Geep Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 Good work dome, enjoy a night of drink and relaxation. dome 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 Well done lad- the burds needs doing next year or so.. dome 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dome Posted December 30, 2016 Author Share Posted December 30, 2016 Hats off to you Mr dome! The Clio belt is one of the worst to do, everything else should be a walk in the park after that. These renner engines don't like being even a little out,they tend to stall at junctions and hunt at idle unless they are spot on. I have a kv6 belt needing done if you are bored..Yup, this one drove well enough but hunted like a bastard at idle. I'll hold off on the KV6 thanks, got an LS400 here that's overdue.... Forty-two and Tickman 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dome Posted December 30, 2016 Author Share Posted December 30, 2016 Well done lad- the burds needs doing next year or so..Get the bumper off the fucker and we'll talk... aldo135 and Tickman 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dome Posted January 5, 2017 Author Share Posted January 5, 2017 So, after a few days off I decides to crack on and do a bit more. Here's where I left off-timing belt on and set up correctly Next stop the aux belt. First job, get the old pulley onto the new waterpump. Did I mention how tight it was? The grey thing to the left of the pulley is what the pulley needs to be on top of... Well it's tighter than that, my extension didn't even hit the ground when I dropped it... Had to lever the engine over in the end to get the pulley on. Then time to route the new belt. Renault recommend a special tool to rotate the tensioner to allow you to fit the spring. Luckily there is another way. It took me a couple of attempts (and jubilee clips...) but I eventually got it on. Time to reassemble. Hit a snag here, the plug leads are a bit past it and aren't making a good connection on the plugs. Bit of a pain as I can't put the top half of the manifold on til they are on. I've reserved a set from Euro and will pick them up tomorrow but I had hoped to get it running tonight I've topped up oil and coolant and left it like this. Weather dependent(it'll need to be back outside to refit the bumper) it should be back on the road this weekend. Here's hoping... I've not forgotten about the rest of the fleet-got a set of rear discs and pads for the Lexus.It's got a slightly warped disc somewhere and it's had an advisory for these so I'll do them first and see if it makes a difference. I'm also waiting for an Avon tyre to arrive which will match the other 3 and hopefully allow it to go around corners without scaring the shit out of me,,, Honey Badger, Sigmund Fraud, worldofceri and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tickman Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 Good stuff going on here, hope the reserved leads are correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dome Posted January 6, 2017 Author Share Posted January 6, 2017 Went to Euro today and picked up my new leads. My new engine mount also arrived today so I locked myself in the garage after work. All back together, double checked everything and ran it on the starter with the coil unplugged to check everything was OK. And... Apologies for the crappy vid quality but it's sounding better than it ever did I know for a mechanic this is run of the mill stuff but for me the first start after major work is always a big moment. The sense of relief and satisfaction makes it all worthwhile. Ran it up to temp and it behaved itself so I've came in to enjoy beer. There's not a lot more I can do til I get it outside and make it look like a car again. Here's how it looks just now. 500tops, Tickman, bangernomics and 19 others 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cort16 Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 Well done, RenaultSport achievement unlocked. dome and The Moog 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 I know for a mechanic this is run of the mill stuff but for me the first start after major work is always a big moment. The sense of relief and satisfaction makes it all worthwhile. Given the number of mechanics who don't want to touch Renaultsports, I think a lot of mechanics would still be relieved to hear it running ok again! I reckon the new smootherness is from getting the timing spot on. Probably run with more power and be quicker too. dome, Tickman and overrun 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Cade Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 Might be run of the mill stuff for a mechanic, but even being a veteran of hundreds of timing belt changes, you still get that dry mouth, what if moment on turning the key for the first time. Getting complacent is when it goes "kerchunk, ting"... Gold star to you sir. Do you get a yellow jersey or summat? dome and spartacus 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 Excellent stuff:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Q Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 Might be run of the mill stuff for a mechanic, but even being a veteran of hundreds of timing belt changes, you still get that dry mouth, what if moment on turning the key for the first time. Getting complacent is when it goes "kerchunk, ting"... Gold star to you sir. Do you get a yellow jersey or summat? I am a veteran of 5 cambelt changes and can confirm that I know that feel. Excellent work dome. dome 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tickman Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 Ace dome 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclecalzone Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 Top work, many mechanics won't touch these and half the ones that do don't do it properly. Apparently one of the top UK Clio Specialists did one of these belts blindfolded, just to prove how good he was and drum up business Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk dome 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danblez Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 Interesting, would read again! dome and AMC Rebel 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beko1987 Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 I started screaming in a non descript way before turning the key on the meriva after