French Car Forum

Would anybody know the best way of removing the gearshift gaiter and attached surround as I would like a leather gaiter and a new surround but not a shiny chrome one that i have seen advertised. Would anyone know the best place to get a black surround???
Ta much

Ok,Ive fixed it myself. It turned out to be the new clutch cable(pattern part, less than 5000 miles use on it), delaminating inside the outer sleeve.

I HAVE A WATER LEAK ON MY 96 DIESEL MEGANE IT SEEMS TO BE LEAKING FROM THE THERMOSTAT HOUSING WERE IT BOLTS ON TO THE BLOCK IS THERE AN O-RING BEHIND THERE?ANY-ONE EXPERIENCED ANYTHING SIMILIAR

Does anybody out there know what renault engines will fit what gearbox bell housings
ie i.7l & 2.0L petrol and 2.1L & 1.9L diesel
I know that the 1.7 & 1.9 in the 21 are transverse and that the other two are north-south in the 21. Is there an espace with a 1.9L diesel? All info gratefully received

I think that the bearings have gone on my water pump, has anyone had this done at a Renault Garage and if so how much did it cost. Also is it a big job to do yourself? thanks Tom Ryan

I need a set of hydraulic tappets for my 1994 Ph2 19 16v. I may as well change the complete set of 16. Does anyone know where I can get them that is cheaper than Renault?

anybody fitted a waterpump to a non turbo diesel megane any tips etc

Help! The Remote Locking on my new-shape Megane (Radio Frequency type) has failed (the central locking still works fine) but I cant find the remote sensor anywhere! Two local Renault dealers have directed me to the roof console by the interior mirror but its not there! Ive got the opportunity to swap in a know good sensor from a Scenic - if only I...

i am after a gas flowed cylinder head and/or a big disk conversion. does anyone out there have anything to sell?

Hi All,
Okay, I have a Renault 2.2rt D. It has covered 157,000m and has a complete Renault history, every 6,000 miles. It has had a lot work done in the past all by Renault.
Recently, I have had a rubbing noise sounding. The quicker I travel, the louder it gets. It ease's off completely if I steer to the left but gets worse if i steer to the right...

Not sure if your still checking this, my 2002 laguna 1.9 DCI just been in to get a slipping clutch replaced. I was told there was now a warrenty recall on the ABS system as water has been getting into the system... I have also been getting the ABS warning light on the dash !. Hopefully my car is ok, its just gone in today for the clutch !!.......

Hello. I wonder if someone can help me to find a Renault 19 Cup car. If someone know were I should look to find one, please contact me by mail.
Friendly regards, Richard, Sweden.

Check the bottom ball joints, especially the one on the left-hand side.

Hello!
I have tried to find a Repair Handbook for 1987 Model of Renault 5GTS in english or in Swedish.
Hope anyone out there can help.
rdgs/
Jerry Gabrielsson
Sweden
jega

Whilst trying to troubleshoot my rear screen problem found an electrical module near the fusebox/relay area. It was pushed up behind the trim and has two connectors with wires leading from it. Anyone know what its for/do ? Nothing in the Haynes manual.
Thanks.

Start by looking for a broken wire at the point where they leave the body and enter the door, because they have to bend when the door is opened broken conductors at this point are a comon occurence.
Good luck
Dave

Subject: renault 4 carb mod
Hello! I would like to put the r5 gtl carb on my 1989 r4 gtl because, after looking at both engines (same 1108), I don´t find any difference except for the carb to justify the difference in the horsepower (r5 49 hp/r4 34 hp).My question is if it will fit or it will also need the r5 manifold?By the way, is there anything...

Hi
We have fitted a reconditioned engine into a
'J' Reg. Renault 21.
Now, when we try to get it to run, it runs for a few seconds and then stops.
The ECU has been checked and is OK.
We wondered if it was anything to do with the immobiliser.
If anyone has any ideas we would be most grateful.
Thanks
Jackie

Does amyone know anything about Renault boutiques in the following countries? I will be visiting the Czech republic, germany, france, italy. Can people provide addresses please??
Automatic Renault 19 Aussie owner

The wife has an Espace V6. Recently it started to overheat and use water. I pressure tested the system and found a few leaks but this didn`t cure the problem. Eventually I found that the pump was knackered so I replaced it ( easy!!!) At first I thought the head gasket had gone but it seems alright The problem I have now is that I seem to be...

