General My blue GP 1.2

[neilduck]

Standard GP 1.2
Lovely car, not overly slow
I have had most of the common problems associated with the car :-(
Although I am gradually during them out!
Did come with alloys, when I bought it, but took them off as they were not fiat alloys
Looking for a set of fiat alloys in the future!
Will add pictures as I change things

 

[kyle96]

Whats wrong with aftermarket alloys I love them!

 

[lou5590]

hi and welcome! steelies can be good too what are your plans? infact what where these alloys?

 

[neilduck]

Thank you for the welcome
I agree aftermarket alloys are good & can make a car look great, but I don't think the previous owner worried too much about what specification wheel he put on!
The tyres fitted to the alloys are 195/50r15

As for modifications I am thinking of the following
Koni STR.T suspension kit
K&N panel filter
Exhaust
Tinted rear windows

Work currently required
Both rear for handedness to be replaced
Rear window regulator to be replaced
Front disc brakes & pads
Remove rear drums & inspect replace as required

I will be selling the old alloys/swapping

 

[MattEv]

What size are the alloys?

 

[james44422]

15 inch according to the tyre

 

[MattEv]

Ah I see, I was in search of some slightly bigger ones, What are the measurements?

 

[neilduck]

The markings are as follows
15x6.5j
et38
4x100
&
4x108

 

[MattEv]

Okay thank you

Regards

 

[james44422]

Yes they are nice and i would have been interested too but i'm also looking for something a bit bigger but I have no doubt someone will have these off your hands

 

[Djfoxs]

Standard GP 1.2
Lovely car, not overly slow
I have had most of the common problems associated with the car :-(
Although I am gradually during them out!
Did come with alloys, when I bought it, but took them off as they were not fiat alloys
Looking for a set of fiat alloys in the future!
Will add pictures as I change things

Were abouts do you live if you don't mind me asking?

 

[neilduck]

Basingstoke, Hampshire

 

[Djfoxs]

Basingstoke, Hampshire

Okay nvm the second pic look Almost identical. To a road I know in Bedford

 

[neilduck]

I have replaced the front disks & pads, birth rear door handles (easy thanks to the guide)
& the two parts in the picture attached, which are the standard aerial with the stubby abarth version & the airbox bracket so there's no more rattling under the bonnet
Next purchase will be the modified drain pipe 51810013!
I hope everyone is enjoying the sun

 

[neilduck]

Just replaced the drain pipe with the modified drain pipe, a five minute job even with failing light.
I'll be interested in finding out how the new washer jets are in use?
The old drain pipe can be seen below.

 

[RyanBox]

Is that to stop water from going on the alternator? Do you know if it affects the T-Jets?

 

[neilduck]

Yes it is to stop water going to alternator & to the bulkhead.
I believe it affects all grande punto :-(

 

[neilduck]

I've just finished buying stuff from shop4parts see below

(S4P2355) Air Filter
(S4P3148) Door Mirror Glass - RH
(S4P3132) Tailgate Badge
(S4P2855) Front Washer Jet - LH
(S4P2854) Front Washer Jet - RH
(S4P435) Oil Filter
(S4P5380) Rear Window Regulator LH
(S4P2362) Spark Plug (x4)
(S4P8549) Top Suspension Mount

I'm going to be busy next week!

 

[neilduck]

I have just fitted the new lh window regulator see below
(S4P5380) Rear Window Regulator LH from shop4parts

It feels quite graunchy & taught, should I use grease on the mechanism?

I will post pictures later of the broken one

This was an easy item to fit & replace, it doesn't have the same feel as an original part & the window winder handle fitment is a very hard press fit, but for £100 cheaper it's very good