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On this page you can find the maintenance history of my car. I'll also
try to give
assistance to some maintenance problems I've handled. I hope people can
answer my questions and I also hope to answer questions of enthusiastic
Renault 25 drivers! Forgive me for my English!!! (Don't hesitate to mail
me (millhill) to let me correct
parts of my text)
Read this for explanation of c and s
notation.
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April 21 c: x km s: x km €- cumulative:€5463,13 |
Behind the rear shock absorber (and spring) there was also a problem. 25% of the spring is supported by a support system, keeping the spring in place. That part was totally eaten away. To replace that with solid metal we had to free up some space. We removed the shock absorber, compromised the spring and detached the anti roll support beam. After that released the sping bit by bit and removed that as well. The anti roll support beam broke down so we replaced it, re-using the rubbers. I took the opportunity to treat the rear-carrying arm with a mixture of petroleum/oil/tectyl (equal parts), of course after removing loose rust. A really nice experience.
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April 11 c: x km s: x km €- cumulative:€5463,13 |
The rust ghost visited the car before I put it aside. So now I got some repair work to do. Here you can see how much rusted away. This was after (partial) cleaning.
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April 11 c: x km s: x km €77 cumulative:€5463,13 (spending since Oct 25th 2006) |
Got the car back from storage, it was dirty! But how nice to see it back!
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February 12 c: x km s: x km €110 cumulative: € 5.386,13 (spending since Oct 25th 2006) |
The unhappy event to put my car away in storage. |
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February 26 c: 18.682km s: 390.834km € 255,26 cumulative: € 5.276,13 (spending since Oct 25th 2006) |
In this cold winter I noticed the back of the car sliding in rotary intersections. I though at first because of the ice and snow but later on I also slipped in temperatures above zero with rain. It appeared that the rear brake cylinders were leaking. It seems to be a once in a 5 year job. The garage pointed out that the rear brake cylinder needed some attention. It was not running as smooth as it should. Also the guiding busses were replaced (where brake cylinder levelers are attached to rear lower suspension). |
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February 1 c: 17.155km s: 389.307km € 184,90 cumulative: € 5.020,87 (spending since Oct 25th 2006) |
Another repair which was not nice to have in the midle of the (cold) winter. The heating blower motor gave up on me. There was no way to revive it. The motor had to come all the way from Paris in the bad wheater conditinos, that's why I had to drive almost 1 month in the car of my neighbours. The fix was easy, although the heating engine resistance needed a cleanup before it worked again. |
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December 15 c: ?km s: ?km € 147,26 cumulative: € 4.835,97 (spending since Oct 25th 2006) |
When I changed to winter tires, two wheel bolts broke. Ceulen & Ko helped me to fix this. It was cold and furthermore I didn't have the tools |
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May 16 c: 299.996km s: 372.148km € 750,= cumulative: € 4688,71 (spending since Oct 25th 2006) |
A Renault 25 forum member helped me to install a new head gasket. Together with that we also replaced the water pump, crankshaft front oil seal, and the timing belt + other belts. Furthermore the injection system was cleaned, the valves were set. After a long day we finished the job with the start of the motor. The next day I refitted the radiator and filled it again. Good for another 370k? |
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April 5 c: 299.946km s: 372.098km € - cumulative: € 3938,71 (spending since Oct 25th 2006) |
Ai ai ai, white smoke. After a stop during a trip from Belgium to Groningen the head gasket gave up. A big white plume of steam told me that. The Dutch Road assistance (ANWB) helped me refilling the system and for security reasons they guided me back to home the last kilometers. This was latently expected, it was a wishlist item! |
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March 13 c: 298.726km s: 370.878km €170,71 cumulative: € 3938,71 (spending since Oct 25th 2006) |
