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Hey Guys
WOuld like to be more active on the forum but not getting a chance. thank you all for your imput
here is an update:
The Clio is running great, spent a bucket load on her in the past few months and she is good.
only thing i am left with is this dam loss of power, iv cleaned the...
Hey guys, been a while since iv post but here is an update as far as the 172.
Engine mounting have been replaced, as well as gearbox mounting, leaking power steering sensor has been replaced, powersteering mounts have be replaces as well as the leak repaired. replaced rear exhaust mounting...
Good day All
last week i had my Clutch and Engine mountings replaced. the Drive is amazing now, smoooooth
unfortunately there is still a noise (Knocking/vibration) when i pull off, not as bad but still there.
i have noticed a rubber that is perished on the power steering rack a little off...
Digging the thread man keep it up. I was informed that if i was to do a Turbo convertion to my ph1 172 i should just slap in the Megan turbo engine..... any truth to this?
This is freaking me out man! I stand corrected but if the filter or pump restricts fuel when the car is hot or under load then the Oxygen Sensor will pick up an error as there is not the right mixture? I am grad that it is a little better but still irritated
Ok so here is an update
Took the highway to work today, she lasted much longer, and when there was a power loss it was not as bad as before, usually i would have to pull over but today i did not have to, about 50% better but still there.
Took RS to a guy today and he called his friend which came straight through. He was very very knowledgable regarding my RS and owns a clio 6V.
he took her for drive and came back with the issues the car had. Clutch, and engine mountings, he called and ordered me a new Throttle cable which will...
Hey guys
So when driving on the highway at a constant 120km/h or driving a little hard else were, the clio just losses power suddenly. the more you press the gas peddle the more you loose power. if i coast for a few meters or stop and idle i can drive again. this will continue to hadden if i...
Clutch feels lumpy, which in turn makes the pull off shudder. when releasing the clutch quickly takes the shubber away, but in doing this causes the knocking noise. have not come right with this as no one can give me more infomation here in SA on the ph1 172
everyone i go to is either 50/50 on...
Well on the cards is a new or repaired clutch cable. when releasing the clutch there is a lumpy feeling
parts and information in SA have become very difficult to come by and those who supply want a left ball for both
Hey all
So this is my little bundle of joy at the moment. I have put her up under Projects as there is alot i want to do to her, but currently just want her running health and strong.
Cleaned bits and pieces over the weekend
Little bit of sandpaper and elbow grease still need to buff
Good day all
Having a ball of a time with parts i need here in South Africa, Lions have eaten my Throttle cable, army ants have taken apart my Clutch cable and the cheaters are giving me a hard time fitting the clutch.....
all jokes aside, i have ordered 3 throttle cables from the agents and...
Ok so what would cause the knocking noise? if i pull off on a slight hill it knocks like mad. ill try loosen engine mount on top left and pull forward tonight
Hi guys
if any of you could give me Info on what can be done regarding these issue i would be very appreciative
* Shudder only when pulling away which causes Knocking noise in 1st - 3rd in front (may be from engine mounts)
* car has a sudden loss of power on the highway or if driven a...
Well funny you say that. After feeding the Crocs, one of them bit into a tire i was using to protect myself with and left a tooth behind. so i was the direct result of the events that led up to him loosing his tooth.....
hi Guys
really happy to be on the site and know that many good things are to come.
I own a Ph1 172, they ghost like here in South Africa and finding it hard to get information or advise.
I will post Pictures as soon as i can but here are a list of issues i hope to iron out in the next few...