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I had my timing belt changed around 2 year ago but just recently I've heard what I suspect to be the dephaser as I never had it changed at the time. On Thursday after coming of the motorway slip road I heard the Engine become really loud so I pulled over and called the AA. The AA didn't have...

Hoping I've done the right thing as I've always wanted a Ipad but today I've gone a bought a Samsung tab 2 10.2 So the wife works at Tesco, this weekend she get 20% of which has reduce the Tab down from £298. to £238. also Samsung give you £50 cash back taking it to £188.0 Hope I've done the...

MOT failed on two bottom ball joints, I'm tempted to do this myself as the garage price was 45 quid for either side. Anyone got a simple guide I can follow !! Any help appreciated. John

Had her 6 years now and I've enjoyed every minute. Probably the best car I've ever owned. shes a 51 plate FF 172 sport and has just passed her MOT this morning with flying colours. I'm so proud :o

I'm after a little help setting my xbox to my projector. Unfortunately I cant afford a HDMI projector and got given this http://www.aboutprojectors.com/Sony-VPL-CS6-projector.html Works fine running on my laptop and plays dvd's and skygo very well. Now I want to setup my xbox just to see how...

Just checking my bank account on-line I found a selection of downloads made by my 6 year old linked to game downloads on my Xbox, he's download a number of games costing me £60. So my question is, is they a way of stopping him doing this by password but also keeping the xbox logged into xbox...

Hi, I'm in need of a little help with my Iphone 3g. For some reason the WIFI will not turn on or will not pick my connection. I have no problem with my WIFI as I can connect my xbox and laptop to it. Its not even listing any WIFI networks when going into the connection setting on my phone. I...

I've just had my car back from the garage, had the timming belt done, its been really lumpy and does not seem to be running like it did before it went in. On inspection I seem to be missing a part from the side of the engine. Its a 51 plate 172

Is there anyway of cleaning under the glass screen on the iphone, Its been in my pocket and seemed to have a few specs of dust between the glass and the screen. Any help appreciated

Im having lots of trouble getting this done. since ms apparently has an issue with letting windows format anything above 32GBs to FAT32, i would appreciate if some one here can help me. ideas anyone? Reason for the change; exFAT doesn't work with an Xbox 360 needs to be fat32 Thanks John

Probably at the cash machine Looked Mint, CS sticker on the side window

last week i had no drive on my car due to the pin coming off my drive shaft so i had to remove it and replace the drive shaft from the gearbox passenger side, when i replaced it and put it all back together im getting a loud clicking noise :S anyone help me in finding out what this noise...

Ive just got back from taking my 51 plate 172 for its dreaded MOT. Second year running it passed first time, no messing :cool: Well happy :cool::cool::cool::cool::cool::cool::cool::cool::approve::approve::approve::approve::approve::approve::approve::approve:

Just bought two brand new tyres from wilco motosave, I asked for Avon tyres and the guy behind the counter priced me up two for 145quid with a free tracking. good Job. After paying for them I noticed that they didnt say Avon on the tyre but COOPER ? The guy behind the counter said Cooper tyres...

Just recently been having problems loading internet screens / pages, pages are just blank sometimes if i press refresh screen the pages will appear but this will only work sometimes. I havent downloaded anything recently and cant seem to understand why this is happening Any help ? Took me a...

any thoughts on buying cheap budget tyres for a standard 172, moneys tight atm as I'm sure it is for most of us, got my MOT and insurance coming up at the end of the month and don't really want to spend £80 for one tyre as I could do with two. Size is : 195/45 R16

With my MOT around the corner I'm looking for 2 tyres, are these any good http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/195-50-15-82V-AVON-1955015_W0QQitemZ120315751237QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item120315751237&_trkparms=72%3A1299|39%3A1|66%3A2|65%3A12|240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14 How hard is it to find someone to fit...

Does the rubber come out of the metal housing or do I need to get the full unit. Its for standard 172 back box. Thanks John

anyone got one ? got 2 weeks holiday and a mates going to do it but i have to do all the hard work, removing wheels panels etc. many thanks

Looking for a guide on removing my front bumper on a 172ff, Ive done a search but cant seem to find one. any help appreciated

It was begging for it, :rasp: Painted my calipers in blue but you cant really see them wanted a colour what stood out any thoughts ?

My bro's just bought a silver 172, your thoughts on the back wing Looks piss to me and must go...

Is it safe to spray WD40 onto a squeaky alternator :S

Changed one of my wheel bearings last week as i thought the noise was coming from the drivers side at the rear. After changing it the noise is still there, like a whinning noise, now the noise seems to be coming from everywhere and cant pinpoint it to any side so obviously ive changed the wrong...

Is there any guides to how to do this as I'm keen to repair some stone chips after purchasing a touch up kit :eek:

Getting it delivered tomorrow, booked a day off work just to try it. Cant wait Im so excited Cheers Matt for sorting it from i4detailing

After seeing some of the stuff you guys have done using one of these Im after buying one myself. Ive searched Autopia webby and its directed me to 2 locations to buy one http://wolfgangcarcare.com/porter-cable-7424.html and http://www.autopia.org/shopping/merchant/Pinnacle/ Im a newbie...

Anyone got a picture of where the bloody thing is, need to undo the cap to fit new back pads, cant find it anywhere. also anyone know where i can get, download a copy of the haynes manual for 172 FF. or std clio

I cant seem to find where to check the fluid on my 172 can someone help me please as my STOP & HANDBREAK lights are coming on when i drive up a hill :S

Couple of pics of my car :cool: