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  1. J

    Grinding noise when steering

    Hello! Noticed this recently... When doing a turn in the road and manouvering at slow speeds, there is a nasty grinding / squeeking noise that always happens coming from the front... Any ideas what to check? Cheers
  2. J

    Crunch into 3rd

    As above... Doesnt really happen when going slow, but as soon as you put your foot down, 2nd to 3rd crunches - even when the clutch is all the way down! Really annoying, as people probably think i can't drive! Any ideas??
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    Knocking noise when breaking and certain manouvers....

    Just had my manifold changed, and obv the subframe has to be lowered as well as bits taken off... Now its all fixed up and running good, there is a knocking noise when i break or manouver when turning round etc... Def from the front of car. Any ideas? Ide rather do it myself as the garage that...
  4. J

    Manchester manifold fitting??

    Hi guys, Got a replacement manifold (standard 197 one) as mine was knackard. Anyone know anyone who can help me / fit it for me in the manchester area asap, for as cheap as poss!! Not been able to drive it in nearly 2 weeks, starting to miss it now!! Thanks in advance
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    New manifold?

    Hi guys... My flexi pipes on my 197 are knackard and so its blowing from them! Anyone else had this problem? Whats the best thing to do? Replace the manifold?? I found one on ebay for £195, an aftermarket one...
  6. J

    Fitting steering arm and track rod end

    Hi, Is this difficult to do yourself?? Ive done brakes etc before so pretty good at DIY jobs! What tools are needed? James
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    197 steering arm?

    Hi, Had a slight dealing with a curb the other day thanks to some oil.. Was turning at some crossroads and skidded into the curb. Turns out ive bent the steering arm up? Cant remember if thats what the garage said it was called.. Any ideas? Its driveable with no vibrations or shakes, just...
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    Headlight issue

    Hi all, Have a problem with my headlights in my 197. All other lights work apart from my normal headlights. Where is the fuse for them? Checked all the fuses under the steering wheel and infront of the battery, all fine. Replaced both bulbs too, still no luck. It says the lights are on in the...
  9. J

    Got my 197 after a twingo 133

    It is amazing! Racing blue with recaro's... Twingo was great, but this is just something else... What a car, i absolutely love it! Any recommnded mods? James