http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php RSS Feed for General Maintenance Fiat Coupe Forum - UBB.threads(tm) http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1078150#Post1078150 Posted by GT_SEB0:
I would say it's the top mounts these are prone for going. Best way to check the wishbones is to grab the wheel at 9 and 3 on the wheel and rock side to side and the top mounts if they look corpses an]]> Thu, 29 Jul 2010 19:43:31 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1078121#Post1078121 Posted by donnybri:
I decided to connect the hose and see what happened. No adverse reactions, and if anything, the car seemed quicker and more responsive. I have changed a few other parts as well since I last drove it]]> Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:56:20 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1078095#Post1078095 Posted by gj88:
[quote=mayzon]gj88 have you had yours done yet? Any good or? [/quote] Not had mine done as I've moved away from the midlands :(]]> Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:50:32 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1078071#Post1078071 Posted by surfer69:
I've just bought one of [url=http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Dent-Removal-Repair-Kit-Car-Vehicle-Touch-Up-Remove-New-/180537656373?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2a08e20435#ht_5432wt]]> Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:45:56 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1077917#Post1077917 Posted by proccy:
Paul they'rebetter meets now, the breakfast one at cosford is good - in fact they all are. i saw your car recently outside your favourite clothes shop, matalan, and it looked pretty good to me. be goo]]> Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:54:12 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1077788#Post1077788 Posted by patch234:
No mate, been too busy :(]]> Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:39:48 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1077749#Post1077749 Posted by Tommy_Coop23:
Is it not because the oil is being used by the engine components? Surely its better to check when cold?]]> Wed, 28 Jul 2010 19:47:48 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1077473#Post1077473 Posted by colt2coop:
cheers for that guys. Will probably do the radiator at the same time so losing the fluid isnt going to be a problem. Is there any other pipes worth changing at the same time? Thanks for the help ]]> Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:16:55 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1077210#Post1077210 Posted by phil_20VT:
Guide [url=http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=835493&Searchpage=1&Main=68626&Words=trailing&Search=true#Post835493]here[/url] . I'll let you know how tricky it is when ]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 23:34:14 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1076628#Post1076628 Posted by petep:
There should be a sticker on the underside of the bonnet at the front which has all the details of the paint code. If yours is a dark blue 16V, I expect it is Blitz blue. ]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 10:19:59 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1076598#Post1076598 Posted by barnacle:
There are probably good and bad bulbs, but more significant are good and bad ballasts. Unfortunately the makes change so fast it's hard to recommend any, though the slim ones seem more reliable than t]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 09:21:15 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1076536#Post1076536 Posted by gobby:
Im located in Kildare. I'll give Eurofix Car Repairs a bell and see what they say about the job. I'm actually going to be in Belfast soon for my cousins wedding so if I'm lucky I could try to book the]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 01:18:39 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1076489#Post1076489 Posted by szkom:
Yes, you'll be right as the comapny is international and that was the Uk site I put the link for.]]> Mon, 26 Jul 2010 23:12:17 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1076482#Post1076482 Posted by bockers:
There is a "What/Which Oil in the FAQ section. Have a read as this thread will be locked due to the fact that all oil threads lead to pointless argument :(]]> Mon, 26 Jul 2010 23:05:01 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1076450#Post1076450 Posted by Marco20valveT:
I used a 13mm deep socket and put tape round it to make it a snug fit!! Good luck!]]> Mon, 26 Jul 2010 22:11:08 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1076253#Post1076253 Posted by Gamu:
I understood it was mandatory with Joe and considered part of his payment :cloud9: ]]> Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:09:38 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1075739#Post1075739 Posted by kaci:
Enjoy your success! I did not know how and where to upload the file, so I asked for your email. Once again it appears that the new is not always better than the old! Hopefully less you have to use the]]> Sun, 25 Jul 2010 12:20:14 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1075616#Post1075616 Posted by pinin_prestatyn:
I took mine off yesterday, cleaned it and replaced. the hoses are push-on, pull-off. easy peasy. ]]> Sat, 24 Jul 2010 23:47:12 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1075614#Post1075614 Posted by GT_SEB0:
only worry when it hits 0 and if it goes to 3 bar at 2k revs on the 20vt all is well]]> Sat, 24 Jul 2010 23:44:00 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1075611#Post1075611 Posted by Pondman:
Rich, You tried it yet?]]> Sat, 24 Jul 2010 23:30:32 BST