macplaxton wrote:Could be lots of things.

If the fuel/carburettor is good and the ignition system is good. Is the choke on the carburettor working properly?

choke cable is broken, some times it stars and stops(viberates a little) after starting for the second time have rev it

why it is very difficult to start engine in morning (have to crank it 3 to 4 rounds start) is it normal?

THANK YOU! MCHUDD & macplaxton

Hi Shamil. You should ask Anjo about this as he is a bit of an expert. Does your car, i asume that it does , have the computer thingy that sits just beside the window wiper motor infront of the bulk head. I think this may also be a part of the ingnition system. Cheers Mark. sm4 sm4 sm4 sm4 Hi Mark ...

i need to wire the renix 412 my volvo 340 1.4 (dont have any previous wires to connection )so i need some help to fix it

I would like to thank Mark (MCHUDD40) for the Renix , distributer and all the bits

Hi guys my volvo comes up of the logbook as just a "340" ...doesn't say a model. i guess its like a DL because my insurance list it as a N/A (good for cheap insurance!) but it has no kit on it. Can i fit PAS? if so ...how and what do i need? Can i fit Electric windows? if so...how and what do i nee...

If I was you i'd drain the oil and take the sump off to make sure no bits of the piston or whatever caused the damage that may have gone through the hole in the piston are in there that could cause damage to the crankshaft and bearings below, you would have serious problems if it does. of course i ...

jon-ovlov wrote:Excellent stuff! are you going to get the head skimmed or anything like that?

yes ' i would clean the surface before fixing

Replaced piston ,head

jon-ovlov wrote:Blimey, that's a fair old hole!

If you need any replacement bits for the engine, give me a shout, I've still got my old one that I removed from mine when doing the valver conversion. 53K miles, ran really well.

thank you but i manage get a head and a piston

volvosneverdie wrote:Was it a carb stud washer?
Ive done this.

i dont know ,i coudnt find a washer what was the damadge when you drop carb stud washer?

piston ,PLUG ,HEAD was damadge

Have you’ll have come across problem like this The problem started after I fixed a used carb (Weber 32DIR carb is ok) when I rev the engine it was fine 10 min after that I heard a noise from the engine, I did removed 1st spark plug it was damage and after that the engine start to shoots oil from the...

I am currently using a Toyota van (diesel) A/C compressor for my 340gl 1.4L B14E ENGINE ,it gives a lots of stress to engine when it is switch on My question is WHAT IS THE BEST AC COMPRESSOR FOR THIS TINY ENGINE so the engine want even know when the ac is switch on :D Any suggestion ? :idea: :340:

Does anyone have a spare Econ gauge and center console panel?