New APK for my car. 2 small repairs: a clamp of the (in Dutch) stabilisatorstang was replaced (on both sides). Next to that a casket was replaced because it leaked. The garage noted that there is a lot of rust on my car. I have to do something about that. Last week I changed the bonnet, because my old bonnet was also rusted. Another planned repair is my front bumper and doorstep. The doorstep I might combine with a proper treatment of the bottom of my car. |
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December 25 c: km s: km €218,00 cumulative: € 3.768,= (spending since Oct 25th 2006) |
For the first time in my life I bought Winter (snow) tires. I bought 2 Vredestein Snowtrac 2 tires to go on my front wheels. On the back wheels I installed the tires I bought together with the rims I bought a while ago. Price: only € 89,00 per tire. I bought them at Hiemstra banden in Drachten. |
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October 18 c: km s: km €941,60 cumulative: € 3.550,= (spending since Oct 25th 2006) |
Big one
Today I had to pay €714,00 to Garage Timmer in Groningen. They did a nice job on fixing my window rabbet (sponning). The window was broken a long time ago. But I already knew that there should be fixed more then only a window change. They had to cut out some of the rabbet and renew it. It also had to be painted. furthermore I collected different parts which were placed during or after this repair: a better exhaust manifold and also new stripings (which I already bought in February this year. I book the costs at this point in time though. This is why the ammount is this high. The car looks better than ever! |
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October 4 c: km s: km €50,00 cumulative: € 2.608,40 (spending since Oct 25th 2006) |
Revised Renault Radio |
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September 12 c:281.780 km s:353.932 km €469,89 cumulative: € 2.558,40 (spending since Oct 25th 2006) |
New (front) tires (€89 ex vat/btw per tire) and new left rear wheel bearing (€166,70). The right one was replaced 8 years ago! |
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August 31 c:288.638 km s:360.790 km € 156,00 cumulative: € 2.088,71 (spending since Oct 25th 2006) |
The battery was dead. I have to research why because it was replaced less than 2 years ago. My girfriend was driving the car and she had it replaced by the ANWB. My first time in 7 years that the car let me (or my girfriend) down. |
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May 27 c: 284.934km s: 387.086km € 76,38 cumulative: € 1.932,71 (spending since Oct 25th 2006) |
Small maintenance this time: 1. replaced spark plugs (€10,-) 2. replaced gasket of the cylinder head (€14,14) 3. replaced oil filter, renewed oil (€43,44) 4. replaced (2) sealing rings on distributer (€4,09 for the seal rings (10X16x4) and € 4,71 for the O ring Renault number 7703065082) |
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March 12 c: 281.780km s: 353.932km € 184,15,= cumulative: € 1.856,33 (spending since Oct 25th 2006) |
APK keuring (MOT) today. a smooth one this time: 1. replaced steering shaft rubber 2. replaced hand brake cable |
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March 1 c: 281.128km s: 353.280km € 190,= cumulative: € 1.672,18 (spending since Oct 25th 2006) |
Today I did 2 repairs. 1. replaced second part of exhaust (where it goes from 2 ports to 1 port) 2. replaced front ball joints on lower arms |
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January 21 c: 279.348km s: 351.500km €52,18 cumulative: € 1.482,18 (spending since Oct 25th 2006) |
Today I did 3 repairs. 1. changed the rotor and distributer cap 2. changed the motor for the temperature sensor termostat 3. changed all light bulbs in the dashboard the first repair was easy. I did see some oil leakage there, that's a known issue. I'll fix that soon. the second repair was not so easy. For a description of how to repair the little electronical engine click Here this is a drawing of the device. It's the item with the G next to it: 
This is a sample of what happend to the old electric motor: 
The F points where the thermostat is. the last repair was easy because the dashboard was already out. I can see my clocks again, great! |
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January 21 c: 279.245km s: 351.397km € 0 cumulative: € 1.430 |
This weekend I spend some time on the buttons of my car. I mean the buttons for window and chair. I noticed that the function was deteriorating. Sometimes I had to push 4 times before the window responded. Here you can find an instruction (in Dutch). You need to request a login for the Renault 25 Forum.
