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    Stock steering wheel

    I'm selling my 172cup as it is Needs some engine or dephaser work but I don't have the time to get it done as it's my 3rd car It has a cool aftermarket momo that I wish to keep I need a stock rs wheel Will the 182 wheel with cruise control work as a replacement? Someone told me the CC ones...
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    Engine troubles from a 172

    I'm near ilford, Essex Just out of paranoia , does anyone know of issues with dropped valves on these f4r engines? Would an engine management light come on
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    Engine troubles from a 172

    I'm in London , so its a bit far There is a renault garage near by I'll be taking it there on Monday , unless anyone knows a better place
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    Engine troubles from a 172

    Thanks for info guys I've just seen another video on you tube Mine is sounding the same http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ww2bhpaNPZg Sounds something more serious than dephaser
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    Engine troubles from a 172

    Im at work today but a local mechanic had a quick look and thinks the cam shafts has problems and also requires tappets What are the symptoms of cam shaft problems? What's the Main reasons an engine blows up, lack of oil? I always check oil at least once a week and there has been no change...
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    Engine troubles from a 172

    Is it suppose to lose power when the dephaser goes? Ive been told that the car sounds like chitty chitty bang bang from outside
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    Engine troubles from a 172

    Hello guys Just took a quick video clip on my phone and the noise seems to be coming to the left of the oil filler cap http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_JpcTW_TN4
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    Engine troubles from a 172

    There is one visibly pulley to the far left, near the front Ive checked this and it is tight and not damaged in any way I don't know if that is the dephaser tho All belts were done less than 5k ago Also, as soon as the rattle developed, the car went Into a stall The red battery light came on...
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    Engine troubles from a 172

    While im driving it sounds like it's near the air box but low down But with the bonnet up and someone revving, it sounds like on the drivers side to the left of the engine, close to the mount
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    Engine troubles from a 172

    I was driving down an B road quite fast and then I noticed a rattle, didn't think anything of it at the time but I think something may of snapped or broken off Everytime I rev over 2-2. K rpm I can hear a distinctive rattle It's gerrting me worried so I drove back like a mini cab driver- 35mph...
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    Clio 182 - best car I've ever owned!!!

    I was referring to driving in London
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    Buzzing from dashboard... ANNOYING!!! ARGGGHHH!!!

    I had this when my silver tax disc holder lost it's stickiness I couldn't find the sound at all and it was staring me In The face All along
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    Tuning a 172 cup

    How much of a Differnce do various mods make Mine has a v6 box, 182 type exhaust , coil overs , strut braces and a some sort of remap from previous owner and runs rich - a lot of soot near the exhaust Seems quick to me, and i have owned stock 172cup too What other mods that are people on...
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    Clio 182 - best car I've ever owned!!!

    Ur right there, when driving hard I can't even reach 3rd gear, theres not enough road
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    Headlamps bulbs

    Where is the best place to get h7 osram bulbs The bay is littered with fakes I hear
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    Xenon problem

    My bulb went today, just confirming a 172 cup doesn't have xenons, just normal bullb?
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    Fog light bulbs

    I have a clio 172 cup So does it make it easier?
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    A few pics of mine so far

    I'm sorry to hear that, id it was the same four lads, I'm sure they been doing it to everyone and crying for compensation Scum like this is what really p's me off Ive a tatty polo undertake me and he took off my wing mirror. A wing mirror is a minor thing so I was willing to let it go! 6 weeks...
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    A few pics of mine so far

    The front end crash. You say it wasn't your fault Just interested what happened?
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    Fog light bulbs

    Both my fog lights are now out How do you replace the bulbs Can I pull the lights out or do we have to struggle behind the bumper?
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    Torque wrench settings for alloys

    Thanks guys one more thing Im looking to buy a new wrench but can't remember .. I think it's a 1/2 wrench ? Other common size is 3/8 but i don't think its that
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    Torque wrench settings for alloys

    Hiya guys I need to know for a 172cuo what are the NM or ft/lbs of torque the wheel nuts should be tightened to?
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    172 Cup owners some help please?

    Clio 172 cups What speed on the speedo does second gear , just before rev limit, take you to?
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    Rough Idle.... anyone sussed it?

    Mine used to be the same I just have to boot it to redline for a sec I. Second or third I see some black smoke and then it runs fine for about 5 full tanks of fuel But something is definafly clogged up
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    172 Problem!

    Same problem here Looks quite common
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    172 cutting out

    Same problem on my car I look like a muppet if i have the stereo on and it cuts out I looks like i learner driver when approaching junctions or lights
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    Engine cutting out

    Still struggling with this issue
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    Engine cutting out

    Recently while drive at really low speeds , ie when trying to park or coming to stop at a junction , the engine cuts out as if I have stalled the car This happens when I have the clutch pressed down and the is no juddering like when we all stalled a car while leaning to drive Also the red stop...
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    bogging out when starting

    Ive got this problem too but if I turn the key and wait a few secs for all dash light to go off then fully turn key, starts every time
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    172 cup gearbox circlip?

    What hAppens or what are the symptoms of when this cir clip comes out?
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