Punto Pete
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Hi guys, I recently got a 1994 55SX with 63k on the clock. I have been looking around for a good Punto forum and this seems to be the best!
A couple of questions:
Given the age and mileage, I was going to have the timing belt and tensioner replaced, but having seen a thread that says that the 55 FIRE engine won't be damaged if the belt breaks, is it worth the expense of changing the belt 'just in case'?
The clutch is very sticky when it is nearly fully depressed - it's almost like something is catching when it is 3/4 of the way down. Also there is sometimes a clicking sound when the clutch is fully depressed with the engine in gear and idling. Any ideas?-and will it be more expensive to fix if, or when, it gets worse - or should I just wait to see how it develops? The clutch doesn't seem to be slipping at all and the gearbox changes smoothly.
Thanks for your help.
Punto Pete
A couple of questions:
Given the age and mileage, I was going to have the timing belt and tensioner replaced, but having seen a thread that says that the 55 FIRE engine won't be damaged if the belt breaks, is it worth the expense of changing the belt 'just in case'?
The clutch is very sticky when it is nearly fully depressed - it's almost like something is catching when it is 3/4 of the way down. Also there is sometimes a clicking sound when the clutch is fully depressed with the engine in gear and idling. Any ideas?-and will it be more expensive to fix if, or when, it gets worse - or should I just wait to see how it develops? The clutch doesn't seem to be slipping at all and the gearbox changes smoothly.
Thanks for your help.
Punto Pete