Which engine for 1.4?

[Gordon F]

Just wondering if anyone could give us a hand. basically got a 1989 b14.4e and have blown the engine up and was wondering what other engine will go in eg from clios or other renaults etc without messing about with loads of wiring, exhausts, fuel pumps etc? need a quick fix for it and unfortunately there dont seem to be many 340's up here in scotland in breakers yards etc. cheers.

[macplaxton]

Where are you in Scotland exactly Gordon?

What exactly do you think you've blown up?

[Gordon F]

in glasgow. not had the head off too look but there was a terrible rattling sound then the engine stopped, removed the spark plugs to find number 4 squashed and when turning it over the contents of the radiator emptied themselves through the number 4 cylinder lol so obviously the head gasket has gone but why the rattling and squashed spark plug? also the car wasnt overheating at the time or anything.

[macplaxton]

I've got a 1.4 engine in Carlisle - would need the clutch/flywheel etc removing as it's from an auto.

Can anyone say what else is different between manual / auto engines off the top of their heads?

[Gordon F]

took the head off to find this

[mat_91]

hmm yer that might be your problem lol
but how did the radiator stuff get in the combustion chambers technically thats imposable
hmm

[340GLT]

I have a low mileage engine out of tommyb's car only done 35k. Can have it palleted for around £60. He is after £80 for the engine.
Adam

[macplaxton]

Maybe bits got sucked in by carb. You were playing around with it about 3 months ago?