Three Little Words: “running when parked”: https://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/d/1988-renault-eagle-medallion/6541946515.html, This sure stirred up a hornets nest…all I can say is…Bless there heart. I know that you can do it! Consigue unRenault Espace dCi 160 Zen Energy TT EDC 118 kW (160 CV) en Madrid con referencia 8285758con Motorflash por un precio único. The engine block was broken and after it was fixed I traded it for a pickup. The R21 was a huge seller in France, Argentina, and many parts of the world. Good luck. Oh, wait. 3rows, 20,000 around. another plus is they could get a whole dakota really really cheap. Every time a French car got briefly popular, (mostly Renaults), they developed a reputation for being brittle/fragile and in need of frequent repairs. I have a catalogue or manuals for repair, but I have not time for do it. 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. Oh dear… what did you gringos do? How many sold is another matter entirely. 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. I grabbed the keys to check it out; it was a 2-year-old car with less than 30,000 miles on it. The RE30 was further updated to "C" specification for the start of the 1983 season, before the new RE40 became available. Hard to tell if these ever sold here or not Ive never seen one, so maybe we were spared the experience. Your email address will not be published. Specifics and part locations will differ on the Medallion, but the system is fundamentally identical so it should help you out. I think the GM glass-topped Vista Cruiser and Sport Wagons also had a forward facing 3rd row. I find all my mechanical parts in winebago restoration shops across America….easy to find on the internet. They’re currently hunting down the vacuum system, checking for leaks. Vive la différence! Un projet d'achat de véhicule Monospace ? Renault For Sale - Currently 2923 to pick from. 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 Surely one of those has what you’re looking for, and I’ve never come across a place that wouldn’t ship something… although if it’s rare, they usually jack the prices up. Im going to clean the fuel injectors tomarrow. He thus finished fifth in the Drivers' Championship with Arnoux ninth, while the team took third in the Constructors' Championship. This was more than 30 years ago, maybe 1992. Keep cooling system in tip top shape. Let me know,Thanks! Hello everyone, Your email address will not be published. when i have a little more money i want to pull the engine and completely rebuild it. The Renault RE30 was a Formula One car designed by Bernard Dudot and Michel Tétu for use by the Renault team in the 1981 Formula One season.An updated version, the RE30B, was used in the 1982 season, and a further update, the RE30C, at the start of the 1983 season. Which – in theory – gave AMC a pretty comprehensive and competitive line-up of modern FWD cars. Fixed the drivers side power window, sorted out a few electrical problems(still have a few to go), changed the oil and filter, installed new fuel pump and filter, The car started up after being off road for at least 5 years. I’m all for Quixotic quests, but Don Quixote wasn’t French either. anyone need them? I’m not surprised to see someone trying to keep one of these running; I just sort of expected that they’d be in Kenosha. Possessed or just wanted a scenic ride home! The initial version featured a full span front wing. An updated version, the RE30B, was used in the 1982 season, and a further update, the RE30C, at the start of the 1983 season. The drunk hit me, pushed me ahead, my car hit the SUV, and the drunk slammed it into reverse and fled the scene. It struck me as a nice car. A few weeks later, Lee Iacocca signed a purchase agreement to buy AMC from Renault. Good luck, guys… I really wanna see this car on the road! Since there were no wagon versions of the big Renault 25/30, the 21 Nevada was the biggest wagon in the line-up, and explains its role as a pre-minivan family hauler. I guess if you cast a wide enough net you’re bound to catch something. Spotting a GOOD DEAL has never been so easy. I’m certainly not a Medallion expert, but the EFI system on these is nearly identical to the ’87-’90 Jeep 4.0 engine, which I’ve got tons of experience with… and I’d lean towards the “misfire” problem being either a timing issue or a bad sensor/ground. Full range of Renault cars is here: http://www.autoevolution.com/renault/ 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 US-bound Medallion-badged cars all came with the 2.2 L SOHC gas four (no diesels), rated at 103 hp. In our Auto-Database, you could find pictures 30 of high resolution. Would not touch it with a 10′ pole. Hi there John, But, luckily, Lee I. wanted Jeep, and grabbed the whole thing to get the Premier plant, which led to LH/LX cars. Worked perfectly. I recall test driving a 5 speed sedan when they were new, and could never understand why people bought Honda and Toyota and even VW instead of these cars….better ride and handling, smoother shifting, far better seating, a heck of a lot of fun to drive hard, and bigger interior with far more trunk space. I suspect that there is a enthusiast website or two that would have invaluable information on R21 trouble spots, DIYs, part sources and work-arounds that they could use…but it is probably in french. I also see a hint of the Toyota Sprinter/Chevy Nova. I recommend the NGK iridiums and w/o a catalytic converter you need one whole number LESS than the one for the catalytic converter. I actually drove one of these once. Its not like Renault did have a bad rep in the US going all the way back to the Dauphine…. Can anyone name another three-row wagon with a forward facing third seat? New Renault factory front pads installed yesterday, and new rotors. I’m not saying this tongue-in-cheek. The French Touch, isn’t it beautiful? In the early ’90s I had a brief ride in a Renault Medallion wagon belonging to an acquaintance. Well, it somehow wouldn’t be quite right if this Medallion were purring like a kitten, eh? That business with the wheelbases blew my mind. 