688-06 engine

[Rover]

I recently acquired a renault 688-06 engine, I have been trying to figure out what vehicle it came out of and have had no luck. The casting number on the cylinder head is 261 if that helps.

Thanks in advance.

 

[JdeW]

The engine is from a Renault R8 Major (R1132) with a 50 bhp Sierra (Cleon) 668-06 1108cc engine.
Good acquirement should be valuable

 

[Jeff]

First, I’m no motor head but trying to learn: I’m posting an attachment to see if I can get validation the overhaul manual, for a Case Skid Steer engine 688, is the same 688 engine as my 1988 R4TL? I’m in the US and R4s was never sold here and getting information on parts, and especially parts, very difficult. A company in Houston carries engine parts outlined in this manual. Would I be safe ordering parts for my engine from this company?

 

[JdeW]

The 1988 R4 GTL has a 688-12 (1108cc) Cleon engine while a 1988 R4TL has a B1B (845cc) Billancourt engine these engines are different from each other and parts are not interchangeable!

In broad terms both 688 engines (Case skid steer and 1988 R4 GTL) are the same so most parts should be the same as both engines are Renault 688 Cleon engines.
In Europe there are several companies who ship parts worldwide like;
https://www.franzose.de/en/Renault/R4/ or https://www.melun-retro-passion.com/gb/24-r4

But for you Houston might be a bit closer. I'd just email them and send your pictures and measurements from your parts.