Renault Clio Rocker Cover Removal (The Rocker Cover Saga Part 1)

Hey guys, today we are beginning the Rocker Cover Saga.
In this video (part 1) I remove the Rocker Cover on a 2005 Renault Clio 1.2 16v D4F 722. This video should be applicable to any Clio 1.2 16v after 2004 and the same on Clio 3s non turbo 1.2s
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[@danny_mills]

Probably the most precise video of a mechanical procedure ever made. Good narration, with no "nonsensical natter"

[@flashcorp76]

100% Compréhensible Work. Very Clear and Concise😊Now I feel confident enough to attack the Job myself. Bravo 👍🏻💪🏻

[@luckyshotjpg]

Well, that explains the oil creep around my engine! The whole thing is caked in old oil, I was initially worried it was a head-gasket issue but this makes far more sense as I have no other symptoms that are typically associated with a blowing head-gasket. Excellent video, I will tackle this job with confidence now :)

[@farerse]

Great job and thanks for the shout out :) your videos are the best filmed on this vehicle.

[@peterhughes4258]

Fantastic quality videos. Very clear and professional. Thank you

[@brucemand]

This weekend I followed this video and part 2 to change the rocker cover on my Clio 3. Absolutely fantastic stuff. I have no clue what I’m doing, but managed anyway and learned a ton in the process. I changed the whole rocker cover as it was basically the same price as the gaskets and I didn’t t have to clean the old one. Accessing the bolts were way harder than it looked in the video, but I’m really happy I did it anyway. Thanks a lot.

[@MySkullzDented]

I like how carefully you execute everything, good job! I have this same project to undertake on my -04 Twingo

[@lucascavalcante8190]

Graças a esse vídeo consegui fazer a troca da junta e também a limpeza da tampa de válvula, meu problema de vazamento foi resolvido!! Ótimo vídeo!!

[@williamcalderon-yh2ly]

Excelente vídeo!! Thanks for taking the time and doing such a great tutorial! I have a Clío 2 myself and I’ve learned a lot about it with you my friend! Thumbs up 👍 for sure

[@Pallesonia]

This is absolutely brilliant, really needed this video.

[@Asilo1231]

Very gentle work! Bravo!

[@Filip6891]

great movie, I've been waiting for it for two years, I'll get busy for the job, greetings

[@yeahgoood]

16:49 FYI the metal retaining wire doesn’t need to be removed. You can depress it with your finger to remove the plug. It’s behaves as if it’s spring loaded.

[@SocketsAndSideburns]

Don't know how I never noticed that. Gave you a shout out in the refit video.

[@yeahgoood]

@@SocketsAndSideburns Cheers!

[@sirlollododpref]

Amazing as always, thanks!

[@casperSQ]

Amazing job man! Continue like that! I was thinking about to do some jobs on my Clio and here you are, new amazing video is out! So you have a 2005 Clio, i have got a 2010 restyled Clio. I know that in mine there is a d4f engine but I don't know if is the same as yours. Did they change something in these 5 years?

[@SocketsAndSideburns]

Thanks Casper. As long as your D4F isn't the D4FT (the turbocharged version) then it should be the same as this one. The 740 is very similar to the 722 and on from there they made small changes but nothing major. The whole of this video works on Clio 3s with D4Fs. The late model Clio 2s were basically a testing ground for the Clio 3s I think. If you look at the changed that were made I think it was mostly based around warranty issues on the D4F 712s.

[@onursahin6223]

Really neat video mate, keep it going!

[@ΦώτιοςΓρηγορόπουλος]

Nice job and video. Is it possible to know if this procedure is similar for 1.4 16V K4J edition? Thank you in advance.

[@husnainahmad6228]

Great video dude, realised mine needs doing too. Typically how much would an independent garage charge to do a gasket/seals replacement?

[@SocketsAndSideburns]

I'm afraid I honestly don't know. I imagine a few hundred pounds.

[@eurlfastgaztiaret5996]

Wow that's great ❤

[@yeahgoood]

I like the vids. Keep up the good work!

[@adikubur4504]

Greatest video of all time ! Can I use this steeps on my Twingo 1.2 16V 2004 ? Thanks!!!

[@SocketsAndSideburns]

That should be the D4F 722 engine also. If it is then yes.

