Recent content by mikeyjj

Hey Budgie, Very small loss in performance but I have noticed that its just not running as smoothly (exhaust is a bit jumpy)

Good afternoon all, Was driving home on Monday and my stop light come on and temp guage shot up. I pulled over and noticed that the coolant tank was more or less empty. Ok so I filled the coolant tank up and it took about 3 litres as it was filling and then emoptying itself, there are no signs...

Hello all, I was after some advice as I feel I may be being led astray by my local ''trusted'' garage. Basically 8 weeks ago my 172 was making screeching noises as soon as I started it up and when I pulled away and turned the driver side front wheel slightly it sounded like there was glass...

Have decided to go for the K Tec system :approve: Thanks for the input guys!

Finally have the money saved up to go and get my 172 ph1 a new exhaust system. I want something pretty meaty sounding with a little bit of performance. After much searching around on the net I've narrowed it down to either a K Tec system or a Yozza Sport system. I must admit I'm leaning...

lol i cant believe that, Thanks Burp, I wonder what it could be as it was starting abseloutly fine until a week ago. hmm. Mikey

Its turning normally, Im sure the battery and stop light never used to come on!

Sorry, When i put the key in the ignition, the battery and stop lights come on. I then try to fire it up and it takes 2-3 times and eventually starts. When started the battery and stop lights go out. Mikey

Should have said before, when i get the car started the battery and stop light go out. Thanks Mikey

Hi guys, I've had my clio 172 now for around 3 months and last week it was struggling to start but would still start up eventually. Now the battery light and the stop light have come on, again it will start eventually. Am i right in thinking its the altenator going? Thanks Mikey