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You're not too far away either- whereabouts in Birmingham? I live in Cov but work in Bournville....

*faints* Christ.

If 22lb/ft + 86 degrees damages a belt, then I suspect you're using the wrong kit buddy. Also, are you sure that I stressed the belt when tightening? Positive? Were you watching at the time? Thanks for the kind offer, I might pop over in the Clio that I "did wrong" :D lol.

Um....the car sat on my drive would suggest otherwise. My car, my choice.... What function does the pulley tool serve other than locking the pulleys to crack the nuts off? Genuine question- not being funny. I don't see that it has any other purpose than that. (I did purchase the kit with that...

Interesting thread. Shows the potential incompetence shown by places you would expect to be fully competent and equipped. As a new owner to the 172, but a competent home mechanic, I thought i'd share my views of a belt service including Dephaser pulley. Out of 10 (difficulty), i'd rate it a 6...

....entertaining little things, these Clio's. Different to what i'm used to I must say. Have just added a '53 172 to the collection, picked it up for a steal with a knackered PS pump. Nothing like taking an awkward Renault to bits is there? :p Makes a change for nothing to be seized...