Punto (Mk2/2b) My daily

brinker · Jun 27, 2016

Re: Fat Amy

And another small mod carried out - black faux suede wrap on a pillars! Just need to paint the screw covers now

brinker · Jun 27, 2016

Re: Fat Amy

Ziggy122 said:
That dont look right... that brake pad doesn't look fitted. ..

Ziggy

Not fitted how? It's "spring"/clamped into the piston? I'm pretty sure I know what I'm doing.

flisko · Jun 27, 2016

Re: Fat Amy

how you know its not fitted right from this side

Charlieboy13 · Jun 27, 2016

Re: Fat Amy

brinker said:
And another small mod carried out - black faux suede wrap on a pillars! Just need to paint the screw covers now

Looks smart mate, very nice

Drhaythamshaker · Jun 28, 2016

Hi everyone. ... nice to be in this group.
I have punto mk2 2001. It had a 1.2 8v engine, manual transmission, and no ABS, EBD nor power steering.
I have recently changed my motor with a used one of 1.2 16v with its control which was with automatic transmission, EBD, ABS, and power steering. However, I have connected it to manual gear box. I have now a trouble which is that Isometimes the rpm becomes unstable on 800 rpm when I remove my foot from the acceleration pedal and I press the clutch pedal while driving which sometimes turn off the car specially when the A/C is turned on.

brinker · Jul 16, 2016

Finally washed the Punto again tonight, after months of neglect.. Figured I might as well go out and snap a few shots of it whilst it was looking reasonably good

brinker · Aug 7, 2016

Went to my colleagues place to borrow his lift for the day.. Fitted new front suspension arms and PowerFlex bushings front and rear!

brinker · Sep 17, 2016

Was doing some work on my sills, and figured that I might as well use the time well, whilst the primer was drying. So I decided that it was finally time to rid the 11½ years of dirt and grime from the bay and bonnet - does look so much better!

flisko · Sep 17, 2016

i could eat off that left side

Charlieboy13 · Sep 20, 2016

Engine bay looks amazing, nice work!

Can I ask how easy it was to change your Leads to the coil packs?

The previous owner has damaged the clips on mine and would really like to upgrade.

Any advice would be much appreciated.

brinker · Sep 21, 2016

Charlieboy13 said:
Engine bay looks amazing, nice work!

Can I ask how easy it was to change your Leads to the coil packs?

The previous owner has damaged the clips on mine and would really like to upgrade.

Any advice would be much appreciated.

A painted cam cover would be nice

I soldered some wires directly onto the coil pack and filled the plug with epoxy. I've then added a 3-pin Deutch connector in between the factory loom and the coil pack. I've just spliced the two GND wires into one. Ignition leads themselves are custom order from Magnecor, as the coil pack plug is different on the 16V coils than the 8V.

Charlieboy13 · Sep 21, 2016

brinker said:
A painted cam cover would be nice

I soldered some wires directly onto the coil pack and filled the plug with epoxy. I've then added a 3-pin Deutch connector in between the factory loom and the coil pack. I've just spliced the two GND wires into one. Ignition leads themselves are custom order from Magnecor, as the coil pack plug is different on the 16V coils than the 8V.

Many thanks for the info Brinker - sounds a little bit out of my ability lol.

May have to tap up an auto electrician and see if anyone is willing to do it for me!

brinker · Sep 21, 2016

Charlieboy13 said:
Many thanks for the info Brinker - sounds a little bit out of my ability lol.

May have to tap up an auto electrician and see if anyone is willing to do it for me!

Isn't yours a 1.4 16V? If so, then why the upgrade? Are the coils bad on that one as well? Can't imagine it being a notorious problem like on the 1.2 8V. I've just fitted the coil pack from a 1.2 16V - which coincidentally is also used on a Ferrari F355.. Which makes it that little bit more awesome

Charlieboy13 · Sep 21, 2016

brinker said:
Isn't yours a 1.4 16V? If so, then why the upgrade? Are the coils bad on that one as well? Can't imagine it being a notorious problem like on the 1.2 8V. I've just fitted the coil pack from a 1.2 16V - which coincidentally is also used on a Ferrari F355.. Which makes it that little bit more awesome

Haha that's pretty cool!

Yes 1.4 16v but the previous owner broke all the clips on mine and my ocd is getting the better of me!

Always worried they aren't secured to the coilpacks properly!

And please excuse the state of the engine bay, having her cleaned this weekend.

brinker · Sep 21, 2016

Charlieboy13 said:
Haha that's pretty cool!

Yes 1.4 16v but the previous owner broke all the clips on mine and my ocd is getting the better of me!

Always worried they aren't secured to the coilpacks properly!

And please excuse the state of the engine bay, having her cleaned this weekend.

Oh the OCD - do I know that feel...

Then you'd basically just need new plugs. But not a DIY job as such, if you don't have a pin removal tool. Not super easy to release the pins inside the plugs with just a small flathead screwdriver. The coils themselves are fine I assume?

Charlieboy13 · Sep 22, 2016

brinker said:
Oh the OCD - do I know that feel...
Then you'd basically just need new plugs. But not a DIY job as such, if you don't have a pin removal tool. Not super easy to release the pins inside the plugs with just a small flathead screwdriver. The coils themselves are fine I assume?

Thanks for the info!

Yes everything is running ok but just trying to get everything renewed and in order. The lead covers themselves have perished and its all looking a bit untidy.

I wasnt aware that the clips could be removed - I wouldnt even know where to start in order to find replacements?!

brinker · Sep 22, 2016

Charlieboy13 said:
Thanks for the info!

Yes everything is running ok but just trying to get everything renewed and in order. The lead covers themselves have perished and its all looking a bit untidy.

I wasnt aware that the clips could be removed - I wouldnt even know where to start in order to find replacements?!

Fiat should have them. I'd like to say I could give you the part no, but I need some time to dig down into the parts catalogue.

Charlieboy13 · Sep 23, 2016

brinker said:
Fiat should have them. I'd like to say I could give you the part no, but I need some time to dig down into the parts catalogue.

You've been a great help, thanks mate.

Will give Fiat a call and see if its something I can get.

brinker · Oct 16, 2016

I fitted a Toyosports 4-1 decat manifold last weekend, and this is the result - which is rather noticeable! Torque curve now with peak @3500 rather than @2500 and overall 10nM gain throughout. The power curve is also quite a lot smoother now, especially above 5000rpm. Next step: camshaft (in about 15000km when the timing belt is due).

flisko · Oct 16, 2016

hows the computer doing without cat? overfueling?
thinking of doing same on mine

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