Fletch's 150k 172 Project..

[Fletcher]

Not fancy a mk1 Megane one, longer shaft slightly

How much longer mate?

 

[Jamie86]

Ermm a couple of inches from what I understand do a search I saw it on here

 

[Fletcher]

I took the 172 out a run the other week and on returning I noticed some water on the drive. Under closer inspection she was leaking coolant from a split hose. The coolant hoses are all original so a good excuse to change to some silicone hoses. I also plan on changing the manky expansion tank too.

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Cleaned the itg air filter too, that was in a right mess so overdue a good wash.

List of jobs..

Buy new silicone coolant hoses and clips probably Samco.
New coolant Expansion bottle.
7 litres of type D coolant.
Oil/ filter change.
Fit new offside driveshaft
Fit new brakes/ discs.


So an expensive month

 

[Fletcher]

I ordered some parts from Wolverhampton Renault yesterday, they early this morning

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Nice new coolant bottle.

And the rest of the parts.

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I just need to sort out the new coolant hoses now.

I also noticed this morning that I seemed to have broken one of the fuel rail guard bolts

 

[Martin.]

New coolant tanks look soooo much better. Bloody £50 off though aren't they lol?

 

[Mr R.]

There is a 6 week wait on the Samco hoses mate, best get ordering.

 

[Fletcher]

New coolant tanks look soooo much better. Bloody £50 off though aren't they lol?

£40 mate from Adam@ Renault Wolverhampton.

 

[Fletcher]

There is a 6 week wait on the Samco hoses mate, best get ordering.

Yes mate I ended up ordering some Forge coolant hoses, as I needed them ASAP.

 

[Cupman29]

£40 mate from Adam@ Renault Wolverhampton.

£40 for a coolant tank! Was thinking of getting one but maybe not now. Does look a million times better than the old one though.

 

[dmallett]

£40 for a coolant tank! Was thinking of getting one but maybe not now. Does look a million times better than the old one though.

They used to sell them on eBay cheap, unsure if they are any good though!

 

[-D4N-]

They used to sell them on eBay cheap, unsure if they are any good though!

Wouldn't bother buying an eBay one, I had one fitted by 519 and it exploded after about 10miles by genuine or don't bother.

 

[Jekyll]

My eBay one has been good as gold, I guess its luck of the draw. At least with gen ren ones you'll have price of mind.

Arent forge and SFS hoses cheaper than Samco?

 

[Mr R.]

Yes they are.

 

[Cub.]

Looks good Fletch, let me know when you want a hand swapping it all out / over

 

[dmallett]

Wouldn't bother buying an eBay one, I had one fitted by 519 and it exploded after about 10miles by genuine or don't bother.

Tbh I had one about 4 years ago and it was fine, but things change.


As for hoses think mine are sfs ones, I actually can't remember! Can't fault them

 

[bristolnate]

They do coolant tanks at the dreaded Euro for £15, I have on on mine, used the standard top and it looks identical, fits really well and hasn't leaked as of yet

 

[Fletcher]

Looks good Fletch, let me know when you want a hand swapping it all out / over

Cheers Oli

I managed to remove the old hoses, and fit the new ones on my own

 

[TimR26]

Fuel rail guard bolts aren't expensive, remember when I had one break on a run!

Any pics of the new hoses?

 

[dmallett]

I have some fuel rail bolts if you want them?

 

[Fletcher]

Fuel rail guard bolts aren't expensive, remember when I had one break on a run!

Any pics of the new hoses?

I remember that. I'll get some updated pics later mate.

I have some fuel rail bolts if you want them?

Cheers Dan. I got a spare the other day from Wolverhampton Renault, so should be ok.

 

[Trophy 299]

I've got a 172 now Fletch so get yours out on track at Goodwood and we'll play follow my leader

 

[TimR26]

There's no way you'd keep up with the Fletchbus!

 

[Fletcher]

I've got a 172 now Fletch so get yours out on track at Goodwood and we'll play follow my leader

Is that Origine RS Matt?

There's no way you'd keep up with the Fletchbus!

