My Uno refused to start. I cleverly tracked this down to ignition.
As the spark plugs were relatively new (12k km), I ruled them out.
After I checked all other possible causes, disassembled distributor etc., I found that... of the 4 BERU spark plugs, 3 were behaving erratically, while the 4th one had the ceramic insulator BROKEN :bang:
General conclusion: Always start with the simplest.
Conclusion for me: Never buy anything French again, especially if Yank accountants are involved in manufacturing costs reduction (see Beru company history)

Ha!

Besides, I wouldn't have thought that 12,000km was that 'new'.

How's the Tipo going?

-Alex

Hi!
Well, judging from my previous experience with the local brand of spark plugs (Brisk), I thought they were at about half of their life cycle. I always changed the Brisks after 25k km, and the decision was based only on the fact that it is a recommended interval - they never actually needed a renewal. Funny thing is that the BERU plugs were about 1/2 more than equivalent Brisks. The parts shop next to where I live has a promotion on Bosch plugs, maybe I will try these.

As far as Tipo is concerned, there is not too much to report. I changed wishbones, droplinks, filters, oils, spark plugs (Brisk ), front bulbs and a rotten-looking pipe to the front brake as a part of preventive maintenance. Alternator belt needed tensioning.
I am waiting for the spring to give the car a proper clean-up and to attack the rusty spots. I also plan a timing belt change, possibly front shock absorbers, surely the rear (gearbox) rubber mount.
It is a great (and mightily underestimated) car. I really appreciate its no-nonsense, straightforward design. Indeed, it looks bigger from the inside than from the outside.