What have you done to your car today ???

[Mark.B]

Replaced another injector!

I was just going to just buy 3 as I had one go a couple months ago so thought I might as well just do them all now but Euro car parts only had 1 on the shelf.

 

[DriftKing]

Made a battery cover.

 

[David172]

I wiped up some condensation from the wheel well then drove it. Still works

 

[Cub.]

Fitted some roof bars....

 

[DomP182]

Picked up one of my turinis and taken another back to where powdercoated them, poor finish and the second had cracks in the finish. Still not perfect but I cant be bothered any more.

 

[DanSej6]

Gave it a quick clean and then fitted a Joie 360 seat for the baby. Going to be interesting getting him in and out of there.
Think the baby seat might end up in the front seat rather than the rear bench

 

[Stefan.]

Quick fix on the exhaust to get sitting level...

 

[MLB]

@Stefan. How did you fix it?

 

[Stefan.]

@Stefan. How did you fix it?

Put something under the exhaust mount to keep it where you want mate.

 

[ajracer]

250 mile round trip for some wheels while the wife was at work.
Well chuffed! Lol

 

[Hyperhatch]

Made it lighter....

 

[Amos91]

@Stefan. How did you fix it?

Put something under the exhaust mount to keep it where you want mate.

Imperial sockets from the Halfords kit are my preference, plus cable ties

 

[MLB]

I think I've already got those in mine and it's still wonky! Probably time for some powerflex bushes in spring..

 

[DanSej6]

Done the timing belt, tensioner, dephaser, water pump and aux belt today. Had some issues getting the exhaust pulley nut undone so ended up taking the rocker cover off to get some heat onto the nut. So the rocker cover got re-sealed as well, which is handy because there was a bit of an oil leak onto the spark plugs.
Got to double check it's properly bled up tomorrow.
Lower timing cover disintegrated upon removal so I'll have to source and fit one of those another time

 

[DomP182]

Started a bit of a brake refurb, the union on the brake line is seized to the line itself so looks like I need new ones on the back

 

[OssPoop]

Drove it for the first time in 3 weeks. I've been using the wife's Mk4 and mine felt loud, hard, fast and the steering wheel feels tiny again. It's bloody great.

 

[David172]

Fitted solid gearbox mount but my god what a pain in the arse. Ran out of light too so ended up holding a torch in my mouth. Not a fun few hours but it's done. I think renault have a fetish for over complicating things and putting bolts in impossible to reach places!

 

[OssPoop]

Fitted solid gearbox mount but my god what a pain in the arse. Ran out of light too so ended up holding a torch in my mouth. Not a fun few hours but it's done. I think renault have a fetish for over complicating things and putting bolts in impossible to reach places!

You just have to change a headlamp bulb to realise that mate.

 

[David172]

You just have to change a headlamp bulb to realise that mate.

I've yet to replace one, I really can't wait to experience it

 

[DomP182]

Replaced the OS handbrake cable, I can confirm that the Pagid ones listed for ph2 172s from ECP fit perfectly.

 

[David172]

I find this funny and shocking at the same time.

 

[DomP182]

Opened this can of worms....

 

[Amos91]

It's not that bad though, you've caught that in time.

 

[Amos91]

This was mine.

 

[David172]

Most of the AC gone

I started poking around but stopped when I found some rust on the master cylinder

 

[OssPoop]

Most of the AC gone
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I started poking around but stopped when I found some rust on the master cylinder

If you look at any thread that's had an engine out you'll see the mc is rusty. Don't be too worried about it.

 

[OssPoop]

I find this funny and shocking at the same time.
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From behind the wing? I had the same last year. Some are probably upto the side repeater by now .

 

[David172]

From behind the wing? I had the same last year. Some are probably upto the side repeater by now .

Yep behind the wings! Two dustpans full of damp dirt from the last 16 years

 

[OssPoop]

Yep behind the wings! Two dustpans full of damp dirt from the last 16 years

Bloody good job they are plastic ain't it!

 

[David172]

Bloody good job they are plastic ain't it!

That's exactly what I was thinking haha

 

[DomP182]

This was mine.
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Yeah I'd say mine is similar to be fair, I panicked I think! There is a nasty bit up high where the tunnel for the exhaust and handbrake cables run but I'll need to get the tank out for that.

 

[Matt e]

smashed the rear screen fitting new struts

 

[MEJK Racing]

Mounted a new wire loom from my donator and now everything works as wanted.
Next is to get rid of some cables.

 

[Ben Cook]

Got a sweet deal on some brand new 8J cup racer Speedline’s, has them wrap in 225/45 Michelin Cup 2’s. Still managed to retain my 19mm spacers so well chuffed!

 

[G Hut]

Some new top mount sets on the ph1 172 and found bearings solid so guess it will make it steer a little better now and fixed the sticking rear caliper, just a quick strip and clean freed it up

 

[M90SR]

Some new top mount sets on the ph1 172 and found bearings solid so guess it will make it steer a little better now and fixed the sticking rear caliper, just a quick strip and clean freed it up



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Modified nut/spacer, pt no 8200867250 needs to be used with 543A09780R.

 

[G Hut]

Modified nut/spacer, pt no 8200867250 needs to be used with 543A09780R.

Thank you, so that replaces the top hat and seperate nut that goes onto the shock rod first?

 

[M90SR]

Thank you, so that replaces the top hat and seperate nut that goes onto the shock rod first?

No worries mate and yes it does.

 

[Hyperhatch]

A day late as I was high on the paint fumes

Painted the front end including the wheel arches.......

 

[MEJK Racing]

Got her down on her wheels and gave her a quick clean.