Flywheel locking tool

[RJW95]

Hi all

A common question I’m sure, but I’ll ask anyway!

I need a flywheel locking tool for my Clio 172 with an F4R engine in, as one of the next jobs on the list to do before it hits the track (and then probably a barrier) is change the cam belt and dephaser.

There seem to be two types available, and I don’t fancy ending up with a piece of toolbox jewellery that is no good.

I have the Renault Part number for the tool but trying to wrestle one out of Renault is proving a challenge. I’m told that Sealey do one but as I said there seem to be two types.

Either the Sealey VSE2395 (has shorter teeth) or Sealey VSE2394 (has longer teeth)

Any help would be great!

Thanks

 

[JamesBryan]

Don't need one, just use a big flat head screwdriver.

 

[finch wxm]

Don't need one, just use a big flat head screwdriver.

Hi buddy i need to install a flywheel ,where do you locate the screwdriver ?

 

[hipwell]

There's a hole near the driver side drive shaft. It shows you a picture of it in the workshop manual which is posted online

 

[finch wxm]

There is no flywheel fitted to the engine , i have a flywheel and new bolts and a clutch , i did see a reference to a locking tool so wasnt sure

 

[JamesBryan]

There is no flywheel fitted to the engine , i have a flywheel and new bolts and a clutch , i did see a reference to a locking tool so wasnt sure

You need something like this mate.

It bolts to the block and meshes with the flywheels teeth so that you can torque the bolts up.

@NorthloopCup made his own iirc.

 

[NorthloopCup]

You need something like this mate.

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It bolts to the block and meshes with the flywheels teeth so that you can torque the bolts up.

@NorthloopCup made his own iirc.

That was for crownwheels mate.

Best bet is put a bellhousing bolt in, then use a lever bar (screwdriver) to counteract the flywheel moving when you torque it up. 😁

 

[JamesBryan]

That was for crownwheels mate.

Best bet is put a bellhousing bolt in, then use a lever bar (screwdriver) to counteract the flywheel moving when you torque it up. 😁

Ahh s**t yeah you're right 🤦‍♂️

I remember you showing it me when you did my box.