Help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[djn001]

Hi,

I posted the thread below yesterday (in bold) because I am having trouble getting the damned timing cover bracket off to gain access to the water pump. I had one reply saying to try a T30 torx. can anyone confirm or elaborate on this, before I go and try to get one?

Thanks


I have just found this forum and I wonder if anyone can give me some advice?

I am attempting to change the water pump on my son's Clio 1.2 Versailles (N-reg, 1172cc) and I'm having problems getting the bracket off that the engine mounting plate screws into on the r/h side of the cylinder head.

There are 2 hex-head bolts at the top which aren't a problem, but then below, I'm not exactly sure what else needs to be undone. There are 2 domed-head bolts that i think may have either a splined or torx drive. I've tried offering a splined-bit into these to determine the size, but because of their location, it is so fiddly to gain access to do this. Also, there are 2 smaller hex-head bolts (10 A/F and 13 A/F). Do these need to be undone aswell to remove this bracket.

Any advice on what tools to use and how to go about doing the job would be greatly apreciated.

 

[Alastair.]

torques 50, u need the special renault tool really to get on it

 

[iimushroomzii]

Torx bits, not sure of the size though mate, get a set.

 

[djn001]

Thanks Mate

I just realised that I had a kit that went up to T40 and neither of them were any good. This bracket is a real pain to get off!!!!

Do you know of any other problems that I may encouter or any other special tools that I may need once I have removed this? I am going to replace the timing belt, pulleys etc. and the water pump.

Cheers