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..). Then they advertised it in local paper for a real low price I rushed over, eyes popped at the loaded gem bought on the spot.Thru similar adventures I now have 2 wagons and 5 sedans. These cars may not have been very good, but I really liked the way they looked! The procedure I saw involved removing the bottle from the bracket and holding it higher than the engine. But (un)reliability was abysmal, this is not just a rumor. 449 likes. Required fields are marked *. The Medallion is a federalized Renault 21, part of Renault’s last-ditch efforts to inject some fresh French blood into AMC’s dying passenger car line. I haven’t in years. Like a Medallion. The same happened here in Australia – before the Japanese came, French, German, Italian and British small cars were common. It will be my son’s first car. 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. 0 – 100 km/h in about 10.7 seconds and top speed around 190 km/h was not that bad. There are probably manuals out there on the net in English that they can download to help them figure it out. I live in pr. I’d love to find a Medallion with a 5-speed (the 3 speed auto was a bit of a disappointment – as were many automatics of that vintage! 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. Maybe this was the Italian-market version! Cooling capacity was adequate (when it was working fine temperature would stay right in the middle of the range), but at any moment you can expect a cloud of steam… …Renault’s linkup with AMC had panned out better, as they then adopted Nissan? I know the 1990-92 Premiers were modified to accommodate Chrysler parts to make manufacturing more economical, though there’s an obvious benefit to those who want to keep their old Premiers/Monacos on the road. The LH mules were built from Premiers. The Premier/Monaco used to be fairly popular where I live (and can still be spotted occasionally), and I’ve seen a few Renault 18s over the years, but I can’t ever remember seeing a Medallion with my own two eyes. 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! I always thought they over-Americanized this and the Premiere. Cooling fan ground corodes and you lose fan operation, lookout! That ad copy probably confused more people than it helped. This helps the engine burn more efficiently and reduces NOx emissions. My e-mail: juanguillermorod@hotmail.com. anyone interested email me king00660@hotmail.com for more pictures in and out. Renault 30 used for sale. The MR manual is useless. ALTO transmission parts distributor in Alabama stocks the transmission parts for complete one can be built up from the casing, if need be. 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. It was a Burgundy color with a Burgundy interior, and was actually a pretty classy looking ride…. It had a wonderful ride. 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. But of course all those cars that they were comparing it too had at least one or more thing that they were best in class or at least competitive. For me, Renault meant the odd little LeCar and the frumpy Alliance/Encore. I had to laugh when I saw it, because he had an Audi 4 ring badge on it. I do recall these were briefly offered in the US, but I’m pretty sure I’ve only ever seen three or four of them on the road here. Steering racks were weak and alternators. And somehow the car managed to rust at the window frame. No rust, headlights clear as new! 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. The sunroof works great and the A/C blows cold R12. 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. I got a ride in that one too and remember it as a very sharp looking car. There are many R21 diesel wagons still running in Nort Africa, with milage upward of 300K miles , R21 diesel wagon did not dethron Peugeot 505 GLD wagon in north africa, as inter-city collective taxi, but gave quite a hard time to 505. Hi,Robert,I couldnt make out the place you live? Not for the timid. R21 was a huge success in Europe and North Africa, R21 was much better finished ,designed and assembeled than R18, better material, better handeling and quieter ride. I have a soft spot for these cars! Just like Luminas and Taurii tend to get used up early in fleet use, so do their contemporaries in Europe. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 1981 RENAULT 30 TX Bronze Brown 1/18 Diecast Model Car by NOREV 185271 at the best online prices at eBay! And what a noble cause, one that’s not likely to make them rich, but possibly a wee bit famous today. Is this the very last running 1988 Renault Medallion? They had to order that nice new white overflow tank from France. Renault 20 TS (man. rear side of renault 19: admire the two bosses of the rigid cap that covers the top and integrates headrest. The “proper” procedure is jacking up the rear end with the engine running and loosening a temp sensor to let the air out. Is that a car that you own and drive? Let’s call this “Worldwide Gearhead Help” . I have no idea what happened to this Medallion, but I’d like to think it’s still running). This was my third and last Renault (after R4 and R18) and it was an interesting car. heater fan motor was fussy, shew never burned oil, half shafts or front axles had to be replaced but sweet car! Out of curiosity… Do you happen to know if this car spent an extended amount of time parked at the Menlo Park Caltrain station in 2000? For instance, if you search for “Radiator Overflow Tank” only one shows up on the entire continent. 