Clio 182 cambelt wear signs?

[Renny182_luke]

Hi all just wondering if anyone knows of any signs of wear / when the cambelt is gonna go?

Had my 182 since November has 51k on the clock.

As the engine builds to around 4k rpm a whistling sound has appeared from the engine, just as the car opens up or starts to open up, bit worried that it's a sign of the belt gonna snap! Lol, if anyone could help this would be great!

 

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when was it changed last?

 

[Renny182_luke]

when was it changed last?

I have no idea mate, as far as I know I don't think it has been done, I know I should change it just worried wether it's drive able or not..

 

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book it in with a specialist on here,do not go to a local garage,i had a mate whos 172 he didnt bother and bang engine went get it done m8

 

[jesus]

If it's never been done it needs doing ASAP!

 

[Renny182_luke]

A dunno if it is belt what's going mate could be exhaust or owt bit worried though.. Am new to this so a dunno how to find specialists etc lol

I got the car from a dealer he never mentioned it and it's had 1 owner from a new, a woman as well! So I'm presuming it's not been done.. Has full SH etc tho...

 

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too risky m8 where r u based

 

[Renny182_luke]

I'm just outside wakefield mate West Yorkshire! Quite close to doncaster too..

 

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i dont know the nearest but look on the traders section gewt a paid membership and get it done

 

[PP200t]

I had a whistling on my 182 and it was the exhaust to cat join if I remember.

 

[Renny182_luke]

Extremely worried now mate, I heard they were ok until around 72k :/ I guess it is too risky tho lol

 

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dont worry lol ,but i would get it done if you can afford,the noise could be anything but if theres no receipt for belts they should get done

 

[Renny182_luke]

I had a whistling on my 182 and it was the exhaust to cat join if I remember.

Was it only when you put toe down mate? Or as the car started to open up? Doesn't do it or Ya can't hear it until around 4k rpm?

 

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we all love our sports,and the timing change is crucial on these as every1 will tell you on here,i would get in touch with dan @sjm ie sjm automotive on google,top bloke doesnt say enough

 

[Renny182_luke]

dont worry lol ,but i would get it done if you can afford,the noise could be anything but if theres no receipt for belts they should get done

we all love our sports,and the timing change is crucial on these as every1 will tell you on here,i would get in touch with dan @sjm ie sjm automotive on google,top bloke doesnt say enough

thanks a lot mate. It's pricey I hear though isn't it!

 

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cambelt kit,aux belt kit and water pump i beleive contact renault wolverhampton parts on google cheap as anywhere,its cheaper to get it done or face a broken car imo

 

[jesus]

Yes it's pricey, but not as pricey as your engine going pop.

 

[VR46-G@Z]

No 2 ways about it, fork out the £600 quid and get it done right or wait til it goes bang, I know what my choice would be!

 

[Renny182_luke]

Not basing it on that fact but there's no record of it been done on paperwork I have so I'm guessing no! Deffo gonna get it done no doubt about that lads

 

[Adamm.]

How can you buy a car with FSH and not know if the belts have been done?

Always get it done if you are unsure or as above risk it going pop.

 

[MicKPM]

We're based in Nottingham which is a bit closer to Wakefield. Current price is £360 for belts or £550 with dephaser. Prices are also on our website to:

http://www.diamondmotors.net/pricing/timing-belt-replacement/

Mick

 

[Ethan1996]

How can you buy a car with FSH and not know if the belts have been done?

Always get it done if you are unsure or as above risk it going pop.

Unless you know about cars, I'm sure the majority haven't had their belts done. I'm sure when you book it in for a service the majority of little garages don't mention belt changes.