172 engine in a 182?

[Reidy2000]

Hi all,

Just recently bought my first Renaultsport 182, only had it a month and I've lost all compression in cylinder 3 and have been advised to either rebuild the engine or get another engine put in place, I've rang around a few places and I have been told that a 172 engine would be better to re-fit as they're stronger than a 182? Would I have any problems in changing engines from a 182 to a 172? Just seeking advice so I know what to do.

Any help would be much appreciated, Thanks!
Liam

 

[hipwell]

Hi all,

Just recently bought my first Renaultsport 182, only had it a month and I've lost all compression in cylinder 3 and have been advised to either rebuild the engine or get another engine put in place, I've rang around a few places and I have been told that a 172 engine would be better to re-fit as they're stronger than a 182? Would I have any problems in changing engines from a 182 to a 172? Just seeking advice so I know what to do.

Any help would be much appreciated, Thanks!
Liam

It's the same engine so not sure why one would be stronger than the other.

Phase 1 172s use a cable throttle but other than that I'm pretty sure they are the same block.

 

[imprezaworks]

Same bar the manifold on the 182 iirc

 

[Budgie]

Same bar the manifold on the 182 iirc

And breather plate on the top, which i'm 99% sure can be swapped over.

Lol at 172 engine is stronger.

Where you from OP? I have a 182 Trophy engine in the shed. @Reidy2000

 

[Christopher]

All the same bar minor differences, mainly on the exhaust side.
Ph1s use a traditional cable throttle which some people prefer and the 182s have a different manifold.