clutch and cam belt OEM??

[FATBOY]

any recommend what clutch make to go for? and also while the engine is out im having the cam belt done at the same time any recommendations?

heard its best to got for GATES cam belt and tensioner kit? if so best prices?

and clutch . is the OEM valeo the way to go? also best prices?

i can get both kits from RPD for £207.22

[16v_paddy]

Shop around for the clutch, Sachs, LUK or Valeo, iirc all 3 different types use the same Valeo friction plate and if you can handle the upgrade get a volvo 480 turbo clutch, same valeo friction plate but stronger pressure plate, an LUK 1 on ebay or from euro car parts is about £40

As for the cam belt, look for mister-auto on ebay, think they're about £56 delivered. For some reason their ebay shop is cheaper than the actual website

[FATBOY]

cant find that seller??? can you link to shop paddy?

[16v_paddy]

Genuine from a stealers http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RENAULT-TI...item2a4fa68930

Gates from mister-auto http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Timing-Bel...item4883bf5ae1

Valeo clutch http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Clutch-Kit...item2ca1e22dda

and the volvo clutch http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VOLVO-440-...item3cb3596876

[FATBOY]

cheers mate

[FATBOY]

When you say handle the upgrade for the Volvo clutch, in what way?? Does it feel alot different? Or is it harder to fit?

[16v_paddy]

It has a stiffer spring in the pressure plate which means stronger clamping force but the trade off will be a stiffer pedal

[Standaman94]

Volvo? Really?

[16v_paddy]

Volvo? Really?

The engine in the 480 turbo is a Renault engine, same F series block as from the Clio RSi, same flywheel as the valver & williams etc, quite common to find that engine in a mk1 Clio as it's a very simple fit & conversion.
Also common to see F7 engines transplanted into the older rwd volvos as they use the same bolt patterns for the gearboxes

[FATBOY]

Cheers mate ��