A wee puzzle... - Page 2

Robson Rover Repair · 19th March 2021, 21:40

I think close with the megane, but I think it's even earlier. Tbh that looks to me as a 1.6 8v version of the Renault 19 "energy" engine that went on to become the Megane here in UK.

Could explain why its rotted even more since they where about from 1988 here?

clf · 19th March 2021, 22:28

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Originally Posted by Colin_NI

I think close with the megane, but I think it's even earlier. Tbh that looks to me as a 1.6 8v version of the Renault 19 "energy" engine that went on to become the Megane here in UK.

Could explain why its rotted even more since they where about from 1988 here?

The 1.6e 8v was fitted to the Megane also, but it could be a 19 also of course. The C pillar on it was a little more substantial compared to the Megane (the hatch at least, not sure if the coupé was fitted with the 8v).

mh007 · 19th March 2021, 22:37

Definitely a Renault engine as already said (shallow oil filter).

No matter what it is, it needs a couple of front springs!

hogweed · 20th March 2021, 18:10

Thanks guys, whichever it is (and I think it might well have been there long enough to be a 19 or whatever), that's good enough for me

Robson Rover Repair · 20th March 2021, 22:00

What interests me is there no sign of any pipes or rubber anywhere. I'd say its been burnt out and that's why it looks so bad. Carnmoney Hill was a popular spot for dumping cars for years.

clf · 20th March 2021, 23:09

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Originally Posted by Colin_NI

What interests me is there no sign of any pipes or rubber anywhere. I'd say its been burnt out and that's why it looks so bad. Carnmoney Hill was a popular spot for dumping cars for years.

it has been burned out, hence the lack of metal too for such a relatively young car. The telltale is the collapsed springs - living in the Donegall Road at the height of the Drumcree situation taught me that lol (at least three cars per night for two weeks at the end of Rockview Street alone!)

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20th March 2021, 22:00	#15
Robson Rover Repair NI/ROI RS ZT-T 190 / 75 Diesel x3 / 6 door limo / 216 Cabby / Rover 25 van Join Date: May 2009 Location: Antrim Posts: 8,101 Thanks: 299 Thanked 1,046 Times in 568 Posts	What interests me is there no sign of any pipes or rubber anywhere. I'd say its been burnt out and that's why it looks so bad. Carnmoney Hill was a popular spot for dumping cars for years. __________________ Cheers, Colin Robson Rover Repair on Youtube DISCOUNTED MTEC BRAKES FOR ALL MG ROVER'S Braided hoses, more coating and pad options for 2024

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mh007 This is my second home MG ZT260 SE, MG ZT190+, MG ZTT 160, R75 Conn SE 2.0, R75 Conn SE 2.5 X 3, R75 Club SE 1.8, P5B Coupe Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Keynsham, Bristol Posts: 4,211 Thanks: 65 Thanked 635 Times in 499 Posts	Definitely a Renault engine as already said (shallow oil filter). No matter what it is, it needs a couple of front springs!