Cambelt Change Con!

stef73

found this link for clio cambelt location http://www.retro-renault.com/forums/renault-1997-present-day/9894-clio-1-4-16v.html

paddedjohn

she should have got it done by the dealer included in the deal before she bought the car. any decent dealer would have done it anyway.

LandyAndy

stef73 wrote: »

found this link for clio cambelt location http://www.retro-renault.com/forums/renault-1997-present-day/9894-clio-1-4-16v.html

vaio

I suspect that’s another embarrassed red face avoided thanks to MSE

Ben1030

It was the wrong belt, I feel a little silly now yet relieved. Good job the garage wasn't open when I checked lol!

Looking at the how to guide the appropriate parts to be removed show they have by the bolts. Is there anyway of seeing the belt without taking the engine off for peace of mind? It's a 2002 1.2 16v Clio.

Thanks a lot for all your help!

kingstreet

Ben, it may be worth asking them about the pulleys and tensioners if you intend to get in touch. Many people change the belt without considering what keeps the belt in place.

A case in point. I bought a car which showed a timing belt change within the manufacturer's mileage guidelines. A few months later, a tensioner failure resulted in some (fortunately not spectacular) damage which cost over £1,000 to correct. On inspection, the belt had been replaced, but the pulleys and tensioners were original equipment.

Anyone embarking on a timing belt change should, as a matter of course, change the belt, pulleys, tensioners and even consider a precautionary water-pump change.

Good luck,

Ian

mac2008

Happy to help - easy mistake to make.

I agree with the post re. pulleys and tensioners. Also, the auxiliary belts are usually such a cheap easy job, I'd always get the lot changed with the cambelt.

Hammyman

Ben1030 wrote: »

It is a very good point, I've thought that myself and have been looking for the last 20 mins on which belts which, can anyone help point out?

If you can see it without removing a cover which completely covers it and is vertical down the full end of the engine, its not a cambelt.

N9eav

kingstreet wrote: »

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Anyone embarking on a timing belt change should, as a matter of course, change the belt, pulleys, tensioners and even consider a precautionary water-pump change.

Perhaps a little over cautious ? tensioner Probably and pulleys if the bearings seem worn. But I would refer to the service manual.

My Kia says belt and tensioner at 60,000. Pulleys were fine.... Water Pump.....I think not

mikey72

N9eav wrote: »

Perhaps a little over cautious ? tensioner Probably and pulleys if the bearings seem worn. But I would refer to the service manual.

My Kia says belt and tensioner at 60,000. Pulleys were fine.... Water Pump.....I think not

Rather you than me.
Full kit, belt, pullies, tensioner, and water pump, every time.
Cost difference to not doing them is less than a tank of petrol.