Gunny Bedford
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Hi,
Had my GP for about 4 weeks ( 1.3 90 HP). Since owning it i have been aware of a "creaking" noise that sounds like something is loose. I have followed the threads re suspension noise and steering rack on the forum.
Just to let you guys know i took mine to my local fiat dealer, who went out on a test drive with me, the guy in the car, the service manager i think (didnt have coveralls shirt and trousers ??) immediately stated that the noise was exactly the same as the one on a GP that was having the steering rack replaced as we drove along. He stated that his garage had become aware of a problem with the rack, and that he thought that there may well be a recall as a result. He told me that he would ring me back if the replaced rack cured the car that was in the workshop. He duly contacted me 2 hours later and informed me the replaced rack seemed to do the trick, and that he would order one for me, however he seemed to think that it might take some time to arrive, as there were 148 on back order and rising, i guess everyone is going to end up getting a replacement at some time !!
Also i am wondering if there is a problem with the paintwork, i know somebody else raised it, but after 4 or 5 weeks of ownership and 1400 miles ive got 2 stone chips on the front that have gone through to the metal (bonnet) and plastic (very front of the nose). Whilst driving along i have not heard a stone chip "ThwacK" thats made me think OOH thats gonna hurt ! so i am at a bit of a loss as to why my new car seems to be picking up damage to the paintwork so easily, it does seem quite "thin" on the front any comments ??
Neil
Had my GP for about 4 weeks ( 1.3 90 HP). Since owning it i have been aware of a "creaking" noise that sounds like something is loose. I have followed the threads re suspension noise and steering rack on the forum.
Just to let you guys know i took mine to my local fiat dealer, who went out on a test drive with me, the guy in the car, the service manager i think (didnt have coveralls shirt and trousers ??) immediately stated that the noise was exactly the same as the one on a GP that was having the steering rack replaced as we drove along. He stated that his garage had become aware of a problem with the rack, and that he thought that there may well be a recall as a result. He told me that he would ring me back if the replaced rack cured the car that was in the workshop. He duly contacted me 2 hours later and informed me the replaced rack seemed to do the trick, and that he would order one for me, however he seemed to think that it might take some time to arrive, as there were 148 on back order and rising, i guess everyone is going to end up getting a replacement at some time !!
Also i am wondering if there is a problem with the paintwork, i know somebody else raised it, but after 4 or 5 weeks of ownership and 1400 miles ive got 2 stone chips on the front that have gone through to the metal (bonnet) and plastic (very front of the nose). Whilst driving along i have not heard a stone chip "ThwacK" thats made me think OOH thats gonna hurt ! so i am at a bit of a loss as to why my new car seems to be picking up damage to the paintwork so easily, it does seem quite "thin" on the front any comments ??
Neil