Mars 034 goes for open heart surgery.

[ColinG]

Some pics of my car currently undergoing it's second cambelt service. Thoroughly impressed with Benfield Renault Carlisle.

Getting all belts done, water pump, new crank pulley and a full service. £1400 including vat. Next up is new discs, pads and braided hoses all round. This should see it mechanically perfect.

 

[Stefan.]

This is a peach

And so looked after

 

[Addicted]

I can see dirt inside, SHED!!!

 

[CrippsCorner]

Good effort!

 

[ColinG]

I can see dirt inside, SHED!!!

Practically CAT C iirc?

 

[Knuckles]

I still can't believe the engine needs dropping out.

 

[Ol’ Tarby]

Proper job!

 

[Chris V6 255]

I still can't believe the engine needs dropping out.

It can be done engine in but it's best practice to drop the engine out.

 

[Beef-Mc]

I can't believe a Renault dealer knew what a Clio V6 was!

 

[Smiffyboy1990]

Impressive! how long does this take to do roughly ?

 

[ColinG]

I'm still debating weather or not to just whack a new clutch in at the same time. It feels absolutely fine as it should at just 26k miles, but it's over 11 years old now. My wallet is currently stretched far enough though.. Without spending another £300+ I know I will kick myself if it fails in a year or 2.

 

[Smiffyboy1990]

I'am guessing it's an engine out job for a clutch change ? I'd personally get it done whilst it's in bit's for peace of mind.

 

[Rob]

Get the clutch done!

Nice work though, big bills but they're near enough depreciation free motoring now so its worth it.

 

[adamlstr]

1400 doesn't actually sound that bad for the work involved!

 

[MarkCup]

Is it really £300 for clutch parts? Surely labour when it's already dropped out like that is next to nothing?

Regardless, getting it done would be a no brainer to me!

Looks much better with non-italic plates by the way :smiley:

 

[ColinG]

They quoted £280 for clutch, slave cylinder and some seals etc.

Don't think labour would be too much... Might make sense!

 

[adamlstr]

They quoted £280 for clutch, slave cylinder and some seals etc.

Don't think labour would be too much... Might make sense!

For 300 notes, get it done!

 

[Mr R.]

Labour will be naff all as its already in bit's.
For £280 it's not worth messing about, get it done.
Be nothing worse then getting it all back together and in a few months the slave fails.

 

[Knuckles]

Get the clutch done!

Nice work though, big bills but they're near enough depreciation free motoring now so its worth it.

They're appreciating slightly now aren't they?

I feel when the time comes that I can afford one the price will have jumped up again

 

[ColinG]

For reference I got this one in 2011 for £15500... I had 2 cash waiting offers just before Xmas of £23500.

 

[Chris V6 255]

I'll be getting my clutch etc done when mine goes in at the end of the year. Car has done a few more miles though 41k iirc

 

[ColinG]

It's done 9k in total on this Cambelt, and since I've had it 4k in 4 years, so I'm thinking that in the next time it's due a belt it'll be sitting with just over 32-33k miles. Surely the clutch will be fine...

 

[Adam93]

Beautiful V6; you bought it just before the boat set sale on the values...

Quite an impressive sight to see the engine out, feel the pain for your wallet though

 

[Lal B3N]

Its in good hands with Paul at Benfield. Hes a top bloke!

Did you trailer it there?

 

[cat171]

Get the clutch done anyway, it makes sense. I had mine done, just because.

 

[_Tom]

I'd do the clutch tbh. Oh and the slave just as importantly.
I'd be in there painting them rust drive shafts too!

 

[ColinG]

Its in good hands with Paul at Benfield. Hes a top bloke!

Did you trailer it there? :wink:

Is that who's working on it? Take it you know him then. I've not spoken to the mechanic directly but Dave Sanders who is actually in parts but dealing with me through the service dept is brilliant!
Ha no I've taxed it specially for one month.. Soon as it's back home it's SORN again though!

 

[cat171]

Get the spark plugs done too (forgot to say that yesterday)

 

[Lal B3N]

Is that who's working on it? Take it you know him then. I've not spoken to the mechanic directly but Dave Sanders who is actually in parts but dealing with me through the service dept is brilliant!
Ha no I've taxed it specially for one month.. Soon as it's back home it's SORN again though!

Yeah it will be he, he is head mechanic/workshop manager. I'll give him a text see if he is.

Yeah good friends with him and his brother, Paul done my clio 182 while i was away. He done cambelt, dephaser, aux belt, waterpump, arp rod bolts, coolant hoses etc.

 

[ColinG]

Get the spark plugs done too (forgot to say that yesterday)

I was planning to just get those and fit myself... Must be an easy job surely.
Engine is back in now, there was a hold up with the crank pulley which was on back order. Picking up later on this afternoon

 

[Martin.]

Did you do the clutch and slave then in the end yea?

 

[The Chubby Pirate]

I gather this must be one of the better Renault dealers if you trust them with your V6, Colin!

 

[BREMBO]

Good stuff Colin, feels good getting it all done but an eye watering amount. I had mine done at Rentec, 2 days work for them and basically everything was done but I also left the clutch perhaps regret this going by the above but I'm on 24k and it still feels perfect. I have similar pictures somewhere

 

[cat171]

I was planning to just get those and fit myself... Must be an easy job surely.
Engine is back in now, there was a hold up with the crank pulley which was on back order. Picking up later on this afternoon :smile:

Fair play, umm probably not easy no mate. Even doing the coil packs is a PITA!

 

[cat171]

Good stuff Colin, feels good getting it all done but an eye watering amount. I had mine done at Rentec, 2 days work for them and basically everything was done but I also left the clutch perhaps regret this going by the above but I'm on 24k and it still feels perfect. I have similar pictures somewhere

Wow, that's low man! 52k here, drive it like I stole it

 

[ColinG]

So this is what condition a 6 year old, 9000 mile belt is in... I don't think it was going to snap anytime soon.

Various other bits and bobs...

All home again!

Cars home... Running like a dream, my exhaust is definately louder for some reason.. But it sounds epic so maybe was never fitted right for the last couple of years.
Again top marks for Renault carlisle... Car had only done 1 mile as well and was parked over 2 spaced when I collected it. Superb!

 

[Adam93]

I would never tire of seeing that every time i opened the garage door. Gorgeous.

 

[benhwolves]

What a beast! Everything about that is right!!

 

[The Chubby Pirate]

Wow, that's low man! 52k here, drive it like I stole it :wink:

Do you ever see yourself selling it, Craig?

Still waiting on updated pics of yours... It is one of 8 ffs! <3

 

[cat171]

Do you ever see yourself selling it, Craig?

Still waiting on updated pics of yours... It is one of 8 ffs! <3

Maybe mate, never say never.
I will do a thread this year as it needs a few minor bits doing like the wheels refurbing etc.