I have a rhd R1225 R5 1980 original test car sent to Australia for evaluation but never sold here. I hope to restore it as it was stored in a shed for 12 years and only has 37,000 miles on the clock. The parts I require at the moment are water pump (more than one type fitted to R5s,the little bits which are at the end of the gear selector leverat...

I would suggest you do a search on the net for tuning centres. I found a really good one once, even though i wasn't looking for it, unfortunately i cannot remember the url or where i found it. It had exhaust pipes for putting in place of catalytic converters to get back 20HP, mod. chips for the ignition system computer to get 10HP extra and so...

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I have a Renault Clio RT 1.4 1993 model car that has produced some faults in the last few months. If anybody can shed any light on the matter or can confirm my ideas of what is wrong, it would be of immense help.
The car has a lack of power, especially if the road is inclined at all, at which point the power drops out completely. It also...

I don't know for certain, but this usually means the rheostat has failed. This is a typical problem on VW's and about £60 to replace.

Hi Glyn
Is the hydraulic ram seperate (bolted) to the rack or is it integral, looking at the price it look's like it could be integral, the leak will either be in the ram or the valve, if it's a bolt on ram you may be able to obtain just that part, if the valve is at fault you should be able to replace it alone, is the vehicle high in miles or age...

Hello. I'm just visiting from the Citroen forum. I must say you Renault and Peugeot fellah's seem to suffer a lot less problems than us, Hmmmmm...
Anyway, overheating problems can be caused by a number of simple things, and don't worry about your fan not cutting in, this is reasonably common on diesels as they tend to run cooler on idle, I think...

I am experiencing intermitant problem of low voltage at spark plugs, such that car will not start. Have replaced leads and distributor cap, problem pesists, what next !!

before you can identify the parts you need, you will need to find the oval plate which on your espace will be located under the bonnet and will start something like J11 something or other

I have discovered the thermostate is not located where i thought it was, I thought it was located on the front right of the engine in the housing with all the sensors i have found it is not. Does any one know where it is is it behind the water pump? the car is a 2.0 rt auto safrane it has a 12 valve engine. thanks

Had a vaguely similar problem inthat engine was very rough on cold start and wouldn't pull properly. I also replaced temp sensor to no avail but eventually found problem was caused in a break in the wire leading to the sensor. Hope this helps if it isn't too late now!

Hi! Today i'be just received the Andyspares catalog, great thing! One of the best I've ever seen, Congratulations!. I would like to know how much the shipping costs to Caracas, Venezuela, South America. I'm thinking of buying a few things including a Drive Shaft for a Fuego GTX 2 litres with manual transmission. Do you have the part?

This is a very very common problem usually caused by leaking bonnet vent, it has happened to me and still does on occasion.
Best bet is to use silicon sealant round the vent and even the spark plug cover.
try here for more info.
www.renault19.com
www.renault1916v.co.uk

at christmas someone smashed my driverside headlight on my 19 16v, and to get a new headlight it's proper costly.
I was wondering if i could get a new lens and just replace it or is it a sealed unit and do i have to buy the full headlight

Hi Guys.
I'm after some help.
The Engine Oil Pressure gauge has failed on my Clio 16V.(3rd one from right)
I get no change at any engine revs. In Fact it doesn't even move anymore.
The rest of the gauges are all fine and a quick check of the fuses looks ok.
Where about on the engine does the gauge enter?
What sort of fix is there for this?
Any...

Check out on the common faults & fixes section on slow or no starting. In the second half there is mention of a starter relay. Although the posting refers to a BX your problem sounds like a typical starter relay failure. Could you please post & advise if this is the case?
Edited by - alans on 01 Feb 2001 08:25:03