Breaking 340 1.7 GLE - Almost all parts available

Post by **Andy P** » 16 Dec 2008 04:30 pm

Failing miserably on finding F7P conversion parts for my 1.4 I've just gone and bought a complete 1.7 GLE. Its a big shame to break rather than getting it back on the road but needs must...

Ok - obviously the mounts and bellhousing are gone but virtually everything else is available.

Its a 5dr GLE with electric windows and central locking. If I can't get these to fit my 3 dr then these will also be for sale.

Anyone want anything else? lights, interior, bumpers, etc???

Let me know. Won't be after much at all as the car was cheap anyway. Just looking to make some of my money back.

Andy

Post by **Chris_C** » 16 Dec 2008 04:46 pm

You still in Portsmouth? I might pop round at some point and grab some bits if thats alright?

Post by **Andy P** » 16 Dec 2008 05:15 pm

Yea still in portsmouth!

Not sure if the car will ever see my driveway however, a mate of mine has a lockup round the corner from silverlakes so it'll probably go straight there for a strip down.

I'll be about this weekend if you need anything - and remember, the first fivers worth is free to you mate!

Andy

Post by **Chris_C** » 17 Dec 2008 12:38 am

Silverlake is better for me as you know! I'll drop you a pm dude

Post by **filthyjohn** » 17 Dec 2008 01:42 am

Colour?

Post by **Andy P** » 17 Dec 2008 09:57 am

Replied to your pm chris!

John, I'm sure its a dark grey colour. I'll confirm that as soon as I collect the car.

Post by **filthyjohn** » 17 Dec 2008 10:57 am

Ok, if it turns out to be blue and the bonnet's good let me know.

Post by **Bazboy** » 17 Dec 2008 09:27 pm

Hey Andy,
Is the engine in your 340 the 1.4? and our you going to replace the 1.4 with the 1.7? cause if so there would be a few bits off the 1.4 lump id be interested in? Oh also if it was the b14, was it 4 or 5 speed?

Cheers Dan

Post by **Andy P** » 18 Dec 2008 09:49 am

John, the colour is definately grey and there's definately a rusty hole in it!

Dan, yes the engine coming out my 340 is a 1.4. most parts are going spare (I used a few parts on my other 1.4 340!). And its a 5 speed.

Andy

Post by **Bazboy** » 18 Dec 2008 03:16 pm

Excellent,
How much will you be wanting for the bar which links the front engine mounts on the 1.4 with the mounts if there still any good? And how much for the 5 speed box and diff? oh and ill also have the fan switch from the dash if thats still available?

Cheers Dan

Post by **Andy P** » 18 Dec 2008 04:00 pm

Bazboy wrote:Excellent,
How much will you be wanting for the bar which links the front engine mounts on the 1.4 with the mounts if there still any good? And how much for the 5 speed box and diff? oh and ill also have the fan switch from the dash if thats still available?

Cheers Dan

Dan,

I believe the front bar inc mounts will be available as I *think* I'll be using the 1.7 parts. Fan switch would have to come off the 1.7 GLE but I don't think they'd be any different.

I don't think theres any difference in any of the transmission parts between the 1.4 and 1.7 (with the exception of the bellhousing and clutch) - someone might want to confirm that! But if thats the case you're welcome to them.

I was planning on keeping the diff as a spare - maybe to weld up at a later date so I'd like to keep this - I'll let you know if i change my mind though!

I'll get back to you asap with prices mate!

Cheers, Andy

Post by **SteveP** » 18 Dec 2008 05:17 pm

The 1.7 will have a 3.64 diff and the 1.4 will have a 3.82 diff (assuming the 1.4 is a 5 speeder)

Post by **Bazboy** » 18 Dec 2008 08:11 pm

I was enquiring as to the box on the 1.4 as i figured there would be a few issues with running a 1.7 box and diff on a 1.4, if i did bung a 5speed on my current diff what kinda results would that give? (sorry to change direction of post)

Cheers Dan,

p.s the engine mounts arent essential just the bar really, the mounts would just be a plus as mine have been put under a load of stress from the bar snapping and then being driven a bit without the bar.

Post by **Andy P** » 19 Dec 2008 11:07 am

Dan, I've no idea what sort or results it would give to be honest, I'll leave that question with the more "qualified" members on the board.

You'll be welcome to the mounts as I'll have no use for these anyway.

Post by **SteveP** » 19 Dec 2008 11:56 am

Bazboy, I think the 4 speed diff is a 3.64 diff anyway? So would be the same as a 1.7 diff. Others will confirm. However, the 5 speed box with 3.64 diff wont be as well matched to the 1.4 as the 3.82 diff, but it'll work.