am I best sticking to OE pads on the rear? Is there anything specific I'll need [to know] before...

I have a cracked rear bumper on my PH2 172. I'll be replacing it in due course - is it worthwhile me looking for a 2nd hand one (i.e. off a car that's being broken for parts) in the right colour or will it need spraying either way? Also, what's the price on a new bumper primed ready to paint?

Perhaps not quite what you were expecting, but this is what you get for 1300miles to France and back :D Now, where's my wash mitt? :o

Spotted at a toll station on the way to Magny Cours on Friday, it was the other side of Paris, so it would have been on the A6 I think. It was a RB 182 with no stripes - no visible mods either. Anyone's on here?

I seem to have quite a bit of play in my gear stick, engine mounts seem ok - looking at the linkage underneath it doesn't feel as taut as it perhaps should be. Is there anything on these prone to wearing or falling off that will need replacing?

Hi guys, Just upgraded the headunit to an IDA-X100, and am thinking of changing the component speakers in the doors. Which ones are reccomended to give a decent full/warm sound? At the moment I find it a little distorted on vocals, I think this may be from the tweeters though?

I'm looking at some wheels at the moment, they're Oz Super legs. I'm not sure on the official centre bore of them. The person selling them has kindly measured the bore for me, and he says they're 68mm at the mounting face, tapering to 62mm at the outer face. From this, can I work out what the...

Hi all, I'm pondering changing the standard springs to Pro/Sport lines (I think the Pro's are the better of the 2 no?). Firstly, is it worth it over the standard setup, if keeping the standard shocks? Secondly, is there anything else I'd need to go with them? I can't see myself going the...

I've got a little smell after I turn the Air Con off, like a mettalic smell. I think it's just dirty or filled with bacteria/mould etc. Is there a particular product I can use to clean it?

My bonnet is littered with stonechips on my Iceburg PH2. I've picked up a touch up pen from Renault, but on the couple of chips I've tried I don't really like the look it gives. It just looks like I've painted over them, rather than concealing them. Short of a respray, is there anything better...