340 1,7ltr
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340 1,7ltr
Hey together,
I want to buy a 340 1,7ltr.
What attention should be paid to?
Are there any problems with the engine (Oil, Drivebelt, Carb)
Best regards M.
I want to buy a 340 1,7ltr.
What attention should be paid to?
Are there any problems with the engine (Oil, Drivebelt, Carb)
Best regards M.
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Re: 340 1,7ltr
I think they're fairly tough engines had a 440 with one and the only problem I had was a clogged fuel filter, never had one in a 340 though. Oil can leak into the distributor cap causing ignition problems.
Re: 340 1,7ltr
Yes I hate them.
Uniquely;
Carbs have leaky plastic floats
Disty is on the back of the head with little oil sealing to the cam. Bad ones need new cam.
Carb based warps badly casuing air leaks
Watchout for bad running, tickover, and stalling on acceleration.
Uniquely;
Carbs have leaky plastic floats
Disty is on the back of the head with little oil sealing to the cam. Bad ones need new cam.
Carb based warps badly casuing air leaks
Watchout for bad running, tickover, and stalling on acceleration.
1980 345 DL_______1987 360 GLE (project car restored to GLT spec and B230FT'd)
1984 360 GLT______1987 360 GLT
1983 360 GLS______1989 360 GLE
1985 340 GL_______1986 340 1.4
1985 360 GLS______1995 940 SE 2.3 Turbo Estate (daily)
1987 340 GL 1.7
1984 360 GLT______1987 360 GLT
1983 360 GLS______1989 360 GLE
1985 340 GL_______1986 340 1.4
1985 360 GLS______1995 940 SE 2.3 Turbo Estate (daily)
1987 340 GL 1.7
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Re: 340 1,7ltr
I like the 1.7 engine myself and the 2ltr 400 series engine that is the same.
The rear cam seals do leak but are not hard to change.
The dizzy cap is held down with silly flat head machine screws, once you have removed them change them for standard M6x1 bolts
Carb are well know for air leaks and warping, even the manifold can warp. I've never had issues with warped carbs on mine but hassle with the throttle flaps jambing open. I binned my carb in favour of a 240 throttle body with a home made adaptor
The rocker covers can also be a pain for leaking oil and the gasket is tricky to get fitted correctly
The rear cam seals do leak but are not hard to change.
The dizzy cap is held down with silly flat head machine screws, once you have removed them change them for standard M6x1 bolts
Carb are well know for air leaks and warping, even the manifold can warp. I've never had issues with warped carbs on mine but hassle with the throttle flaps jambing open. I binned my carb in favour of a 240 throttle body with a home made adaptor
The rocker covers can also be a pain for leaking oil and the gasket is tricky to get fitted correctly
Dai
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Please email me directly on dai@classicswede.co.uk
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phone/text 07824887160
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Re: 340 1,7ltr
How often do you change the drive belt.
Mine is 90000Kilometers old.
Mine is 90000Kilometers old.
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Re: 340 1,7ltr
If history not know just replace it. Not worth loosing a engine over a £10 part and a hours work
Dai
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Please email me directly on dai@classicswede.co.uk
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phone/text 07824887160
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Re: 340 1,7ltr
Hi, I hope, this car http://kleinanzeigen.ebay.de/anzeigen/s ... 3-216-4533 I have bought will drive me hove over 100 kilometers and then I will change it immediately.
Thanks for your tips!
Thanks for your tips!
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Re: 340 1,7ltr
Nice a Redline
Dai
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Re: 340 1,7ltr
Hey,
yesterday I bought the redline and drove it over 150km on highway.
Simply great.
Photos coming soon
yesterday I bought the redline and drove it over 150km on highway.
Simply great.
Photos coming soon