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Bit of confirmation required. Lost drive, and presumed it was a driveshaft. Pulled the NS one as there was a noise from that side. On inspection the driveshaft looks ok, but there’s a loose plate rattling around. Looking at some other threads it looks to me like a Renfort type plate. But like...

I’ve searched but can’t find an answer. As I’m replacing the OS driveshaft I thought I’d change the ball joint. 2002 172 Phase 2 needs the m12 bolted version, right till now? On removing the old one it quickly became obvious the stud that goes into the hub was about 15mm on the old one and 18mm...

Morning all I have noise from the front right which include (when you aggressively floor it at lower revs) a knock knock, which you hear and feel through the wheel. There’s a small amount of play when you push / pull the drive shaft, is that likely to be it?? I only changed it about 10k ago, but...

Trying to replace one of the rear hard lines (chassis to calliper), and for the life of me I can’t get the new line back into the old Flexi. Just doesn’t want to bite. I’m guessing the old Flexi thread is corroded, so should probably be fitting a new one at the same time. Thoughts?? Also for the...

Any experience of these?? The large bush is single part (a think Powerflex are two part) so I’m not sure how easily it’ll be to push onto the mount. Any tips???!

Afternoon all. So a while back I sheared the tripod off the NS driveshaft. After much magnet fishing I got all the bits out, but one of the lobes from the tripod has pushed a hole in the gearbox casing. It was very stuck. So any thoughts on how to plug the hole? Special magic glue / sealant? Get...

Afternoon All Had a brilliant day of super budget Motorsport on Sunday on a Targa rally. Running second in class on the last test, when changing from first to second i got a thud and no gears. Had it recovered to a good motorsport specialist (who where at the rally), who have identified that the...

Afternoon Could anyone help with a radio code for my 172. Have been living with it for a year but tomorrow I have a fairly long drive for a targa rally. I believe the relevant numbers from the side of the radio unit are TR796. Cheers all

So, I started to replace the wishbones on my 172 phase 2, and before I realised GSF had sold me the wrong type..... ggggrrrrr So the tie rod that goes from the front inner wishbone bolt up to the inner wheel liner, I sheared the bolt that connects it at the upper wheel arch position. As I lost...

So my Ph 2 172 has the thin (7.5mm) 44 tooth ABS rings. However a new drive shaft has been delivered with the wider 15mm 44 tooth rings. Are they ok to fit, or will that bugger the ABS signal? Any guidance much appreciated.

Afternoon all As I've now got a place on a Targa rally at the end on June (my first in the 172) I think I need to change the wishbones, as there is quite a bit of play. So the question is, do I go standard OEM or do I go for something with a harder bushing. Any guidance from the rally gods is...

Afternoon all Any opinions on the pro's / con's of standard vs. cup seats for a 172. I'm assuming the cup ones are considerably lighter? Are they any better for spirited driving? Less comfortable for longer trips? I'm just thinking of 'adding lightness' to my standard 172. Cheers

Afternoon all, I now have my first FWD Frenchie since a 205 gti a had a few years ago. The known to do list has gone quite well: - No HVAC fixed with the £3 resistor from RS Components. - Misfire fixed with a new no 3 injector. - Rear shock replaced (previous owner did one for the MOT, but left...