Well maybe

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I did not get a exhaust manifold for my engine.
I´ve build a spare engine in it.
It hase run only 66.000 km´s
Nicly cleaned and new oil seals new rebuild cill. head etc.
Its a radical difference in torq.(in a good way.)
And feul economy.
Its still a hell of a job to get a good carb. though.
The choke broke down and i coun'nt find the problem.
So i replaced it and it worked!

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But now are the seals under the carb leaking.
So the engine won't idle good.
So ill order new ones and check the underside off the carb. agian.
I need to straighten it with sandpaper on a plank if its slightly bend.
The engine is in storage.
Its a shame really.
But its better to keep the engine than have sell it with the car.
I can't ask that much money for a 340.
Ill try to keep the car as long as i can.
But i still have no job.
Iam considering to go back to school agian.
As a PA sound technician.
But as a student its even harder to find a weekend job.
It is still not sertan but i keep my options open.
I dont know how the unemployment is in your country but in Holland its pretty bad at this moment.
Nice idea about that 16v cil. head though.
But will the 16v cambelt with rollers(tensioner) fit?
160 bhp is possible with a few mods.
There is even a guy here in holland on the Renault tuning club.
peter GTE?
Who rebuild 1800 16v to 2.0 16 Williams engines.
With really good results.
Greets
Andries
Killin tupperware cars by the stoplights.