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March 21 c: 263.266km s: 335.418km € 555 cumulative: € 1.430 |
Wow, big costs this time, but I can drive another year in safety. I have new permission by a new APK(MOT):
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February 21 c: 262.270km s: 334.422km € 120.00 cumulative: € 875.11 |
Fixed underside of the car. The underframe is free from rust holes! Next week Ministry of Transport test (MOT, in Dutch: APK) |
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January 27 c: 261.239km s: 333.391km € 60.00 cumulative: € 755.11 |
The second Front shock absorber is finally installed. The first one was replaced a little more than a year ago. This can be found in this post. Soon, the welding of the car is going to be done by Autobedrijf Ceulen & Co*. Friendly people specialized in Citroën, Peugeot and Renault. We also discovered that the rear brake pressure regulating valve is leaking. I'm trying to refit a second hand valve. The rear brake pipes also have to be renewed. |
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January 6 c: 259.855km s: 332.007km € 550.00 cumulative: € 695.11 |
Today EPS installed a new exhaust system under my car. From the cross damper up till the last part. Please let me know if there is a better expression for this! So the total length is again replaced as it was almost 3 years ago. But this time, it's going to last at least 6 but most likely 10 years! It was not cool to see that the last exhaustdamper fell off somewhere on the Dutch roads. I hope I didn't scare or hurt anyone. Next todo is a bit of welding on the body work. EPS also indicated that the right rear break needs attention. I'll go to the car shop tomorrow. |
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December 6 c: 258.750km s: 330.902km € 74.00 cumulative: € 145.11 |
Short one: new battery in place. The old battery was dated 01/01/01 so it did perform almost 6 years. Next repair: exhaust system. I'm going to EPS next Tuesday. I think I need (bended) pipes only but maybe an end exhaust part. Its going to be stainless so the car is more and more durable ;-) |
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October 25 c: 257.042km s: 329.194km € 71.11 cumulative: € 71.11 |
The blower motor stopped working in positions 1 to 3. Only position 4 worked, but that gives to much noise... I replaced the restrictor (weerstand) of the blower, together with the relays. Both for airco unit. As of today I'll log the amount of money I spend, for that time and cumulative. The problem is written out in this article. Soon I'll write an technical article. I'll post that link as well. |
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May 6 c: km s: km |
Today I installed a new servo motor for the central locking. See this for a dutch page (with pictures) for a rear door. And for a front door. |
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April 12 c: 247.900km s: 320.052km |
New Stainless(RVS)/metal Catalytic converter. Smaller and durable. Thanks to quick response of: EPS (uitlaten.com). Total amount of the bill (this includes removement, fitting and replacement) 'just' € 400,-. |
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April 1 c: 247.371km s: 319.523km |
New fuel filter and a new thermometer (right rear-view mirror). I think the fuel filter did its job excellent: I think it's never been replaced. Thanks to Renault Oving in Zwolle I got it replaced on a Saturday afternoon after I saw the fuel pouring down from my car. Next thing to fix is the Central Locking. The right side of my car doesn't shut and open at command... |
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march 10 c: 246.555km s: 318.707km |
Annual APK: no problems! |
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january 27 c: 245.004km s: 317.156km |
Today my Alternator ended its life. Due to a full schedule I asked the Renault dealer to replace it. Good for another 300.000 km? Another wishlist item! Only one 'musthave' left (clutch), but no problems so far. Airco replacement is going to be a bit more expensive because the new alternator is not suited for an air-conditioned R25. I have to remind that... |
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december 09 c: ? km s: ? km |
A big bang announced another repair. I had to replace my front-left shock absorber. How it should be is described in: this article. Unfortunately it somehow didn't work out that good. As you can see here. |
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october 28 c: 240.714km s: 312.866km |
Today I replaced the Rear anti-roll bar end link. As described in this article. And here a picture of the result:
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august 31 c: 238.009km |
Replaced a part of the exhaust system (cross-damper), as I expected. |
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july 28 c: 235.103km s: 307.255km |
New timing belt and belt tensioner. It's 6 years ago so it was urgent to do it now. So now I can
make a new, shorter wishlist. All
the waterhoses are replaced and
a oil-retaining ring (oliekeerring). The radiator is now hot wired and a
new temperature pick-up is placed. So, now my car can take me up to the
mountains of Austria again.
Next repair is a new part of the exhaust system (cross-damper). |
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july 25 c: 235.035km s: 307.187km |
New tires, new brake cylinders, new brake discs. Unfortunately due to the problems with brakes on the backside of the car the front discs were slightly damaged. Now the car brakes as new. Did cost me a fortune though. ohw, yesterday I replaced my Air filter. Was not an easy job because the wing nut was totaly rusted. |
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march 8 c: 228.830km s: 300.982km |
Annual APK. New brakepads and some cleaning.
For the first time I got 2 items which need my attention in the nearby future. Those are items listed on the APK report.
