Brakes, damp-sensitive ignition and crankshaft seal on the first-generation Twingo

Engine / equipment

Renault Twingo I (1.2 and 1.2 16V)

Period mentioned

Approx. 1997–2007

Symptoms

Badly worn brake discs and cracked brake hoses; misfires or hard starting in damp weather; oil leaking between engine and gearbox; play in the front axle; failing rear lights.

Possible cause described

The TÜV report published by AUTO BILD criticises the brakes above average (discs and hoses on five- and seven-year-old cars). The ignition reacts to damp, especially the distributor cap; oil loss usually comes from the crankshaft seal behind the flywheel; the front axle wears. The new four-cylinder engine from 1997 is more reliable than the earlier one.

Check for the garage

Measure the discs and check the brake hoses; dry and check the ignition if it misfires in the rain; look for oil between engine and gearbox; check front-axle play and the lights before the roadworthiness test.

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