My First 340, and on axle stands already....

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spamofthejungle
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My First 340, and on axle stands already....

Post by spamofthejungle » 04 Aug 2016 02:15 pm

Just bought my first 340 two days ago, and it's now languisihing on axle stands awaiting a prop (1.7 if anyone has one).

I wouldn't mind if I was driving it hard but I was being kind to the old girl, learned a lesson there, when its back together it's getting thrashed like I stole it =D

Sam.

360beast
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Re: My First 340, and on axle stands already....

Post by 360beast » 04 Aug 2016 06:23 pm

Welcome to 300 mania.

Chances are your engine mounts have sagged which has caused the prop to misalign. I would buy some polyurethane replacements and ensure your prop is aligned properly before driving it.

spamofthejungle
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Re: My First 340, and on axle stands already....

Post by spamofthejungle » 04 Aug 2016 11:57 pm

Good advice, cheers mate.

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Re: My First 340, and on axle stands already....

Post by bogbasic » 05 Aug 2016 11:56 pm

Greetings and please take care, because propshafts are rare.
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).
More info here!

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Re: My First 340, and on axle stands already....

Post by Ride_on » 06 Aug 2016 01:17 am

All 8 engine and gearbox/diff mounts. Also new bolts for the clamps and accurately torque them to spec.
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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