1.8-litre petrol engines (F series) Renault Clio 1

Specifications — 1764 cm³, 1783 cc and 1794 cc engines (f series)
Main characteristics Type 4-cylinder, in-line, overhead camshaft Designation F3P and F7P Cylinder diameter: F3P engines 82.7 mm F7P engines 82.0 mm Progress: All engines except F3P with the letter L, Q or R after the...

General Description — engine bay repair of 1764cc, 1783cc and 1794cc engines (f series)
1. This Section covers repair operations performed in the engine compartment on gasoline engines with a displacement of 1783 cm³ and 1794 cm³ (F3P), and the 1764 cm³ engine (F7P). Similar information regarding other...

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 (F3P 8-Valve Engines Only) — 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...

Timing Belt (F3P 8-Valve Engines) — removal, inspection, and installation
Warning: If the timing belt breaks while the engine is running, serious damage may occur. Replace the belt at the intervals specified in Specifications in Section 1 , or more often if you have any doubts about its...

Timing Belt (F7P 16-Valve Engine) — removal, inspection, and installation
Warning: If the timing belt breaks while the engine is running, serious damage may occur. Replace the belt at the intervals specified in Specifications in Section 1 , or more often if you have any doubts about its...

Sprockets and tensioners — removal, inspection and installation
Removal 1. Remove the timing belt as described in Chapter 5 or 6 . 2. To remove the camshaft sprocket, hold the pulley with a tool and loosen the bolt. Alternatively, an old timing belt can be used to hold the pulley,...

Camshaft seals — replacement
From the side of the star 1. Remove the camshaft sprocket, see Chapter 7 . 2. On F3P engines, remove the bolts and metal plate from the cylinder head (see illustration). 8.2. Metal plate behind the camshaft sprocket -...

Camshaft and tappets (F3P 8-valve engines) — removal, inspection and installation
Note: A new valve cover gasket will be required during installation. Removal 1. Remove the toothed drive belt as described in Chapter 5 . 2. Disconnect the gas pedal cable and move it to the side, following the relevant...

Camshafts and valve lifters (F7P engine with 16 valves) — removal, inspection and installation
Note: When installing between the camshaft bearing housing and the cylinder head, apply a suitable sealant, and new valve cover gaskets will also be required. Removal 1. Remove the timing belt as described in Chapter 6....

Cylinder Head (F3P 8-Valve Engines) — removal, inspection, and installation
Note: Installation will require a new cylinder head gasket, valve cover gasket and exhaust valve O-ring. Removal 1. Remove the battery as described in Section 5A . 2. Remove the hood as described in Section 11 . 3....

Cylinder Head (F7P 16-Valve Engine) — removal, inspection, and installation
Note: Installation will require a new cylinder head gasket, valve cover gasket, and exhaust outlet pipe O-ring. Removal 1. Remove the battery as described in Section 5A . 2. Remove the hood as described in Section 11 ....

Oil pan (F3P 8-valve engines) — removal and installation
Note: When installing the tray, you will need CAF 4/60 THIHO paste. Removal 1. Disconnect the negative and positive cables from the battery (start with the negative). 2. Drain the engine oil as described in Section 1 ....

Oil pan (F7P engines with 16 valves) — removal and installation
Note: When installing the pan, you will need CAF 4/60 THIXO paste and a suitable sealant to coat the ends of the cylindrical pins that connect the drive shaft to the gearbox. Removal 1. Disconnect the negative and...

Oil pump — removal, inspection and installation
Intermediate shaft driven pump Removal 1. Remove the pan as described in Chapter 13 or 14 , depending on the model. 2. Unscrew the four bolts securing the end of the pump housing and remove the pump from the crankcase...

Crankshaft seals — replacement
Note: On models with automatic transmission, it is not possible to remove it separately from the engine. Front oil seal (from the pulley side) Note: When installing the front plate on the cylinder block, you will need...

Flywheel/Drive Disc — removal, inspection and installation
Removal 1. Remove the clutch as described in Section 6 , or automatic transmission as described in Part F of this Section , depending on the model. 2. Mark the position of the flywheel/drive plate relative to the...

Engine/Transmission Mounts — inspection and replacement
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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