its cambelt, tensioner s water pump and coolant change , which would have gone either way, but turned into a happy scream once it hadn't died! Didn't do it on the xantia though, mainly because I thought I'd killed it anyway, plus it died after 20 seconds as I'd holed the fuel pipe and it sucked in a load of air so did scream 8n anger a bit before realising My total is 2,so no where near not being nervous when turning the key yet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete-M Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 Good work fella. Ballache of a job. Next time you're bored you can do the timing chains on my Golf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabergé Greggs Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 Apparently one of the top UK Clio Specialists did one of these belts blindfolded. If I was a valve, I'd want the person who had changed my belt to have had their eyes open just as an extra precautionary measure so that I didn't smash my face into a piston. I'd clearly be a very fussy valve. Dave_Q 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 Excellent read there, hats off to you. Looks like a very difficult job indeed. I've only done one TB which was on my Astra and I was really just helping my mate. It was a complete doddle compared to this. Glad I didn't attempt my Megane's, although I'm sure it would be easier than this. Hope you can enjoy your Clio now, will it be coming to Scotoshite? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 78/10 for skillz and determined. Top reading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dome Posted January 8, 2017 Author Share Posted January 8, 2017 Cheers for the comments guys! Although it was running well I was getting an error for the injector I'd swapped over so I swapped it with the other one I got off the boy. No error code now although it's running a wee bit rougher so I'm going to check all the injectors are seated correctly-I might have disturbed an o ring somewhere. Other than that it's back together and after a 20 mile test drive I can confirm it goes like fuck! Tickman, Barry Cade, 500tops and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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dome Posted January 8, 2017 Author Share Posted January 8, 2017 Buoyed by the success of the Clio I turned my attention to the Lexus. I'd ordered a set of rear discs and pads partly as it had an advisory for these for the last two years but mainly as there's a warped disc on it somewhere. A set were duly ordered and I had the brainfart of starting to fit them at 3pm today. The thought in my head was to see how far I got before it got dark, I had no idea whether or not the 21 year old bolts and hardware would play ball or not... Jacked up under the diff and onto axle stands. It's a big lump of a car and I didn't want to end up wearing it... Wheels off. The discs had definitely seen better days, pads would've done again but new ones were here so meh. One of the sliders was seized so I stuck it in the vice, sprayed some plusgas into it and worked away til it was free. New disc on Piston pushed back easily and caliper back on The other side was the same with a seized slider. Other than that it was about the easiest pads/discs I've done and a lot better put together than the BMW or the Clio. The old discs were pretty pumped... I've not driven it yet to see if it's cured the vibration under braking, it definitely needed done though. Off for Sunday dinner and pub now! Tickman, Coprolalia, pompei and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17-Coffees Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 I've been meaning to do the rear brakes on my LS for a while now. Got the disc's, new park brake shoes as well as new sliders. (Only £50 for a set for the rear from Lexus).Seeing your photo with the disc off has made me feel a bit better about doing the park brake shoes as was expecting them to be like the current style Merc Sprinter's when it came to the springs and such! (I hate doing them at work due to being tiny springs to play about with) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overrun Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 SHIT HOT SPANNERIN CONGRATZ dome and Dave_Q 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dome Posted January 8, 2017 Author Share Posted January 8, 2017 I've been meaning to do the rear brakes on my LS for a while now. Got the disc's, new park brake shoes as well as new sliders. (Only £50 for a set for the rear from Lexus).Seeing your photo with the disc off has made me feel a bit better about doing the park brake shoes as was expecting them to be like the current style Merc Sprinter's when it came to the springs and such! (I hate doing them at work due to being tiny springs to play about with)I didn't touch the handbrake at all on this. It worked fine before so hopefully still will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dome Posted January 16, 2017 Author Share Posted January 16, 2017 The Lexus and I covered 200 miles to Ayrshire and back today after work. A very comfy way to deal with traffic on the way there and capable of cruising at 70*mph on the way back. Apologies to anyone in the central belt looking for fuel today, I appear to have used it all. Handbrake is pish since I did the rear discs though, that'll teach me for doing a quick job of it Tickman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rantingYoof Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 There should be a 200 quid bill with the car from its only FTP in my ownership when the handbrake jammed on one side causing all sorts of heat and violent shaking from side to side. I can't recall exactly what was replaced but I simply didn't use the handbrake after realising what actually happens when you put the car in 'Park'. Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dome Posted January 16, 2017 Author Share Posted January 16, 2017 The handbrake was spot on when I got it and as I was running out of light when doing the discs and pads I ignored it. It's fine on gentle inclines but no use on steeper stuff. I'll have a crack at it sometime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 It ain't going anywhere when in Park. Handbrakes are for chumps*. rantingYoof 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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