Grande Punto 2009 grande punto JTD 1.3

[AndyRKett]

If there is any rattle from the timing chain get it replaced asap.

Other than that these are a surprisingly solid little engine.

The rest of the car is also fairly lacking in issues especially if it’s not an electronics filled top model.

 

[nobbles]

If there is any rattle from the timing chain get it replaced asap.

Other than that these are a surprisingly solid little engine.

The rest of the car is also fairly lacking in issues especially if it’s not an electronics filled top model.

I forgot - he had the timing chain replaced in 2018. He told me although it is a chain it still has issues. How long does the chain typically last?

 

[nobbles]

 

[nobbles]

So a thorough clean and polish - the paint comes up well but takes forever… my ambition is greater than my energy level… is it worth it… probably not.

 

[ben]

is it worth it… probably not.

Sure it is, it gives us something to read

 

[nobbles]

As good as I am willing to put into it. Headlamps polished up. I can’t get the sticker off the rear hatch so it will be covered by the learner sticker. I am keeping my eye out for a front bumper but all in all not bad fir 2009 and 250000 kms..

 

[nobbles]

The bumper and passenger door are also a darker shade of impeccable grey

 

[majobusa]

Almost a twin of mine. Just radio, climate control and alloy wheels are de differences. Mine is from 2009 and 240.000 km already. In addition, no signal about broken dash in passenger airbag and timing chain changed. To me you did a pretty good deal. Enjoy it with your stepson!

 

[nobbles]

Almost a twin of mine. Just radio, climate control and alloy wheels are de differences. Mine is from 2009 and 240.000 km already. In addition, no signal about broken dash in passenger airbag and timing chain changed. To me you did a pretty good deal. Enjoy it with your stepson!

Send a pic I am toying with the idea of alloy wheels. The car came with two sets of steel wheels one with winters and the other with summer tyres. Just washing, sanding and applying some satin black today on the summer tyres. A cold spell later this week means I don’t have to rush

 

[nobbles]

He did a pretty good job with the paint. I gave the engine bay a little spruce up too.

 

[majobusa]

There it goes!

 

[nobbles]

There it goes!

Ahhh., looks good. Like the one I bought but much much better in all the details. I have seen those style alloys for sale and contemplated it. The second photo between the trees is a lovely shot.

 

[majobusa]

It looks a bit more stylish but being 15" wheels tyres are still so cheap, so win-win. And for horsepower of the engine more than enough.

 

[nobbles]

It looks a bit more stylish but being 15" wheels tyres are still so cheap, so win-win. And for horsepower of the engine more than enough.

Ahh the black front grilled too - they look smarter than the body colour ones I have.