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Hi My 172 cup failed it's mot on emissions. Apparently it's responsible for global warning. the exhaust fumes were really apparent. It's booked in for a diagnostics tomorrow. Worried it's going to be really expensive. Garage advised me to drive.as little as possible as it would knack the cat...

Hi, I just had my 172 serviced at a local garage unfortunately they were unable to remove the plugs as they were seized solid. The put the usual penetrating fluid on but to no avail. They reckoned the plugs had never been change and would not risk trying to remove them incase they snapped. Does...

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Hi, Noticed on a set of springs h. s the make printed on spring. Can the the springs be fitted the wrong way,.ie upsidedown. Or does it not matter. Cheers

Hi, When changing the gearbox oil on a 172 cup are there any components or seals need replacing? Cheers.

Hi, Just ordered some Eibach Sportsline springs. Had some a few years back and they had directional arrows stamped on the springs. Does anyone know if the arrow is meant to point up or down. Or do they just all have to be pointing in the same direction. Cheers

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Hi, I just bought some Fuchs Titan 5W-40 fully synth for may 172, and Titan Sinofluid SAE 75W- 80 Synthetic for the gearbox. Just checking that they will be ok. Used the engine oil before without any issue but have not changed the gearbox oil before. Cheers.

Hi, Does anyone know the make and part number for 172 cup HT Leads. I've read a lot of stories about using the original spec leads over the more expensive one. or should i just get some from Europart? Cheers.

Seen some secondhand Eibach Sportsline springs. The descrition says fits 182. Will they also fit a 172 cup?

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Hi, I need a good dent specialist in the Northeast area near Washington. Can anyone recommend someone. Cheers.

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Hi, Can anyone tell be Eibach sportsline sping product code. and will the springs work ok on a 03 cup running 205 tyres rather than the standard 195's. Ie rubbing, turning with fulllock etc. Cheers

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