Cooling system — specification (Renault Espace I)

Leak test - Pressure of 0.9 atm. must be maintained for at least 2 minutes.

Expansion tank filler cap

The working pressure of the valve is about 0.8 atm.

Fan Thermal Switch Indicator Light

Lights up when the engine temperature reaches 88°C

Goes out at engine temperature - 79°C

Tensioning drive belts (deviation from the original position when pressing hard with a finger)

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4-cylinder petrol engines

Water pump belt (new):

• Cold engine - 3.5 - 4.5 mm
• Heated engine - 5.5 - 6.5 mm

Power steering belt:

• Cold engine - 3.5 mm
• Heated engine - 4.0 - 4.5 mm

Air Conditioning Compressor Belt:

• Cold engine - 3.0 - 4.0 mm
• Heated engine - 3.5 - 4.5 mm

Diesel engines

Water pump belt (new):

• Cold engine - 3.5 - 4.5 mm
• Heated engine - 5.5 - 6.5 mm

Power steering belt:

• Cold engine - 4.0 - 4.5 mm
• Heated engine - 5.0 mm

Air Conditioning Compressor Belt:

• Cold engine - 3.0 - 4.0 mm
• Heated engine - 3.5 - 4.5 mm

V6 Engine

Water pump belt (new):

• Cold engine - About 3.0 mm
• Heated engine - 3.0 - 3.5 mm

Power steering belt:

• Cold engine - 2.5 - 3.0 mm
• Heated engine - 3.0 - 3.5 mm

Air Conditioning Compressor Belt:

• Cold engine - 3.0 - 4.0 mm
• Heated engine - 3.5 - 4.5 mm

Thermostat

4-cylinder engine

Starts to open at -81°C

Fully open at -93°C

Valve stem stroke - Not less than 7.5 mm

V6 Engine

Starts to open at -85°C



Fully open at -93°C

Valve stem stroke - Not less than 7.5 mm