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I think mine are the same as you describe, a gummy sticky dirty looking finish. I've tried all sorts to remove on them, even Tardis but no luck. As far as I can find out, it's breakdown of the standard finish and the only sulution is to rub them down and repaint them. I haven't done mne yet as...

Thanks for that, just back from MOT failure for similar emissions readings as yours. I'll change the Lambda and hope!!

My 2001 Phase 1 172 now sitting at 33k totally genuine with history

Already posted this in another thread but in hindsight should probably have started my own! I have removed the speedo sensor from the gearbox on my Ph1 172, the problem I have is refitting it; plenty of posts on getting it out! I line up the two lugs on the sensor with the cut outs on the...

Didn't see any point in starting a new thread to ask my question. I have also got a new speedo sensor, pulled the old one out but when I try to push the new one in it only goes as far as the blue o-ring at the top of the sensor; can't push it any harder. Did yours go all the way in no problem...

You mentioned that your brakes might not be right..........metal on metal certainly isn't good. If they are sticking then that wouldn't help fuel consumption. Easy to sort out if you know what you're doing, if not get, them checked, even the fast fit places do brakes now

I was getting about 28mpg with gentle driving, found one of my front brake calipers was binding slightly. Stripped, cleaned and re-greased all 4 calipers and can now get average 36 just running around rural roads without caning it.

Had similar happening to mine, i traced it to a dodgy bonnet switch. If you have a bonnet switch try taping it down so it thinks the bonnet is closed. set your alarm and see if that helps.

Fair enough, suppose there's no point in taking the risk that the dryer is no good after putting it back together and paying for a recharge. New dryer it is.

Guessing I can still use the dryer that is on the car just now.

Thanks, think I'll go for a new one but good to see how easy replacement is.

Cheers for that, did look at those but couldn't decide which one was for my motor.

Thanks for the reply mate but it's the condenser that I need

Had my 2001 phase 1 172 in today for service of the AC. Garage informed me that the condenser is leaking and requires replacement to the tune of £500!! No way on earth I'm paying that as I'm perfectly able to change the unit myself. After a scan of the internet there appears to be so many...

Just wondering how you got on with this, my phase 1 speedo started to stop repsonding today too.

Yes interested

I had something that sounds similar; turned out to be some leaves had found there way into the air ducts and were catching on the rotors of the fan when it spun. Removed the leaves and noise gone. If it's not leaves it certainly sounds like something catchng the fan rotor as it spins.

Could be poor conection/s where the multiplug plugs into the rear lamp. Pull the connector off and squeeze the pins in the plug together to make a tighter fit on the lamp.

Cheers for that.

Just changed my rear light units on my 2001 phase 1 172 for phase 2 one's. Used the guide on here which saved a lot of messing about so thans to whoever did that. My question is; should there be fog light on near and offf side? I have a cable on both sides but the near side one (pink) is dead...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJQFjG6lbmU This should sort you out

Quick update..Tardis didn't shift the substance so I guess it is the result of a deteriorating laquer! Need to sand and repaint I guess

That's interesting, so it probably is a deteriorating standard finish. Hopefully a solvent will remove it without too much drama. If the Tardis works I'll report back.

Yeah, I have removed them so that I can clean them properly, cheers.

No the silver paint is in tact underneath; this stuff is like something over the top of the paint, not like laquer as that would crack an peel, this stuff can be scraped with a finger nail leaving the paint unmarked, I can only describe it as gummy. I think a solvent will remove it, not had any...

Really? I don't know but I doubt it. They're not stained or discoloured, it's like someone had sprayed an adhesive all over them. gonna have a go with Tardis when I get my hands on some.

Predctable reply; surprised it took this long.

Cheers, I'll give it a go

Well it was hand rubbing alcohol, now you mention pure I'm wondering whether there is something stronger

I have just bought a Ph1 172 and both of the silver cloured plastic door pulls in the door cards have a yellowy gummy substance all over them which is sticky to touch. It looks like the kind of residue that you are left with after removing a decal/sticker but it covers the whole surface so...