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Picked up the "new" (to me) car this evening.
It's a 1990 Uno 60 S 1108cc one. I dunno if it being entirely mechanical (no ECU etc. - I think I'm right) is a good thing or not. It makes it seem much easier to do work on it, but then probably bad 'cos I'd need more of a clue about what's actually going on
I think I'll probably get a nicer feeling when it's running sound(er)...
It's raining and dark so haven't played with it much, but had a good look when I was there. I'll take some photos when it clears up at the weekend (if it ever does!).
It goes and it stops, which is the main thing. A few things will need doing (from initial thoughts).
Main thing I'm currently annoyed about is the clutch. It's very "sticky". Basically, I put it in 1st and attempt to slowly lift off the pedal, but it just sticks and then all of a sudden and flys straight up - jerk, bang and it's stalled.
The previous owner had a log that it had a new clutch 10k miles ago (2 years ago). The car had also been idle for about 2 months in their garage, so I suspect it may be the clutch cable? Haynes Uno manual says it's self adjusting though, so what do I do? Just run it in a bit?
It idle's a bit rough and kinda needs the choke just slightly out (but not enough for the dash light to come on). I read in its handbook that a idle speed valve or something needs adjusting? I'm just thinking though, as it's entirely mechanical, if I should take it to a garage for them to check all the valves, clearances, cam, head etc. jus for piece of mind that that side is all "set". What do you think? Am I worrying too much?
The rear windscreen washer fluid doesn't come out. What's it likely to be? Is it a common issue? The front's fine so I guess there is enough fluid?
Love the single wash wiper idea! Just brilliant!
Gonna do the usual filters and plugs change soon. I think maybe the distributor and leads too, but I've never done that before. Good idea? And is it straight forward?
Any other things as a routine first time owner service?
Driver's side rear light cover/cluster will need changed as it's cracked. One of the bulbs doesn't work either so I guess it'll be two things sorted in one go. Straight forward to change the cluster or cover (whichever is required)? The worst would be water leaking through and screwing with the electrics. Is that likely to happen?
Also, two things I always want to know...
What grade oil?
What tyre pressures?
I hope the Uno serves me well!!
It's a 1990 Uno 60 S 1108cc one. I dunno if it being entirely mechanical (no ECU etc. - I think I'm right) is a good thing or not. It makes it seem much easier to do work on it, but then probably bad 'cos I'd need more of a clue about what's actually going on
I think I'll probably get a nicer feeling when it's running sound(er)...
It's raining and dark so haven't played with it much, but had a good look when I was there. I'll take some photos when it clears up at the weekend (if it ever does!).
It goes and it stops, which is the main thing. A few things will need doing (from initial thoughts).
Main thing I'm currently annoyed about is the clutch. It's very "sticky". Basically, I put it in 1st and attempt to slowly lift off the pedal, but it just sticks and then all of a sudden and flys straight up - jerk, bang and it's stalled.
The previous owner had a log that it had a new clutch 10k miles ago (2 years ago). The car had also been idle for about 2 months in their garage, so I suspect it may be the clutch cable? Haynes Uno manual says it's self adjusting though, so what do I do? Just run it in a bit?
It idle's a bit rough and kinda needs the choke just slightly out (but not enough for the dash light to come on). I read in its handbook that a idle speed valve or something needs adjusting? I'm just thinking though, as it's entirely mechanical, if I should take it to a garage for them to check all the valves, clearances, cam, head etc. jus for piece of mind that that side is all "set". What do you think? Am I worrying too much?
The rear windscreen washer fluid doesn't come out. What's it likely to be? Is it a common issue? The front's fine so I guess there is enough fluid?
Love the single wash wiper idea! Just brilliant!
Gonna do the usual filters and plugs change soon. I think maybe the distributor and leads too, but I've never done that before. Good idea? And is it straight forward?
Any other things as a routine first time owner service?
Driver's side rear light cover/cluster will need changed as it's cracked. One of the bulbs doesn't work either so I guess it'll be two things sorted in one go. Straight forward to change the cluster or cover (whichever is required)? The worst would be water leaking through and screwing with the electrics. Is that likely to happen?
Also, two things I always want to know...
What grade oil?
What tyre pressures?
I hope the Uno serves me well!!