Clio3 K4J engine 1.4 16v locking pin location

[wagggy]

Hi, new member with a question.
I have a 2006 clio3 1.4 16v. Im trying to change cambelt water pump etc. I have the locking kit. my problem is where is the bolt hole for inserting the locking pin on the crankshaft.
I have searched youtube etc and they say its at back of engine, just reach up from underneath. I have looked but there's the starter motor there, do you have to remove starter motor to access it. no mention of doing this in instructions.
any help appreciated
Alex

 

[Martin_172]

If its the same as the MK2 with the K4J/K4M then its on the front of the engine circled here:

remove the bolt and insert the locking pin in there

 

[wagggy]

is that where the starter motor is located ?

 

[wagggy]

As you can see there's

not much room on Clio3, I still cant see a bolt head where your picture shows...

 

[chazza114]

Here's the full service manual for the Mk.3 - https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/eeay...NUAL.pdf?rlkey=gl8hxsesnm3jjs2klot52i39d&dl=0

If you go to the pdf page 405 (11A-88 in the manual) you'll find the full guide for the timing belt on a K4J. It suggests the Mot. 1489 tool fits where Martin has shown, right down at the bottom front right of the engine block. It's a b*****d to get to, I just did the timing on my 197, so I know the struggle.

 

[wagggy]

Thanks for that, will come in useful for other bits.

 

[Martin_172]

yeah looks to me like that has a front starter where the Clio 2 has a rear starter under the exhaust manifold. so yes it will be under your starter

 

[wagggy]

yeah looks to me like that has a front starter where the Clio 2 has a rear starter under the exhaust manifold. so yes it will be under your starter

I guessed that as thats the area shown in the diagram. funny how the instructions for my car don't mention the removal of the starter motor.

thanks

 

[Martin_172]

id imagine if doing it on a ramp you may be able to get access under the car without removing the starter? depends how low the starter is mounted

 

[wagggy]

Removed starter motor, and my knuckles, can now access pin location. thanks to Martin and Chazza for your help,, this is a very useful site, and quick responses.

alex

 

[wagggy]

Thought I would update this. since doing cambelt had problems with tickover after putting engine all back together.
Managed to insert crank locking pin with starter motor in situ. The hole is literally under the starter motor and you can access is with a bit of effort, so you dont need to remove starter motor on this engine K4J 1.4L 16v.
thanks everyone for you help and Knowledge.
Alex