Technical My Cinquecento Project

[markf]

My Cinq has been off the road for a number of years due to failed engine core plugs which I never got around to replacing. I am now determined to get it cleaned up, fixed up and back on the road!

First (of probably many) question - I have decided to swap the standard engine for a 1242 8v (60) from a Punto. Are these engines identical between the Mk1 Punto and the Mk2? The Mk2 engines are much easier to get hold of!

 

[Liquid Knight II]

I have a mk1 1242 narrow wall Punto 60S with 75-866 cam' in my shed.

 

[markf]

I've just looked up what the 866 cam is, but what does 'narrow wall' mean? Is this something you have for sale?

 

[Liquid Knight II]

The Punto 75 had thicker castings for the block to make them stronger (over engineered) the 60 and 60S 1242cc 8V had the narrower block walls making them a good 10Kg lighter wet.

The engine itself was fitted to my Panda 4x4 with a pair of TDM850 carb's and distributor. I had to chop the crank sensor lug to make it fit (the Panda had a front valance brace in the way) so it will need repairs (cable ties to hold the crank sensor in place pretty much) and a good service.

If you are thinking of doing a turbo conversion later then you need the stronger thicker walled 75 block but if you're staying naturally aspirated the 60S is more than strong enough.

Cam's are usually £40-60 so how does £50 for the whole engine sound?

 

[markf]

Thanks, I'll give this some thought. Where are you based?

 

[Liquid Knight II]

Near King's Lynn, Norfolk but it'll fit in the back of my Punto HGT.

 

[puntofan01]

Apologies for straying off topic, but all those times I've been to Adrian Flux arena, and I've been close to 1 of my favourite forum members without even realising it, lol!

 

[Liquid Knight II]

Staying off topic.

Keep an eye on my built vs bought thread as I will have a Fiat FIRE powered drift car to take round there in the near-ish future.