AlexF

I could be purswaded!

if only I could spell it

alex

Rhys

lol you shouldnt have wound thata bleed valve out

Gutted though m8

I would offer to come and help, but erm i know fook all about them, but i will consume your beer and food

Physio

Rhys -

Alex - what's gonna persuade you mate? I can get you a fit ho if thats any good?

craig todd

ive had 3 punto's, and they're all shite. so i decided to get a decent car as below!!!

Physio

I've got a decent car too mate ....below
But this was a sweet run about!
ROYBACER you have pm btw dude.

saff_cossie

No idea what the problem could be but isnt it under warranty still?

Physio

Na mate - warranty ran out about 7 years ago

Physio

Anyone else????

dvid

AJ, shoulda bought my GTI

Physio

Fook off

dvid

Physio

Just asked on the fiat forum & they reckon it could be the chip? Would a superchip cause probs like that? Or the air low meter?

dvid

AJ, You remeber I said I was having running probs with mine?


Guess what


Superchip... has run sweet as a nut since it was taken off

scottye

i worked for Fiat for 4 years as parts supervisor i am not a mechanic but used to deal with these alot as they were fairly new at the time, that model punto did get problems with ECU's and Fiat had such a demand that they started doing exchange ones, if i remember rightly there is also a sensor on the inlet manifold which is a common fault (i cant remember what it does!) these cars were generally not bad for what they were but we did have a red one which kept coming back with mis-fires and holding back they changed everything incudign the wireloom the guy sold it in the end but must have been a friday afternoon car,,, with regards the the tappet sound on the cinquecento that was another common fault and i am suprised they did not cure it as revised tappets were made for these which were kept in tsock by most dealers,,, i do still have contact with fiat mechanics i will try and ask for you,, hope this is of some help?

i would agree and suggest putting it back to standard i personally dont think messing about with these is a good idea, Escort Rst's are pretty good modified these are not in my opinion!

scottye

forgot to mention that head gasket is also a common problem as previously mentioned,,

Lewis there is many interesting stories when you have worked at a FIAT main dealer,,, i know fiats arent the best cars but i worked for Mercedes for 4 years and i tell you what i would rather buy a FIAT that a Merc, the older ones are ok 1980.s ones , the current models are crap and not reliable

Physio

Cheers for that Scottye i need all the help i can get (with the car i mean lol)
Right just done a compression test & all cylinders are holding really good compression so i guess thats one thing eliminated!
Gonna attempt to replace the chips now - wish me luck lol!

SCOTTYE - tell your contacts that the red injector light on the dashboard has been on for 2 weeks (since i bought the car) if they have any suggestions please let me know by pm or call me (i'll pm you my number)

scottye

i will make some enquiries for you and let you know

craig todd

Sorry about my answer, that was my fiancee, ive told her off answering with my sig. sounds like your engine is seezed,

AlexF

When do you need it sorting by?

pm me

alex

Physio

Alex - PM sent

Craig Todd -

Physio

Ok people i think i know whats wrong with it!
The compression test was ok i had really good readings from all cylinders however
i thought i'd take the intercooler to inlet manifold hose off & it was full of oil!
So guess the turbo's fooked
Anyone got one at all?