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As everyone else has said, get a specialist to do the work unless you are very confident yourself. They're funny, quirky things sometimes. Even as a 20-year veteran sufferer of a Renault habit, and doing all my own work on various sheds (9 Turbo, 21 Quadra, ClioSport etc) I still tripped over...

Do what you want to do. If you invest in one and maintain it, it'll reward you. I bought my 172 in Oct 2011 with 129k on the clock and a failed PS pump. I changed the pump, and while I was there I did a full belt & dephaser service. I also changed the rear shocks because one was goosed. I...

Sadly I sold this last year after a decade of ownership (pic taken @ Blyton actually), 21 Turbo powered on slicks, caged, 820kg. But I will be in this: If it rains i'll be laughing!

Edit: Clio vs Clio vs Clio vs Clio (x10) vs R5GTT vs R21 Turbo vs R21 Quadra vs Megane R26 :) Checking in from TR too, i'll be in the white Renault 21 Quadra putting the Megane in it's place ;) Indeed, gives me time to use some of the Turbo torque to reign in you rollerskate driving Clio boys...

The clutch, if it's like every other Renault with that style box, will likely be held on with six 6mm allen headed bolts....easy to get off. Take care though, to- -Get the release bearing back on the clutch fork right before you reassemble -note which way the friction plate offset goes when you...

Camshaft seal. So yes it matters, oil could get out or dirt could get in. You dont need to remove the rocker cover, the centre of the metal part of the core plug is missing, so just poke something through the soft rubber in the middle and pop it out. Don't go all axe murderer on it or...

Look into what you're doing first, I just built a 4-pot, 330mm conversion for my R21 for under £600 (If you dont include the bigger wheels ive had to buy lol). All brand new parts too. Are the Megane calipers radial mount or have they got standard style mounts? If the latter, it'll cause you a...

The R21 Discs. Bit chunky 4-pots are ALWAYS worth it lol

Ah...I thought they were a little smaller than that. I was going to suggest R21 TXi front discs @ 285mm, with the right 4-stud and spigot. Not worth it though!

What diameter are the std Clio discs?

You're still assuming that I did stress the belt when tightening. Which I didn't. I understand your point though, thankyou, and it may serve as good advice to others (although im not sure the attitude is all that necessary?)

Right between the 2 biggest Cadbury locations in the country- which conveniently I travel between regularly :) Do you like Dairy Milk? :p

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...