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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!

Hehe, thanks guys! No, i totally forgot that it was still in reverse! I was stood next to the drivers side with the door open so i kinda got dragged back with the car! My brother in law was standing right behind the car and i swear i've never seen him move so fast in my life! Hehe! I'll try...

I now need a new door for my 172. I need a new door because i didn't realise that clios can drive all by themselves! Just to give you all a bit of a laugh and maybe even a warning if this is something that you're not already aware of, i will tell you why i now need a new door: Just...

Cheers guys! Just found a genuine replacement on eBay, £7! I think i'll go for the gentle lever out approach with the screwdriver first. If that fails i'll get the hammer out! :P

Anybody?

Hi guys, I've just noticed that the wing mirror glass on the passenger side wing mirror doesn't quite fit the wing mirror surround. The glass in there at the moment is also like some kind of magnifying glass which proves to be a massive ball ache when driving, especially on the motorways...

I called this place up and asked if they had any model numbers for the items that they were selling and they said they didn't. Their eBay shop does have two different 307 splitters listed: One is for a 307 3/5 door...

Hi guys, I know there are loads of threads about this but i just wanted someone who has a 307 Splitter fitted to their 172/182 or just someone in the know to tell me if this is the splitter that i need...

Just thought i'd update this thread just in case anyone wants to use it for reference at some point. I managed to get a pipercross VENOM kit from eBay for £75, which i thought was a little bit of a bargain. Fitted it at the weekend and i'm suitably impressed with it! Took about 25-30 minutes to...

This is the thing; the pipercross website implies that the Venom IS a closed airbox. Well as far as i can make out anyway: http://www.pipercross.net/fastroad/products_universal.asp As i said before i'm not in the market for a performance boost that you'd get from a Maxogen or something like...

Looks awesome mate! Problem is that they're in the same sort of price range as the pipercross viper. The idea of going for the Venom was that it's around the £100 mark. Unless you know anywhere that you can get a bmc cda for closer to that price? Other than waiting for one to appear on the...

What is the kit you've posted a picture of? How does it compare price-wise?

Leaving it standard seems to be the general consensus from what I've read in a couple of other threads too. Shame. They look so much cooler than the standard box!

Hi guys, I'm looking to get myself an induction kit but having just forked out £750 for Cam/Aux belts and Dephaser Pulley, i don't want to pay a s**t load for one!;) In other words i don't want to be paying £200+ for a Pipercross Viper or Maxogen etc. I've seen a kit called the Pipercross...

£18?! Wow, super cheap!

I'd rather get a new splitter if I can so I'd want to avoid a scrappy if I can. The marketplace on here is awesome but splitters sell within about 5 minutes of being posted! Hehe. What I need is a supplier like K-tec if there are any about.