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I've noticed that I get a slight crunch in 1st gear when I change too quick. If I take my time it doesn't crunch. I've noticed that my gear linkage is almost hanging off underneath so I've ordered a repair kit.do you think this will cure problem or is my 1st gear synchro on way out. Strange as I...

the rubbers on each side of my top engine mount seem to be worn as they are a good 10 mil away from the metal collar resulting in excessive play. Would I be better getting a new mount or fitting a power flex insert to fill the void? It's my daily and will never see the track. Have I just...

I have been told that my Clio 172 has Ron 98 remap but I'm not so sure. The idle steadys out about 650rpm and is quite lumpy which I thought remap got rid of, although from cold, the car runs surprisingly well. My old cup 172 was awful until warmed up. What the most obvious way to know? I don't...

I have a weird problem. Just serviced inc ngk plugs. once I come on cam at 5k, the cars feels like it has a popping sound/misfire. If I rev slowly beyond 5k it doesn't happen. I have no engine management lights. Below 5k the car is 100%. It does have a slightly lumpy idle and I was told it has a...

Ok so I've noticed the small bush on the dog bone is perished so I am going to polybush it, hopefully that will get rid of crunching in 1st. If I push into 1st slowly whilst car ain't moving, there's no crunching at all so must be dodgy do g bone mount. Also I noticed my gearstick moves about...

After 6 years I'm back. Bought myself a Clio 172 in iceberg silver. Lovely little car. It has been lowered in eibach sportlines and it feels harsh as hell, there is absolutely no give in the suspension front or rear. I feel every bump on the road. It's extremely uncomfortable. Could it be the...

Hi, Having a dilemma, not sure what colour to go for. Anyone have any photos??

Is it on the throttle body or is it the the small grey/white on the plenum?

The idle on my cup 172 is a bit lumpy even when it has warmed up and is doing my head in. I have recently had it serviced, spark plugs, HT leads, coil pack but still seems lumpy. Any ideas???

I lifted and bonnet and noticed the coolant bubbling. Temperature gauge always shows half way, so never over heats. Haven't noticed any coolant loss in months, or loss of power. The oil cap is fine, no milky residue Is it normal for coolant to bubble evry now and then. I take it theres...

Took the car out this morning and I thought there was a subaru behind me, then noticed it was me. Engine was shaking and car was down on power. Emission light came on half a mile later, then went back off again. Thought it was exhaust but got mechanic to check and theres nothing wrong with it...

Does anyone have step by step instructions on how to change the spark plugs on a cup 172? Also what spark plugs are best? Cheers

Does anyone know how often you should change the gear oil in 172 cup, if at all? What oil is best?

theres a clicking noise coming from my 172 cup when idling, should i be concerned? Also can anyone advise on best oil to use? Cheers

hi, i've noticed a clicking/ticking noise coming from the engine of my 172 cup. Does anyone know if i should be concerned? I've heard that you should change the oil. Also does anyone know the best oil to use? Any help would be greatly appreciated, cheers