renault 6 tl ownership

[Tante Renault]

Hi, I've bought a Renault 6 tl . It's a tidy low mileage car. I need advice and info. Is electronic ignition worthwhile ? the rubber doughnut the steering column/steere r box is cracking up. How do I replace it . Will a new rubber grommet in the gear selector reduce slop in the gear selection..

 

[Sage103]

Well done you! An R6 is just a posh R4 so you’ll find all the info you need here on this forum. Electronic ignition is highly recommended - the more expensive the better. The gearshift is naturally sloppy but there were posts on here recently about reducing the sloppiness in the rubber bush - the search function works well on this forum.

 

[Andy McGhee]

Congratulations on getting an R6!
There's a guide to replacing the rubber doughnut here:

Changement d'un flector de direction

Changement d'un flector de direction sur une Renault 4 montée avec un boitier de crémaillère 2ème modèle (depuis 1967)

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And you can get a new doughnut here:

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You can get the gear lever kits here:

Caoutchouc de commande levier de vitesse autour du levier en sortie de boîte pour Renault R4 4L.

Caoutchouc et pièce plastique permettant d'englober le sélecteur de vitesse de la boîte de Renault R4 4L berline ou fourgonnette F4 ou F6. Retrouvez une sélection précise de vos vitesses en changeant ces pièces, souvent détruite sur les 4L. Afin de ne pas dégrader le caoutchouc, il est conseillé...

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Caoutchouc pour guidage de la canne du levier de vitesse pour R4 4L. Sur la traverse ou radiateur.

Caoutchouc et pièce plastique fixé sur la traverse ou sur le radiateur de votre Renault R4 4L berline ou fourgonnette F4 ou F6 afin de guider la canne de sélection de vitesses.Retrouvez une sélection précise de vos vitesses en changeant ces pièces, souvent détruite sur les 4L.Afin de ne pas...

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If the distributor is in good condition, and the points, condenser, rotor arm and cap are new (good quality parts only...), the car should run well - obviously, the timing has to be set correctly. As Gordon says, electronic ignition does make a difference, but it's by no means essential as long as the whole of the ignition system is in good shape.
Good luck with the car!

 

[André4Renaults]

The electronic ignition kits are a "fit and forget" item; once installed, there's no need to go near them again. However, if you enjoy tinkering, playing around with points and condensers, together with measuring dwell angles then stick with the old method! As has been said, properly set up points, with a clean distributor cap and good plugs are as good as an electronic system.