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I have a F4R laying around that suffered big end failure a while back. Was hoping to remove the top end but I'm having difficulty removing the cam pulley in order to get the rocker cover off - obviously it needs locking in place. Any suggestions on how to achieve this without the renault locking...

Not sure what you mean by L9, turkish lira?

how much for the metal bush mate? that would be massively useful

Il try that, thanks. If I have no luck il get some washers to pack it out. What a stupid design though!!

Hi all Bought a shorter link for my 172 that fits onto the end of the gear selector rod thingy under the car and into the ball joint with the b!tch of a circlip. Now, when fitted there is play between the end of the gear rod and where it bolts onto the linkage as the linkage is slightly...

no one know the meaning of these fault codes?

Got these fault codes up on my RS tuner after engine replacement. What do they mean? Also, awful clicking sound when i run the air con actuator test. The kind of clicking an electronic actuator makes when it cant move freely. Any advice? Also found a loose heatshield down the back of the...

I'm more than prepared to pay for it myself, but i have spent out money with this firm precisely so things like this wouldnt happen. that money is now wasted and i am landed with an even bigger bill. i just want to be confident that theyre not dodging the bullet

Hi all, Had a cambelt change performed on my clio sport, 3 days after which the engine seized with no noise or warning lights or smoke etc. The mechanic is claiming failure of big end bearings due to insufficient lubrication, as the engine had an oil leak (which was diagnosed and repaired by...

Can anyone reccomend a specialist in the home counties area? I plan to call renault about this, i figure i will be able to go back to the garage with what renault say, should they deem this unusual or unlikely. Should i be calling a renault dealer or what? Thanks everyone you've been an...

Fred@BTM the mechanic has told me that there is metal swarf from the bearings visible, but is asking for my permission to strip it down further to inspect the pistons for damage? Not really understanding this fully. If the metal swarf is visible as the mechanic has described, this rules out...

No i have not seen the damage with my own eyes yet when i do maybe i will photograph it if that would help? how will i know if the bottom pulley spun as opposed to these bearings? is there a way i can find out for myself without paying a specialist to examine it and transport it etc.

would the bottom pulley cause this kind of damage then? heard literally nothing.

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Crank bearings gone. swarf everywhere. So whos got a second hand engine .. or a shotgun

on what basis? When it died on me, there was no noise. The revs just dropped off and the engine seemed to almost stall. Front end didnt dip, and i was in gear. it was as though the fuel or air supply was just suddenly cut off. Obviously since the starter motor would not turn it over this would...

no lights, checked on rs tuner about a week before, no fault codes, 63000 miles, had an oil leak so oil level has been fluctuating between full and low full and low, but never driven with insufficient oil. plenty of oil in there when it seized as welll. unsure as to whether they will have had...

update from garage. everything spinning freely at the top of the engine, mechanic asked me if i want him to continue work to take the sump off and inspect. he suspects big end bearings? can someone clarify what these are, causes for failure, cost of repair etc? thanks

does the alternator run off the aux belt?i dont think that was changed, maybe where the oil was leaking and work taking place around it it could have worn & snapped? i guess i will find out for definite tomorow.

The oil level has been checked religiously since i bought the car. Had a leak from what was first believed to be rocker cover gasket but later turned out to be cam shaft seals? These were replaced along wiith dephaser + cam belt. The engine had plenty of oil in it when it seized. Please...

I wouldnt say theyre a specialist, but they are a good garage. They do body repairs and spraying and the mechanics there have rebuilt old MGs and lotuses. There was no horrible noises when it seized, revs just died and then nothing. Thanks for your replies so far lets keep them coming :) ps...

Okay so had cambelt and dephaser changed last week. Been driving fine, everything smoother. Only thing was idle not settling for a while, going from 1000 up to around 1700 then back down again til nice and warm. Left work for my lunch today, just entering a roundabout when...steering goes heavy...

Yes this is what i mean, it may not be a tool that is used directly on the dephaser pulley it may just be a tool that enables the dephaser pulley to be changed by locking things in place. Is this third tool the renaultsport specific one then? And even though he is getting the correct tool...

Cars at the garage at the moment, having cambelt + dephaser and couple of other things done. I was concerned about the garage having the right locking tools for the job, asked them and they said they had the kit. Have dealt with them alot and theyr pretty good. However, mechanic (who said it...

bump did you ever cure it? I have replaced dogbone and upper drivers side engine mount which has seriously reduced my knocking/vibrations but theyr slowly creeping back. Seems to be worse in the cold/first thing in the morning? Upper gearbox mount is next.

Thanks!

Is it worth trying to clean my 1st lambda sensor? Will this have any effect if it is faulty or should i just buy a new one and save myself some effort? Thanks all

I have an oil leak from the rocker cover gasket too, and also sounding rough / tappety both cold/hot. Having dephaser changed this week so hopefully this fixes it. Please update if you have any breakthroughs!

no one?

Right had a problem with a bent front n/s strut which i got fixed, but im noticing still that when full throttle around 6k revs the speedo jumps erraticaly upwards by 10/20/30mph. Ive read the speedo reads from the abs ring or from gearbox. I have 2002 ph2 172 so i think its the abs ring? Ive...