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As I said I have changed the belt with a genuine part and the belt was made by Gates. and if any one is interested it cost $600.00 AUD parts and labor or 274.00 GBP

.172 Phase 2 flame red Australian spec and yes they are different. we only got 15" wheels and the engine map is different in cold start.

172 Phase 1 flame red Australian spec and yes they are different. we only got 15" wheels and the engine map is different in cold start.

True however remember the milage I quote is in Kilometers not miles and the Australian Service book quotes 100,000. Ks. There is also a climatic impact on the belts, Australia doesn't get the cold extremes that Europe does.

Hi Guys sorry been away for a week. I have now had the belt changed and had them keep it and the idler bearings for me to inspect. The belt looks like new! but the bearings in the idlers and the tensioner's have a very slight rattle. they are sound and run true with no side play, or roughness...

Absolutely totally agree all depends on temperature & environment etc I suppose I am looking for experiences that people have had with Clio timing belts.

Has any one actually had a timing belt break? I wonder if the scheduling of these events is based on a dealer cost return by servicing or actual experience. Most timing belts no matter which car manufacturer are made by only a few companies. with this in mind the time variation for serviceing...

Hi Guys Yes to all the sujestions, waiting till the lights and the pump do there thing and as for giving it to it you cannot . To give you some idea you need three times as much trottle movement just to get to 2,000. then it takes its time. But if you do and the temp hits 1/4 Hang the program...

Hi All I have a Aus spec 172 and that means a Renault has had fiddle with the Computer to suit the Aussie Polution regs. There is no change to the way that the car goes when warm( past 1/4 on the guage). Before that the car is sluggish hesitant and generally dead. A good number of them will...