General Barchetta -97 project

[barchetta_97]

JIIHAA!
Week has gone and b is now back on the roads (again ) running smoother than ever, today parts arrived and main problem was solved.

I was just wondering when I changed "bobines" that whats the difference between NGK BKR6EK & BKR6EKC spark plugs?

my b have had those whitout C and manual says that it should be with C.. should I get new ones?

 

[harrydinks]

My variator needs replacing, sounds like a truck and has lost performance on the bottom end - almost like driving a car with too much choke out............

FYI, a couple of you guys have asked me to contact DTR and see if they will sell Variators as spare parts. Just to let you know I have not been ignoring you however DTR seem to have been ignoring me!! I have dropped them a number of eMails now and left a couple of voicemails but they have not returned any of them yet.

As soon as I do manage to speak with them I will let you know costs and availability etc...........

Did you want to buy parts to repair the variator or want to buy new variators..
Harry

 

[LittleRedB]

Did you want to buy parts to repair the variator or want to buy new variators..
Harry

Not too sure, depends on the price difference and what is involved with stripping down and re-building one!

 

[harrydinks]

Not too sure, depends on the price difference and what is involved with stripping down and re-building one!

Will see what I can do
Harry

 

[LittleRedB]

Will see what I can do
Harry

Top chap, although there may be a change in priority as LRB has started making a horrendous sound from the drivetrain somewhere.......................

 

[Zem]

My variator needs replacing, sounds like a truck and has lost performance on the bottom end - almost like driving a car with too much choke out............

Bugger :bang:

Just to let you know I have not been ignoring you however DTR seem to have been ignoring me!! I have dropped them a number of eMails now and left a couple of voicemails but they have not returned any of them yet.

hmm, that's not the first time they've been reported about a lack of response.

 

[harrydinks]

Will see what I can do
Harry

I can supply variators price will be about £75.00 plus vat.(with receipt) plus postage,can also supply genuine and pattern cambelt kits etc.
If that is any good let me know.

 

[LittleRedB]

I can supply variators price will be about £75.00 plus vat.(with receipt) plus postage,can also supply genuine and pattern cambelt kits etc.
If that is any good let me know.

That sounds excellent to me! I need to figure out what the drivetrain noise is, it does not sound good and is getting louder - I have checked the obvious (wheel bearings, brakes for binding etc) but cannot trace it, I am a bit worried that it may be the main gearbox bearing - not too sure how to check that without removing the g'box...................

I may well be in touch for some other parts before the variator!

 

[harrydinks]

Top chap, although there may be a change in priority as LRB has started making a horrendous sound from the drivetrain somewhere.......................

What does the noise sound like? is it a rumble,knock,grinding could it be the cv joint as I think at some stage your'e going to replace the cv boots.

P.s I have got plenty of variators
Did you speak to Lloyd at Clovertech at the ACE about the repair kits.
Harry

 

[LittleRedB]

What does the noise sound like? is it a rumble,knock,grinding could it be the cv joint as I think at some stage your'e going to replace the cv boots.

P.s I have got plenty of variators
Did you speak to Lloyd at Clovertech at the ACE about the repair kits.
Harry

Hey Harry, sorry for the delay in responding - I have been away for a couple of days and only just plugged the laptop back in!

The noise sounds for all of the world like a wheel bearing, in fact it virtually disappears on a right hand bend and gets louder on a left - I have jacked her up and there is no play in the wheels at all which is why I am doubting a wheel bearing..........

I may run around for another week and check again, if its getting worse the cause may become more obvious.

 

[harrydinks]

Hey Harry, sorry for the delay in responding - I have been away for a couple of days and only just plugged the laptop back in!

The noise sounds for all of the world like a wheel bearing, in fact it virtually disappears on a right hand bend and gets louder on a left - I have jacked her up and there is no play in the wheels at all which is why I am doubting a wheel bearing..........

I may run around for another week and check again, if its getting worse the cause may become more obvious.

Is the noise a rumbling sound from the B
Harry

 

[LittleRedB]

It's a kind of rumbling/whirring sound, almost sounds like a stone stuck between the grooved disc and pad (but its not, I have checked that!)...

 

[F4usT]

that sound?

 

[LittleRedB]

Nope, although I do have that as well!

Mine is coming from the running gear or transmission, only happens over about 15-20 mph and is then constant - it really sounds like a wheel bearing but I have check them all and they seem fine. The other possibility is one of the inner CV joins are dry/on its way out...........but I recently re-greased them both so it does not seem likely - stumped!!

 

[barchetta_97]

Could someone who have that orginal fiat subwoofer box put up couple close-up piccies, maybe some measures too?

BTW. is there any proper color code for mk2 headlight's innerpart? is it just silver? same that been used in interior?


Planning little something for winter time..

 

[silverbarchetta]

Here's some pictures of mine. I replaced the original Fiat speakers and amp with some Infinity reference speakers that sound ace. Dimensions are roughly 92cm x 25cm.

Hope this helps.

Stu

 

[barchetta_97]

Here's some pictures of mine. I replaced the original Fiat speakers and amp with some Infinity reference speakers that sound ace. Dimensions are roughly 92cm x 25cm.

Hope this helps.

Stu

Thanks m8!

 

[F4usT]

thanks silverbarchetta
hm... this looks like new mod... i believe i have some parts from old washing machine and kennel that will fit...

 

[barchetta_97]

Could some mk2 owner confirm that headlight color?
is it light grey or silver?

checked couple piccies but can't be really sure..

 

[barchetta_97]

Mk2 headlight conversion on the way, can't go back anymore..

I think I will go with basic silver whit these..

Today its time for ps side..