That's not a bad price thanks, a bit far for me to travel unfortunatelyWe're £380 roughly inc water pump
True, it's not too far for me to travel, it's just farther than I would like . I'll keep you in mind but I'd still like to know if others know of any good garages in the areaFrom oxford? hmm, we have people travel a lot further to us
Will the CAM belt prices from the specialists be going down now they can pick the aux belt kits up for £60 plis VAT?
Thanks I'll give them a call when they're back openWe're £360 all in for the 1.4 16V, based in B'ham
Barry Plant & Son's is in Bicester if that's any good, ask for Neil and tell him Fred sent you
Noob here, be gentle!
I've read a lot about the dangers of getting the timing out on RS Clio's, and my friend seems to think that it's nothing to worry about when getting the belt changed by a small garage. They think a strobe check is good enough for verification.
Can anybody explain why RS's require so much more care?
OH the reason I ask is because an independent dealer is selling a 182 that appears to be a bargain, will change all belts when serviced.
Thanks!
When I bought my car 4 years ago I had my cousins, (big established garage) which I thought were experts on cars, change my belts.
Didn't think anything of it, few weeks ago I took it to Dan 519 Automotive who noticed the timing was out enough to cost me 15 to 20 bhp.
On the way home the car was transformed! I'll never take it to a non specialist again. Even if it did take me 6 hour return journey to Dans!
Top man, top service
I completely agree. I'm getting my cambelt and aux belt replaced next month including tensioners and water pump.
It's £620 using genuine Renault parts but that's acceptable when compared to the cost of an engine rebuild!
I've heard that cambelts on these engines often go due to time, not necessarily due to the mileage. Anyone have any comments on this? Mine has done 64k and is nearly 5 years old.
The RS Clio VVT guide, is it just different in the arrangement of pulleys and crank or does it go way beyond that? I'm not familiar with the engines VVT method I'm afraid! Is there any chance a local dealer could get the job right without the 'required' tools? Would a strobe check be enough to check their work?Thanks for your patience!^Its a bit more complicated than that, teeth don't come into itThe main problem is the fact its an interference engine (pulleys aren't keyed)a lot of garages use the non vvt guide for doing the belt, when they should be using the vvt method, 1mm here or there on a k-series doesn't matter, on a 172/182/197/225 etc IT DOES!
does the k4m in the rsi have vvt?
The RS Clio VVT guide, is it just different in the arrangement of pulleys and crank or does it go way beyond that? I'm not familiar with the engines VVT method I'm afraid! Is there any chance a local dealer could get the job right without the 'required' tools? Would a strobe check be enough to check their work?Thanks for your patience!
K4M started using VVT in about 04/05 I think it was.
a strobe is for checking ignition timing, setting the cam timing is not related. If the tools have not been used, it will be wrong
you did the dephaser without the pulley tool?
No offense to you, but advising you can do the job perfectly well without the pulley tool is wrong
the pulley tool is there for tightening the nut/bolt. If you dont, the cams turn and the belt stretches under the torqing force.
You did it wrong
it is your car and your choice completley i agree, pop over the workshop and i'll happily show you why you can't do it your way (not being clever, just offering)
everyone else does LOL
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?
you've misunderstood me. It stretches while it's under torquing force, then springs back into the wrong place "buddy"
you've misunderstood me. It stretches while it's under torquing force, then springs back into the wrong place "buddy"