Grande Punto RuSZ's '09 StarJet Grande Punto

Andy Monty · Oct 27, 2012

You slob i cleaned mine thursday took me 10 mins to get the thickest off

ChrisUK · Oct 27, 2012

Has it got worse since you fitted induction kit? If so I think I know what it may be. Mine got ALOT worse since fitting the GSR.

RuSZ · Oct 27, 2012

ChrisUK said:
Has it got worse since you fitted induction kit? If so I think I know what it may be. Mine got ALOT worse since fitting the GSR.

Yeah, but as i said, every week when i've checked the levels its been perfect on the dipstick, dropping tiny amounts, but lower than when i got the car.

in the space of a week its gone from perfect to empty..

There is oil on the cam cover, but that patch hasnt grown and has always been there..

ChrisUK · Oct 27, 2012

Hmm ok. Sheet of cardboard under your engine when you park up is in order then. Will show up any leakage.

Seems like alot to loose in a week without noticing any patches (although it has been wet). Clean the crap of cam cover with some "GUNK" or similar and see if it comes back.

RuSZ · Oct 27, 2012

ChrisUK said:
Hmm ok. Sheet of cardboard under your engine when you park up is in order then. Will show up any leakage.

Seems like alot to loose in a week without noticing any patches (although it has been wet). Clean the crap of cam cover with some "GUNK" or similar and see if it comes back.

AutoGlym Engine Degreaser will do the job.

Its been parked at the other halfs all week, which is on quite a steep road, but still havent noticed any oil on the road.

Will try and find a box to park on tonight.

Just filled it up with ASDA's 5w40 oil as a temp, had 5l of the stuff left over, hopefully find the issue and do a full change with GTX soon

RuSZ · Nov 12, 2012

Update on the oil leak, no new issues and levels are still fine.. so im even more confused

Anyway, because of my new job it means i'll have a little bit more expendable income, so in the coming weeks..

Lowering springs and shocks
Side Skirts..

Andy Monty · Nov 12, 2012

and 5l of oil to chuck in the boot :devil:

blu73 · Nov 12, 2012

i carry oil, coolant, screen wash and water in the turbo at all times lol.

RuSZ · Nov 12, 2012

Bottle of screen wash, water, fuses, bulbs and a top up bottle of oil are always in my car regardless

habit

blu73 · Nov 12, 2012

i have some tyre weld too, as i don't have a spare atm, although i did get a cinq sporting wheel with decent tyre on today so might stick that in..

RuSZ · Nov 13, 2012

Just realised.. I never posted any photos from Trax on this thread..

ChrisUK · Nov 13, 2012

RuSZ said:
Bottle of screen wash, water, fuses, bulbs and a top up bottle of oil are always in my car regardless habit

How comes you needed my screenwash then? :nerner:

I'm thinking about a set of coilovers :chin:

blu73 · Nov 13, 2012

don't think about it, just do it!

RuSZ · Nov 13, 2012

ChrisUK said:
How comes you needed my screenwash then? :nerner:

I'm thinking about a set of coilovers :chin:

Caused id used mine and forgot to refill

Not sure about coilovers personally due to insurance. More thinking new shocks and matching lowering springs, much cheaper to but and insure

ysidfa · Nov 13, 2012

Im thinking about a set of matching shocks for my springs, but not sure what to go for :/ You had any ideas?

Tom

RuSZ · Jan 4, 2013

21k mile Service and gearbox replacement booked for next Wednesday.

Get a Panda TwinAir as curtosey car

Most Easterly Pandas · Jan 4, 2013

Gearbox replacement

RuSZ · Jan 4, 2013

Had an issue for a few months. Be stated in here a few times

1st and 2nd gear whine quite badly and the clutch slips now and then.

So FIAT have said they'll change it under its warrenty.

SJB1985 · Jan 4, 2013

Pleased to hear that mate

RuSZ · Jan 4, 2013

Don't know what im looking forward to most. Getting the gearbox sorted or the Panda TA

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