Matra Murena Radiator Cap – New Supply Found

[AlanMurena1.6UK]

My original 11.6psi Murena radiator cap seems to be working fine, despite its age. But because of it’s age I’ve been concerned for a while that it might fail one day.

I’ve now found an exact equivalent – 11.6psi/0.8 bar and exactly the same size, including short reach. It’s made in the UK by Vapormatic, the parts division of John Deere (the tractor people), and can be ordered from a local agent or online. The reference number is VPE3262.

Here’s the part on Vapormatic’s website:

• https://www.vapormatic.com/search/vpe3262/541vugamomg

I bought mine from this company locally for £12 (no postage):

• https://huntforest.com/parts/

Here’s one online company that will send one (plus postage):

• https://www.carpentergoodwin.co.uk/Products/Claas-Ares-836Q-Cooling-System/VPE3262

In both cases they were a special order. Mine came in the next day.

See the photo below of the cap on my 1.6 (later) expansion tank, plus others.

[roy4matra]

My original 11.6psi Murena radiator cap seems to be working fine, despite its age. But because of it’s age I’ve been concerned for a while that it might fail one day.

I’ve now found an exact equivalent – 11.6psi/0.8 bar and exactly the same size, including short reach. It’s made in the UK by Vapormatic, the parts division of John Deere (the tractor people), and can be ordered from a local agent or online. The reference number is VPE3262...

Well found Alan, and thanks for the information.  I will add it to my website on my return from France.  I had recently added the information for the two caps either side of correct, at 10 psi and 13 psi, which could have been used if necessary, but this is even better.

Roy

[Matraman]

Well done, looks good! I might as well replace my 40 year old one.

[Grapes]

Awesome, these are sold across Europe it seems. I found some of the renault ones on polish tractor parts sites as well by the way. Will get me a spare one along with a new tank somewhere this year I think.