Renault Clio 1.2 Petrol Engine (Throttle Body Under Manifold) for Sale — South Africa

Renault built its small 1.2 petrol engines in more than one layout, and the position of the throttle body is one of the easiest ways to tell them apart in a workshop. This unit has the throttle body tucked under the intake manifold, rather than on the side, which matters because the intake, wiring and air box on your car are designed around one layout or the other.

The most common Renault 1.2 petrol engines are the D-family units, the 8-valve D7F and 16-valve D4F, both 1,149 cc, used in the Clio, Twingo, Kangoo, Sandero and Logan. Because this listing does not carry a confirmed code, we read the stamp on the block and compare it with your old engine and VIN before it ships.

Small Renaults with 1.2 engines remain everyday cars in South Africa, often on second or third owners who want an affordable fix. A used engine is usually the cheapest way back on the road.

Before fitting, renew the timing belt and tensioner, check for oil leaks at the cam cover, clean the throttle body, test the coil pack and confirm compression. Fix any cooling fault on the car first. Workshops like these engines because they are light and quick to swap.