Would not touch it with a 10′ pole. RENAULT 18 721 rouge bordeaux (1982) 170 sable (1981) (Rodeo) 355 blanc (1982) 357 jaune service (1977) 374 jaune (1981) 667 gris (1981) 725 rouge jaspe/L (1981) 768 marron matt (1981) (Rodeo) 935 tilleul (1983) (Rodeo) 383 orange (1981) (Rodeo) 1986 STANDOX Montrant 1 - 1 de 1 pour 2004 Renault Renault Twingo États: Auvergne-Rhône-Alpe Ville: Saint-Martin-d'Hèrespour vous. From what I’ve read, the majority of them in the US were also badged as Eagles and I think the switchover may have occurred as soon as Chrysler officially took over. I admire these fellows’ Quixotic project, and wish them every success. I always thought they over-Americanized this and the Premiere. Promo. A four-door Mercedes or a two-door 200SX sporty coupe/hatchback? Here’s a graphic picture (also posted by Vavon) of just how roomy these wagons were. I guess if you cast a wide enough net you’re bound to catch something. Does anyone know how to sucessfully remove the surround without breaking the thing. When Renault owned AMC, they owned Winnebago and made two RVs (Shbarro ? . ( As the picture shows) ( The ‘vette was a car I won in a contest I had entered. Regardless, we ended up with the four non-4wd wheelbases, and for years as a teenager I’d check out the gap between the door and front wheels to work out which engine the car had. RENAULT Scénic 4. So nowadays, you go to the ’20xx Show’ to see the “20xx + y” cars. Many things got wrong with it, worst of all was the cooling system. ( Top of the picture) He loved that car. My dad had a 21 Savanna. We need to save at least one of every car ever built, and you’re right, Paul, this is probably the last running Medallion anywhere. That business with the wheelbases blew my mind. Hi there John, Check make sure it isn’t plugged or cracked. Which – in theory – gave AMC a pretty comprehensive and competitive line-up of modern FWD cars. But (un)reliability was abysmal, this is not just a rumor. It shows an exploded view. If interested, let me know, I have a 1972 Monte Carlo and I’m looking for parts. The Medallion was a nice car, It was a lot of car for the money. I know my father always associated the brand with the Dauphine, which, whatever its virtues may have been, was all wrong for the U.S. market. It probably also explains the excellent condition of the upholstery; actually, these cars had quite a nice interior to go along with lots of room. Even to my 11 year old self they felt fragile though. . My brother took it over after that. She said it blew black smoke. Trailing arm. Renault For Sale ~ Renault ~ 2,923 For Sale. No rust on her either but car gone just parts. Winnebago just bought the Renault FWD Traffic van, and adapted it for their LeSharo RV. The sunroof works great and the A/C blows cold R12. An Audi or a Mazda? Hi,Robert,I couldnt make out the place you live? Closed system/no radiator cap, I’m guessing? The German stuff was probably not much better, but was more expensive when new and had a snob-factor going for it that Renaults never had. A misfire could be no fuel not just no spark. First was a 5spd. 1995 and still own her and still running. Later we traded it for a 1993 Renault 18 TX 2.0 8v with 80k kilometers on the odometer, wich had full exhaust system and 15 inch star rims, it was a real quick car(I remember when we got beaten by a Rover 420 SLi wich HAULED ASS..). I shudder to think how underpowered that 1.4 must have been. . 1989 was the final year, and I suspect there’s none too many of those left either. Wagon, car, work truck and rv if you include the AM general one ton truck that used the engine and transaxle. Alternately, on Car-Part.com – which is a junkyard database and excellent part source – it needs to be input as a Renault Medallion. Prices advertised are not your prices, take off an additional 20% for exports outside the EU! The interior felt spacious, it handled beautifully, the engine had plenty of guts and the 5 speed was very sweet (if a little crunchy at times – ours was a high miles example). Including that little white tank! This is the first three-row wagon I’ve seen that looks like it might be able to carry both people and luggage without a roof rack. