Hello Guys!
Right, story is, ive just bought my first 172 (Phase 1) there are a few niggles that im going to look at with it.
Loud knock under hard acceleration: Ive looked into this on the forum using various searches and it appears the mounts would be the first place to check. The guy I got it off said that the top mount had recently been replaced and that the lower gearbox mount (Dogbone?) was showing signs of wear, from what I have read we are talking about getting a polybush replacement for the dogbone and replacing the upper mounts with standard? Also I will check the downpipe lower gasket to the exhaust to make sure this hasnt worn.
Low Idle/Cutting out: When hot the car was idling about 500rpm, now i've been told that it is fitted with Kent Cams. I've not had a chance to take it out for a proper run to try and judge this. But from what ive read some cams will retain the VVT so this may be hard to tell anyway for somene who hasnt run one before. The idle is not irratic though as I have experienced with performance cams in the past. I will start looking around inlet leaks etc for the iddle issue and cleaning out all sensors. Any other thoughts?
Central Locking: I need to have a little look at this as its playing up a bit, are there any issues with disconnecting the battery with the cars?
Cambelt: Now this is the bone of contention. I have read a LOT of threads on here, regarding replacing cambelts, the tools required, the issues etc. There is a possiblity I may be able to get a lend of the tools in which case I will do it myself. (Have done many cambelts etc in the past without issue) Also I want to post up a sound of the engine running just to make sure all sounds ok!
Well I think that covers it haha taken a day off to give it a proper look over/service. Looking forwards to driving it and still in two minds as to whether to track it or not. It was this, or a 2.0 Corsa and I reckon for the all round car and not much sacarafice in performance i've chosen the right one!
Thanks
Rob
Right, story is, ive just bought my first 172 (Phase 1) there are a few niggles that im going to look at with it.
Loud knock under hard acceleration: Ive looked into this on the forum using various searches and it appears the mounts would be the first place to check. The guy I got it off said that the top mount had recently been replaced and that the lower gearbox mount (Dogbone?) was showing signs of wear, from what I have read we are talking about getting a polybush replacement for the dogbone and replacing the upper mounts with standard? Also I will check the downpipe lower gasket to the exhaust to make sure this hasnt worn.
Low Idle/Cutting out: When hot the car was idling about 500rpm, now i've been told that it is fitted with Kent Cams. I've not had a chance to take it out for a proper run to try and judge this. But from what ive read some cams will retain the VVT so this may be hard to tell anyway for somene who hasnt run one before. The idle is not irratic though as I have experienced with performance cams in the past. I will start looking around inlet leaks etc for the iddle issue and cleaning out all sensors. Any other thoughts?
Central Locking: I need to have a little look at this as its playing up a bit, are there any issues with disconnecting the battery with the cars?
Cambelt: Now this is the bone of contention. I have read a LOT of threads on here, regarding replacing cambelts, the tools required, the issues etc. There is a possiblity I may be able to get a lend of the tools in which case I will do it myself. (Have done many cambelts etc in the past without issue) Also I want to post up a sound of the engine running just to make sure all sounds ok!
Well I think that covers it haha taken a day off to give it a proper look over/service. Looking forwards to driving it and still in two minds as to whether to track it or not. It was this, or a 2.0 Corsa and I reckon for the all round car and not much sacarafice in performance i've chosen the right one!
Thanks
Rob
