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pug_92
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Post by pug_92 » 27 Mar 2008 12:38 pm

hi!! i'm gareth from south wales near cardiff, i bought a 340, 1.7gl?nearly a month ago and fair play it's quality fun!! havent actually taken any pics of it yet but heres one off the ebay advert.
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drove all the way to dover for it!!! (12 hours or so with traffic) lol and i only bought it as a laugh but its grown on me.

anyway now for the not so good bit, it overheated last night(no water) so the gauge didnt even warn me til it conked out.. bastards!!!. well it won't restart, i've checked for fuel-ok, spark is real weak, but not really sure what else would cause it not to fire??? anyone?

on a postive note, it came with a r19 16v motor. so might just look into putting this in. has anyone got info or links to project diarys so i could maybe borrow wiring diagrams etc. any help is much appreciated.

cheers folks.

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Post by sven360 » 27 Mar 2008 10:29 pm

Know nowt about 1.7's or 16v Renault lumps but I like ya wheels. sm40
Tidy looking car that.
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Post by Cloud » 27 Mar 2008 11:02 pm

aye thats sweet as :)

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Post by WooDooUK » 28 Mar 2008 12:18 am

Hello!,

Good to see another 340 in south wales (im based near Cowbridge)

im also in the process of fitting a F7P to my car.

Love the colour!

I must admit 12 hours travel for a car is hardcore ;)

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Post by meintag » 28 Mar 2008 01:34 am

Welcome !!

Your car looks badass !! Love the stance and colour... Drop the 16v in and you'll get and awesome toy !

Greetz from Spain :wink:

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Post by Ronnie » 28 Mar 2008 10:01 pm

Welcome - nice car!

Sounds like the lump is pretty well fried - more motivation to get the valver in. Lots of expertise on this swap will be coming along shortly from the likes of Bennet & 340GLT
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Post by pug_92 » 29 Mar 2008 02:18 am

cheers for the comments guys!!

WooDooUK- got any pics of your car? dunno if i've seen it about. i'm around cowbridge fairly often.

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Post by WooDooUK » 29 Mar 2008 02:33 am

doesn't realy stand out but the the bucket seats, and lowered suspension are the only clues :)

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Post by classicswede » 29 Mar 2008 02:12 pm

I remeber seeing the car on ebay. I like the colour :D
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