197 timing belt cover

I'm looking for a timing belt cover for the 172 engine, I'm not using the top mount, so don't want, and can't fit the huge 172 cover.

So far I've got 4 alternatives:

buy the cover used on the 172 race cars - no longer available :(
make a tin cover in the style of the 172 race cars...
machine the std 172 cover to make it smaller...
fit a 197 cover...

I'm currently thinking that the 197 cover is the way to go, anyone know:

whether it'd fit...
whether it'd fit with the standard 172 bottom cover..
part number, and price from renault..
availability from a scrappie.

ta - Andy

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k1...9_2006/197.png

guessing its number 6 your after, the above is the 197 picci...

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what block does the 197 use?

errmm, can I have the 172 top mount/cover then please :D

assuming that it fits the 225 engine of course :wasntme:

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Originally Posted by stuTHC

what block does the 197 use?

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F4a (slightly bigger block than the 172 / 182 F4r)

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Originally Posted by paul b

guessing its number 6 your after, the above is the 197 picci...

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it doesn't look much like this cover?

http://www.caradvice.com.au/wp-conte...t197engine.jpg

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Originally Posted by paul b

guessing its number 6 your after, the above is the 197 picci...

8200417594 app 44.00+vat

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that said, the part number you give is the same as the one listed on the Renault Sport parts list :agree:

Just need to find out whether it fits...


Ilker - if I get sorted the 172 bits are yours :)

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Originally Posted by Andrew Cooke

Ilker - if I get sorted the 172 bits are yours :)

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thanking you sire :cool2:

I still need to find out if it fits tho :)