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    Mertin replied to the thread Cambelt Tensioning.
    I can get the marks near by manipulating the belt as the tensioner approaches the marks but still, from guides it seems it should be a...
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    Mertin replied to the thread Cambelt Tensioning.
    Manual states about not moving the tensioner itself anti clockwise when setting it Iv rotated it endless amount of times to try and even...
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    In the process of setting the cambelt tension with a new schaeffler tensioner as part of the kit, and following the Renault guide & also...
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    Mertin replied to the thread ARP rod bolts upgrade.
    Cheers for the reply, I modified it last night following a few others saying they had the same problem. I started to think Id ordered...
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    Mertin replied to the thread ARP rod bolts upgrade.
    Im just attempting to fit the plastic windage tray following fitting the larger oil pump. The tray fouls on the oil pump before it even...
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    Mertin reacted to adamlstr's post in the thread F4R 172 Cup engine questions with Like Like.
    Given that the Clio (and its fuel system) is >20 years old, I wouldn't be putting regular supermarket 95 RON E10 fuel anywhere near it...
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    Mertin replied to the thread Ph1 revival.
    Link doesnt seem to have worked but was posted on 12th November if you want to look back. I also have a few screenshots from the manual...
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    Mertin replied to the thread Ph1 revival.
    Ah, that makes sense now. I didnt even twig at the time. I haven't got a thread as such but just picked up all the info from various...
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    Mertin replied to the thread ARP rod bolts upgrade.
    Apologies, I looked it up after posting & 5980 isn't anerobic (non setting) so no use for cam cover & can't edit my post
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    Mertin replied to the thread Ph1 revival.
    Great build thread and good to see another Phase 1. I'm going through some engine upgrades just now and similar to yourself, pulled the...
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    Mertin reacted to Brigsy's post in the thread TTV Flywheel - To Replace or Not with Like Like.
    If reusing same clutch stick it back together. Its bedded into the flywheel surface.
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    Mertin replied to the thread ARP rod bolts upgrade.
    I may be wrong but I would just use the 5980 for the cam cover also
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    Mertin replied to the thread ARP rod bolts upgrade.
    Looks like its the tab for supporting / locating the plastic tray. Frogjam's website mentions it Fitting this pump does require...
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    Mertin replied to the thread ARP rod bolts upgrade.
    I used Loctite SI 5980, comes in a compressed tube like many of the others. Definately worth doing while 8n that deep, only problem is...
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    Mertin replied to the thread ARP rod bolts upgrade.
    Interesting about the oil pump as iv just had the engine on stand and sump off to do rod bolts, no.1 bearing cap reseal etc
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