Loss of power!

[RipGroove]

Has you mate got the renault cam locking kit, as there are many non renault decent garages that end up fitting them wrong. Just a wird of warning, mate.

Will make sure he does and is aware of the issue

 

[RipGroove]

Has you mate got the renault cam locking kit, as there are many non renault decent garages that end up fitting them wrong. Just a wird of warning, mate.

Any idea where i can get one if he hasn't got one?

Are we saying that ONLY the Renault kit will lock the cams precisely and that a generic kit will not?

 

[Arran]

Might be best to go to a specialists, they offer the best of both usually.

 

[RipGroove]

Might be best to go to a specialists, they offer the best of both usually.

My local specialist wants to charge main dealer prices, which i cant do atm as my bike engine rebuild is taking up all my spare cash.

 

[RipGroove]

Just text my mate, he says he used to work for Renault so has the right kit.

 

[ryan197]

Hes hes work for renault as reguard as a bloke that knows hes stuff, then there shouldnt be a problem. Quite a few people even with 172/182 have had missed timed cambelts fitted by decent local garages.

 

[RipGroove]

Hes hes work for renault as reguard as a bloke that knows hes stuff, then there shouldnt be a problem. Quite a few people even with 172/182 have had missed timed cambelts fitted by decent local garages.

Apparently he worked for Renault in Gloucester for a couple of years so knows what hes doing. If it all works out then might be a good option for anyone local?

 

[RipGroove]

are you sure its not meaning the control solenoid? the one next to no1 spark plug coil?

That it just above the oil cap? Any gen on that, cost? Easy to fit? May as well change that too I guess.

 

[Foxspeed]

That it just above the oil cap? Any gen on that, cost? Easy to fit? May as well change that too I guess.

yes thats the one :thumbup1:

 

[RipGroove]

yes thats the one :thumbup1:

Easy to fit? Or is it a strip half the engine down job? (my usual story with cars/bikes)

 

[Foxspeed]

not sure not done but think it just lifts out its the seal thats a bit of a sod to fit i think

 

[RipGroove]

not sure not done but think it just lifts out its the seal thats a bit of a sod to fit i think

Cool thanks, may as well do that too then

 

[rja cup]

Sorry to drag up an old thread....

Did you change the solenoid in the end - i think mine has gone faulty as i have similar issues as you describe.

Is the part specific to the F4R or is fitted to other renault engines?

 

[rja cup]

Anyone have an idea if the part is generic across the range or specific to the 197/200?

 

[RipGroove]

Anyone have an idea if the part is generic across the range or specific to the 197/200?

Would have thought it would be 197 specific.

 

[rja cup]

Part number anyone?