340 1,7ltr

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340 1,7ltr

Post by variomaticus_dl » 23 Sep 2013 08:49 am

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.

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Re: 340 1,7ltr

Post by Alex Laidlaw » 24 Sep 2013 06:39 pm

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.

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Re: 340 1,7ltr

Post by Ride_on » 25 Sep 2013 07:47 pm

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.
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

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Re: 340 1,7ltr

Post by classicswede » 25 Sep 2013 08:36 pm

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
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Re: 340 1,7ltr

Post by variomaticus_dl » 29 Sep 2013 04:37 am

How often do you change the drive belt.
Mine is 90000Kilometers old.

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Re: 340 1,7ltr

Post by classicswede » 29 Sep 2013 11:14 am

If history not know just replace it. Not worth loosing a engine over a £10 part and a hours work
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Re: 340 1,7ltr

Post by variomaticus_dl » 29 Sep 2013 06:52 pm

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. :340: :wink:

Thanks for your tips!

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Re: 340 1,7ltr

Post by classicswede » 29 Sep 2013 10:33 pm

Nice a Redline
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Re: 340 1,7ltr

Post by variomaticus_dl » 04 Oct 2013 04:02 am

Hey,

yesterday I bought the redline and drove it over 150km on highway.
Simply great.
Photos coming soon :wink:

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