Punto (Mk1) Molly II - Punto GT3.

[blu73]

Re: Molly II - Punto GT3

i bought all black vac hose so you can't really tell i've changed them.. I've had a change of heart (again) and decided to leave her stock - hence rad not moved over and FMIC not fitted.. Not sure if fiat sell them top hoses new still, i will check.

tempted to get a recirc BOV as well and lose the atmospheric dump valve for even more stealth.

 

[JustAndy]

Re: Molly II - Punto GT3

tempted to get a recirc BOV as well and lose the atmospheric dump valve for even more stealth.

lol but its such a nice TSHH noise

 

[blu73]

Re: Molly II - Punto GT3

its amusing yes, but they are for teenagers really lol. Plus a recirc type is better.

 

[ysidfa]

Re: Molly II - Punto GT3

Saw another reasonably stock GT3 the yesterday Didnt have time to get a picture though

It was silver and apart from the most rediculous pair of lexarse lights it was completely stock

How much boost is yours running Blu?

Tom

 

[blu73]

Re: Molly II - Punto GT3

it stock so it spikes to 1.2bar and settles down at 0.8bar

 

[Garf]

i've just recently bought a a gt and mine goes all the way up to 1.6 and i thought this was normal?? i have heard of "over boost" is this the explaination?

 

[blu73]

well its either been done on purpose by a previous owner or it is overboosting.. is the boost controlled by the pierburg valve or does it have an aftermarket controller.?

 

[DAV1D]

Re: Molly II - Punto GT3

And finally she has her widemouth bumper fitted along with brand new numberplate.

Glad to see the widemouth bumper on it. I've seen a couple of GT's with the boggo bumper on and never understood why. It wasn't standard.

Anyway, big improvement from a small change.

 

[Garf]

well its either been done on purpose by a previous owner or it is overboosting.. is the boost controlled by the pierburg valve or does it have an aftermarket controller.?

cant see an after market controller. Is the pierburg valve under the plastic cover along with some fuses/relays just below the windscreen? i've not actually had it on the road so maybe see what it does under normal driving

 

[blu73]

yes correct, on the passenger side of that little bracket.. And yes you can't really get proper idea to the boost level without driving.. But if one of the 2 vac hoses to the pierburg valve are persihed and cracked at all then boost will go out - quite tricky to get to said pipes though.. Take it for a spin and see what boost you get, should spike to about 1.0bar and then settle down to a constant 0.8bar all the way through the rev range.

 

[ysidfa]

So.. Will Molly II be making an apperance at Stanford Hall? or will it be the sei?

Tom

 

[blu73]

it will be Marella Agnelli (the seicentoT) at Stanford - recently sorted insurance, just waiting for a few parts to arrive so i can get her MOT'd & taxed.

Which in turn means Molly has been parked up awaiting full service of fluids, belts, filters etc, and to sort this boost leak which i now am thinking is a sticking actuator. I not got much history with Molly and she could be on her original cambelt etc so needs doing really. She will be back in a few months time (assuming the sei doesn't chuck a hissy fit over the summer lol).

 

[ysidfa]

Sounds good dude! Cant wait to see it!

Organising another Peterborough meet soon, your more than welcome to come

Tom

 

[J.R Racing]

Just to confirm on the boost levels a standard car should :

Spike to ~1.6 bar if your throttle is applied hard in a tall hear typically below the turbo spool point.

Settle at 2/3 - 3/4 of the gauge @ 1.2 bar in any normal boost condition between 3000 and around 5500 rpm

Reduce to 0.8 bar (half way on the gauge) between around 5500rpm and the red line.

Anything lower on the standard Pierburg valve indicates either a small boost leak or a potential problem with the turbo / waste gate or associated pipe work.

A classic is the hose below the battery tray which is known to perish and this supplies the boost reading to the dash clocks.

 

[Sam574]

No updates on this? Come on Blu this is my inspiration!

 

[blu73]

not really. Its been hiding in the back yard as been driving the sei turbo about all summer. I can't afford to run them both at the same time atm.

All i can really tell you is the rear wiper motor has stopped working, there is a squeak from one of the belts now and the cambelt tensioner has started making a noise too. (I started her up and let it run for a while the other day is how i know these things). Have new belts to go on already. Just need free time, bit of dry weather & some enthusiasm all at the same time and i'll go fit them.

I did as it happens take a photo of her this morning looking all dirty and sorry for herself in the yard. Not sure atm what the ultimate plan for her is, whether i'll keep her or not etc tbh. But she will get all the bits she needs doing sorted either way just cause she deserves it.

 

[Sam574]

Sad to hear man, but one car is enough hassle so I can see your problem...

I'm sure you would anyway but please do tell if you decide to sell!

 

[J.R Racing]

Any more updates Chris?

 

[blu73]

no

I nearly got around to starting it and then my seicento chucked a wobbly and shredded a belt and that needs sorting first as its my insured, MOT'd & taxed car.

 

[J.R Racing]

Ah I see,

I hope you get some time soon to get her at least in fully serviced roadworthy fashion even if she isn't legally on the road if you get what I mean!