Technical Got another Punto - it won't go!

[KeithT]

Recently got a 1998 60S from ebay was said to be a runner but wouldn't start. I took it anyway as it was only £205.
What I have found so far alternator was seized solid, PO said new belt fitted (it was) I removed alternator - casing cracked so armature was jammed on stator, replacement on its way. Battery was knackered cell gone new one fitted. Plenty of spark from coils I think injector is working just for test I squirted fuel into throttle body no kick at all from engine but spat back a fair bit. I checked compressions bit low 120 lb/in2, engine done 127000 miles a fair mileage but not that much.
Where to go from here? any suggestions

 

[T14086]

give it back

 

[KeithT]

Ha Ha! but no if all else fails it's good for spares or I'll stick another engine in it.

 

[T14086]

seriously, i'd give it back as it was sold as a runner....trade descriptions & all that etc etc

 

[KeithT]

I understand where your coming from & I had the option when I went to collect it. I checked ther car over & it is in excellent condition with a fair number of newish bits, shocks, belts, tyres,etc it had been laid up for 5-6 months. It show signs of fairly regular maintenance up to it being laid up, oil is recent (not black no mayonnaise) air filter clean.

 

[KeithT]

Gone very quiet out there where are our fuel injection specialists? has anyone found a fault code reader that will connect to the diagnostic socket.
Or an adapter lead to connect the 16 pin plug type. (why hasn't a '98 Punto go a 16 pin socket my '96 VW has?) Fiat cheapskates, or not keeping up with technology!

 

[rallycinq]

Spitting back suggests a timing issue. Check.

Cheers

SPD

 

[KeithT]

I think you are right, I'll check the timing belt to make sure the mechanical timing is OK I'm wondering if the seized altenator & the PO's repair - replacing alt drive belt has disturbed something.
Out of interest will the ecu function properly without the alternator? I've got a replacement on the way .

 

[KeithT]

Got the alternator yesterday very quick from ebaY dealer rickypuntos always found him cheap & quick for second hand parts also parts have been good no duff ones so far.

 

[KeithT]

Got it going OK the cam timing was 80 degrees too advanced!!!!!!!! I can't even begin to answer why? oil light flickers at random speeds engine has no knocks or rattles - suspect pressure switch? I've had this happen before when diaphragm in switch leaks.

 

[KeithT]

Fitted new rear exhaust complete rear 2 box system £50 from local stockist changed oil & filter oil? more like a mix of tar & treacle drainplug & filter needed gorilla tactics to remove. Also fitted new oil pressure switch & checked running gear all looks OK needs new RH handbrake cable not broken but outer sheath crumbling. I'll change that & I think it's ready for a MOT.