(T) The terrible sounding engine

LittleRedB · 22-07-2007

Originally Posted by docorangepeel

Start looking for a 2.0 16v coupe turbo lump if I was you

Find a farmer with a John Deer and a blown engine to fund the Coupe transplant

Robot · 22-07-2007

I will be no one's guinea pig, I'm a free man

Seriously, though, I will be keeping the current engine - I just need to figure out where to get the money for fixing it, and where to fix it.

Driving down to Poland or Germany would be ideal (duty free sausages, Schlager CDs, Lederhosen etc.), but I'm a little apprehensive to that as I'm afraid the engine won't make the trip (although Flensburg is only 650kms from here).

The local Fiat dealership is orginally a Mitsubishi and Chevrolet

dealership, but they also carry Fiats and Alfas. I do however question their expertise. And price

The third option is to have two Polish blokes give it a go. They're cheap, and although they have no expertise with Fiats, my brother can vouch for them as he's worked with one of them at the local Suzuki & Citroen the last 10 years or so. Typically, my brother just quit his job there last week...

Robot · 22-07-2007

Originally Posted by LittleRedB

Find a farmer with a John Deer and a blown engine to fund the Coupe transplant

Clever bugger

superspotter · 22-07-2007

Here you go Robot

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MECHANICS-STET...CATING-ENGINE-

LittleRedB · 22-07-2007

Originally Posted by Robot

Clever bugger

Anytime you need some advice mixed with a healthy dose of sarcasm I am you're man!!!

Robot · 22-07-2007

Does it come with a white coat?

Thanks for tipping me about it umpteen times and me ignoring you each time

I'll be ordering it tomorrow. Need to be getting to bed....again. Just having a fag now....

Alan.D · 22-07-2007

Originally Posted by superspotter

Doc wants you to be his guinea pig Robot

That's the first step, he'll be asking you to be his bitch next

LittleRedB · 22-07-2007

Originally Posted by Alan.D

That's the first step, he'll be asking you to be his bitch next

Say my name, SAY MY NAME.............

Robot · 23-07-2007

LittleRedB

Robot · 23-07-2007

Anyhow, might it be the solenoid which is knackered? The variator not getting enough oil?

Somebody said that it at doesn't sound like the tappets.

The engine does sound 'dry' (don't know how else to explain it), so something with the oil not getting where it should would make sense, or?

Btw., yes, super - I did buy a stethoscope on eBay today

superspotter · 23-07-2007

Well Dr Robot..........go prod

Robot · 23-07-2007

As soon as I recieve it, providing the B's still in one piece

superspotter · 23-07-2007

Just remember to be careful where you prod, would hate to lose you

Just touch the end of all the cogs/bearings/variator several times but I think you will soon find the cause

Alan.D · 24-07-2007

I'll have a look at the oil feed to the head when I get a mo. If it has the thin pipes they can often get clogged restricting flow.....will hopefull answer soon

