Panda (Classic) My Panda CLX

mark2256 · Mar 5, 2013

Any recomendations on brand for gear box and engine. Also quantities as I am still waiting for a haynes manual to arrive.

Thank You

Most Easterly Pandas · Mar 5, 2013

I use comma oils myself

purple haze · Mar 5, 2013

Gearbox as I said.... Halfords do a classic one. There is a drain plug and a level plug....simple.

Semi synth from halfords is ok for the engine....fill it till its full..that's what the dipsticks for. A 5ltr can is fine.

purple haze · Mar 5, 2013

Most Easterly Pandas said:
I use comma oils myself

Can't disagree.... Halfords is just nearer to me than the motor factors.

Didge3 · Mar 5, 2013

Palio said:
part of the old car experience (fun)

Well I'll await the day I inevitably run out of fuel on the side of the motorway...

kolza · Mar 5, 2013

Mine fuel gauge does seems to work fine, but would not relly on it when less then 6-8 liters in the tank.
The low fuel light starts flickering aprox. about 12 liters in, than the frequency of the flash is increasing up to constant light at 6-8 liters still in.
Jerry can in boot on long runs around NY Moors is a must.
Anyway, it's better to keep the 1/2 to full level unless you suffer for the pettrol filling pipe issue due to bigger wheels.

Didge3 · Mar 6, 2013

kolza said:
but would not relly on it when less then 6-8 liters in the tank.

Don't think I've ever driven my car with more than 8 litres in it at any one time...

Gawd :Offtopic: who started this

Most Easterly Pandas · Mar 6, 2013

Didge3 said:
Don't think I've ever driven my car with more than 8 litres in it at any one time...

Gawd :Offtopic: who started this

It's when you know the value of fuel in the tank is of equal value to the car that you start to think.

mark2256 · Mar 6, 2013

Thank You for the replies.

Any way I have been checking Holly for other problems before taking her for the MOT.

She needs a new osf indicator bulb a nsr brake light bulb, front and rear wiper blades, The handbrakes and foot brake both have excessive travel I checked the rear shoes and drums on both sides and they seem OK so I am going to try adjusting the hand brake to see if it will cure the problem if that fails then new drums and shoes and total blead of the brakes with new fluid.

VmanC · Mar 6, 2013

mark2256 said:
Thank You for the replies.

Any way I have been checking Holly for other problems before taking her for the MOT.

She needs a new osf indicator bulb a nsr brake light bulb, front and rear wiper blades, The handbrakes and foot brake both have excessive travel I checked the rear shoes and drums on both sides and they seem OK so I am going to try adjusting the hand brake to see if it will cure the problem if that fails then new drums and shoes and total blead of the brakes with new fluid.

If you have the later ratchet type adjusters set them manually before you adjust the handbrake. Also, check that the pivot pin on the handbrake link inside the drum is nice and free.

mark2256 · Mar 7, 2013

Hi All

Brake light done
Wiper blades done
OSF indicator a problem the lens is held in plce bt 2 plastic headed screws the top one came out OK but the bottom has been rounded off so it out with the cordless drill to carefully remove the headand hopefully get the lens off without damaging it. Weather to bad to do anything on the brakes today.

Alixcompo · Mar 10, 2013

Bit os an Italian thing those plastic headed screws

purple haze · Mar 10, 2013

You can get the screws red or clear on eBay... £4.50 or there abouts for a set.

Alixcompo · Mar 10, 2013

It's not getting the new ones, it's getting the old blighters out

purple haze · Mar 10, 2013

Yep...new ones for when you break the old ones..

Palio · Mar 10, 2013

From memory the front ones are easy. You need to break the rest of the head off to remove the lens (screwdriver and care), then pliers will unscrew the metal thread. Try the ones with plastic threads - I've lost track of how many 127 front indicator screws I've drilled out!! :bang:

mark2256 · Mar 10, 2013

Hi All

Thanks for the replies.

I have managed to get the damaged one out without damaging the lens. I have found Fiat 126 and 127 ones on ebay @£11.00 odd + postage and a second hand set on auction 6 days to run. So I will try my local Fiat agents tomorrow.

Handbrake now adjusted 2 knotches on the handbrake not binding but still have a little to much travel on foot brake for my liking. It looks like snow will stop play for a few days.

Most Easterly Pandas · Mar 10, 2013

Still available new from dealer iirc. Only a few £ a pair iirc.

purple haze · Mar 10, 2013

Just one lot I found...there are others. I think the fiat dealers is definatly worth an ask..

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251217339717?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

VmanC · Mar 10, 2013

mark2256 said:
Handbrake now adjusted 2 knotches on the handbrake not binding but still have a little to much travel on foot brake for my liking. It looks like snow will stop play for a few days.

Did you manually set the self adjusters in the drums as I previously mentioned? If so you my have air in the system that needs bleeding out or a worn master cylinder.

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