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 R21 turbo
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munch
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Joined: 04 Jul 2006
Posts: 113

Posted: Sat Sep 16, 2006 2:29 pm

Hi peeps just had an offer of an r21 turbo on an e plate tonight for £600 no tax or test hasnt been used for a few years (or turned over) and has an unknown fault garaged but mint body and totaly original. £600 sounds a bit high i recon and i dont have a clue about the 21 any buying advice appreciated on problem areas to look for. Im not affraid to get stuck in on a project and get dirty. What are the prices like for 21 turbo bits and what do you recomend to do with the engine if i purchase it (rebuild etc as it hasnt been run for a few years). What do you think i should be paying for a car of this state? I know i have asked alot of Q's lately about various renaults but im looking for another car aswell as keeping my R5 and want something old school.

Thanks

Steve
Chris H
Forum Moderator

Joined: 02 Mar 2004
Posts: 19978

Posted: Sat Sep 16, 2006 2:32 pm

knock a zero off. You can get ones that drive for free if you look hard enough mate.
munch
Level 5 User

Joined: 04 Jul 2006
Posts: 113

Posted: Sat Sep 16, 2006 2:38 pm

Thanks Chris i didnt realise they were that cheap i was led to beleive they were rare as i havent seen one for ages, any ideas on things to look for on the 21 that go wrong or problem areas?

Thanks

Steve
Neal
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Joined: 18 Feb 2004
Posts: 7432

Posted: Sat Sep 16, 2006 2:38 pm

rust!
munch
Level 5 User

Joined: 04 Jul 2006
Posts: 113

Posted: Sat Sep 16, 2006 2:41 pm

ohhhh the dreaded tin worm thats ok same as most other cars of that age then
Chris H
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Joined: 02 Mar 2004
Posts: 19978

Posted: Sat Sep 16, 2006 3:54 pm

rust and split liners, cooling system will basically go bang when it boosts, make sure there is some turbo boost, if theres not good chance someone has backed it way off to prevent the cooling system getting 1 Bar or whatever of boost thrown into it.
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