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Two Murena 1.6 queries

Started by suffolkpete, July 20, 2008, 10:12:03 AM

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Two Murena 1.6 queries
July 20, 2008, 10:12:03 AM
Two unrelated queries concerning my newly acquired 1.6 which I am sure you old hands can answer instantly!
Firstly, what is the procedure for draining and refilling the cooling system?  It looks horribly complicated and prone to all sorts of airlocks, but I can only find one air vent, in the top hose.
Secondly, where can I find the timing marks?  I would like to check the timing with a strobe.
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Re: Two Murena 1.6 queries
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July 20, 2008, 10:46:10 AM
Cooling system isn't as bad as it sounds, but there is a procedure you should follow, which is documented here:

http://www.matraclub.org.uk/faq7.html#two

I can add that the easiest way to drain the system is to take off the lower radiator hose in the front end and drain it from there.

I'm afraid I can't help you with spotting the timing marks, but on the 2.2 they are most easily accessible on top of the flywheel through a cutout in the bell housing.

Good luck :)
1982 Talbot Matra Murena 2.2 prep 142 (under restoration)

Used to own:
2001 Renault Matra Grand Espace "The Race" V6 24v
1997 Renault Matra Espace 2.0 8V
1987 Renault Matra Espace J11 2.2

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