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Alternative Parts

Murena General
Item	Supplier	Part number	Notes
Door mirrors	*Contact Greig Dalgliesh	Arms & Rods	Greig is having some parts made - the arms and rods which are the common bits broken if the mirror is knocked. The arm will be better as it will be made from solid material unlike the original badly aerated casting.
Spark plugs	NGK	BP6ES	Various makes will work -- but these are very good (either engine). Set gaps to 30 thou (0.75 mm) before fitting.
Oil filter (std)	Fram	PH 2839	Same item as fitted to many Talbot models, 16 mm thread. Halfords are no longer stocking this filter, but a good motor factor should. Alternatively contact me.
	Halfords	HOF 216
Coil (12v)	Lucas	DLB198	Comes with various fittings, but this is correct coil for electronic ignition (Bosch hall effect distributor).
Various gaskets	British Gaskets Automotive	Various	BGA website British Gaskets click "catalogue" and follow the links to the "Talbot" group for part numbers, but beware as some are incorrect. They don't sell directly, and you must obtain them through a distributor, or myself.
Rear Hub Nut	*Contact Roy Gillard	n/a	The club's technical advisor has a stock of specially made rear hub nuts. -- Price £6.75 plus post and packing.
Wheel Bearing	Quinton-Hazell	QWB231	Same for Front and Rear.
Lockable wheel nuts	Halfords	HLB12S
Locking petrol cap	Mafco	1016	Listed application is Citroën AX 1987-6/95
Murena 1.6 Engine
Item	Supplier	Part number	Notes
Fuel pump	Quinton Hazell	QFP 103	Manual fuel pump that fits on block, with 'In', 'Out' and 'Return to tank'. (as Bagheera)
Water pump	Quinton Hazell	QCP 977	Same as Bagheera and other Talbot models using this family of engines.
Fan belt (9.5x775mm) or (9.5x788mm)	Ferodo	VS775 or VS788	Many brands stretch repeatedly in use. Genuine Lucas doesn't. The shorter belt is for early cars upto '81 models, and the longer one is for anything after '81.
	Lucas	KDB775 or KDB788
	Quinton Hazell	QBA775 or QBA788
Alternator	Quinton Hazell	FRA 231	50 Amp alternator equivalent to Ducellier (also fitted on Bagheera and Rancho).
Starter Motor	Quinton Hazell	FRS 230	Same as fitted to Horizon and Alpine/Solara with J2 engine.
Quinton Hazell Clutch parts or assembly	Complete kit	QKT209AF	Same as fitted to certain Talbot models.
	Pressure plate	Q90655
	Release bearing	CCT271
Murena 2.2 Engine
Item	Supplier	Part number	Notes
Distributor cap	Halfords	HDC500	For Bosch distributor.
Rotor arm	Halfords	HRA507	For Bosch distributor.
Plug leads	Lemark Hotwires	C5, P9 [x2], P10 [x2], Kit L [x1]	"Kit L" adds an extended plug cover to each lead (fits both Lexmark and Lumenition) -- much easier to use with Murena's recessed plug holes. BUT cut back the rubber sleeves that grip the plug insulators -- recessed plug holes mean (a) the sleeves weld to the plugs because of the heat and (b) you don't need the waterproofing effect anyway.
	Lumenition	LUM30P8 [x2], LUM36P8 [x2], plus Lexmark "Kit L"
Ignition pack	Intermotor	15010	The latter two are obscure makes, but widely used and seem reliable (from specialist auto-electricians) -- remember to use the heatsink paste.
	Fister	HW602
	Huco	13 8001
Air filter (std)	Halfords	HAF 218	Same item as fitted to many Talbot models. The K&N filter is a long life filter which just needs cleaning and oiling regularly. Also used on Bagheera and Rancho.
	Fram	CA 3174B
	K&N	E-9121
Fuel pump	AC Delco	461-26	Same as Tagora 2.2 and Chrysler 180/2-litre models.
Water pump	Quinton Hazell	QCP 1011	Same as Tagora 2.2 model.
Fan belt	Ferodo	VS913	(9.5x913mm) Many brands stretch repeatedly in use. Genuine Lucas doesn't.
	Lucas	KDB913
	Quinton Hazell	QBA913
Sump gasket	*Contact Roy Gillard	n/a	I had a stock of specially made sump gaskets but you needed to transfer the metal spacers from your old one. These are almost finished and you can get some now from Simon (Germany).
Alternator Paris-Rhone	Valeo	Exchange unit XEU157	This is a rare alternator (A13N10) not fitted to many vehicles and the only one known to fit the 2.2 engine without any modification.
Regulator/Brush pack for Paris-Rhone A13N10	Cargo	13 0657	Specialist parts from auto-electricians.
	Valeo	182046
Starter Motor Paris-Rhone	Valeo	Exchange unit XEU339	The same unit as fitted to Chrysler 2 litre and 2.2 Tagora.
Murena Front Suspension			*Note torsion bar springs must be safely released or secured before most front suspension repairs. Don't attempt without a manual!
Shock Absorbers	Koni	80-2480
S/Absorber Bush kit	Koni	1438
Upper ball joint	Quinton-Hazell	QSJ262S
Lower ball joint	Quinton-Hazell	QSJ815S	Part no longer available from Quinton-Hazell. However, you may find old stock around if you're lucky.
Steering Rack Gaiters	Quinton-Hazell	QG1018S	Pair in a box.
Track Rack Ends	Quinton-Hazell	QR1204S	Two required per rack.
Anti-roll bar drop link kit	Quinton-Hazell	QLS1702S	Sold per side, two needed for a car.
Steering track rod and inner ball joint	Quinton-Hazell	QR4191S	Similar to the Bagheera part number QR1561S but with spacer.
Murena Rear Suspension			*Note coil springs must be clamped and compressed before releasing top mounting nuts as strut has no top plate. Don't attempt without a manual!
Shock Absorbers	Koni	82-2184	Pair (need spring seats from old dampers).
S/Absorber Bush Kit	Koni	2064
Hub bearing circlip	Contact Mike Hally		Unobtainable from Matra Magic etc. -- Mike bought a batch from Springmasters (they don't sell one-offs). He will re-sell at cost, £1.50 each, £2.50 pair (postage included). Use club email list for Mike Hally's email.
Murena Clutch and Gearbox
Clutch master cylinder repair kit	Simon Auto	see website	Repair kits now available for 1.6 and 2.2 clutch master cylinders.
Clutch slave cylinder repair kit (piston & seals)	Simon Auto	see website	Repair kits now available for 1.6 and 2.2 clutch slave cylinders.
Reversing light switch	Intermotor	54390	(Citroën number used to be 75 454 205)
	Citroën	225722
Murena Brake System
Flexible Hoses	Goodridge Aeroquip	Made to pattern	Race/aerospace quality braided hoses. But may be cheaper than standard rubber hoses. Agent: Earl's Performance Products, Silverstone. 01327 858221 sales@earls.co.uk
Front brake hose	Moprod	BFH2004 or BH518	Originally Alfasud rear.
Rear brake hose	Moprod	BFH2913	Note standard Murena rear hose has unusually large banjo. Either get banjo bolts and copper washers to match new hoses, or drill out banjo fitting to 15mm -- it's got plenty of meat but remove every trace of swarf (a 15mm drill bit with 12 mm straight shank, a "blacksmith's drill", will fit a 1/2-inch chuck).
Rear brake pads	EBC	DP2189	"Greenstuff" material
Front brake pads	EBC	DP2317	- Ditto -

Corrections and additions welcome -- webmaster Roy Gillard. *See committee page for my or Greig's email.

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