Renaultsport Megane 225/R26 cambelt, timing belt DIY

In todays video, I'll be talking you through the step by steps on changing a cambelt on a Renaultsport Megane 225/r26
Should included just about every step you'll need to safely & properly do the job.
Thanks

[@carmanick]

Really really good video! Properly detailed and useful, including the procedures and torques. Don’t normally trust garages but your thoroughness restores my faith! Doing this job on my Vel Satis with a F4RT engine (165hp). Thanks for doing this and great tip on ptfe tape on bolt too!

[@jamesconway5221]

Hi Mathew. Many thanks for taking the time to make this video, you explain everything in good detail so thanks million for everything truly great work.👍

[@nicholasbordi2610]

Excellent video, huge help in getting this job done on my Meg RS250. Thanks for creating and uploading. I also referenced the workshop manual which is fairly easy to find online. It's not an easy job for the home mechanic but it's possible if you take your time and have a second car to drive around. Number one tip is to buy a flex head ratcheting 7 & 8 mm spanner!

[@Jeerven]

Was thinking about changing the Cambelt myself. After watching this im definitely paying the 1200€ at the local renault dealer for a change.

[@HeWhoDoesntKnock]

Cheers mate, from now on, you are my car god

[@enzoledesma3856]

Buen video Cuanto le diste de kilos de torque al tornillos de cigueñal ???????

[@adrianwdsouza]

Good video mate! (the background music makes the job so serene ha!)

[@nikosk12]

how mutch the cost for this work with the parts in egland ? good video

[@mavez6322]

Spot on!

[@peter6782]

I wonder how many garages would put that 8 mm bolt back in for the cam cover???? i but not many!!!!

[@johndb1224]

Great video, will tackle my RS250 after new year.

[@muthanatube]

HOW LONG DOSE IT TAKE TO DO THE JOB - TIME WISE- THANKS

[@xpresscarkeys8684]

Hi, Great Video thanks - did you use the original Renaut locking tool or an aftermarket one. I hear bad things about the aftermarket ones? Cheers

[@MattAshmoree]

Genuine tool, BUT nothing wrong with aftermarket tools if you use them correctly. The cam bridge are weaker/thinner yes, but you shouldnt ever be putting rotational torque through it as long as your are using the tool that lock's the pulleys when you torque the pulley nuts up.

[@rigelhammond5141]

Excellent video, Matthew. Thanks very much. One question, though. How do you lock the crank to get the accessories pulley off?

[@MattAshmoree]

apologies, I didn't realise I missed locking the crank, quite important ha - bottom right of the block casting before the sump is a E14 blanking screw, remove that, rotate cylinder 1/4 to TDC, and slide the locking tool in, making sure you cannot rotate the crank in both directions after locking.

[@rodyogrady2298]

Excellent video. Have you done a clutch on these? That'd be a great video

[@MattAshmoree]

Yeah we'll do one shortly, got one in in a couple of weeks. But yeah done probably 20-30 mk2s clutches

[@dale2908]

Gday mate videos great When will you be doing one of the 225 clutch ?

[@MattAshmoree]

I’ll upload a 250 clutch in the next week, 225 not 100%

[@லஸ்மோமரிச்]

Why can not fix the belt with screeds (plastic locks) on the pulleys?

[@MrPushpuller]

are the Laser brand cam tools any good cheers

[@MattAshmoree]

I’ve always used genuine tools, but use any tool correctly and it’ll work for you.

[@aaronp9769]

Gday Matt, I realy appreciate the clear video. I have a question though, where do you get the service manual for the RS models with procedures and torques for jobs like these ones? Thanks mate!

[@cocaantonio]

you need a friend at Renault to get those manuals

[@aldoussl8098]

Hi Matthew. I’ve just had the cambelt replaced on mine. (Garage) I now have *Rev hang *exhaust pop and crackle when take foot off gas *and what I believe is over fuelling. Is the timing off slightly? I’ve already taken it back to be adjusted again as it was misfiring.

[@MattAshmoree]

Yep, sounds like timing mate

[@aldoussl8098]

@@MattAshmoree thanks. Would I be better of going somewhere else to get it done? He’s tried twice and no good. How long would it take for someone to do?

[@MattAshmoree]

@@aldoussl8098 what tools is he using? Has he done an F4R before? Because its easy to see if it's in time or not, but the fact he's tried twice, it may be down to something else? A lot of variables to consider really mate.

[@aldoussl8098]

@@MattAshmoree I don’t know, Renault specialists apparently. It was running spot on before

[@JGHAS77]

winning mate, 10mm spanner 😂😂😂. great video thank you 👍

[@philfromsalisbury4538]

Is it a similar procedure on an RS265 except it has a dephaser ?

[@MattAshmoree]

That's correct, better access on them to be honest.

[@philfromsalisbury4538]

@@MattAshmoree what did you use to lock the crank to undo / tighten pulley as the crank locking tool I believe is only to hold crank in place for timing purposes only With a gun runner it can be undone , but torquing with a torque wrench requires it to be locked Thanks

[@MattAshmoree]

@@philfromsalisbury4538 I've always used to the crank locking tool, it's what it was designed to do

[@stuartowen6794]

Is this the same for a MK3 RS bar the Dephaser pulley? Great Vid BTW think you should do one for the MK3 so I can follow that lol.. 👍

[@MattAshmoree]

I did actually film a mk3 vid, but it was pretty damn similar I haven't bothered editing it.

[@MattAshmoree]

Mk3s can be done nicely without removing bumper though.

[@stuartowen6794]

@@MattAshmoree I have the bumper off anyway to replace my washer bottle. if it's that similar I'll give it a go once my locking tool turns up.. Thanks for replying

[@juanpablosanchez4467]

Is it necesary to remove the timing belt for removing the rocker cover on this engine?

[@MattAshmoree]

Yes, pulleys off

[@stevenwalker9437]

Where are you located and what do you charge for this?

[@MattAshmoree]

Hi Steve, prices start from £535, based in Reading. Check out Select Motorsport for more details. Matt

[@cctvvideos73]

How do you charge please

[@MattAshmoree]

Best emailing us at [e-mail]

[@லஸ்மோமரிச்]

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[@sevenofnine2208]

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