Recent content by lordbob24

I can hear the noise when the engine isn't running and when I've got the key in the ignition, so that rules out belts thank god! My first thought was that the alternator could be the culprit but i wasn't sure if that explained why i mainly seem to have trouble starting straight after a long...

Yep, it's on as 'Buy it Now or Best Offer'. So if you're interested make me an offer (but serious offers only please!).

Just to give this thread an update; the car started fine this morning! Seems like a really odd problem since it wouldn't start at all yesterday morning. Seems like the bump start has done the job but still, does anyone have any ideas why it didn't start before? My money is on the start motor...

Hi guys, I'm having to sell my 172 so i am taking her back to standard and as such am selling my FK Euro lights: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320502622231&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT#ht_500wt_1182 They are in mint condition and i am open to offers. Cheers

If it is the charcoal canister that is causing it, is it something that's easy to put right?

Yeah maybe that's a good idea. As long as it's nothing major!

Phew! As long as it's nothing to do with Aux/Cam belts! Any idea on how to fix this? I just had another listen to it and it sounds more like a motor of some kind.

I've got a Ph II 172 that's just ticked over 56k. This morning the car wouldn't start. I've also been having the occasional problem getting the car to start after a long journey. This problem is something that i've seen in other threads and seems to be related to the starter motor overheating...

Hi all, I'm selling my BMC CDA and Samco Induction hose on eBay, see links below: Samco Induction Hose: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320498933179&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT#ht_500wt_1182 BMC CDA...

Hello all, Just in case anyone is interested; I am selling the front seats from my 172 on eBay. You can find the listing here: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320470353444&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT#ht_500wt_1182 or by using item number: 320470353444 I am based in...

I've just bought a brand new Clio Cup Spoiler to go on my full fat 172 sport (should arrive later in the week but I'm just trying to plan ahead), however, it does not come with a rear washer jet. Can i fit it to my 172 and use the washer jet that is there already? And is it easy to swap it from...

Amazingly there was little damage to anything else but the door. After it buckled so much i wasn't able to shut the door since the door was catching on the front wing. The Front wing itself was undamaged and there were just some minor scratches on the inside of the door frame where the metal...

Here's the damage to the door: The door is a total right-off as you can see. Already stripped the door card, controls, glass and strips and fixed them to the new door.

Yeah, looking back it was a massive demonstration of f**kheadedness on my part! To be fair though, i did somehow manage to find a replacement door in Monaco Blue on a sunday morning in my area, which i picked up and then fitted within a couple of hours (with the help of _Nero_!). No one will...

I was thinking it was more of a Herbie moment! Might stick a big number '53' on the front of it!