Thread: Renault Megane coupe Cam Belt has gone bye bye!!!!!!!!!!!

Cheers guys, thats a massive help. Just to clear up do i need to make sure the immobiliser is complete with the engine or not? If not do i need to do anything about this or just leave it as it is? Can anyone reccomend somewhere reputable to buy an engine from in the Yorkshire area? I have a friend who said he would pull the old one out and fit another for £100. Ive never done a Megane engine but Ive done a few others (old minis & mk...

There's loads of good used vehicles out there.....let it go and cut your losses. Just my opinion though!! John

Burnerman wrote : There's loads of good used vehicles out there.....let it go and cut your losses. Just my opinion though!! John Second that, scrap it.

IF the rest of it is in good condition & you have the room you can strip it & ebay the parts to make up for some of the loss. I put mine in the cellar, unfortunately (bloody typical I mean) the part I need now (pollen filter cover) is not amongst it.

Burnerman wrote : - but the immobiliser system must come with it! John No it does not. The immobiliser is part of the ECU which is fitted inside the car. As for replacing the vales. Be carefull as several things may have happened. A: Valve guides may be cracked and need expensive replacement B: Piston rings may get pinched in groves causing engine to heavily burn oil after rebuild. Better off buying a second hand engine, just make sure you...