Petrol engines 1.2 and 1.4 liters (E series) Renault Clio 1

1171cc and 1390cc Engine Specifications (E Series)
Main characteristics Type 4-cylinder, in-line, overhead camshaft Designation E7F or E7J Cylinder firing order 1-3-4-2 (cylinder No. 1 from the flywheel side) Direction of crankshaft rotation Clockwise (when viewed from...

General description — repair of 1171 cm³ and 1390 cm³ engines (e series) in the engine compartment
1. This Section covers repair operations performed in the engine compartment on petrol engines with a displacement of 1171 cm³ (E7F) and 1390 cm³ (E7J). Similar information regarding other engine types can be found in...

Compression Test — description
Note: A pressure gauge is required to perform the 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...

Toothed drive belt — removal, inspection and installation
Warning: If the timing belt breaks while the engine is running, serious damage may occur. Replace the belt with the one specified in Specifications in Section 1 periodically , or more often if you have any doubts about...

Sprockets and timing belt tensioner — removal, inspection and installation
Removal 1. Remove the toothed drive belt as described in Chapter 5 . 2. To remove the camshaft sprocket, hold it with a metal rod with two bolts inserted into the holes in the sprocket and unscrew the bolt. The Renault...

Camshaft seal replacement
1. Remove the camshaft sprocket as described in Chapter 6 . 2. Note the location of the old oil seal. Using a small screwdriver, remove the oil seal from the cylinder head. 3. Wipe the bearing surface in the cylinder...

Camshaft — removal, inspection and installation
Removal 1. Remove the cylinder head as described in Chapter 9 , and place it on the workbench. 2. Gradually loosen the bolts holding the rocker arm shaft and mounting plate to the cylinder head and remove the shaft....

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

Pallet — removal and installation
Note; To perform this procedure, you will need a winch of suitable lifting capacity. And when installing the pan, a new gasket will be required. Removal 1. Disconnect the wiring from the battery (start with the...

Oil pump and sprockets — removal, inspection and installation
Removal 1. Remove the timing belt and crankshaft sprocket, see Chapters 5 and 6 . 2. Remove the tray ( see Chapter 10 ). 3. Remove the woodruff key (where is it installed) from a groove in the crankshaft (see...

Crankshaft seals — replacement
Note: On models with automatic transmission, it is not possible to remove the transmission alone, therefore the left oil seal (from the drive disk side) can only be replaced after removing the engine. Front oil seal...

Flywheel/Drive Disc — removal, inspection and installation
Note: During installation, a suitable locking compound will be required to coat the flywheel bolt threads and the mating surfaces of the flywheel and crankshaft. Removal 1. Remove the clutch as described in Section 6 ,...

Engine/Transmission Mounts — inspection, replacement, and adjustment
Note: Engine mounts are precisely located when the vehicle is manufactured at the factory. Before removal, it is important to mark the exact position of each hanger to ensure proper engine/gearbox placement. Inspection...

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