Does anyone know the height clearance between correct oil level and the lowest crankshaft (be that balance weight or conrod big ends).
Ever since new our 2005 "B" has been very tappet noisy / and or variator noisy unless the oil level is at absolute maximum oil level.
The max to min level change requires 0.75 litres of oil. Since new the engine uses typical 1.0 litres per 2K miles, a consumption figure easily with Fiats official figures.
Every top-up results in a nice quiet engine.
So I'm planning on overfilling by modifying a punto HGT dip stick, making a new one or remarking the existing stick, or using a spacer collar for the top of the existing dip stick.
Now the danger of over filling is that when/if the oil level gets to touch the lowest throw of the crank then all hell will be let loose.
So if anyone knows the answer or currently has the sump off their "B" engine then I would appreciate any feedback / info.
Ever since new our 2005 "B" has been very tappet noisy / and or variator noisy unless the oil level is at absolute maximum oil level.
The max to min level change requires 0.75 litres of oil. Since new the engine uses typical 1.0 litres per 2K miles, a consumption figure easily with Fiats official figures.
Every top-up results in a nice quiet engine.
So I'm planning on overfilling by modifying a punto HGT dip stick, making a new one or remarking the existing stick, or using a spacer collar for the top of the existing dip stick.
Now the danger of over filling is that when/if the oil level gets to touch the lowest throw of the crank then all hell will be let loose.
So if anyone knows the answer or currently has the sump off their "B" engine then I would appreciate any feedback / info.