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. But I think they’ll show up here later and chime in. 1977 Renault 30 (Canada) I remember seeing one of these on a visit to Vancouver in 1978, and have never seen another one since. Actually, the Renault Espace came out in 1984, but it took a while for vans to really catch on in Europe. The 30 model is a Sedan car manufactured by Renault, sold new from year 1980. So let’s do a bit of history before we catch up with our intrepid mechanics. If the 7 passenger wagon had ever been brought here, it truly would have been an odd duck. Very nice driving car. If they were not bought by Mopar, no way would AMC/Renault have lasted past 1992*. Without actual people in the seats, it is hard to tell how roomy it looks. Do you still have the medallion? Premier was a huge flop, and would have brought them to tears. Still probably better than having to look overseas, though. Whilst Chrysler tries to give a sixteenth facelift to their K and Super-K series cars. Thank you in advance for your time It incorporated carbon fibre – a material which was becoming increasingly commonplace in F1 at the time – into parts of its construction, and featured distinctive aerodynamic kick-ups ahead of the rear wheels. good post. Speaking of badging, the Medallion started out as a Renault in the US, but mid-year in 1988, it became an Eagle, as it’s perhaps better known as (or not). It’s hard for image or mystique to stand up against anvil-like reliability when the choice appeared to be one or the other. Wagon, car, work truck and rv if you include the AM general one ton truck that used the engine and transaxle. 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. Sell My Classic/Exotic Car World's Largest Classic and Exotic Car Sales Company. Please call us at (866) 383-1416. Engine bay very clean. Let me introduce you a car that has not been marketed in the USA but only in Europe: the Renault 19 convertible. Chrysler Corp then relaunched the 1989 Eagle Medallion at the 1988 Chicago Auto Show. Just a thought guys I am no mechanic, just mom of one! edit: Here’s a RENIX specific Yahoo group, probably some valuable information on there as well (even though this is also Jeep-centric): http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/RENIXPower/. Eric, have you visited the Renault Club of North America for help? 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. I love your Renault 19 Cabriolet. The Jeep Cherokee / Grand Cherokee by the way was a Renault inspired design. @rocky401: Think he said Puerto Rico. I barely remember these from my childhood in the US- mainly at car shows, where they were fun to play with- the dashbaords were unlike anything around in the late 80s. I just need to figure out the miss. It had an issue with the hubcaps… for some reason, when you took them off, they wouldn’t stay on again! Many people are interested but I plan to keep it and restore it little by little. On warm Sunday afternoons may see a eighty something guy out in his R25. How many are the Medallio version like this one? Ensure you identify your engine as a 2.2L RENIX FI to obtain the correct parts. 9 passenger, roof rack, back storage space plush seats & more great heater & air Cond..Sweet car and she would do a hairpin turn with the e-brake super sweet! Providing easy-to-use POS solutions for retailers & restaurateurs since 2005. Groupe Renault is at the forefront of a mobility that is reinventing itself. Live offers from a range of rent a car providers in the region. And since I rode in his 21 a couple of times, that thing was super comfy and stable. Heres a pulling video of this 21 TXi filmed a couple of weeks ago, the car is now in good mechanical shape and we changed the exhaust but the car got really loud because we couldn’t find any silencers, also you can notice now it makes crackling backfires when lifting the throttle, it’s pretty cool. I’d track that person down, sell the Medallion to them as a parts car. 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. Arnoux took two wins during the latter half of the year, but only finished four races during the whole season. Check out the Cherokee seats…almost identical to the R9 (Alliance…er Appliance). Any 1988 Medallion experts out there that can help diagnose this one’s misfire? Here’s a graphic picture (also posted by Vavon) of just how roomy these wagons were. What fun… it really wasn’t all that bad to repair, but it was a major bitch to find parts. No idea the R21 was ever available with 1.4 engine. So nowadays, you go to the ’20xx Show’ to see the “20xx + y” cars. The Medallion died in 1989 and Chrysler didn’t touch them, so it doesn’t surprise me there are major parts availability problems. Trailing arm. He eventually salvaged fourth in the championship, whilst Renault finished third in the constructors' championship. Other than than i need a new roll pin for the cv axle on the driver side and there some nuts and bolt that were missing when i go the car that i need to get. Closed system/no radiator cap, I’m guessing? I didn’t do any handbrake turns in mine, but I know how much fun Harriet would be having with hers…..