Re: [DML] Re: Numbers on Engine.

["DMC Joe" <dmcjoe@xxxx>]

The DeLorean PRV-6, engine, model number 498675, was manufactured by Societe Franco-Suedoise de Moteurs in Douvrain France. The engine manufacturing plant was a joint venture of Puegot, Renault, and Volvo. Renault was mostly responsible for the block, Volvo supplied cylinder heads and pistons. I have no information on Peugeot's involvement. The Volvo version of this engine, labeled B-28F was already certified for use in the USA and was finally chosen for use in the DeLorean. Volvo used this engine for their luxury model 260 and later 760 GLE sedans; this version of the PRV accounted for 98% of all PRV's. Therefore the designation as a "Volvo" engine in the DeLorean is the most widely accepted.

Additionally, whenever refereeing to this engine, most knowledgeable engine mechanic's will recognize this engine as a Volvo engine

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: senatorpack@xxxx 
To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 
Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2001 5:22 PM
Subject: Re: [DML] Re: Numbers on Engine.


In a message dated 05/30/2001 12:14:35 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
srubano@xxxx writes:

<< in. Since Delorean did not make the engine and Volvo did, it's 
Volvo's numbering scheme. All car manufactures have engine numbers 
stamped/welded onto the blocks of the engine. 

Steve >>

Renault manufactured the engine in the DeLorean. DeLorean Motor had a 
contract with Renault not Volvo...even though Volvo demanded a 300,000 
Sterling as a "technical entrance fee."





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