hi peeps.
is there out there in fiat furum land anybody who lives around manchester could kindly help me transport an engine from nottingham to manchester.a van is required.its for my 16v tipo.i need to get it back on the road before winter sets.your help will be repayed.
thanks,andy.

Hi Sumplug,

I’d give you a hand.

I don’t have a van. Are you sure one is needed? I know it’s a lot heavier than a FIRE block, but I’ve seen one transported in the back on an Uno

Let us know.

Louie Bee said:

Hi Sumplug,

I’d give you a hand.

I don’t have a van. Are you sure one is needed? I know it’s a lot heavier than a FIRE block, but I’ve seen one transported in the back on an Uno

Let us know.

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Anyone know if my Uno can transport a 16V Tipo block

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Anyone know if my Uno can transport a 16V Tipo block

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would have thought so

i dont see why not. it might be heavyer but if an uno can support 5 people and luggage,,, im sure it cant handle an engine

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i dont see why not. it might be heavyer but if an uno can support 5 people and luggage,,, im sure it cant handle an engine

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its a big engine though.i think louie and myself will have to measure the old engine up to see how snug a fit it will be!

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I've had a CB400N motorbike in the back of a Fiat Uno, well, most of it as the front end was hanging out Plus when I was in a band years ago I managed to get sooooo much gear into the back of my old Uno (amps/ guitars/ equipment etc.)

No reason why a Tipo 16V block won't go into a Uno. Make sure you protect the boot floor with some pieces of wood first, and secure the engine to stop it moving about when transported.

The biggest difficulty you will have is physically getting the block/ engine into the car. A couple of strong mates and you should be able to lift it up and over the boot lip. Just don't drop it onto your foot whatever you do

Here's a picture of my Uno with a complete 1.0 FIRE engine and gearbox in the back. With all the ancilleries attached it probably weighs about the same as a Tipo 16V engine.

Chas

picked up an engine for my mates 200sx the other week in a clio and it was lowered

i take it you found an engine for your tipo now then andy? does that mean you are no longer interested in mine

not sure yet.this engine is lower mileage[a lot],and its not too far away.but all i want is to get my car back running.the time scale is getting critical.

no probs mate, good luck anyway i hope you get it back on the road soon

Thanks for the replies everyone !!!

Looks like we may be on the way to Nottingham soon.

Anyone from Nottingham fancy helping load an Uno? LOL

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no probs mate, good luck anyway i hope you get it back on the road soon

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thats very decent of you.this site is proving to me that it has a lot of decent people on here ready to help there fellow fiat enthusiast.may it continue!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mission accomplished

The block slotted in and out of my Uno with no problems (few) . Shame I forgot my camera – Sumplug took a couple so hopefully he will post one up soon.

Wow sounds like quite a mission

Next week:

Fitting a Uno in the back of a Ulysse

be carefull, if you crash engine in the back of the head is going to hurt

Cheers Dave – I was extra careful – this has been at the back of my mind since I agreed to help (LOL). It was rather scary seeing the back end of my Uno so low . With hindsight I think it was a bit of a :nutter: thing to have done.

LOL @ Hellcat – I’d best ask Stue to measure up :tempt: