A quick "not quite"...
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Originally Posted by Laird Scooby
The 1.7 (slightly larger version of the same Renault engine) is also prone to HGF and often the liners can shift in the block rendering it either scrap or in need of specialist machine shop work to realign them and even then it's a gamble. Repeat HGF is about an 80/20 chance.
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The 1.7 is a completely different family (F-series vs C-series), and has a closed deck. No inherent HGF failures on the 1.7, but it has its own problems with vacuum leaks and sensitivity to even slightly worn ignition components, and I would still avoid it (and the 1.4, where your comments are spot-on) in favour of a B19 or B200.
...and a couple of "I'm not 100% sure, but I'm pretty sure that's not right"s...
Rear brakes...cylinders (for a 340, I think - 360 ones are different) are the same as an Escort, but I don't think the shoes are.
Steering kit...I don't think any of it is shared with an Escort (although it is very similar, and will bolt on with some fairly limited modification). Track rod ends are the same as a mk2 Golf, though.
In summary, buy the best shell you can find, then bolt in the oily bits you like. Alternatively, buy a 360...but if you want a good one, be ready to either be patient, or to splash out some (relatively) serious cash. Or spend months (years?) on a resto project.
cheers
James