F flisko ` Parked in the garage Written 5 guides Joined Jan 20, 2013 Messages 6,151 Points 1,228 Nov 22, 2014 #1 was hopping around autodata and it shows grande punto 1.2 8v as interference engine on the other hand mk2 1.2 8v engine is non interference so i started to wonder, same valves engine but interference, why fiat? Attachments grandepunto.PNG 102.2 KB · Views: 234
was hopping around autodata and it shows grande punto 1.2 8v as interference engine on the other hand mk2 1.2 8v engine is non interference so i started to wonder, same valves engine but interference, why fiat?
V varesecrazy Patron member Written 10+ guides Joined Apr 27, 2011 Messages 35,000 Points 7,840 Location Near the M4 Nov 22, 2014 #2 8V - VVT..?? most modern stuff runs tighter tolerances for better burn / emissions, tight = collision damage ( diesel)
8V - VVT..?? most modern stuff runs tighter tolerances for better burn / emissions, tight = collision damage ( diesel)
maggers Up to no good somewhere.. Joined May 8, 2013 Messages 831 Points 175 Location Cannock, Staffs. Nov 22, 2014 #3 Bump, the VVT catches the valves.
fingers99 Patron member Parked in the garage Written a guide Joined Mar 20, 2006 Messages 27,743 Points 4,560 Location Liverpool Nov 22, 2014 #4 Pull the head and you'll see why. The very late (Euro4?) engines have different piston and combustion chamber shapes. I'd guess that that -- and maybe the faux VVT -- creates the issue. Mind you, I'd never rely on Autodata!
Pull the head and you'll see why. The very late (Euro4?) engines have different piston and combustion chamber shapes. I'd guess that that -- and maybe the faux VVT -- creates the issue. Mind you, I'd never rely on Autodata!