[@mr.t2585]

Nice and detail job. How did you tested PCV system. I find on mine engine also D4F oil leak on top of air filter.

[@SocketsAndSideburns]

Thankyou. I will be giving a detailed explanation of the PCV system and cleaning it in part four of this series.

[@johnrees44..G4EIJ]

Excellent video..many thanks. One question for you, as I would appreciate your advice. On my Clio the crank has become misplaced with respect to the camshaft, and the timing belt is off. Is there a position for the camshaft to be in, that will make it safe to rotate the crank without damaging the valves…and if there is, in what position would the cam timing mark then be.. Thank you. John..Bristol

[@SocketsAndSideburns]

Hello John. By the way you are talking I'm assuming you understand where the timing marks are and understand how to retime the engine. I assume the camshaft is set at the timing mark (twelve O'clock, there is an arrow on the rocker cover) and that the crank has moved away from its mark (Six O'clock, mark on the sump). I guess the crank can't have moved more than a few teeth, I would just move it back the shortest distance back to the TDC marker. In regards to damage just bear in mind that it already moved this distance itself anyway you are just putting it back and also you are turning by hand so if there is valve to piston contact nothing should bend unless you force it. I am actually currently editing a timing belt video for this car which I hope to release next week.

[@johnrees44..G4EIJ]

@@SocketsAndSideburns Thank you, firstly for your truly excellent videos with all that incredible detail, but also for your fast response to my question! I appreciate your advice and will now proceed (with caution😊) Many thanks again.. Kind regards..John

[@mariansimescu1426]

Hello Unlike your configuration, I have an AC compressor, whose pipes are located right in front of screw no. 4. I've tried to use an flexible extension, but the tool hasn't enough power to unscrew (it's made by springs). Could you offer me please a solution to resolve this situation, but not by unmounting AC pipes? Thanks.

[@SocketsAndSideburns]

Try unbolting the AC compressor and supporting it to the side to give you access.

[@Anotherslowclio]

You are amazing!

[@rodman417]

Thanks as always. Did anyone remove the connector for the fuel supply pipe by hand?

[@SocketsAndSideburns]

Two screwdrivers works just don't slip.

[@hendrikdebruin4012]

Not easy but it can be done. Describes the entire job.... I live in Africa in a very small country. No way I am going to get the gasket set. Can this be done without renewing the gaskets?

[@SocketsAndSideburns]

It depends on what you are doing the job for. If it is to cure an oil leak then it will be the gaskets that are at fault so they will obviously need to be renewed. If its for any other reason then you can try reusing the gaskets but they may leak. You will need the silicone sealant either way though.

[@hendrikdebruin4012]

@@SocketsAndSideburns Thank you for even taking the trouble to reply. The engine is very noisy all of a sudden - been building up to a constant whine over 2 months. So it could be the clearance settings? But am going to start it without any belts just to make sure. I have read somewhere that if you soak rubber parts in sunflower oil they become soft and pliable again. Could try that with the spark plug and inlet seals? Your videos are truly the best on YT. I cannot buy any of the tools here so I will just do the best I can. That electric socket machine you have is truly a time saver. Thanks again.

[@SocketsAndSideburns]

You are very welcome. I would say incorrect valve clearances would more likely sound like ticking or tapping rather than a whine. Start with belts off as you say and start it to see if the noise goes. Does the vehicle have Air Con? When was the last oil and filter change? When was the last timing belt change?

[@hendrikdebruin4012]

@@SocketsAndSideburns Hi sir. Oil change 6 months ago but filter 2 years I think. I will do the oil and filter this week. Timing belt 6 years ago. There is an air con. You are very helpful - the best on YT for sure. Thank you.

[@jacknapier1776]

It makes sense to apply a bead of silicone on rear mounting bolts. But why Renault recomends to put also a bead around camshaft bearing? The seal doesn't make the seal already?

[@SocketsAndSideburns]

Yes the exhaust bolts are actually inside the gasket area so these are essential. As for the bearing cap I'm not entirely sure. The gasket does go around it. If I had to guess I would think it due to the curved surface and then the sudden flat the gasket doesn't always mate down all the way.

[@jacknapier1776]

It makes sense. That's probably the reason. So, the silicone bead should match the seal line? In the service manual it looks like it should

[@SocketsAndSideburns]

That's what I have done yeah. The manuals aren't really clear on a few points.

