Dephaser knock and 3rd gear synchro is munched - engine out is best option?

[Bob the Frog]

Hi there.
My 172 has been off the road for the best part of a couple of years now (sprogs and house renovation take priority) and after having recently tried to sell it I've realised that it's not worth as much as I'd hoped. So Im keeping it. It's in perfect condition apart from the Dephaser and a crunch when shifting up and working the car hard.

I'm in Sweden, and despite the local renault dealer/garage having done the cambelt, waterpump and aux stuff 4 years ago, they insist they didn't replace Aux and water pump (I have the old parts, and SAW the work in progress) and they also state that "That engine doesn't have a dephaser mate" .... so yeah. Not letting them near it.

I can borrow the "do not do this job without them" renault tools, I've got all the time in the world, and the jobs don't phase me - but am I right in saying that I might as well yoink the engine/'box out and do the job in comfort? I guess engine mounts can be done at the same time, and I can sort out the engine bay at the same time. Also... Clutch maybe?

Cheers for any answers

 

[Tony Hunter]

If you are quite happy to remove the engine and box, then why not. It will make it much easier for you, plus, as you say, you can get all the other jobs done at the same time.