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pXs8jjS1WU. *Grand Cherokee was in development, but with Renault cars clogging lots, R&D would have been cut, and would have had quality issues/delays/etc. But, when the quality issues appeared, Renault was toast in the USA. Ok, I think I get what this car was designed to do. I also remember the autobox being particularly weak on the Premiers- and probably these too. I would definitely recommend cleaning up the grounds and connections as the articles suggest even if everything is working properly. The Olds dealer I worked for took one in trade, and it immediately went to the back lot. Very nice driving car. This is a great car for French Italian car show in Van Nuys for upcoming November. The Renault transmission manual is also available on the Lesharo uk home page… download the pdf file that states MJ1, MJ3, MB1, ML1. Does anyone know about how much someone would pay for this car? In our Auto-Database, you could find pictures 30 of high resolution. I am in Laguna Niguel, Ca. The “proper” procedure is jacking up the rear end with the engine running and loosening a temp sensor to let the air out. Recommended engine oil is Shell Rotella, cheapest at Walmart. No rust, headlights clear as new! Oh dear… what did you gringos do? Obviously not John and a few years later. I’d sure like to see it back on the road, purring as smoothly as the day it left its AMC/Renault dealer’s lot. And you can read technical specs of this car. The same happened here in Australia – before the Japanese came, French, German, Italian and British small cars were common. Someone has a Wagon in really nice, and running, shape around here. I have never had the fortune of seeing one of these in person (at least in recent memory). I grabbed the keys to check it out; it was a 2-year-old car with less than 30,000 miles on it. It didn’t help that they were being sold alongside outdated models like Concorde and that many AMC dealers had all of the polish and glamour of a used car lot. Hats off to these guys…. Oil pan gasket is the same as a Peugeot 505, 2.2L, 8V. My dialy driver has been Alfa 164 for the past 3 years…All of my friends in France are a bit envious. These cars may not have been very good, but I really liked the way they looked! The R21 was a huge seller in France, Argentina, and many parts of the world. Still have yours in SF? Vive la différence! So there’s both Renault and Eagle 1988 Medallions. I miss her. So your friends John and Jacob might check that part as well. Still have it 130,000 miles.Over the years left notes on nice ones ” if you ever want to sell and my number. John and Jacob would be well served by taking an intensive french course at the local community college this summer. Spotting a GOOD DEAL has never been so easy. I know that you can do it! Cette 30 sur le bon coin, elle vous inspire quoi? I am in the US states..I am interested in this car! Renault had problems with the solder they used for circuit board/fuse panel. Their styling didn’t really rock my world, especially compared with the great-looking 25 that we also got. The Premier was heavily based on the R25, and the LH was developed with the Premier as a starting point. Stock tire sizes are 175 / on 14 inch rims at the front, and 175 / on 14 inch rims at the rear. They still stick in my mind years later because I distinctly remember the bemusement/bewilderment caused in the motoring magazines/papers here by the assorted wheelbases on offer. Full story here: https://www.curbsideclassic.com/curbside-classics-american/curbside-classic-1985-winnebago-lesharo-turbo-diesel-23-mpg-if-it-still-has-the-original-renault-engine/, Hey, I live in France. The drunk hit me, pushed me ahead, my car hit the SUV, and the drunk slammed it into reverse and fled the scene. I don’t recall an anti-French sentiment at that time….I think these were poor sellers because French (and British) cars had already earned a poor reliability/expensive fix reputation, and why put up with that when you can get any number of Japanese-derived sedans for many less headaches? But the assembly is over 25 years old and is most likely very fragile. The check is simple- Swap the cylinder 1 injector with any other cylinder, and replace if the misfire moves to the new cylinder. From what you wrote here, the Medallion line seems pretty competitive for its time. As Eight Pack mentioned, this generation of the Renault 21 was a huge hit in its home country. I can’t really say for sure, but these two guys – John (left) and Jacob (right) – are my heroes, for being determined to keep this one going. There was a kid that lived down a block from my mom that had a running Medallion until about 2011. Sasic .fr makes the hoses and you can order them through the UK and they will send them here via Royal Post for far less than our USPS charges to send things over from here to them! Also, if you search “renault eagle medallion service manual” on eBay, you’ll find a few copies of the factory service manual and electrical troubleshooting & automatic