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I'm a business that specialises in looking after Renaults properly for those that just want their car to be right and not just Clio's and I've currently got an Espace IV 3.0 on the ramp for a timing belt. I'll help anyone that genuinely needs it and asks but I won't work for free. Ive got no...

I don't think i've ever used the stupid 8mm keyway on these tensioner units for this very reason - Don't buy the proper tool!!! It is fine for use on other F4R vehicles but on the Clio II there's no room for it so save your cash and either make your own NASA spec tool or do as above...

I like your Nan already! Pics? :p Its a keyless/floating sprocket setup similar to the Ford Zetecs so you must use all the correct locking tools of which there are three items. Get it wrong and worst case you'll rebend all the valves you've just replaced or the engine will run but it'll be...

Re: Mystery fault--electric fault light, ESP, MAP, TPS, and rev limiter.Help me ples Simply unplugging the MAP Sensor will not allow it to run perfectly no, it will run in a safe-mode via a known set of values. It will then throw up a seperate error stating "MAP Sensor - No signal/Open...

Re: Mystery fault--electric fault light, ESP, MAP, TPS, and rev limiter.Help me ples You'll need the wiring loom "Pin-out" diagram really but failing that, inspect the loom for obvious signs of damage cuased by trapping and then go point ot point with a continuity or diode test. Mick

Re: Mystery fault--electric fault light, ESP, MAP, TPS, and rev limiter.Help me ples Has anyone checked the wiring out between the MAP and the ECM?

Gearbox side of cylinder head, remove the inlet camshaft end cap and see if you can rotate the camshaft slightly with ease... if you can its D-U-N End caps are consumable items so be sure to have a new one to hand

CAT and or MAP Sensor issue most likely matey. Is the smell sulfurous and eggy?

I've never done one on a Clio III but its the same unit on the Megane CC - normally you pull them away from the direction of the lock bolt. Just mind the plastic locating tabs as they can sometimes prove to be a "See You Next Tuesday" Mick

Dephaser is the most likely cause i'm afraid but this can be checked by a garage/specialist for a small fee before you have to spend out a wedge. Where are you based? Mick

Don't be a pikey, removing the SERV light isn't nice and the new owner will find out in the long run. The cause of the flashing SERV can really only be a configuration issue IF its to do with the new UCH that they fitted... are we sure it was a 100% brand new N2/N3 unit from Renault and not a...

Simple job this - Remove the trim panel or, if you're brave bend it out the way enough to get your hand in. Then disconnect the multiplug before removing the clip that hold the motor assembly in place. After that you just wiggle it about and lift it clear.

Has it been on diagnostics since the new UCH? Its possible a system hasn't been fully setup correctly and could just need a tweek.

I've got a customer with an F4R Scenic who is on 96k plus pocket change and still on his original depahser... he gets me to service it every year regardless of mileage. When I did the timing belt I advised it as Fred does but it was solid with no signs of play so the guy said leave it - Still...

Re: Mystery fault--electric fault light, ESP, MAP, TPS, and rev limiter.Help me ples Sorry, i've not read all the above... what exactly is the issue as the "Change it and see" approach is not how I prefer roll (nor do advise others to do it). What software/hardware did you use to obtain the...

FFS I really need to populate my forum section... I do that for £25 :lol: I suspect a configuration "issue" has occured when they ran REPROG - its possible that they're using a clone or even downloaded REPROG as its all on Ren.net these days. Take it to a proper specialist to get it sorted ;) Mick

What was it and have you hung out the back of her because of it?

Erm, you've got a lead trapped/caught/stuck between the top of engine and the underside of upper inlet plenum which causes a better path to earth and/or breaks the insulation.Mick

What about Blackberry yo? :pI loved my 3GS but moved away as I had technology needs that Apple simply couldn't forfill to.

Not in Manchester, I'm in Nottingham but can do all that for you if you fancied a short trip.Mick

I'm based in Nottingham and have Liams '197 coming in for the same service on Thursday - Timing belt, Water pump, Etc.Give me a call if you want a price... Will be around £450

Renault "Motrio" range... that is all

checked the voltage yet?

Proberbly a trapped lead(s) arching out with the damp... new lead set should cure

Which tensioner, timing belt? :S

Not really, just Renault are rob-dogging b******s :pI can get a new N3 for just over £200 then £20 for the access codes and an hours work fitting and doing the CLIP work... Easy money if I'm honest. Could be greedy but there's no point.

To do the job properly requires the head to come off and a time-sert fitting. Heli-coils are cheaper but they are w**k; it will unwind either on its own or when the plug is removed next time for servicing which is why you must tell any garage working on your car that it has one fitted. Also, to...

Cylinder head > Right hand side > thermostat housing > only sensor on that side.Disconnect the plug > 21mm ring spanner > undo sensor > put finger in hole to stop coolant going everywhere > quickly replace sensor > top up coolant resevoir.

If you have RAC/AA cover call them out and tell them under no circumstances are they to attempt to start the vehicle and that it needs recovery to a local garage of your choosing... It might work