Renault Clio 172 (no air con) belt replacement

[172_Swifty]

Good afternoon,

Long story very short, I was replacing my Clio 172 (non air con, non cup) alternator and belt, and I have managed to lose the bottom bolt(s) connecting the alternator to the engine. aka 'Renault Clio Sport MK2 2001-2006 172 182 Alternator Mount Engine Bracket'.

I found this thread here which suggests these are M10 along with the part numbers: https://cliosport.net/threads/lower-alternator-pivot-bolt.847179/ however the links state these are rear bush bolts, where I assume the standard bolt sizes and hence part numbers are used around the car so it does not matter.

Simply seeking clarification before I do one of two things:

- Bolt bingo with a selection of what I believe will fit
- Order the above and test it / try it

I am attaching a photo of the engine mounting bracket and you can see where the mount is not attached to the engine.

Appreciate your responses, I am asking here as I have read many conflicts and my local garage was lets say less than helpful

 

[Mr Underhill]

Good afternoon,

Long story very short, I was replacing my Clio 172 (non air con, non cup) alternator and belt, and I have managed to lose the bottom bolt(s) connecting the alternator to the engine. aka 'Renault Clio Sport MK2 2001-2006 172 182 Alternator Mount Engine Bracket'.

I found this thread here which suggests these are M10 along with the part numbers: https://cliosport.net/threads/lower-alternator-pivot-bolt.847179/ however the links state these are rear bush bolts, where I assume the standard bolt sizes and hence part numbers are used around the car so it does not matter.

Simply seeking clarification before I do one of two things:

- Bolt bingo with a selection of what I believe will fit
- Order the above and test it / try it

I am attaching a photo of the engine mounting bracket and you can see where the mount is not attached to the engine.

Appreciate your responses, I am asking here as I have read many conflicts and my local garage was lets say less than helpful

Is yours phase 1 or 2?

 

[172_Swifty]

apologies for my late reply, the model variant is CB1N0F (2001) if that helps?

 

[Mr Underhill]

apologies for my late reply, the model variant is CB1N0F (2001) if that helps?

This is the illustration showing the bolt and bracket (arrow and x).

Don't refer to that other thread as he was after the pivot bolt which goes through the alternator.

The bolt you are after is an M10. From memory, it was M10X150-65 mm (150 = 1.5 thread, 65mm in length).

Part Number was 7703002190. N/A from Renault but the good news is the bolt directly beneath it is identical.

See the picture from my engine. Same bracket, and the same bolts.

So whip the other bolt out and take it to your local fasteners and they'll find you one to match.

 

[172_Swifty]

This is superb thank you very much for this! If you are attending the Clio day at Angelsey race circuit I may bump into you. Thank you again!

 

[Mr Underhill]

This is superb thank you very much for this! If you are attending the Clio day at Angelsey race circuit I may bump into you. Thank you again!

You're welcome. Just waiting on some tyres, so if all goes well I'll be there.