Timing belt just changed,question.

[Aaronjr01]

Just had the timing belt changed earlier today, but the fella doing the job didnt put in the new crankshaft bolt(i think thats what its called anyway) I had bought from Renault and gave to him along with the kit. He said he just tightened up the the one that was already in it.

I know its good practice to change this bolt but is it dangerous to not change it?

Any advice appreciated as I am slightly worried

 

[The Fatty]

only if its a specific length bolt iirc, i cant remeber what length is what though... sorry

 

[MicKPM]

As above, there is a length tollerence on them as they're a stretch bolt. Perfectly safe to reuse if it's in tollerence and tightened up correctly but for the price why would you take the chance? Just sling a new one in

 

[scotty2hotty81]

I just don't understand why he wouldn't change it anyway, especially if he was given it!

 

[Aaronjr01]

Yeah I didn't understand why he didnt change it either, now I guess I'll just return it to Renault unless anyone on here wants it :S Car is running as normal, however sometimes on starting there is a little squeak from one of the belts, probably the fan belt? Anything to worry about?

Apologies if I'm coming across as if I'm worrying about every little detail but I am a perfectionist and when the car is your pride and joy its what you do

 

[DrR]

They don't have a fan belt, so won't be that.

 

[JackJack]

Could be the Auxiliary belt.

 

[Aaronjr01]

Sorry meant the auxiliary belt yeah, can you grease it or something to stop it squeaking?

 

[mark smith87]

It might need tightening. Do not grease the belt!!

 

[scotty2hotty81]

Shouldn't need tightening its a spring loaded! Any doubts take it back, if that belt comes of it will probably take the cambelt with it.

 

[Aaronjr01]

What a disaster doesn't put in the new cranckshaft bolt i gave to him and the belt squeaks when I turn the car on....

Not to mention the amount of dirt on the steering wheel and mats...

Is there nobody reliable that has common sense out there :S

 

[Russ_16v]

Can I ask how much he charged you mate? And what make of belt kit he used?

 

[172Ben]

yeh

A specialist

 

[JackJack]

Is there any in NI?

As said do not put grease on the belt.

 

[The Fatty]

does it squeek if you turn the steering onto hard lock (try both ways)?