Punto (Mk2/2b) New Newbie!

[jtolliday]

Hello everyone! Recently got a 2002 1.2 Fiat Punto Mk2 and I have been browsing the forums ever since so I thought I would sign up and introduce myself a little The car has 70k miles and two previous women owners so in very good condition :slayer: I am looking to change a few things on the car so is their anything anyone would recommend replacing first? Any questions are welcome!

 

[Ziggy122]

Hello everyone! Recently got a 2002 1.2 Fiat Punto Mk2 and I have been browsing the forums ever since so I thought I would sign up and introduce myself a little The car has 70k miles and two previous women owners so in very good condition :slayer: I am looking to change a few things on the car so is their anything anyone would recommend replacing first? Any questions are welcome!

the beloved 8v or the 16v?

if 16v, cambelt if there is no history

if its 8v, service and possible underseal

Ziggy

 

[jtolliday]

Only a 8v unfortunately! And I am fortunate to have a fully qualified mechanic in the family so the car has already had a service

 

[homeward]

Only a 8v unfortunately!

Welcome!

As you'll see from my signature, I own a 16v. As much as I love it -- and it is fun: even though it's an automatic -- I would have an 8v next time, without hesitating. Easier to work on; cheaper to run; less to go wrong....

Just don't tell Priscilla I said this -- she is a wonderful, wonderful car: but you need a bigger wallet to run one: especially, if, like me, you're disabled, and can't do all of the work yourself.

Enjoy the low-down grunt and economy; and don't worry about top speed, etc..

If it helps, I also run a 769cc Mk2 Panda (again, see my signature). It has about a dozen horsepower left: but is the most fun car in my 'fleet' to drive... -- by a long way! It's not all about powweeerrrr...!

 

[oldhammer]

Greetings...

Welcome to the punto mad house..

 

[homeward]

Welcome to the punto mad house..

Relatively sane, though, compared to these guys...!



Taken at Santa Pod, yesterday morning... -- and no, we're not quite mad enough to have attempted a standing quarter-mile...!

 

[oldhammer]

Nice..

I bet the white one is a little pocket rocket..

 

[PuntoHowTo]

Relatively sane, though, compared to these guys...!







Taken at Santa Pod, yesterday morning... -- and no, we're not quite mad enough to have attempted a standing quarter-mile...!

We're very sane here compared to those panda loonies!!!

Welcome to the forum hopefully you'll find all the help you need

 

[David Dawson]

Welcome to the forum. You will have a lot of fun with the 8v, I know I do They respond really well to a good service and you should see a decent MPG in return (I'm currently getting 52.2mpg which makes my wallet happy!).

If you haven't already, get a thread going in the members motors area and get some piccys up!

 

[Ziggy122]

8v FTW!!

Much better engines

Ziggy

 

[jtolliday]

Welcome to the forum. You will have a lot of fun with the 8v, I know I do They respond really well to a good service and you should see a decent MPG in return (I'm currently getting 52.2mpg which makes my wallet happy!).

If you haven't already, get a thread going in the members motors area and get some piccys up!

Good to hear! I'll get some pictures up at the end of the week hopefully!

 

[flisko]

Welcome to the forum. You will have a lot of fun with the 8v, I know I do They respond really well to a good service and you should see a decent MPG in return (I'm currently getting 52.2mpg which makes my wallet happy!).

If you haven't already, get a thread going in the members motors area and get some piccys up!

best i got was 4,329 l/100km or 58.81 MPG but that was driving in 5th like 60-70km/h

 

[jtolliday]

Can anybody advise anything to improve the cars performance? I know it's a 1.2 and the 8v engine so I'm not expecting over 100bhp from it but would like to increase by 10 or 20bhp? Thanks

 

[David Dawson]

Can anybody advise anything to improve the cars performance? I know it's a 1.2 and the 8v engine so I'm not expecting over 100bhp from it but would like to increase by 10 or 20bhp? Thanks

Is there much point? If you wanted more power you should have got a bigger engine, plus it won't give you any more go when you press the pedal. A waste of money if you ask me. Just a decent service and replacing life expired or worn parts will give you a better return for your money. Just my two penneth.