340 Running Issues

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TeH_Jamie
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340 Running Issues

Post by TeH_Jamie » 21 Apr 2014 01:36 pm

Hi there,

Hopefully someone can give me some pointers. Basically I just tried to start my 340 1.7 and it did crank over but wouldn't start. I tried applying some gas and pulled the choke out but still no luck. I left it for about 20 minutes, tried again, and I managed to get it started. Driving home though when I put my foot down it would judder and shake. It has juddered like this before when putting my foot down and turning a sharp corner, but now it seems to be doing it in when driving normally and putting my foot down.

Any guidance please?

Thanks,
Jamie

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bogbasic
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Re: 340 Running Issues

Post by bogbasic » 21 Apr 2014 03:51 pm

Hello, I would check the leads are dry and clean inside the distributor cap first.
1988 340 1.4 GL, 218k, 5 door (Grey Bess). Gone to CBA.
1991 340 1.7 GL, 64k, 5 door, petrol blue (Deep Blue).
1988 360 2.0 GLE, 140k, 5 door, ocean blue metallic (Blue Bess).
1989 340 1.7 GL, 108k, 3 door (Red Ness).
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