General advice buying a punto but has obd2 reading -oil pressure sensor/switch circuit

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General advice buying a punto but has obd2 reading -oil pressure sensor/switch circuit

ahunter1

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Hi guys am looking at buying a punto i plugged my computer into it and it come up with this error p0520 oil pressure sensor/switch circuit aswell as u1600 and also when turning hard left can hear a rubbing noise though the car has aftermarket alloys on that i think are 17"

any advice would be great thanks
 
Look for all the usual bodges.

Old coolant, lowered springs with shot shockers, exhaust messed about, ancient battery etc.
 
cheers guys exhaust looks pretty standard and hasnt been lowered i did notice tho on the second drive when driving it a clunk sometime when putting foot down and braking and on bumpy ground would i be right in thinking this could be a gearbox mount

btw the car is a 2001 hgt abarth
 
I have one too. I bought a pup but its sorted now. :)

Clunk could be anything - exhaust middle mount would be my first place to look.

Clutch
Is it totally smooth all the way down? If not it needs a new one

Engine
should sound like a sewing machine Any rattle its gonna Make sure you hear it from cold If it sounds like a diesel for more than a second - needs a new variator.

Cam belt
Max 4 years old or 40K miles any more of either and it needs a new belt. Parts alone will be around £500 if it fails. New belt costly because access is very tight and special tools are needed.

Aux belt
Cheap enough but a pig to tension (I have some tips)

Battery
Budget £100 for a top spec jobbie to keep steering happy in cold weather.

Brakes
Handbrake Calipers cost £mega so be sure they work well
Front calipers are about £100 each service recon as you cant easily get exchange.
Brake discs etc are otherwise reasonable to fix, but check for grooving

Other
Any resonant humming sounds from the back = wheel bearing Hubs are about £50 from S4P, £30 from ebay.
Radiator is about £100 if you are lucky but double that from S4P
Make sure the air con works. Dont fall for any "just needs gassin up" crap. The dessicator costs £100
If the front cats have gone just fit a pair of decat pipes.

But its great to use and surprises BMW drivers. :D
 
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