Davejay Posted 30, June 2009 Report Share Posted 30, June 2009 Only new here, recently become keen on clios after trip to UK, got meself an 03' Sport now, had for years an 01' Berlingo which i use as a plumber, been faultless and a pleasure to drive actually, just needs more go, been thinkin 206Gti conversion, just recently had ideas on doin clio kangoo transplant as engine bay layout looks very similar, any ideas? Appreciated, Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murcod Posted 30, June 2009 Report Share Posted 30, June 2009 The way the Kangoo bonnet is hinged at the front might make things interesting as far as things fitting and maintenance is concerned? eg. You might have issues with the alternator clearing at the front end (under the radiator support panel)? But it is the same 1.6l the Clio runs that they come with stock so it should possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puncher Posted 30, June 2009 Report Share Posted 30, June 2009 ultimate sleeper Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griffyn Posted 30, June 2009 Report Share Posted 30, June 2009 Welcome Davejay! The Kangoo currently on sale here uses the same floorpan as the Clio - a swap in should be easier in the 'goo than the Citrun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkie86 Posted 1, July 2009 Report Share Posted 1, July 2009 Awesome!! Welcome to the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brendans225 Posted 1, July 2009 Report Share Posted 1, July 2009 hello and welcome, sounds like an interesting idea you have there, the perfect sleeper mobile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClioF1 Posted 1, July 2009 Report Share Posted 1, July 2009 Kangoo track car? Welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puncher Posted 2, July 2009 Report Share Posted 2, July 2009 With Bilstein shocks and LSD ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrett Posted 2, July 2009 Report Share Posted 2, July 2009 LOL mad idea. what engine in your kangoo now? 1.4 or 1.6 or 2.0 or 1.9??? if if 2.0 i dont se any major problems cause the 2.0 is a f4r and clio 2.0 is a fr4 the only major diff from what ive seen is the heads up. speeking from experence, rebuilding clio and kangoo engines when i worked for renault. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davejay Posted 2, July 2009 Author Report Share Posted 2, July 2009 Jeez, thanks for the encouragement, gotta find a recipient kangoo yet, dreaming of the day i'll be towing clio track car behind kangoo up the freeway holding speed limit on the hills, how cool is that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murcod Posted 2, July 2009 Report Share Posted 2, July 2009 Aussie Kangoos all have the 1.6l petrol (unless that's changed recently?) My father inlaw owned a '05 one for just over 12mths, he sold it about 18mths ago. There were a lot of similarities between the RSC engine bay layout and the Kangoo. I was going to try fitting the 182 Cup wheels onto it for a joke and see what it looked like, but never got around to it! Davejay, their towing capacity is very low- I think it's only 500kg or something similar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrett Posted 2, July 2009 Report Share Posted 2, July 2009 lol they changed they got 1.9L diesels now and if i remember right there is 1.6L and 2.0L (not too sure can't remember) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murcod Posted 3, July 2009 Report Share Posted 3, July 2009 I'm guessing an older model would be on the shopping list if the engine is going to be ripped out? http://www.renault.com.au/renault-vans/ ... fications/ lists 1.6l petrol or a 1.5l diesel turbo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davejay Posted 3, July 2009 Author Report Share Posted 3, July 2009 Sure the towing capacity would be a problem, was a deluded thought i know, mostly just wanna pace the odd showpony tax deduction taxi ute, see who cops the speeding ticket, gotta love a sleeper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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