Clio 197 Cambelt help needed

[Cotto34]

Ok so halfway through Cambelt change on a 197. Got to the point of loosening the cam pulleys, inlet pulley bolt undone no problem. Exhaust pulley nut however is crazy tight, anyone got any tips on undoing it please?

I take it it's a normal thread and not left handed?

Thanks in advance

 

[RSRowe]

why are you undoing the pulleys?

 

[Cotto34]

Procedure says to undo 1/4 turn so the pulley rotate freely to install new Cambelt.

 

[RSRowe]

I wouldn't bother. I assume you've got the cam locking tool in place?
I guess it's to aid keeping the belt tight between the pulleys when you install it. I never bothered doing that when i last did mine.

 

[RSRowe]

you need the pulley locking tool to undo them really. Don't rely on the cam locking tool as you'll likely break the cam ends
(not entirely sure your experience or setup, sorry)

 

[Cotto34]

Yeah got the cam locking tool and pulley locking tools installed.

 

[RSRowe]

i'd just go at it then. I can't recall it being LH thread

 

[Cotto34]

Ok just wanted to make sure, thought it would be normal thread but never know. Thanks

 

[RSRowe]

I haven't got my procedure to hand, but I've had a quick look online and can't find mention of them being LH.

 

[Cotto34]

Good, same here but a bit cautious of how tight it is, tried breaker bar and still won't budge the nut