transmission supplements. Prost made a strong start to the season and won in Brazil and South Africa to underline his intention to win the championship that season. Factory hoses have bleeder ports (3) strategically located to get air out. I am carefully and I do mean carefully getting my Medallion LX in great shape again. good post. I now have 2 wagons and 5 sedans auto and stick, some real low mileage cars. At the team's home race in France, René Arnoux put the car on pole position, before team-mate Alain Prost took his first Grand Prix victory. I am interested in a medallion sedan with some power options like windows and locks..Let me know.. Pat, my Medallion lives in Laguna Niguel, Ca. …Renault’s linkup with AMC had panned out better, as they then adopted Nissan? This car had electronic ignition, and it turned out that when power voltage was a bit higher, ignition electronic would start to behave erratically. Prost then took a third win in Italy, before rounding off the year with another second place at Caesars Palace. Local dealer said it needed new transmission. Strengthened by its alliance with Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors, and its unique expertise in electrification, the Group comprises 5 complementary brands – Renault, Dacia, LADA, Alpine and Mobilize – offering sustainable and innovative mobility solutions to its customers. I think the reason these disappeared so quickly is not so much unreliability, but that they were typical company cars, like Mondeos or Cavaliers. The Renault LeCar had been a minor hit here not long before these, but only for a short time as a reputation for service woes spread like crazy. When I lived in Canada, my landlady had an older Renault that looked like the Renault 9/19 or 18, but could have been a Renault 30 or 20, that had a blown engine. He eventually salvaged fourth in the championship, whilst Renault finished third in the constructors' championship. You are right, you can never trust French cars. I saw my friend doing it a couple of times (he loves Renaults), if you don’t know the kung fu required, it is a character building experience. Hello I don’t know what you are talking about I drove a Medallion Eagle wagon for 187,000 miles till she died of transmission failure, in the USA! rear suspension. France Inc. would have unloaded Jeep to highest bidder, maybe GM or China? If a head gasket blows, there’s been an air pocket in the coolant….or overheating and percolating inside the head….but be extra careful taking the head off, since with a replaceable wet sleeve design, a slight displacement of the cylinder barrel where it seals against the lower part of the block, will lead to water leakage and more trouble. I am lady with some parts and 2 engines 1989 Medallion Eagle 2.2 L wagon, some new some used. PS next car was Intrepid! Hard to tell if these ever sold here or not Ive never seen one, so maybe we were spared the experience. I actually drove one of these once. these were really plentiful at least until 10 years ago, right now they’ve basically disappeared…for a middle class european car of that age it was pretty large. I love your Renault 19 Cabriolet. It is not the last running in North America, saw one in perfect conditon last summer on the south shore of Montreal, Quebec! The car has a mass air flow sensor. have a medallion station wagon imported from Ohio! How many sold is another matter entirely. I started the rebuild on tranny and have some parts as well. NEVER use LUCAS HD gear oil in the manual transmission or any Renault transmission with a Final Drive… it is the most corrosive gear oil on the market and can;t be used on classic vehicles at all! Distributeur Automobile dans le Grand Ouest. as the First. A friend bought it for his 16 year old about 10 years ago. Mobil ATF 220 is one of the only ones available in North America meeting DExtron II thru IIIH specifications… using anything more advanced is a disaster for the automatic transmission. I’ve seen the renault diesel rv and thought it was about the right size for two. Who knew San Fransisco was in Eure-et-Loir? Maybe the seats and the interior were, but I have see design sketches for the Cherokee dating back to 1978-79. Down to practicalities, to fix the misfire I suggest a compression test and check the spark plug, plug wires and distributor cap. I’m sorry you have trouble finding parts for this car because in France, his sister renault 21, is still very common on roads and wrecking yard are full of spare parts. The Eagle Premier/Dodge Monaco mentioned above was an Americanized R25; the reason Chrysler had to keep it around was that