Renault V6 Engine / Auto Box

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Does anyone know if an auto box and / or engine from an L reg Renault Safrane 2.9V6 RXE would be a straight swap into an L reg Espace RT 2.9V6 Auto ?

Help much appreciated.

Cheers,

Robert

[jap-car]

Thanks my350i - info much appreciated. You don't happen to know if the Ren 25 box would fit do you? ie is it longitudinal?

Thanks and regards,

Robert.

[jap-car]

Thanks my350i. very useful information. I have come to realise that the auto-box is a weakness - I'll never buy French again.

I haven't considered a manual conversion. Is this easy? I would have thought that there would be loads of ancillary stuff to change out?

Cheers,

Robert.

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Superb - you know your Renaults - what's your job?

So if I were to replace the box on the above Espace, what are my options for donor cars (auto and manual). Similarly if I discover I need a new head (hopefully just the gasket) are there cars with the same head also? From what I have discovered so far, I think the Ren 25 is my best option as a cheap donor.

Much appreciated,

Robert.

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Thank you again. Can I just clarify my options with you? I really appreciate the information.

A bent Espace would be easiest but the breakers seem to want mega-bucks for the parts. I'm hoping to find a Ren 25 donor. There seem to be a number of Ren25 V6. The obvious one is the Baccara (2849cc which is the same as the Espace). There is also a 2664cc and a 2458cc+turbo versions.

Would a box from any version suffice?

Would an engine from any version suffice?

If just replacing a cylinder head, which would be suitable.

Oh and given the option between death and looking at my Espace, it's a close run choice

my 350i said:

My job? If i tell you then i'll have to kill you

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wedg1e and my350i thanks for your replies. Both appreciated.

Wedg1e, if you still fancy an Espace, I can do you a great looking one at a very low price. It would make a very stylish shed and the polycarboante body never needs creosoting