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That solved that then! Cheers for the quick response!

Hi, I am back in an '02 172 after about 5yrs. Just sold my Williams and have an unused alloy radiator like this at home: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RENAULT-CLIO-MK1-16S-Williams-1-8-2-0-16V-1993-1998-ALUMINUM-ALLOY-RADIATOR-/351081013929?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item51be0f22a9...

Good info - Thanks chaps!

I have the airbag and service lights on almost all the time now... No matter how much i wiggle those wires under the seats, they don't go away. They do, however, from time to time, just seem to disappear by themselves, at random! I think I will get them soldered together at the next service, if...

I changed the front pads and discs using those £40 delivered eBay disks recently... worth reading my topic here, maybe: http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?t=437838 Was a bit of a mission... But not *that* bad for the money, I guess!? MAke sure you ahve all the right tools, and...

LOL - Thanks chaps. Sorry for the slow reply, been away for our anniversary. The starter turns over fine, so I am pretty sure that and the battery/ alternator are fine. I have been listening out for the fuel pump to prime and that has been ok (having said that, the last 4 times we have...

Got in the car this morning and it took, literally, 6 long turns of the key before it fired! It has only ever done that once before (recently) and that took 3 long turns. The battery is new and in good condition (thankfully) and the car has just been serviced and is generally running well...

Another thumbs up for Camskill... I haven't bought any tyres for the 172 from them, but i use them for my 911 track car and the service and price can't be beaten!

Just a quick note to say that I took the car over to the board sponsors, JMS, new premises on Saturday and James & Tom worked their magic. With the help of some rather large G clamps, daylight and a dry garage, James was able to get the one 'dodgy' new pad in in no time! They are both good...

I am having my TB refurbished by JMS this weekend... May be worth talking to them?

Bless her, she was very understanding and actually brought me a beer and a piece of toast out! LOL! But, by 11pm she was somewhat stressed and, to be fair to her, she was the one who told me to put an old pad in for now and get in the flat - LOL! It is off to JMS on Saturday now, so they can...

If I had started on say a Saturday morning, in nice weather, I wouldn't have complained nearly as much! I would have had the light and I would have been dry - LOL! It was just that I promised my missus I would have it running for our trip up to Yorkshire this weekend, so it had to be done! Next...

Yeah, pads were down to the metal, well, two at least (hence using the one with the most meat on to replace the new one that didn't fit) so I expect that the brake fluid level was well down compared to now. I checked it after replacing the pads and all seems fine. The fact that the warning...

I was concerned that the hammer approach might 'wedge' them in and render them useless, hence the sanding... But i appear to have also sanded my arm, meaning leaning on my desk, working at the computer all day is rather painful! It was a nightmare, but i am pleased it got done and the warning...

Quick update: http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?t=437838 The car has new brakes and stops and goes like a dream :) It was far from an easy task as you can see from that thread, but the warning lighst are all now off as well, so it was brakes after all! They really were...

Well, Hoaxy, I hope you have plenty of Red Bull at home! LOL! Oh my God - What a mission that turned out to be! I bought a Halfords Professional 120 piece tool set at lunch as that was on offer for like £97 down from £175 and I would need the tools to replace the old ones anyway. That...

Hmmm... Sounds like I am going to have great fun tonight! Will be popping down to Halfords for a 'Professional' tool set this afternoon, as they are meant to be pretty good quality and I guess I will go at it! Will let you know how I get on tomorrow! Or whether I give up and take it to the...

Great stuff - Thanks guys! Torx bit may be tricky at short notice I guess... Have a limited number of shops near my office!

This is my first post outside of the newbie section, so please go easy on me! ;) I have done a search, but couldn't find exactly what I am after. Have a long drive from London to North Yorkshire on Thursday and my front pads are dangerously low and have scored one of the discs. So, I bought...

To be honest, I don't know... I am really loving it at the moment, especially on the £:smiles ratio! But, there will come a point when I will want something different. If I keep the Porsche as a track car (it runs R888's, very stiff suspension, fixed carbon seats etc) then I will always need a...

Thanks for the help chaps. Sorry for the slow reply, work has been mega-busy! Spoke to Tom at JMS, who has been very helpful. They are currently moving workshops so I have asked to have the car booked in when they have that done. In the meantime, I have picked myself up some new front discs...

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone! The dents in the roof are very minor and could be filled easily. The bonnet has been replaced and the catch updated. We got rid of Lou's Clio when hers did the same, so we will keep an eye on it just to be sure. I will get the grease and cleaner out and...

Hello everyone, I just picked up a silver Phase 1 Clio 172, with 105k on the clock from a local guy. I didn't pay too much for it, so it isn't perfect by any means. ;) It seems in pretty good nick (was owned by a mechanic), considering the miles but has a few of the usual faults. I am...