good effort! at first I was thinking you shouldn't whip the engine out but then reading all the bodgery I think it should donate its heart to an X1/9!!!

I'll keep the original 1500 in the X1/9 if the Punto came with a spare manifold I'll use that to make a low boost blow through set up.

The P.A.S pump is missing and a few other factors have contributed to my decision to break the car for parts or sell on as a project.

Shame, but I'll PM you

What manual rack will fit? Punto 55 or 60 maybe? I'm not concerned with the number of turns but if I can get one it will mean less stuff sapping power from the engine and better feel.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FIAT-PUNTO-1996-1998-MK1-1-2-8v-MANUAL-STEERING-RACK-/300963867260

???

I'll have easy access while the head is off so I could kill two birds with one stone.

mending it, breaking it, mending it, breaking it?

Made up your mind yet?

PS you are not allowed to fit red alfa seats to that - you must sell 'em to me

Breaking it would be a waste but faffing about is as well.