Hi everyone,
I have joined the classic fiat 500 club after admiring it 7+ years.
I purchased a very good condition vehicle, unfortunately on the drive back I experience two things:
1. The brakes were weak but working when I picked up the vehicle, however, after about 100 miles they completely stopped working. The brake fluid reservoir is full. There was a strange knocking noise from the front right wheel that came when I drove and stopped when pressed the brake pedal. Initial research showed it could be the master cylinder. But any additional insight would be welcome. Idk if it helps but the Pin behind the brake pedal that goes into the master cylinder does not seem to be connected, rather just sitting in there. I'm not sure if thats what the design is.
2. Going uphill on the motorway at around 80kph I felt a judder and downshifted to 3. The engine oil light (which randomly flickered before) now came fully on. I pulled over and found the oddest thing - Oil had kind of sprayed onto the top of the engine, the top of the engine bay, and the engine cover (it was dripping out of the vents). I checked the oil level and it was well above the minimum line so I immediately topped it up, and the light went away. Next 20-30 miles I kept the speed low, but to be cautious is stopped again to find the oil was still spraying, albeit a lot less. Initial research around the forums showed some Tubes that are usually faulty but there is no oil leak from the that side. It's somewhere around the carb, the large pipe coming from the air filter to oil filler cap and plugs. My guess is oil sprayed out from a loose air suction pipe or recirculation pipe (judging from the angle of the oil spray)
I'm a bit disheartened but I know if I seek help, i shall find it so I'm trying to not let it bring me down. I hope you guys can help.
P.s. if you know any good mechanics in SW London to help with this work that would be appreciated as well.
Cheers
MJ
Oil was mainly around areas 9, 7 and 3.
I have joined the classic fiat 500 club after admiring it 7+ years.
I purchased a very good condition vehicle, unfortunately on the drive back I experience two things:
1. The brakes were weak but working when I picked up the vehicle, however, after about 100 miles they completely stopped working. The brake fluid reservoir is full. There was a strange knocking noise from the front right wheel that came when I drove and stopped when pressed the brake pedal. Initial research showed it could be the master cylinder. But any additional insight would be welcome. Idk if it helps but the Pin behind the brake pedal that goes into the master cylinder does not seem to be connected, rather just sitting in there. I'm not sure if thats what the design is.
2. Going uphill on the motorway at around 80kph I felt a judder and downshifted to 3. The engine oil light (which randomly flickered before) now came fully on. I pulled over and found the oddest thing - Oil had kind of sprayed onto the top of the engine, the top of the engine bay, and the engine cover (it was dripping out of the vents). I checked the oil level and it was well above the minimum line so I immediately topped it up, and the light went away. Next 20-30 miles I kept the speed low, but to be cautious is stopped again to find the oil was still spraying, albeit a lot less. Initial research around the forums showed some Tubes that are usually faulty but there is no oil leak from the that side. It's somewhere around the carb, the large pipe coming from the air filter to oil filler cap and plugs. My guess is oil sprayed out from a loose air suction pipe or recirculation pipe (judging from the angle of the oil spray)
I'm a bit disheartened but I know if I seek help, i shall find it so I'm trying to not let it bring me down. I hope you guys can help.
P.s. if you know any good mechanics in SW London to help with this work that would be appreciated as well.
Cheers
MJ
Oil was mainly around areas 9, 7 and 3.