their purchase agreement required them to buy a certain number of PRV V6s over a 5-year period. More than the car was worth. But the engine design was generally OK, the same engine type was used in Volvo 400 series and it was performing flawlessly (Volvo 440 was my next car). I have a catalogue or manuals for repair, but I have not time for do it. Mort à l’ennui! Hi there John, Well, it somehow wouldn’t be quite right if this Medallion were purring like a kitten, eh? You don’t jack up the back of your car in a crowded petrol station at 19:00, I ran my medallion wagon with no thermostat and she ran better. Good luck. Découvrez l'ensemble des offres Monospace, 5 places, 7 places ou 9 places, au meilleur prix grâce à nos super promos ! So hole drilling not sure, but I know this worked for me. Keep cooling system in tip top shape. I had to laugh when I saw it, because he had an Audi 4 ring badge on it. The RE30C complied with the "flat bottom" rules enacted that year, with a much larger rear wing and revised front wings. Wasn’t even all that badly crashed, hell the damn thing drove just fine even with its crunched front end. Im going to clean the fuel injectors tomarrow. i may have the last one running and in good shape in NA! Let me introduce you a car that has not been marketed in the USA but only in Europe: the Renault 19 convertible. He was with me, anyway!!!). Sorry should have told you mass air flow sensor is at Partstrain.com as far as I can tell from website and discountauto.com has info on problems caused if it is bad, one thing is a misfire. My dad actually got some good years out of that turd, tho it did have many mysterious electrical maladies that would magically clear up all on their own. How many are the Medallio version like this one? and I have one in my garage over 8yrs under a cover. Try it ! I read with interest your love for Renault medallion. And what a noble cause, one that’s not likely to make them rich, but possibly a wee bit famous today. My e-mail: juanguillermorod@hotmail.com. I just need to figure out the miss. And somehow the car managed to rust at the window frame. I live in pr. I think the European versions, with their shorter, black bumpers, stil look really good – they’re very clean, functional and IMO still very modern looking. You’re right! Specifics and part locations will differ on the Medallion, but the system is fundamentally identical so it should help you out. 30 monospaces Renault en vente Trier par : Découvrez les : Prime à la conversion. One of the guys asked me if a Nissan dealer might be able to help them out, since the Renault/Nissan alliance. Full range of Renault cars is here: http://www.autoevolution.com/renault/ For stopping power, the 30 TS braking system includes Vented Discs at the front and Discs at the rear. Did you know that French engineers number their cylinders in the opposite direction than the rest of the world does with number 4 being next t the timing belt? I have no idea what happened to this Medallion, but I’d like to think it’s still running). Every time a French car got briefly popular, (mostly Renaults), they developed a reputation for being brittle/fragile and in need of frequent repairs. That meant the brake drag would LENGTHEN the wheelbase automatically and lower the rear ride height at the same time, as long as the rear brakes were in use. The turbocharged engine was developed further, producing around 540 bhp (400 kW), with twin KKK turbochargers. Its not like Renault did have a bad rep in the US going all the way back to the Dauphine…. It struck me as a nice car. R21 and R25 are cars that saved Renault by their reliability and overall high Quality/Price ratio. When I was driving this car, I frequently had meetings in another city, along with other people from my office. I also salute these hardy souls who are trying to keep Mademoiselle on the road. Yes the original Vista Cruiser and Sportwagon had forward facing 3rd seats. I’m all for Quixotic quests, but Don Quixote wasn’t French either. And yes, these were the inspiration for the Intrepid and its clones- or rather the 25/Premier was. I’ve seen it a couple times. The Jeep Cherokee / Grand Cherokee by the way was a Renault inspired design. Let’s call this “Worldwide Gearhead Help” . When did you last see a R21? The MR manual is useless. Here in Argentina the Renault 21 was a luxury car, even in the early 90s a brand new one was worth 27-30k USD. But that wont be for a while. Owner had presense of mind,took it to a tranny specialist who fixed them up for $195.00! I found that pix on the internet today…my car @ the Van Nuys all French and Italians! with