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by guitardudetom
11 Jun 2009 01:34 pm
Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
Topic: bike carbs on 1.7 340
Replies: 5
Views: 12976

bike carbs on 1.7 340

hi, i was wondering if it is possible to fit bike carbs to the 1.7 340 engine. i have seen it done to the 1.8 16v renault engines. if you can how would you go about attaching them? would i need some sort of custom manifold? thanks tom
by guitardudetom
10 May 2009 11:34 am
Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
Topic: carb promblems still
Replies: 3
Views: 1695

carb promblems still

i have had a look at my carb and it looks like there is a loose wire on the idle solenoid. there are two wires on my solenoid, one of them is a long wire which looks like it goes right place, the other is a shorter wire that isnt connected to anything and has a metal thing on the end of the wire so ...
by guitardudetom
05 May 2009 09:31 pm
Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
Topic: replacement carb volvo 340 for better performace and idle
Replies: 2
Views: 1738

replacement carb volvo 340 for better performace and idle

hi, i own a 1989 volvo 340 1.7 58.000 miles which it idles poorly. i took it to my mate who is good with volvos and he says my carb isnt working right and says these old carbs are not good and idling is a common issue with them. i know i can get a new replacement that is pritty much the same, but ...