I had a bad ECU that was misfiring and then caused an intake valve to get burnt/bent. I have had this Punto since new in 2013 and its very well maintained in every other aspect so am going to to fix it. I do love this car. And the supply shortage has caused decent cheap 2nd hand cars to literally double in price here in Australia, making it actually cost effective to fix, unlike in normal times (are those times ever coming back?).
Engine is the basic 1.4L 8v
But looking at stuff online and in this forum, it seems the intake manifold is a PITA to take off due to the underside bolts and many end up taking the engine out. I dont want to do that. We have access to a car lift. Given that - can these bolts be reached when coming from underneath?
Here is a pic of a youtube video and the 1.4L multi-air engine. I presume the intake manifold is mostly the same on the multi-air vs normal 8v engine.
Now to doing timing.... the post 2012 fiat naturally aspirated engines are a VVT engine correct?
My engine is the 350A1.000
Which of these tools is used for setting the timing?
https://www.condorwerkzeug.de/webka.../$catalogue/pragerData/PR/36400SP/index.xhtml
https://www.kroftools.com/en/engine-timing-tools/timing-tool-fiat-ford-lancia-1.2-1.4-8v_p706.html
The issue is many of the Fiat timing tool kits only state Punto (07-12), making you wonder if indeed the tool can be used on 2012- models. But as you all would know the 2012+ Punto is like a ghost model, often left out of many spec sheet and OEM lists.
But maybe the Fiat 1.4 8V engine really did change from year 2008 to year 2013?
So it would be good to definitively confirm what is the CORRECT tool to use for setting the timing.
If there is anything else you think I should know about head removal on this car by all means post it, because even a search on this forum is not showing up much.
Engine is the basic 1.4L 8v
But looking at stuff online and in this forum, it seems the intake manifold is a PITA to take off due to the underside bolts and many end up taking the engine out. I dont want to do that. We have access to a car lift. Given that - can these bolts be reached when coming from underneath?
Here is a pic of a youtube video and the 1.4L multi-air engine. I presume the intake manifold is mostly the same on the multi-air vs normal 8v engine.
Now to doing timing.... the post 2012 fiat naturally aspirated engines are a VVT engine correct?
My engine is the 350A1.000
Which of these tools is used for setting the timing?
https://www.condorwerkzeug.de/webka.../$catalogue/pragerData/PR/36400SP/index.xhtml
https://www.kroftools.com/en/engine-timing-tools/timing-tool-fiat-ford-lancia-1.2-1.4-8v_p706.html
The issue is many of the Fiat timing tool kits only state Punto (07-12), making you wonder if indeed the tool can be used on 2012- models. But as you all would know the 2012+ Punto is like a ghost model, often left out of many spec sheet and OEM lists.
But maybe the Fiat 1.4 8V engine really did change from year 2008 to year 2013?
So it would be good to definitively confirm what is the CORRECT tool to use for setting the timing.
If there is anything else you think I should know about head removal on this car by all means post it, because even a search on this forum is not showing up much.