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    Noise after timing belt replacement

    When I heard it on first start up I wasn’t happy and stripped it back again and checked and reset the tensioner. I read about the possibility of it hitting the stops but the noise is not coming from there and the tensioner appears to be working within its range. The nose appears to be coming...
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    Noise after timing belt replacement

    Thanks for reply, I had a look at the lower cover and there appears to be a little rubbing there and judging from the wear marks it has been doing it before my change. I gave the lower bolt a little washer on the engine side to make the differance and that should sort that -it was only very...
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    Noise after timing belt replacement

    I have just replaced the timing belt, tensioners, dephaser etc with the gates kit on my clio 182. I used all correct tools, both ends of cams, and very carefully tensioned and timed the engine. All rotated perfectly - I was very happy with myself. When I started the engine I noticed a slight...
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    Manifold fitting kit problem?

    Hi, just removed the old sprung manifold to cat fitting kit. Should the new 'cup' that fits into the front, manifold side, be difficult to get in. Should it be forces in or go in with a little pressure? I dont want to damage the manifold or gaskets my hammering it too much. I got the North West...
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