MK1 172 cambelt

[Aids172]

Can this only be done at renault or can I use my local tuning/performance centre that carries out all of my other work and who I trust 100%. I believe someone said that you need a special tool that only renault has!

 

[sean]

anyone who knows what they are doing can do this job , but they do need the timing tools to lock the cams and crankshaft.

 

[edde]

You need the right tools it can be difficuly (space for a starter) loads of engines have been ruined when people (and garages) have done it on the cheap or set the cams out slightly and the performacne has taken a hit.

Pm me your email addres and I'll send you the file on how to do it if you want.

 

[ging71]

Can this only be done at renault or can I use my local tuning/performance centre that carries out all of my other work and who I trust 100%. I believe someone said that you need a special tool that only renault has!

Any good garage can do it, but non renualt dealers may not fit a renault belt, and if you have a warranty then the warranty could be invalidated.

 

[Aids172]

Cheers guys!
Is it just the belt that needs replacing or is there anything else!
I have heard people talk about the auxilary belt, should this be done as well?

 

[sean]

get the timing tensioner and idler pulleys replaced as well and yes will need new auxillary belt.
get a timing belt kit , auxillary belt, cam end covers
where are you located ? as im sure someone on here can recommend someone close to you to do the job

 

[edde]

Have a read here
Servicing rules/time/whats done etc (172/182)
http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?t=107873