Knowsit

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Got quite a bit done over the last few days.

New rear number plate light.

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Thermostat had been playing up for a bit so changed that. New > Old

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I broke a fuel rail guard bolt when removing the fuel rail guard. So that was replaced.

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And new forge hoses, not the best pics.

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New oil cap. Will fit after next oil change.

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The car itself looks quite tired now she's on 144,700 now and never had any paint or dents removed, so overdue some TLC.

 

[Christopher.]

Engine bay is looking great now mate

Think we need to go on a run soon.

 

[Fletcher]

Engine bay is looking great now mate

Think we need to go on a run soon.

Cheers Chris. I need to get rid of that brown manky heat shield stuff at the back and replace with some silver zircotec

Yes we do. I need to take you on the new section I found. It links up to the FletchRing too

 

[Christopher.]

Cheers Chris. I need to get rid of that brown manky heat shield stuff at the back and replace with some silver zircotec

Yes we do. I need to take you on the new section I found. It links up to the FletchRing too

And a race battery

Sounds good mate.

 

[Fletcher]

I've got a 172 now Fletch so get yours out on track at Goodwood and we'll play follow my leader

And a race battery

Sounds good mate.

Yes Chris. I need to one out soonish, as my current battery had seen better days.

 

[TimR26]

Looks good Fletch

A bit shocked you did something without either mine or Chris' help though

 

[Fletcher]

Looks good Fletch

A bit shocked you did something without either mine or Chris' help though

Cheers Tim.

yes mate. It makes a change

 

[Fletcher]

Trying to make car more comfortable for longer trips 'Ring etc. I have installed quite a bit of the interior.

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I just wish I had done this before the ring trip. I can actually charge devices again with ease and the cup holders are handy for my phone wallet. All the sound deading has been removed so the weight pentally is minimal.

I also cleaned the sabelt wheel it's come up really well condsidering it's age mileage it's done ( forgot to take a pic)

And a photo from yesterday's New Forest run..

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[NorthloopCup]

I think you've done the right thing tbh. I have the entire lower dash, cup holders, lever surround and handbrake surround still in mine. Had everything flocked when I got the dash done.

 

[Christopher.]

Will be back to standard before too long.

Good idea though mate. Especially if more long distance track days are in the pipeline.

 

[Fletcher]

I think you've done the right thing tbh. I have the entire lower dash, cup holders, lever surround and handbrake surround still in mine. Had everything flocked when I got the dash done.

I quite fancy getting it flocked eventaully also

Will be back to standard before too long.

Good idea though mate. Especially if more long distance track days are in the pipeline.

Yes Chris. I need a bit more comfort now, as I am getting on a bit

 

[couzens]

Interior going back in, talks of paint work and de denting? What's happening to you Fletch!

 

[Fletcher]

Interior going back in, talks of paint work and de denting? What's happening to you Fletch!

Not sure Ryan..lol

 

[mr_n]

I bloody love this nail

 

[Matt_90]

Never mind interior trim.. Driveshaft ? Brakes ? Need a catch up, drop me a text.

 

[Fletcher]

I bloody love this nail

Cheers Sam.

Never mind interior trim.. Driveshaft ? Brakes ? Need a catch up, drop me a text.

Hi Matt. I will drop you a text mate

 

[Fletcher]

Brakes need changing now I am currently running Compbrake 4 pots these use separate bells rotors, to dissipate heat better .good apart from the disc cost ( you can't run standard discs with them) and they have now gone up to £115 each last time I needed discs they were £100 each.

So I have decided to go back to the standard calipers keeping my goodridge braided hoses and run some Carbon Lorraine's RC6/ Brembo HC's.

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after a clean and some VHT paint

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And also today I tried to remove the 4 pots but failed

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I successfully removed the bell which was also nightmare, and then the top bolt holding the caliper would not budge, so I have given it a good spraying with GT85- WD40. Hopefully I'll get it off after a good 24hrs of it soaking in. If not I will have to drill it out.

 

[Mr R.]

Good to see you again mate.