sunroof and all power., including the original “PLIP”.Color is Blanc Panda #348. I remember it as our first properly “modern” car, after Cortinas, 504s and Volvo 244s. The Renault R30 is a Formula One motor racing car designed and built by Renault for the 2010 season. I remember these from back in the day, the 6 window greenhouse and overall proportions are very similar to the both the second and third generation VW Passat (2nd gen was the Quantum in the US and the 6 window was the Santana ROW). There were also number of other problems, and a case of severe misfire among them, but only when lights were off. With the 2.2 litre engine, they had good acceleration even with the three speed auto box as mine has. One has to think of what this car could have done in the U.S. market, had Chrysler not dropped it so promptly in favor of more rebadged Mitsubishi Colts. I don’t recall exactly what I have, but do know that there are one or two computers that are marked experimental. We currently own 9 cars but we can always make room for a medallion (which I’ve looked for 2+ years) and have only seen a couple that were worthwhile and I let them slip through my hands. DL that I drove forever. Good luck to you fellows. White she a sweet drive and fast as can be, standard tranny. Thank you in advance for your time I remember them saying we didn’t really need the 1.7 with its shorter wheelbase as well as the 1.9/2.2. Fuego had similar problem. Hi !, German cars were popular for their driving and handling feel, but Japanese was the way to go if you wanted to drive and forget about repairs. Like so many French cars, there’s more to the  Medallion than meet the eye, or the usual Renault stereotypes. Stock tire sizes are 175 / on 14 inch rims at the front, and 175 / on 14 inch rims at the rear. Haven’t seen any for a while though. Should have pulled and drained it. One of the other guys drove a Volvo V70 wagon, so we’d take turns driving…and kept telling me the Medallion seemed to be a fast, good handling car compared to his Volvo….which had a 5 cylinder turbo in it. Not for the timid. Hmmm. The initial version featured a full span front wing. She’d drive start and run for miles shut her down and she’d want a ride home on the tow truck. Hurts my wallet just thinking about doing this. 2.2 L engine resleeveable piston cylinders, brandy new head new valve guides, bearings, valves and more. Combined with the Premier (which I think was a good car; again, it failed because of marketing on Chrysler’s part), I think Eagle could have been a strong competitor to upscale import brands like Volvo, Saab, Audi, and Acura. It was roomy, had that famous French ride, and not surprisingly, had a few quirks. How do you remove the bezel, without breaking it? Hopefully that helps. Also, for English speaking assistance, try something like the Practical Classics web site, these sold well in the UK so there are some enthusiasts and parts specialists. The car then took pole in each of the next five races (Arnoux three times and Prost twice), with Prost winning again in Holland and finishing second in Germany, and Arnoux himself finishing second in Austria. He thus finished fifth in the Drivers' Championship with Arnoux ninth, while the team took third in the Constructors' Championship. Renault r 20 ts, 2000cc 103cv gasolina de noviembre de 1982 vehiculo con matricula francesa el coche esta dado de baja en francia para exportación, hay que darlo de alta en el pais que se quiera matricular.el coche funciona correctamente para los años que tiene, 1ª matriculacion 24-11-1982, el interior esta todo bastante bien menos los plafones de las puertas y la bandeja del maletero. Advances in ground effect meant that the cars frequently ran without the front wings attached. I don’t think so. Un projet d'achat de véhicule Monospace ? Even the 2nd & 3rd tier Japanese brands (Mazda, Mitsubiishi) were a better bet…. In France people do not have CC, just old cars they can not afford to get rid of. We got very good usage out of it, but when it finally started to die, it showed another side of being a “modern” car – it had complicated systems that were expensive to replace. 