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june 15 c: 214.393km s: 286.545km |
My first real action in the motorroom of my car. I renewed the thermostat. The whole story is on the Renault 25 site forum: here. If time is available I'll make a decent page on my own site. |
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march 09 c: 211.938km s: 284.090km |
Annual APK: no problems at all!!! |
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January 03 c: 211.631km s: 283.783km |
My wish list for my car for this year:
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august 01 c: 205.797km s: 277.949km |
Again 2 new brake disks because they weren't properly installed last year |
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march 11 c: 200.409km s: 272.561km |
The annual "APK keuring". I thought my car was ready to get the mark "approved" (goedgekeurd) but the garage discovered that the driveshaft gaiter (stofhoes) and also the hand-brake cable had to be replaced. I also got a new oil filter with new oil. |
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march 08 c: 200.402km s: 272.554km |
In a few days my car had to be checked for the annual "APK keuring." The last part of the pipe had to be replaced. Because I haven't got the space to do it I had it done. Before they refitted the requested part they showed me that a few other parts of the pipe also had to be replaced. They also showed me that my Catalytic converter was at its end. It caused the difficult my car had the past year (see entry 03/03/02. So the total length of exhaust was replaced, including a second handed cat. I also had replaced 2 tires. Total amount of the bill: € 480.25... |
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juli 24 c: 192.089km s: 264.241km |
2 new brake disks with brake pads. Also new oil and filter. |
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march 03 c: 186.917km s: 259.069km |
I noticed a problem. In some turns, or even on some straight roads, the car seamed to choke. At traffic lights it was sometimes hard to leave because the engine stopped and I couldn't get it turned on directly. The Renault garage drove in it and tested it with a diagnose computer. They couldn't find the cause. Much later, a year later, I discovered what was wrong. |
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januari 29 c: 185.521 s: 257.673 |
APK keurig; approved without any problems |
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july c: ? s: ? |
A coolant hose broke. I replaced it in France during my holiday. In this holiday I damaged the front of my car by hitting a mountain. |
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july 2 c: ? s: ? |
A check for my holiday in France. I had my brake pads (remschoenen) replaced and also had a new set of tires. |
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june 22 c: 174.009 s: 246.161 |
New end part of exhaust pipe. |
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March 25 c: 173.507km s: 245.659km |
One problem I had at that moment is that my Display didn't show how hard I drove, nor did it show how many RPM my motor made and the display of petrol and KM's is also not present. I changed my dashboard with a second handed one. I started june 1 2001 with 173.970 kilometres on that clock. From this date I give the current (c) and the "should be"(s) kilometres. Between my last recorded and the new dashboard only 3 months of history is lost. I estimate the lost km's at 400 max. That is little because I couldn't read important things on my dashboard. I do not correct that in the countings listed below. |
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januari 31 245.659km |
APK keurig; approved without any problems. (last record with old km) |
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january 19 +/- 245.600 km |
With the help of a friend (THANKS H!), I managed to reduce the cost of repair by almost 800 guilders. We replaced the oil filter, we cleaned the airfilter and he also repaired the pipe. We also replaced the rear break cylinders and replaced the battery. I placed a new exhaust pipe on my wish-list to repair that year. |
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october 30 245.481 km |
I cancelled my cars tax payments because I hadn't got the money to pay for the annual car check (which is needed in Holland) my car got a new set of plates (new European plate) By the way I had to repair a lot at that moment and I hadn't got the money for it. I parked the car at my parents shed for two months. |
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august 21 240.638 km |
Right rear wheel nave replacement by garage. They also reset my valves (as new!) |
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july 21 235.984 km |
Little repair; a ring of the right-front stabilization |
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april 24 229.950 km |
YES YES! I bought the car! |
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1999 217.000 km |
New Timing belt, Timing belt tensioner, drivebelt etc. |
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november 27 159.529 km |
The maintenance book shows that the car was with the dealer every 10.000 kilometres. A good first user ;-) The 160.000 kilometres was reached just after 27 november 1996, after the car was bought by the parents of my ex-girlfriend. |
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august 7 0 km |
Purchase of the car by a family I used to know. Because I knew them I know how the car has been handled. How the former owner of the car described the problem with the air-conditioning (it was not functioning when I bought the car): Via kleurvloeistof kon men met een lamp vaststellen dat de condensor en het inspuitventiel lek waren. |