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col - 1/9/09 at 06:23 PM

Hi guys, i dont have a car yet,but ive got a lot of bits!. Im interested to know if anyone has used a renault engine to a type 9 box in a kit car.

The engine im thinking of using is a f7p 16v, if not can you point me to someone who might help.

maartenromijn - 1/9/09 at 06:30 PM

Welcome!

prawnabie - 1/9/09 at 07:11 PM

Renault cranks do not have a spigot bearing in them, It would be an engine stripdown to be able to get it machined.

col - 2/9/09 at 06:27 AM

engine was going to be stripped anyway for inspection

cd.thomson - 2/9/09 at 11:36 AM

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Originally posted by prawnabie
Renault cranks do not have a spigot bearing in them, It would be an engine stripdown to be able to get it machined.


on this point - and my knowledge isnt very broad - the VX XE does not have a spigot bush either, so you simply measure the size of the hole in the flywheel and fit a standard item from elsewhere, could this be a possibility?

col - 2/9/09 at 05:00 PM

Cheers Craig,yes i will check it out. If it all goes pear shaped ive still got the sierra bellhousing so i could go the zetec route.

It would be different with the Renault though,an its a useful unit.
On a plus note my zr6 carbs came thru the post today (almost new) so my bits are comin together

col - 2/9/09 at 05:53 PM

Hi Shaun, i see you work at renault....hmmm could be useful as im a member of the williams clio club, an theres no renault dealers in kidderminster or stourbridge,weve been abandoned