1960 Renault 4CV 4 door sedan, rare little car, front suicide doors, rear engine 4 cyl, nice body and paint, redone interior, www tires,... More Add to Favorites More It was – somewhere I have an ’89 Eagle full line brochure that shows it. Most are long gone here too, as to be fair is everything from 1988, aside from the usual Mercedii, Volvos, Saabs, BMWs, and surprisingly quite a few Peugeot 205’s- the most surprisingly durable car of the 80s, surpassed only by the Citroen Xantia a few years later. Check out the Cherokee seats…almost identical to the R9 (Alliance…er Appliance). Acceleration in my mum’s 1.7 R21 Nevada was already pretty glacial, being overtaken by trucks on uphill sections. Have you adjusted the valves in the J7T 2.2L engine every 18 months like you’re supposed to? FAR : Forum Alpine Renault, la plus grande communauté des passionnes Alpine sur le NET, the most important community of Alpine cars fans on the Net Schema de cablage renault 30 TX - FAR - Forum Alpine Renault But the Medallion was shown the door, in favor of Mitsubishi products for the Eagle line-up. For stopping power, the 30 TS braking system includes Vented Discs at the front and Discs at the rear. My dad had an ’87 Medallion wagon, he bought it in late’88 as a salvage rebuildable. In those situations, I always search by some “common” part like transmission or ECU then call and ask if they have what I’m looking for. Sujet passionnant, bien suivi, je suis venu sur ce sujet tt simplement parce que en famille, j' ai vu passer pas mal de ces Renault, dont une 20 TL beige marron, int tissu même couleur tt confort! The last car I owned with a burgundy cloth interior was a 1982 AMC Concord 2-dr back in the early ’90s. But, luckily, Lee I. wanted Jeep, and grabbed the whole thing to get the Premier plant, which led to LH/LX cars. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JlZVCux-5k – Tour Still looking for one? To meet the major technological challenges of the future while continuing to pursue our profitable growth strategy, we are focusing on international expansion and drawing on the synergies of our five brands: Renault, Dacia, Renault Samsung Motors, Alpine and LADA. He used the Renault for a long daily commute.He started having auto tranny issues and took it to an AMC Renault dealer . I haven’t in years. rear side of renault 19: admire the two bosses of the rigid cap that covers the top and integrates headrest. I am with Paul, the dash looks great. This had been Jacob’s dad’s car, and ended up sitting in his driveway for five years with a broken water pump. Groupe Renault is at the forefront of a mobility that is reinventing itself. New Renault factory front pads installed yesterday, and new rotors. Brand new tires and alloy wheels just refurbished. Hahaha I remember seeing these cars everywhere here in France when I was a child… Renault 21, Renault 25…. The French Touch, isn’t it beautiful? MobilityRV also has parts for the engine to include sensors, but they will cost more than places like RockAuto. (key) (results in bold indicate pole position; results in italics indicate fastest lap), * 6 points scored using the Renault RE20 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AKYuVXDzMs – Exhaust. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Good times! Been driving mine every day since I bought it in San Francisco in 2000…still using it today 3 8 2016 and it is my most comfortable car for long hauls! For 1982, the car was updated and modified with a redesigned nose section that featured separate left and right front wings, and new rear wing, becoming RE30 in "B" specification. https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/d/1988-renault-medallion-wagon/6692090231.html. À l'origine, spécialisé dans le transport de véhicule, le Groupe s'est aujourd'hui recentré sur la distribution automobile des marques Renault, Dacia, Nissan, Alpine en … If they were not bought by Mopar, no way would AMC/Renault have lasted past 1992*. It was a Burgundy color with a Burgundy interior, and was actually a pretty classy looking ride…. I did take the head off and i already reground the valves. The dance has to be repeated 3-4 times, up and down until no more air is in the system. We’ve since lost touch and I have no idea what she has today. I still have engine rebuilt partially and another replacement engine and all the parts. @rocky401: Think he said Puerto Rico. If there’s still 5+ year old gas in the tank, I would try to get it out… but if that’s too much work, fill ‘er up and change the filter. I don’t think this car would have made it here. It was built from 1991 to 1997 and was available in two engines: a 1.7 liter multipoint injection develops 92 hp (like the Renault 21) and a 16-valve engine that develops 143 hp. Car came with a trunk full of new spares. However, nobody in Europe buys automatics, so these had a decent reputation in the UK, as long as you avoided the high-spec models loaded up with fragile electronics. I am attempting to drop the upper surround bezel assembly for the domelights on the Medallion LX model.