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Mint 340 1.8 16v

Posted: 11 Apr 2010 11:22 am
by Andy360
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Some of you might notice this car as it is such a great car to drive!
Selling it because I want something different. It is sad to let it go but life moves on . It is still in mint condition,bar the bottom end has gone. I have found an engine for it on the cilowilliams forum for 80pounds but do not have the money to get it and put in the car.


Spec -
Engine-
1.8 16v F7P running fuel injection. Manifold modified to accept throttle body to the opposite end (keeping the heater) I have now just spent a 140quid on having this properly welded by a specialist to solve the problem i had when driving the car and the throttle body falling off as it had been put together with only liquid metal!! . Fuel system consisting of Facet red top lifter pump, stainless fuel swirl pot (made by me) and modified intank Walbro injection fuel pump to work inline. . 1.7 Rad fitted, performance red 8.5mm silicone ignition leads. Bottom end has given up ad seems to still run put sounds like someone has poured bag of nails init when hitting 2000rpm.

Transmission-
Brand new 1.7 clutch kit fitted. Original 1.4, 5 speed gearbox, welded diff. Has new gearbox and diff to go with the car as the one on the car sounds like its on its way out. Spare prop supplied.

Suspension-
Front suspension consists of refilled dampers (ep80/90) and cut down Rear MR2 springs. The underdamped feeling that I previously experianced has gone now that the dampers have bled properly as I was told they would.
Rear suspension consists of 2" lowering blocks and front landrover 90 dampers.

Wheels-
Weller steel wheels 13x7 painted satin black with gloss red rims. 175/70/13 tyres all with plenty of tread.

Exterior-
Side exit exhaust. Close to mint bodywork and paint. Satin black grille.

Interior-
Front subaru WRX bucket seats with red inserts, welded directly to Volvo seat runners. Sony cassette player with CD changer control , upgraded front speakers (unsure of brand), pioneer rear speakers in parcel shelf - sounds fantastic considering the 340 not having the best acoustic properties.

Misc-
TAX until end of April
MOT until end of April
LOTS of service history (I mean lots - even the reg of the car that the replacement door handle came from)
New 1.7 clutch cable
New mintex front brake pads
Several spare parts included
Has covered about 1500 miles since the conversion.

Not really sure how much its worth now the engine is gone but it’s a great little car and wouldn’t take a lot to get it going again! Payed £1100, and am looking for £850 ono

Re: Mint 340 1.8 16v

Posted: 11 Apr 2010 01:40 pm
by garth
OMG MOMG ZOMG!!!!

I hate it when people put stuff like this up when I got no dollar! Bilsteins for the BMW or this???? Nah good luck with the sale mate.

Re: Mint 340 1.8 16v

Posted: 11 Apr 2010 01:51 pm
by volvosneverdie
Now thats a lot of car for less than a bag of sand.

GLWTS mate.

Always loved that car. 8)

Re: Mint 340 1.8 16v

Posted: 11 Apr 2010 03:32 pm
by Andy360
Thanks for the comments guys! Just not got the money or time to do things i want to this beast really! Will be really upset to see it go but like i said life goes on....

But i will have one again one day ;-)!!! :360: :340:

Re: Mint 340 1.8 16v

Posted: 11 Apr 2010 08:55 pm
by rwdrules
hey, would you want another one that works with a little more spec but body work is a bit tattier but no rust, please email me at mec.morgan@btinternet.com or ring or txt me on 07584044534, please let me know either way, thanks, erik

Re: Mint 340 1.8 16v

Posted: 11 Apr 2010 10:47 pm
by rwdrules
rwdrules wrote:hey, would you want another one that works with a little more spec but body work is a bit tattier but no rust, please email me at mec.morgan@btinternet.com or ring or txt me on 07584044534, please let me know either way, thanks, erik
sorry, don't mean to hijack the thread lol, but if any one is interested in mine make me an offer..... so i can buy this one as a project

Re: Mint 340 1.8 16v

Posted: 16 Apr 2010 06:49 pm
by Andy360
Hi, just to let everyone know that i am now gunna keep the car now ad get her back on the road! So she is no longer for sale :340: !!!!

Re: Mint 340 1.8 16v

Posted: 16 Apr 2010 07:05 pm
by volvosneverdie
Andy360 wrote:Hi, just to let everyone know that i am now gunna keep the car now ad get her back on the road! So she is no longer for sale :340: !!!!
Great news dude!

well done!

Re: Mint 340 1.8 16v

Posted: 16 Apr 2010 09:13 pm
by garth
Good for you mate, and next time give me a little more notcie before you sell her so I can save lol

Re: Mint 340 1.8 16v

Posted: 17 Apr 2010 11:47 am
by Andy360
Thanks guys, will gets some pics up when she is in full working order!! hopefully soon!!! :340: :340:

Re: Mint 340 1.8 16v

Posted: 20 Apr 2010 06:44 pm
by rwdrules
do you need a bottom end? 40 squid if so

Re: Mint 340 1.8 16v

Posted: 26 Apr 2010 09:41 am
by Andy P
ARRRRRGGGHHHHH Why didn't I see this!!!

I WANT MY CAR BACK!!!!

:( :( :( :( :(

Re: Mint 340 1.8 16v

Posted: 30 Jun 2010 02:08 pm
by samueljon
hi mate
dont know if this is still about just joined and looking for a 340

Re: Mint 340 1.8 16v

Posted: 30 Jun 2010 02:10 pm
by volvosneverdie
samueljon wrote:hi mate
dont know if this is still about just joined and looking for a 340
Being kept by the owner and coverted to Turbo atm mate.
Good luck with the hunt.

Re: Mint 340 1.8 16v

Posted: 30 Jun 2010 02:16 pm
by samueljon
cheers for quick responce
and thank you :)