Hi Forumites, can anyone help or advise? My oil pump is knackered and my mechanic has been unable to get hold of a new one for me . I have a 1989 panda bella,any suggestions on how to get my beloved car back on the road?? thanks 
General oil pump dilemma
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General oil pump dilemma
I can't think of why your mechanic hasn't managed to get one. Shouldn't be that hard I wouldn't have thought
It's not? can be ripped off of any 999 panda engine and would imagine easy to get from motor factors as well? Will call my local tomorrow and see how easy it is....
Is it not the case that the Bella's have the 903 engine?
If so, Fiat themselves or any competent ( if there is such a thing ) motor factor should be able to provide a pump.
Perhaps a change of mechanic is in order.
Rgds.
If so, Fiat themselves or any competent ( if there is such a thing ) motor factor should be able to provide a pump.
Perhaps a change of mechanic is in order.
Rgds.
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yes it is a 903 engine , my mechanic has tried his local 2 fiat places that he always uses and both have come back to him saying they cannot get this part . Could a second hand one be used ? The trouble is , I am only able to go by what people tell me, I think sometimes they can't be bothered with the hassle !
In theiory yes, but I suspect a 903cc Panda in a scrappy is going to be very hard to find.
It's hard enough finding a Panda with a FIRE engine
The Cento 899 is a sleeved down 903. Are the pumps not the same?
Cheers
PD
Cheers
PD
thanks petel for your reply , have sent you a pm . Have just seen your note saying that fiat do have the part ! speak soonParts gateway have quoted me on a used oil pump £38.76 inc.del guaranteed for 60 days ,is this worth persuing? petel-have sent you a pm re my vin number .
Did you try Fluffy?
Cheers
PD
Cheers
PD
Hello, no did not try Fluffy- who he/she ?
Re: oil pump dilemma update
Hi all , just to let everyone know that after 3 weeks I managed to obtain a brand new oil pump from a Fiat dealer in Hounslow . The cost was £94 inc.vat and the cost for the filter,oil change and gasket including mechanics labour was £80 ,although the pump was a little more than I thought,at least the greenbomber is back on the road again! Once again,thanks for your replies and help again
Hi all , just to let everyone know that after 3 weeks I managed to obtain a brand new oil pump from a Fiat dealer in Hounslow . The cost was £94 inc.vat and the cost for the filter,oil change and gasket including mechanics labour was £80 ,although the pump was a little more than I thought,at least the greenbomber is back on the road again! Once again,thanks for your replies and help again
A costly time, but atleast she's on the road again
Glad you got the pump in the end.
Jon.
Glad you got the pump in the end.
Jon.
