On 6th May, I posted about the problems I've had with my diesel car,(registered 52!!) new engine after 6,000 miles now after a further 45,000 miles Renault have carried out a diagnostic test and found Ingestion of oil within the engine, and have recommended the only solution is a new engine. Parts and labour at £6650, they are prepared to contribute 60%, but that still leaves £2660 + V.A.T.
I've been offered a Low milage reconditioned engine, but both the new engines failed at what I would say is low milage. Or do I DUMP IT and use the money to buy some thing different.
Any idea what value it might have once completed!!
thanks
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Id get out of the vicious circle fast - I used to have a Citroen CX and never a month went by when something major wasnt going wrong and it took me 4 months and £2000 to realise.
Save your money and buy something more reliable, pref not french.
Anything german or japanese should last a bit longer although the PSA diesels tend to be pretty good if you must have a french box.
A good diesel engine should knock on 300,000 before it needs major work if its been looked after - 45k is scary!
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I don't think you have much option here. The car is worthless in its current state, so if Renault will pay 60% then I would go for it. Maybe they might contribute a bit more if pushed? Once it's repaired then you might be best trading it in for a petrol model or possibly the 3.0 dCi which is a Japanese engine. I guess you have the 2.2 engine, which appears to be more prone to problems than the others.
Did Renault say why the engine had gone?
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Yes it's the 2.2 DCI, the response is the technical spill.
Ingestion of oil??
intercooler circuit problem sucking in oil??
E.G.R. exhaust gas recirculation??
if that helps anyone with any further recommendations.
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