RENAULT CLIO 8 VALVE TIMING BELT SNAPPED WHERE DO I FIND THE TIMING MARKS? HOW DO I SET THE TIMING UP . IS THERE A DIAGRAM ANYWHERE ? WILL IT BEND THE VALVES ? THANKS

If you mean; Timing marks for a cam belt, try google images or a Haynes manual

Every engine has a method for aligning the cam-to-crank for installing timing belts/chains.
On a dual-Camshaft Renault there will be a mark on each of the camshaft pulleys - the camshaft marks should be aligned with each other while the mark on the crank should point to a corresponding mark (arrow) on the engine block when the belt is installed.
I did a quick search for "renault timing belt marks" which produced a multitude of images and examples. One of those should be a close match for your engine. Good Luck !.

Hello i have a 1996 renault clio 1.4 how do i take off the cambelt so i can put the alternator belt if anyone has any ideas of how to remove it i will be greatful

Sorry we do not have this make or model in the USA, so we have no tech info on it.

you are right to be suspicious of the answer that you got, the only way for valves to get "bent" is for them to come into contact with the piston(s).

the lifters are run by the cam, which is run by the timing belt, (which was just "replaced" by the shop) Renault is not the easiest cars to work on, but if it went to this shop for 90k "service", then they should have had the procedures down pat. Sounds like some-one is trying to "CYA" (cover their "you know what")

the cambelt timing marks for clio 1.4 are = the crankshaft cog alignes withmark at 6 o/clock position at TDC No 1 cyl and the cam cog alignes with mark on cyl head at rear of cog at 12 o/clock position belt is fitted anti clockwise from crank then w/pump and then cam cog hope this helps ?

hi from the uk i can scan and e mail you the full instructions and diagram ofbelt timing+marks for alignment plus correct tensioner setting if you send me your e mail address ? best wishes from n/west uk

If engine will not turn over after head refit,make sure all timing marks are aligned when timing belt was refitted.If it will not turn over using socket/spanner on crank ,then thats the problem.

The crankshaft sprocket points to 6 oclock and aligns with a mark on the rear cover, the 2 camshaft sprockets align facing each other. However, have you check your valves? This is an interference engine, and in most cases you will bend 2 or more valves if the belt breaks. Good luck!

If the timing belt has snapped then you will have caused major internal engine damage. Its not just a case of replacing the belt as its likely the pistons will have made contact with the valves and bent them in the process. You will need a qoute from a garage for the repair and potentially you are looking in excess of £1000. The only alternative to this is to source a suitable engine for exchange from a breakers.