Guides by richydraper

so after buying a couple of replacement heater control units from a popular auction site to fix my heater controls i suddenly found that fiat actualy do a replacement rotary switch for the manual heater controls that i never managed to find on ePER. :thumb: the symptoms were intermittent...

Deep 10mm 1/4 drive socket 4-6inch 1/4 drive extension bar 1/4 drive UJ section 1/4 drive Ratchet Trolley Jack

Heres a list of the pinouts for the Magnetti Marelli IAW 5NF ECU, which is used in the 1.6 16v Petrol variant.

As with so many wiring applications these days there are flat coloured wires and coloured with, what are called, "trace" wires. These trace wires are predominantly a single colour with a thin band of a secondary colour for instance you can have BZ White/Violet (mostly white with a thin band...

Hey Guys and Girls!! ive taken it upon myself to do a guide for the rear lights as i was a little :confused: of how to go about it, so figured this might help some of the less seasoned/complete n00b members on here. to start with let me tell you about the different types of bulbs you will find...

Apart from the visible condition of the belt. which is explained fully later in this section. there are several other factors which must be considered when checking a timing belt: 1. Is the belt an original or a replacement 2. When was the belt last replaced and was it at the correct mileage...

There are 2 main 'bases' for engine coolant Ethylene Glycol and Propylene Glycol. Ethylene Glycol:- Ethylene glycol solutions became available in 1926 and were marketed as "permanent antifreeze," since the higher boiling points provided advantages for summertime use as well as during cold...

Introduction Brake fluid is what is called HYDROSCOPIC/HYGROSCOPIC this means "Having the ability to absorb moisture from the atmosphere." if you get a small amount of brake fluid in a container it will be completely clear... add a drop of water and you will see it turn a milky colour... add...

Tools and Parts 4 NGK 'BKR5EZ' Spark Plugs (46531918) Feeler Gauge (0.80mm) 3/8' Drive Ratchet 3/8' Drive Torque Wench (capable of 27Nm/19.91 lb-ft) 5/8' Spark Plug Socket 10mm 3/8' Drive Deep Socket 12' 3/8' Drive Extension Copper/Molybdenum Grease *I cannot guarantee the accuracy of the...

Introduction Engine Oil:- mineral oil doesnt last as long therefore u need more oil changes to keep it in good condition semi synthetic oil is a good comprimise and it lasts a longer than mineral but isnt as expensive as fully synthetic fully synthetic is the creme de la creme of the oils...