Derby_Gav

Isnt rear wheel bearings a problem on these too? I had to replace mine a 24k/ 2 1/2 years old. I also had to replace the arm connecting the linkage to the box as it snapped clean in half!
Mind you 8 runs at santa pod doing full throttle gear changes didnt help much!

On a run i could get 43mpg out of mine at about 70-75mph.

Once im sorted for cash im going to get a phase one or two 172 as they are a brilliant car

Dave Hewy

iTrader: (3)

The phase 1 172 is the quickest as it is a bit lighter, especially if you get one with the optional alloy bonnet.

Holty

how well do these engines handle the miles???

been looking at idea for while too.

Dave Hewy

iTrader: (3)

With a regular oil change they are bullet proof-unlike the interior lol
I am deffo going to get another one when i get some spare cash, i p/ex'd my 172 for my escort cossie.

Mrs T

Must be 2 need replacing on mine, just seems alot has gone wrong at the same time with mine

rs_fiesta

Had a 'Full Fat' 182 in the best colour Racing Blue and it was an awesome car,but sold it for a R26 Megane.Miss the clio but the meg is amazing

Holty

Just joined passionclio lol:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...#ht_590wt_1137

Ginge !

and its STILL got that mount made up at the ring,,,, though hes prob varnished it now so it dont look like a bodge anymore,,, its now sort of a jaguar/aston martin executive mod

im gonna get him to make up some group W mounts for my impreza,,,,, but cant decide on mahogony or maple

Shings

Mine did its first track day at 104k miles.

The engines if serviced are bullet proof.

The biggest killer is tensioner/aux belt failure

Holty

cheers for the info.

will get them check or changed before used in anger.

first track day hopefully this month.

Shings

No need for a check..

Start the car and listen for a whine that sounds like PAS pump or similar.

Comes from front left as you look at the engine.

If it whines its on its way. Almost like wheezzey like whine.

With the engine off you can get pop your head under the front left and see it and check for play.

The idle is around Ł50, the belt Ł20 I think and the tensioner a shit load.

Holty

Shings

what discs and pads are you using on the front?

Holty