Clio 172 tensioner spring bolt

[jinjur]

Hi gang,

Had to replace the upper timing belt cover as the threads were destroyed (main dealer from a while ago i think) and the mount was basically hanging off.

But had a hell of a time removing the tensioner spring bolt (one arrowed in stolen pic below) as it looked like it had been eaten by vice grips. Now I managed to get it off and on but I am not happy with it so was wondering if anyone could let me know if this can be bought from Renault and if you might know a part number? Local dealerships did not want to know

Alternatively, if anyone has one about that they could sell, that would be great

Cheers
J

 

[bloke]

Chuck a normal headed bolt in.

 

[hipwell]

Is that some sort of home made ac delete kit? Looks pretty good

 

[bloke]

Is that some sort of home made ac delete kit? Looks pretty good

you swap the idler pulley for a ribbed one and run the belt under it.

 

[hipwell]

you swap the idler pulley for a ribbed one and run the belt under it.

Is that all there is to it? Same belt? Any specific pulley people use?

 

[bloke]

you need a shorter belt, can't remember what pulleys fit but there are a few that do the job. think merc one was about the cheapest, just needs a small spacer to line it up.

am sure there is a thread in the guides section.