Pre 1984 Renault R4 F4 Exhaust

[BenPalmer]

Hello everyone,

I'm looking for a couple of new exhaust parts for my Renault R4F4. I'm in need of an "S" Pipe and the rear exhaust tube (the one with only a slight angle that comes out just before the rear wheel).

I ordered a new exhaust system from Der Franzose but the "S" Pipe and rear tube are not the same as what I have on my van.

Thanks,

Ben

 

[jcarruthers2]

Hi Ben

If you could let me know the year of manufacture of your R4F4, I will see if I can help. In addition, if you could also provide me with the Der Franzose part numbers of the S pipe and tail pipe you received, I can then rule these out of my enquiries. Photos of your old S pipe and Tailpipe would also be handy.

 

[BenPalmer]

Hi Ben

If you could let me know the year of manufacture of your R4F4, I will see if I can help. In addition, if you could also provide me with the Der Franzose part numbers of the S pipe and tail pipe you received, I can then rule these out of my enquiries. Photos of your old S pipe and Tailpipe would also be handy.

Apologies for the slow response. A few more details for you: My van is a 1984 850cc variant, R2106.

During my inquiries with Der Franzose they kindly sent me a very useful exhaust document (which should be attached). I ordered Part No: 82027 (S Pipe) and 82028 (End Pipe).

Looking back at it I was rather thrown off by the manufacture dates on the document. There isn't an exhaust suggestion for a post-1983 exhaust system for the F4 850cc.

I took a punt on the parts, but it looks like Part No: 82024 (S Pipe) and 82025 (End Pipe), are the ones I needed, which say it's for a pre 1984 model.

For a little more context, here's a photo of my old exhaust system next to the new one, where we can clearly see how wrong!

Moral of the story, do more research!

 

[Andy McGhee]

It'd be worth trying the parts you've been sent - the pipes will sit further in, and you'll have to drill a couple of extra holes for the bobbins, though. Most of the 4s I've had came with a variety of holes where different systems had been fitted over the years.

 

[JdeW]

I'm not familiar with R4F4 exhausts but Melun Retro Passion sells exhaust packs and according to the pictures there's a difference in F4's (1965 untill 08-1983) and F4's (08-1983 untill 1992)