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I know this has been covered 1000 times but help would be appreciated. have recently installed a refurbished gearbox into a 2001 172. It has started fine, but today it just won't go. all dash lights are going out, can here the fuel pump prime but then nothing when the key is turned. Have...

Just had my gearbox rebuilt and also purchased new drive shafts. got the box back in and fitted the new drive shafts. When we put the gear oil in it is leaking from the near side drive shaft where it meets the gearbox. eventually most of the oil found it's way onto the floor any ideas...

When removing the gearbox from my 172, some of the bolts have snapped. Due to the position it is impossible to get access to the bottom of the bolt, any one any ideas as to how they can be removed? thanks matt

Have a phase 2 172 with a gearbox oil leak. also has a knocking when driven hard i have removed the gearbox from the car, does anyone know of a specialist that will look at the gearbox and repair it? have considered the option of a second hand unit, but could put it in and end up with the...

Have a stripped out track 172, when reved hard or driven hard the battery light flickers. dont think there is an alternator fault as have no charging problems any ideas?

Have recently bought my third Clio sport. It a stripped out track ready beast! it has two cobra bucket seats and the wiring harness for the airbags has been removed. The airbag light and service light is in. Does anyone know how this can be turned off? As I say there is no wiring left that I...

What's people opinion when it come to wheel colour for a flamer? has anyone ever gone lunar grey? pics plz :-)

Hope I'm not the only prat that's done this but took my Clio badge off the boot ( not realising i would be left with 2 wholes!) have a new Renault sport badge that I have put on but it doesn't cover the wholes, what have other people done? cheers

Just having some mtec drilled and groved discs and pads fitted to my 02 172. The mechanic says the abs ring is loose and won't fit correctly, anyone else had this problem? cheers

Having some difficulty in deciding/finding what tyres to choose have a 2002 172 with standard 16's want a tyre suitable for track use aswell as being road legal, what do I go for? ​thanks

What would people go for? Lookin for a good road tyre / possible track days aswell thanks Matt

Sure this has been asked before but looking to upupdate my discs and pads. Been told there are two types of rear disc, one with and ones without rear bearings? how do I know which ones I have on my car!? It's an 02 plate 172 ​thanks Matt

Time for a big service on the 172. Going for oil and filter, fuel pollen and plugs, gearbox oil coolant and brake fluid Done a bit of research and thinking 5.1 brake fluid as looking to do a couple of track days, thinking millers oil as read good reviews on this - what's people...

Just taken wiper arm off and found this what is it??

Just purchased my second 172 and considering the Rs tuner. Is it possible to buy a second hand one or once it has been used on a car is it then locked to that car? Will it provide the pop and bang map and launch control on a ph1 172? does any one have one forsale? thanks Matt

Looking to purchase my second 172 as a toy. Is a flame red 172 with factory sat nav. Last owner had it for 9 years don't know if anyone knows who owned it or if they are a forum member? Matt

Do all 172s have switchable traction control? thanks matt

Just looking to see what people's thoughts are and to hear of any experiences ppeople have had, but from and unbiased point of view what is a 182 and a fiesta st like when compared speed wwise and acceleration etc? Had a mate who's owned both and recons his st kept up with a 182 no prproblems...

Owned a 172 a few years back, now looking for a 182 as a second car to have some track time! I'm 23 with 5 years ncb, anybody know of a company that will offer me insurance with track day cover? thanks Matt

its not a 172 but at work we have a clio 1.2 16v and we changed the spark plugs on the car but it wont start. it turns over for like 3 seconds and then stops like the immobiliser as come in you have to turn the ignition off and try again but the same happens.if you dont turn the key for like 3...

going to need two new drivshafts for my 52 reg clio 172, any one know where i can get these for a good price or get my old ones refurbed? thanks

what is it, where is it and what happens if you remove it?

out last night, auto lights were on, then i thing i did something with the indicator stalk, i think i went to put my fogs on. then i turned my engine off as i was waiting for a friend and when i restarted the engine the lights didnt come on, not good in this weather and i am so used to having...

does a 182 airbox fit a 172 thanks

got a 172 and i think it has a 2 to 1 upgrade on it as there is a seperate led on the dash board. there is no after market key fob, it works from my normal renault key. the alarm used to bleep when it when armed and unarmed and i tested the alarm and it was working as it should. then some how...

is it possible to adjust the vvt on a phase 2 172, i know you can ajust a vtec on a honda, is something similare possible?

got a green cotton induction kit fitted to my phase 2 172, after about 10 mins or so of driving the alleceration isnt as quick as it was from cold. i kow this is due to heat soak. what are my options to reduce this?

have a constant drip from my near side headlight washer, ny one had this or know a sollution? thanks

bought a 172 and noticed something strange. it will probably be something obvious to those that no, but i have spoken to renualt and they have no idea :(. i know there is a cover missing also. the car runs lumpy on tick over, dont know if this is linked.

is it possible to fit cruise control to a clio 172? and is it a big or difficult job? thanks