CamBelt spring and Tensioning?

[w4rdy1985]

I will shortly be in a position to refit the cam belt to my 182.
I would like to know if the tension is set by the big spring(Does it give a set tension), or if I have to do something else as well!

Secondly, When setting the tension I understand I have to spin the belt 4 times.
Do i do this with all locking tools in, and do I just spin the belt and loose pulleys around?

Thirdly, When tightening the camshaft pulley nuts up, do I leave all of the locking tools in or just the pulley tool?

Thanks for your help

 

[Fred@BTM]

what big spring?

 

[Cookson]

I will shortly be in a position to refit the cam belt to my 182.
I would like to know if the tension is set by the big spring(Does it give a set tension), or if I have to do something else as well!

Secondly, When setting the tension I understand I have to spin the belt 4 times.
Do i do this with all locking tools in, and do I just spin the belt and loose pulleys around?

Thirdly, When tightening the camshaft pulley nuts up, do I leave all of the locking tools in or just the pulley tool?

Thanks for your help

Yeah, you spin it......... with the LOCKING tool in place



The word LOCKING gives you an idea about this

 

[Andyrg@ ClioTurbo]

Yeah, you spin it......... with the LOCKING tool in place



The word LOCKING gives you an idea about this

Hes fully right tho mate, in the book all three pulleys should be loose as in both cam shaft pulleys and the bottom crank pully, and then you turn the engine over ( the engine doesnt move but the belt will and gain the right tension. You then tighten the pullys back up and crank pully

I dont do it like that but its what the Renault guide says


Big spring i think hes on about the Aux belt

 

[w4rdy1985]

Sorry I muddled up two posts here!
I meant to ask, Is the aux belt a set tension from the spring?
And, On the cambelt tensioner is it a case of line the arrow with the slot?
Sorry cheers

 

[Andyrg@ ClioTurbo]

yes to the tensioner. turn in a few times and check tension is ok.

 

[w4rdy1985]

Yeah, you spin it......... with the LOCKING tool in place



The word LOCKING gives you an idea about this

Yes COCKson, I undestand that a locking tool locks something but i was just asking if the procedure I explained was correct, as someone else has now confirmed.
Why do some people just come on these forums to spout out silly things which aren't at all helpfull?

Thankyou very much to all of you( and there is quite a few) who are willing to help and share their knowledge freely.
It's very much appreciated.
Cheers

 

[Cookson]

Yes COCKson

ROFL

I have NEVER heard that one before............. ever

 

[sideways danny]

you've been given the link to the full genuine manual in download form about 5 times. Have you read it?

 

[w4rdy1985]

I have looked through the procedure in the manual yes.
I just didn't know if I have to turn the crank back before fitting the camshafts to the head to give some clearance to the valves or not!

 

[sideways danny]

not in this thread........