Cambelt change

[yellowbelly]

I am about to contact a couple of local garages (one is a Renault specialist) about getting the belts done.

what should i be asking when contacting them, clearly price but what else is worth mentioning as some probably have no idea about cliosports?

 

[matt|H]

Some places don't bother with the waterpump... apparently it's vital to at least have it checked but most people say get it replaced at same time. Well, in a non-sport anyway... Don't see why it'd be any different for a sport.

 

[SBV116]

We don't change many pumps at all, actually changed one today that was showing signs of leaking!

But 95% of the time they are fine on the 1*2's! We just inspect.

 

[yellowbelly]

I know sod all about the mechanics etc but i see Tensioners crop up alot?

 

[Gaz_]

Locking tools lol?

 

[sideways danny]

Some places don't bother with the waterpump... apparently it's vital to at least have it checked but most people say get it replaced at same time. Well, in a non-sport anyway... Don't see why it'd be any different for a sport.

non sports all run the water pump off the cambelt, K-block engines are well known for pumps failing and seizing and taking out the cambelt. F-block pumps aren't like this until you get to the latest generation (F4P in the laguna, F4R 830 in the 197) D-block pumps dont really endanger much either, they just leak

 

[lemonnobby]

yea make sure its both kits cam and aux kits locking tools ive done about 3 water pumps in my life

 

[sideways danny]

i kept the last pump i was asked to change as a spare for my own car, it was MINT, i advised not to bother and it was insisted upon

 

[Gumby]

Pop it up to M&N mate, they'll sort you out

 

[yellowbelly]

Pop it up to M&N mate, they'll sort you out

Thats one i contacted, Nympsfield yeah?

 

[Gumby]

Yeah they know their stuff! Top blokes too