General Calling all tipo owners!

[richbraith]

New member, hello.
Just acquired this one, my first Fiat in over 15 years after an unsuccessful experiment with a Panda. This is a known car on here I believe.
In the new year I may also become the custodian of an early Cinquecento that has been parked in a garage and not run since 2003, depending on how well it's fared.

 

[puntofan01]

A running restoration project?

 

[puntofan01]

Camo16: we haven't had an update on your Tipo for a while?

 

[SFB]

Most recent body alteration:

No Fiat badges to be seen, we're now completely incognito.

 

[Peanut01]

Hello, my name is Maurice ( Netherlands )
This is my Tipo.. 1996 1.4 ie SX
I bought it last thursday..and it drives wonderfull,

Some little things have to be done:
The battery light is always on.. but charges (14,2V)
Balancing the tires... very wobbely drive
And when turn left.. something on the back ( RH side ) knacks.

But i have contact with the garage to fix those things. ( warranty )

This is the 4th Fiat my wife and i owned: previous Classic Panda, Cinquecento ( see avatar )and Seicento

 

[jonti]

Hello, my name is Maurice ( Netherlands )
This is my Tipo.. 1996 1.4 ie SX
I bought it last thursday..and it drives wonderfull,

Some little things have to be done:
The battery light is always on.. but charges (14,2V)
Balancing the tires... very wobbely drive
And when turn left.. something on the back ( RH side ) knacks.

But i have contact with the garage to fix those things. ( warranty )

This is the 4th Fiat my wife and i owned: previous Classic Panda, Cinquecento ( see avatar )and Seicento

Congratulations and it looks like a great survivor. Do you get salt on the roads over there too?

 

[Peanut01]

Yes in the winter we have also salt on the road. But the preveous owner took great care of this Tipo. ( I am his second owner �� ) And yes, there are some minor rust spots.. but nothing to worry about.

 

[bluejohn125]

Hello Maurice, you have a nice car there.

Charging light... I had this on my Tipo some years ago, I think it is just the indicator lamp because a diode has failed.

If the wheels are shaking it could be non-round tyres if the car has not been used much. I think the best size is 175/65 14, a bit bigger than the standard thin 165/65 14 for the Mk2 Tipo.

I don't know about the noise from the rear end, but check the bushes where the subframe mounts to the body and the suspension arm swivel bushes.

Enjoy your Tipo !

 

[Peanut01]

Thnx. Next Monday I have a appointment with the garage.. they will change the alternator, change tires, and look at that noise. And also change the thermostat.. ( engine does not warm up.. 55/60 degrees when driving )

Something to do for myself... (sometimes a relais is ticking fast out of nowhere, I don’t know what relais it is yet ) find it and exchange it.
Other quick question... where can I find the earthstrap from the engine?

 

[Kiwi Daz]

Greetings Tipo owners. I have finally managed to capture a few images of my 1994 Sedicivalvole. 120,000mls and in excellent condition considering her age.

Used as a daily driver with with only the few odd issues.


What I have learnt is that these cars are old enough to have their parts removed and fixed and not simply part swapped for new ones. One example was my dual fuel/ignition relay that kept crapping out causing the car to stop in some awkward places. Solution was to cut open the relay and apply a drop of solder to the connection that was loose. As posted earlier I am still having idle issues when cold but hopefully someone will have an answer to my ECU question.

I will post some interior and engine pics soon as I have added a Nardi steering wheel and an old Apline radio. It is a joy to be sitting behind the wheel of such a rare gem of a car.

All the best from Porirua, New Zealand.

PS I am running Michelin PS3 tyres and I have to say they are excellent in the wet and dry.

 

[domtheboyo]

Just sailed through MOT after being stood for 18months. Just needed one rear brake compensator. Can't be many rust free Tipos like mine left!