Recent content by Oliver Holmes

She has just galloped past 140k so I shouldn't b overly surprised I suppose. Can I do much damage using it in this condition or should I down keys and start saving?

Can I assume this is a common fault :-)

Ahh ok didn't realise that... Gutted as I've only just done the aux kit! Timing belt I can deal with, the dephaser pulley i will need to look up... Hopefully in the guides section. Thanks to Bloke, MicKPM and flebay for your help!!

It does or at least the noise is less obvious then...

I was told it was mineral, but if it's not I suppose it rules that out as a suspect. I will call Renault in the morning and get a genuine oil filter... Thanks bud

I thought dephaser initially as it was almost the quintessential diesel sound but the noise is all the way along the head not just the left hand side (from the front). I suppose the noise could always have been there (only had the car a week) but the noise of the aux belt tensioner washed it...

You bested me "how dare you" (neck wound in)

Hi guys, Rang Renault in Norwich (Holden) a few days ago for a price on Aux Belt and tensioner and got a quote for £190 for separate item but for some reason if you by the belt and tensioner together they are only £70!!! for both! well cheap... Ordered... fitted and smug!

Hi guys, Just got some great help from Jaff so thought I would try my luck with a second issue I am experiencing. I have just changed my aux belt and tensioner on my Clio 172 (2002) No noises now, so I was well chuffed! I then did an oil (Shell 5w40 Mineral) and oil filter (Mann Filter)...

Thanks for the reply Jaff! that makes a lot of sense. I'll get one ordered.

Anyone?? :-)

Hi Guys, I am new to the forum and am looking for some help... I just spent 3 hours changing the aux belt on my 172 (2002) and its heaps quieter now! However I got carried away changing my oil filter and snapped my oil pressure switch (green one). The weird thing is that I have no dash...

Thanks for that AWESOME! Just what I needed.