Punto (Mk1) About time really

[MFrV1]

The reason I went in Dad's Cinq to Brooklands:

From Stanford, (Apologies to @Panda CLX for taking the Mk1 spot in the 20 Years Of The Punto display, I did ask whether I should move as soon as I saw you arrive.):

 

[fostertom]

That's the best colour, 2dr, for a mk.1, like my late lamented ELX75 - made it to 172k.

 

[lampy]

agree with best colour and good choice of wheels

 

[MFrV1]

Indecision strikes!

• Do I fit the 'Focus' induction kit that's been in a box for God knows how long, or clean up the airbox and paint the lettering? It's MPI, so it'll be a little different.
• Should I replace the black B pillar vinyl, put up with the marks on the door from the old stuff, or try carbon-look vinyl?

 

[01goddak]

Cleaning up the old airbox and giving it a spruce up with some paint will help hide the rather small engine.. Depends what sort of noise you're looking for and the Focus kit will give you a little more grunt, I'm sure a decent panel filter will add some roar though and a tidy OEM bay will help you stand out at shows.

As for the B-pillars its a shame that they always seem to crack and peel, as you don't have tinted windows it probably wouldn't look to bad if you peeled if off and spend some time and elbow grease cleaning it up.

Nice work so far, have you sorted the little hole on the bonnet yet?

 

[MFrV1]

Small update: MOT pass!


Got abit of a 'to do' list now.

 

[Noddy]

Small update: MOT pass!


Got abit of a 'to do' list now.

Congrats on the pass. I dont know anybody with a mk1 who hasnt got a to do list!

 

[varesecrazy]

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best car there .. !! and the best colour :worship:

 

[homeward]

best car there .. !! and the best colour :worship:

You mean that nice, clean, shiny, burgundy Mk2, next to the end...?!

 

[varesecrazy]

I was wondering.. thought it MUST be an imposter..

charlie

 

[MFrV1]

Update (kinda):


A set of leather gear lever and handbrake gaiters have arrived from the Bay (black with blue stitching.


Plus, following a trip to the local breakers last week, I have another parcel shelf. It just needs a small repair to one corner.


Pics will come when they're done.

 

[MFrV1]

Holy thread resurrection Batman! It's an update:


The parcel shelf and interior gaiters have been put on hold, as there's been a couple of other bits I wanted to sort.


1st up was new spark plugs and leads. The plugs had only been changed once in t the time I've owned the car, and who knows how old the leads were. The only reason I pulled my finger out was an occasional misfire (only once or twice).


Decided to get some Magnecor leads to go with the NGK plugs. Sorry, no under bonnet pics, as I quickly fitted them at work.


However, I do have this:

Thanks Carol!


2nd was a bizzare bit of damage to the interior light.


Deciding to replace the old air freshener (which was tucked up between the rear view mirror and light, revealed it to be somehow stuck to it.


Once I'd pulled it apart, this was left:

So, a replacement came from the bay, and swapped along with a blue LED bulb (yes, I know I'm a chav ).


Next issues are the noisy wiper motor (annoyed, as I fitted a new one a couple of years ago) and new suspension. The current front dampers have leaked dramatically, so I'm deciding what to replace them with.


Ta ta for now!

 

[MFrV1]

Right! it's broken!


If seems like the misfire's back with a vengeance, as the car started running rough(misfire?) then cutting out.


Previously when it started to run funny, turning it off too cool got it as it should.

 

[MFrV1]

Apologies ladies & gents, I actually nodded off whilst posting that.


Here's a little backstory on my mechanical maladies:

• On the way back from Stanford last year, the engine started running rough. Having parked up to let it cool, everything was fine for months.
• Easter Monday, more rough running on the way home. This time, from Thruxton in the pouring rain. Following this, I replaced the plugs and leads.
• Bank holiday Monday, in the rain, coming home from Crystal Palace: That familiar fault reappears. This time, the engine cuts out all together.

So following a tow to my Nan's, and replacing both coil packs, the car will start and run badly for a few seconds before cutting out.


Any suggestions?


In other news, I've discovered why the wiper motor's noisy: It's been underwater (make sure your scuttle drain holes are clear folks!)

 

[blu73]

My first thought would be crank sensor but remind me, what engine is this one?

Have you had the eml come on at all??

 

[pandamonius_maximus]

Sorry to hear about your troubles. I can't help with the reasons behind it though I am afraid; I have enough of a problem working out 80's electronics!

Hope you get it sorted!

 

[blu73]

stick it in classifieds please, no advertising in other sections.

 

[MFrV1]

Crank sensor changed: still not running, not even for a few seconds.


No warning lights either. Will probably pull the plugs to double check the sparks.


Btw it's a 75, so 1242cc 8v mpi.




My love for this car's currently waning. The Uno which a neighbours' selling is tempting right now.

 

[blu73]

well yes, check for fuel and spark and get back. I suspect you won't have one or the other, if it was the crank sensor you'd have neither.