Oil leaks, clutch and water pump on the first-generation Mégane

Engine / equipment

Renault Mégane I and Scénic I (petrol and diesel)

Period mentioned

1996–2003

Symptoms

Engine or gearbox oil leaks, a clutch worn out before 100,000 km, leaking shock absorbers, a leaking water pump and a rusty exhaust; light and rear-brake faults.

Possible cause described

It usually leaks from the sump gasket (easy) or the gearbox output seals (expensive). The water pump often fails after a few tens of thousands of kilometres and the exhaust typically lasts about three years before rusting through.

Check for the garage

When replacing the clutch, also replace the gearbox seals; watch the coolant and check shock absorbers, lights and rear brakes.

Cost cited in the source

No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Sources from the original database