Spent all day pulling this lump out of a punto.

1.2 8V SPI

It ran without fault before removal. So next job is to clean it, replace the seals, and paint it.

Are you keeping the SPI or going carb Adam?

Carb would be good but it should be a tasty one eh twin choke Weber ??
The cherry bombe exhaust. Should sound sweet[emoji108][emoji108]

Can I say Punto killer?

AndyPanda4x4 said:

Can I say Punto killer?

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I think we can all agree it's for the greater good.

And the plan is to keep the SPI I think. Probably needs a bit more consideration though.

adamvarley said:

I think we can all agree it's for the greater good.

And the plan is to keep the SPI I think. Probably needs a bit more consideration though.

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SPI keeps its simple I think, some Webers would be a good laugh, but setting them up isnt going to be as straight forward or as cheap as wiring the injection system in!

We are all going to hell for killing Puntos, the fact they are likely only an MOT fail from death makes no difference either....

The puntos hart will beat faster in its new body transplanted to a much stronger body
Of a mud wrestler !

panda1408 said:

SPI keeps its simple I think, some Webers would be a good laugh, but setting them up isnt going to be as straight forward or as cheap as wiring the injection system in!



We are all going to hell for killing Puntos, the fact they are likely only an MOT fail from death makes no difference either....

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That plus the fact that I want to get this thing on the road ASAP!

At this rate the punto will become a classic well before the panda [emoji23] I wouldn't worry too much though, the bodywork had it's fair share of holes, well beyond the point of affordable repair

Panda update.

Steering adaptors manufactured and installed to prevent fouling








Engine cleaned and serviced with new crankshaft seals, sump sealant and cam cover seal (leaking areas changed). 90 amp Fiat Stilo alternator also fitted to power the additional lighting and future winch.





Engine mounted to sit 36mm lower with custom mounts









Haven't yet assessed the driveshaft clearance but it's looking positive.

127 gearbox flange also to be fitted

Nice work man! I reckon i will fit a punto alternator to mine.

get that flange turned/opened bit more.


looking good by the way...

I wish I had even a tenth of the skill needed to pull off a project like this one. Envy and respect in equal measure from me.

Small update...

Prop shaft has been put on.
In order to account for the axle which has been spaced 30mm backwards. The centre shaft and bracket has been mounted 32 mmm towards the rear and a spare cv housing used as a spacer between the front CV and gearbox

While you guys are at the prop support. Worth concider to put some guard on the support plate, mine saved the day few times already.

Exciting times ahead, Brian ventured of the drive for a trip to the body shop for his full respray.

Scheduled to be finished within one week.

Also had to make some last minute modifications to the drive.

Despite attempting to reduce the effects of the 86mm lift by lowering AND tilting the engine, the passenger driveshaft tripod bearing was not fully engaged in the gearbox at the top.



A longer fiat Uno driveshaft was used
Panda passenger driveshaft length =530mm
Uno passenger driveshaft length = 555mm




127 flange doing its job [emoji1360]



All is well!

Welcome in to the Uno NS drive shaft users....

mine is still bit wobbly when fully down...

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I've learn this in let say the ' hard way', yes - tripod was jumping on the outside of the tulip and this was while I was doing this absolutely beautifull lane

Well our problems were slightly different ,
Finding when supporting the vehicle
Allowing free hanging of suspension the off side drive shaft was only engaged by 2 the top tripod bearing out by 2/3s Fitting the longer uno shaft cleared the problem exposing another ,
Force being applied to the top of that roller Also pressure against the bearing face this would then cause fracture of the box !!
Removing the spacing washer allowing clearance
On the near side drive shaft too far engaged

As rotating wheel the shaft was hitting inner face of the tulip drive
Removing the washer also corrected this along with slightly adjusting the swing arm length by 5 mm
At the rear a slight adjustment to axel rotation was made to prevent lock up of the U.J . In unweighted position.
This would have caused cruciform loadings then a failure .

AndyPanda4x4 said:

When's it getting sprayed, come on I want to see that amazing green!

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Spray shop now