[@GaryTaylorvw]

What a ball ache just to get the cam cover off, are the cam cover gaskets prone to leaking on Renaults? I’m changing the timing belt and dephaser “and abs module” at the moment and seen the back of the engine and gearbox is all oiled up and can’t make out where it’s coming from, been told it’s unlikely to be the head gasket on a mk3 1.6 megane and they’ve suggested the cover “megane group on fb” just interested in your thoughts before I remove it… at this rate I wish I just removed the engine to work on it, fiddly French car

[@SocketsAndSideburns]

Its definitely the most likely place for the leak. When you start stripping to get at the cover you might see better.

[@GaryTaylorvw]

Got more light in there today and it’s coming from the top of the engine passenger side corner, so looks like it is the gasket, quite a lot of oil there, not doing it for a few days though need a break 😂 had a nightmare with this timing belt and ABS module, all done now except couldn’t bleed brakes properly as passenger side calliper bleed nip snapped 🤦🏼‍♂️ so driving got check abs and skid sign and wouldn’t let me go faster than 27mph, so I’ve had to unplug the module so can at least drive normally until the new calliper comes… next time I’m paying a mechanic 😂

[@cardinaldom574]

Very good video. Please where is VSS located in this?

[@SocketsAndSideburns]

ABS sensors are the vehicle speed sensors, in the hub.

[@SiyabongaFoba-f1p]

Would you care to tell where's the Camshaft position Sensor located, my OBD2 Scanner show that I need to change it, I have exactly the same car but I can't find it's location.

[@SocketsAndSideburns]

If you have the D4F 722 there is no camshaft sensor. The engine uses a flywheel sensor which is essentially the same as a crankshaft position sensor. Perhaps that is what your reader is referring too. The sensor is located near the thermostat looking down into the flywheel.

[@SiyabongaFoba-f1p]

@@SocketsAndSideburns that is much possible because even when I such it up on the internet it shows the Crankshaft instead and it also detects the MAF sensor being damaged and I surely know it doesn't have one instead it has a MAP SENSOR which the basically do the similar job, thank you for responding to my question 👏👍👍.

[@carlnash5736]

Can you adjust the valve clearance on the 712 engines? 2003 1.2 16v

[@SocketsAndSideburns]

I have a video doing the valve clearances on the 722 and that procedure is the same on the 712 just use the correct values. The rocker cover removal is different but I'm afraid I won't be making one for the 712.

[@contforall]

Very nice 👋👋👋

[@chrisbridgen]

Great videos … have you ever changed the cambelt and water pump on this clio?

[@SocketsAndSideburns]

I haven't done it on this particular Clio but I have done it on Clio's. I will be making a video on doing it on this Clio soon as the water pump is leaking and the belt is due.

[@chrisbridgen]

Brilliant, can’t wait to see that one!!

[@menno1202]

So i have an issue that my cyl. 2 gets a lot of oil in it, therefor my sparkplug gets wet with oil, could a leaking rockcover gasket cause that? Thanks!

[@SocketsAndSideburns]

Do you mean the oil is in cylinder 2s spark plug well, where the HT lead goes? If that is the case then yes it will be the spark plug tube seals, you can change just them without removing the rocker cover as I show in the video.

[@samwilson9517]

Is there a way of knowing if the intake seals are leaking or the exhaust manifold is leaking ?, engine sounds like air is leaking somewhere, slight hissing noise and it sounds like a turbo dumping when I change gear

[@SocketsAndSideburns]

There are ways using propane or brake clean and things. Other channels have made videos on doing it.

[@Pete.Ty1]

👍👍👍

[@jmtworm]

Which Milwaukee Impact wrench is that?

[@SocketsAndSideburns]

It's the M12 Sub compact ratchet. There are more powerful fuel versions out now but I prefer this one for its size.

[@jmtworm]

Thank you, much appreciated @@SocketsAndSideburns

[@kamaldesti2390]

Engine as Proton savvy

[@johncaufield760]

Exemplary video. They don`t come better than this!

[@sebasbest4ever97]

What Is the sensor at Min 19.05?

[@SocketsAndSideburns]

If you mean the one with the brown plug then it is the knock sensor.

[@sebasbest4ever97]

@@SocketsAndSideburns yes, thanks