1.1-litre petrol engines (C series) Renault Clio 1

1.1-litre petrol engine specifications
Main characteristics Type 4-cylinder, in-line, overhead valves Engine code C1E Cylinder bore diameter 70.0 mm Piston stroke 72.0 mm Working volume 1108 cm³ Cylinder firing order 1-3-4-2 (cylinder No. 1 from the flywheel...

General description of 1.1 liter petrol engines
1. This Section covers repair operations performed on the 1108 cc (C Series) engine in a vehicle. Similar information regarding other engine types can be found in Parts IN , WITH and D of this Section. All procedures...

Compression Test — description
Note: You will need a pressure gauge to perform this test. 1. By checking the compression you can determine the mechanical condition of the upper part of the engine (pistons, rings, valves, cylinder head gasket)....

Top dead center (TDC) for piston #1 — location
1. TDC is the highest point in the cylinder that the piston reaches during a crankshaft revolution. Each piston reaches TDC at the end of the compression stroke, as well as at the end of the exhaust stroke. However, to...

Valve clearances — adjustment
Note: This action is not part of the maintenance procedures. This should only be done if valve mechanism noise is detected, or if there is a suspicion that power is being lost due to incorrect valve clearances. A new...

Drive cover, chain and sprockets — removal, inspection and installation
Note: Installation will require a new camshaft sprocket bolt locking lug and a new timing cover gasket or CAF 4/60 THIXO paste. Removal 1. Loosen the generator mounting bolt and adjusting lever, push the generator...

Cylinder head — removal, inspection and installation
Note: New cylinder head and valve cover gaskets will be required during installation. Removal 1. Disconnect both cables from the battery (always start with the negative). 2. Drain the cooling system, including the...

Pallet — removal and installation
Note: Installation will require a new oil pan gasket and CAF 4/60 THIHO paste. Removal 1. Disconnect both cables from the battery (always start with the negative). 2. Jack up the front of the vehicle and place it on...

Oil pump — removal, inspection and installation
Removal 1. Remove the tray as described in Chapter 7 . 2. Loosen the mounting bolts and remove the oil pump from the crankcase (see illustration). 8.2. Loosen the oil pump mounting bolts. Inspection 3. Clean the outside...

Crankshaft seals — replacement
Front oil seal (from the pulley side) 1. This procedure is part of the drive cover removal and installation procedure. See Chapter 5 . 2. Before installing the pulley hub, inspect the contact surface with the seal. If...

Flywheel — removal, inspection and installation
Note: Installation will require new flywheel mounting bolts and suitable locking compound. Removal 1. Remove the gearbox as described in Section 7A . 2. Remove the clutch as described in Section 6 . 3. Mark the position...

Engine/Gearbox Mounts — inspection and replacement
Inspection 1. Apply the handbrake, then jack up the front of the car and place it on axle stands. 2. Visually inspect the rubber mounts on the engine/gearbox mounts for cracks and dirt (see illustration). 11.2...

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