LittleRedB · 24-07-2007

Originally Posted by Robot

LittleRedB

lol

22-07-2007	#16
LittleRedB Rosso Corsa of corsa!!! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Binfield Posts: 5,649 Thanks: 63 Trader Rating: 1	Re: The terrible sounding engine Originally Posted by docorangepeel Start looking for a 2.0 16v coupe turbo lump if I was you Find a farmer with a John Deer and a blown engine to fund the Coupe transplant __________________ 1999 Rosso Corsa, Leather, HID conversion, Strut Brace, FOX Evo3 Alloys, fast road brakes, GSR Induction kit, Eibach Pro springs, DTR exhaust and a bunch of other stuff.. Old enough to know better - wise enough not to care!
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22-07-2007	#17
Robot Get Your Own Title Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Trondheim Posts: 1,937 Thanks: 16 Trader Rating: 0	Re: The terrible sounding engine I will be no one's guinea pig, I'm a free man Seriously, though, I will be keeping the current engine - I just need to figure out where to get the money for fixing it, and where to fix it. Driving down to Poland or Germany would be ideal (duty free sausages, Schlager CDs, Lederhosen etc.), but I'm a little apprehensive to that as I'm afraid the engine won't make the trip (although Flensburg is only 650kms from here). The local Fiat dealership is orginally a Mitsubishi and Chevrolet dealership, but they also carry Fiats and Alfas. I do however question their expertise. And price The third option is to have two Polish blokes give it a go. They're cheap, and although they have no expertise with Fiats, my brother can vouch for them as he's worked with one of them at the local Suzuki & Citroen the last 10 years or so. Typically, my brother just quit his job there last week... __________________ In storage until 2014 : 1996 Silver Barchetta, OZ Racing F1 16", Lesjöfors 40/40 springs, InoxCar ESD102, debadged front & rear, K&N filter, white side repeaters, red calipers, alu mats, black leather seats, HID, Italiatec rear bumper, OMP strut brace
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22-07-2007	#18
Robot Get Your Own Title Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Trondheim Posts: 1,937 Thanks: 16 Trader Rating: 0	Re: The terrible sounding engine Originally Posted by LittleRedB Find a farmer with a John Deer and a blown engine to fund the Coupe transplant Clever bugger __________________ In storage until 2014 : 1996 Silver Barchetta, OZ Racing F1 16", Lesjöfors 40/40 springs, InoxCar ESD102, debadged front & rear, K&N filter, white side repeaters, red calipers, alu mats, black leather seats, HID, Italiatec rear bumper, OMP strut brace
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22-07-2007	#20
LittleRedB Rosso Corsa of corsa!!! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Binfield Posts: 5,649 Thanks: 63 Trader Rating: 1	Re: The terrible sounding engine Originally Posted by Robot Clever bugger Anytime you need some advice mixed with a healthy dose of sarcasm I am you're man!!! __________________ 1999 Rosso Corsa, Leather, HID conversion, Strut Brace, FOX Evo3 Alloys, fast road brakes, GSR Induction kit, Eibach Pro springs, DTR exhaust and a bunch of other stuff.. Old enough to know better - wise enough not to care!
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22-07-2007	#21
Robot Get Your Own Title Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Trondheim Posts: 1,937 Thanks: 16 Trader Rating: 0	Re: The terrible sounding engine Does it come with a white coat? Thanks for tipping me about it umpteen times and me ignoring you each time I'll be ordering it tomorrow. Need to be getting to bed....again. Just having a fag now.... __________________ In storage until 2014 : 1996 Silver Barchetta, OZ Racing F1 16", Lesjöfors 40/40 springs, InoxCar ESD102, debadged front & rear, K&N filter, white side repeaters, red calipers, alu mats, black leather seats, HID, Italiatec rear bumper, OMP strut brace
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22-07-2007	#22
Alan.D Ban the Mongol rally Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: West Cumbria Posts: 12,215 Thanks: 96 Trader Rating: 4	Re: The terrible sounding engine Originally Posted by superspotter Doc wants you to be his guinea pig Robot That's the first step, he'll be asking you to be his bitch next __________________ Before doing anything.... FFS DISCONNECT THE BATTERY.
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23-07-2007	#24
Robot Get Your Own Title Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Trondheim Posts: 1,937 Thanks: 16 Trader Rating: 0	Re: The terrible sounding engine LittleRedB __________________ In storage until 2014 : 1996 Silver Barchetta, OZ Racing F1 16", Lesjöfors 40/40 springs, InoxCar ESD102, debadged front & rear, K&N filter, white side repeaters, red calipers, alu mats, black leather seats, HID, Italiatec rear bumper, OMP strut brace
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23-07-2007	#25
Robot Get Your Own Title Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Trondheim Posts: 1,937 Thanks: 16 Trader Rating: 0	Re: The terrible sounding engine Anyhow, might it be the solenoid which is knackered? The variator not getting enough oil? Somebody said that it at doesn't sound like the tappets. The engine does sound 'dry' (don't know how else to explain it), so something with the oil not getting where it should would make sense, or? Btw., yes, super - I did buy a stethoscope on eBay today __________________ In storage until 2014 : 1996 Silver Barchetta, OZ Racing F1 16", Lesjöfors 40/40 springs, InoxCar ESD102, debadged front & rear, K&N filter, white side repeaters, red calipers, alu mats, black leather seats, HID, Italiatec rear bumper, OMP strut brace
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23-07-2007	#27
Robot Get Your Own Title Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Trondheim Posts: 1,937 Thanks: 16 Trader Rating: 0	Re: The terrible sounding engine As soon as I recieve it, providing the B's still in one piece __________________ In storage until 2014 : 1996 Silver Barchetta, OZ Racing F1 16", Lesjöfors 40/40 springs, InoxCar ESD102, debadged front & rear, K&N filter, white side repeaters, red calipers, alu mats, black leather seats, HID, Italiatec rear bumper, OMP strut brace
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24-07-2007	#29
Alan.D Ban the Mongol rally Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: West Cumbria Posts: 12,215 Thanks: 96 Trader Rating: 4	Re: The terrible sounding engine I'll have a look at the oil feed to the head when I get a mo. If it has the thin pipes they can often get clogged restricting flow.....will hopefull answer soon __________________ Before doing anything.... FFS DISCONNECT THE BATTERY.
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