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@billdischer3032 14 сағат бұрын
Thank for all the great content. You should have done a before and after Chassis Dyno and before, and after 0 to 60. Do a Chassis Dyno now it wold make a great video.
@crystalreiter354 3 күн бұрын
Hi i have a 1974 fiat x19 Know anyone that might be interested???
@GarageTimeTV 3 күн бұрын
Not currently! Best bet it to reach out to Vick Auto. They may know!
@kennethpole2439 5 күн бұрын
Ever considered relocating the ignition switch to central dash or console?
@GarageTimeTV 5 күн бұрын
I haven’t, but I know there are some that have done that. A starter switch isn’t too tough to do.
@7kcabs891 7 күн бұрын
Good video-thx for posting-so you didn’t need to relocate the spring perches on the rear axle at all and the pinion angle was correct? I picked up a 2005 Colorado rear for my 53 3100 Chevy to swap out the old torque tube.(and t5 for the 3 on the tree)
@GarageTimeTV 7 күн бұрын
So I believe the angle is correct. I haven’t done a transmission install to verify yet. There will be an update when we do that
@vernonboley1035 8 күн бұрын
I found a 10mm wrench in my crossmember .. I also found out that if you drop stuff it goes in the holes ... I cut foam insulation and packed the hole to stop that from happening
@vernonboley1035 8 күн бұрын
Hey my fender liner on my 81 has that small screw and a couple plastic button push pin clips. You can buy a box of the alignment shims at harbor freight in varying thickness
@GarageTimeTV 8 күн бұрын
That’s good to know!
@Blackmail450 9 күн бұрын
Just found this series and im very excieted to learn ways to improve my X-1/9's performance!!
@GarageTimeTV 8 күн бұрын
Hope you can find some useful things!!
@eliasfund8280 11 күн бұрын
YOU helped me a lot. Thanks for the video 🎉
@GarageTimeTV 11 күн бұрын
Absolutely!!
@enisity 16 күн бұрын
Thanks for detailing this so well
@kennethpole2439 16 күн бұрын
The horns work in my NTM '79 but must say that I preferred the air horns that were in my '69. Might try a retrofit.
@GarageTimeTV 16 күн бұрын
They make kits for them
@motopatisserie2398 20 күн бұрын
What kind of glue did you use for the bows ?
@GarageTimeTV 19 күн бұрын
I used gorilla glue spray adhesive. I’ve also had good luck with 3M spray adhesives as well
@DK-wr6mq 20 күн бұрын
I bought an imitation Ferrari dash for mine. It is made out of fibreglass. I think it will be a challenge to cover due to the extreme contours it has. We will see. Cheers!
@DK-wr6mq 20 күн бұрын
Great job!
@deadcarz4926 22 күн бұрын
If you repeat this, please: Film the wheels from the same angles. Mount 2 wheels to show the offset back and front. Film from above and from the front/rear. Add a ruler to show the clearances and mount some different size tires. Have some spacers on hand to show what is needed to fill the arch. Thanks.
@barryjohnson1330 23 күн бұрын
Was hoping you were going to have to pull outbtje heater fan. My '82 only has a weak high, or maybe its the low. Trying to dwtermine if its the switch or the blower motor? Any thoughts on where to start? Can you swap out motor/fan without pullimg everything apart? Thanks!
@GarageTimeTV 23 күн бұрын
To get to the blower motor you’d have to pull the upper and lower console. You can test the fan by taking the switch out of the equation. Unplug your switch and you’ll see 3 wires: red/yellow/blue. You should be able to apply 12v directly to one of the wires to get the fan to go. If it is still weak, check the fan ground. Grounds are majority of the problems in these cars.
@barryjohnson1330 22 күн бұрын
@@GarageTimeTV thanks for the help, will checkout the switch! Probably gonna replace the old Sony removable face stereo as throwing out error msgs. So, maybe a good time to do both!
@GarageTimeTV 22 күн бұрын
@@barryjohnson1330 good idea! Glad I can help!
@barryjohnson1330 20 күн бұрын
Looked at the fan switches on Autoricambi. They appear to have flavored out sides to hold them in place. Can they just be pried out from above, or do you have to lift up the center console to access? Watched your headlight relay video so doing that and door lugs this weekend and the fan switch.
@GarageTimeTV 20 күн бұрын
@@barryjohnson1330 if you have a pick, you can get one in on one side to depress that tab. Then push up as you depress it and it should pop out.
@vsurg 23 күн бұрын
You curiously skipped the part about the front shock lower bracket bolt installation… what a pain. I thought it was me and then confirmed it wasn’t with Vick’s. It would be nice to give a heads up to any that come after. I have really been helped by your videos-thank you.
@simonlabadie3906 17 күн бұрын
Hey! I'm currently at that part of the process :/. Did you figure out how to replace the lower bracket bolt? I can't get it
@vsurg 17 күн бұрын
Yes. Tedious. I put the nuts and washers on the bracket and cut off whatever extended beyond those. I cut off on side of the hex bolt that holds the bottom of the shock. You then can push that bolt through to the other side-just enough-to start the nut on the thread and then just tighten with a 17, pulling the bolt through slowly and under the bracket bolt. Piss poor engineering thwarted by desperate ingenuity.
@simonlabadie3906 16 күн бұрын
@@vsurg Sorry but Im not sure I understand. You cut through the bolt and then pushed it through the other side? Do you have pictures you could dm me? Your help is very very very appreciated 🙏🙏🙏
@vsurg 16 күн бұрын
@@simonlabadie3906 I will need some contact information to send any pics. I do have some that explain the work around.
@mchristr 23 күн бұрын
The beauty of this cam arrangement is that the valves are transverse rather than inline with the cylinders. That vastly improves the port positioning. A wonderful engine.
@stevemajeski2335 25 күн бұрын
Do you ever come to Phoenix? I inherited a 1973 850 spider, trying to restore it but have little to no knowledge with fiat cars. Thanks for your instruction.
@GarageTimeTV 25 күн бұрын
I haven’t been actually
@chrisaufdermaur 27 күн бұрын
what a beautiful car
@deadcarz4926 29 күн бұрын
Put the car in 2nd, and gently bump the car back and forth to turn the engine.
@LawrenceWKeck Ай бұрын
U do great videos! I just got a 1981 Spyder FI.. its a project! still trying to get it running good, its been a process checking everything,, i bought it with so many new parts on the FI and engine..
@GarageTimeTV Ай бұрын
Thank you! New parts are nice! They make a big difference
@olliebognog5883 Ай бұрын
hey do you think you'll ever put a body kit on your x19? there's some nice fiberglass wide body dallara kits for pretty good money on midwest bayless, but love the vids man!
@GarageTimeTV Ай бұрын
I’d do it if I found a more project style X. Mine is so original that I would hate to alter that. Maybe one day though. You never know!
@olliebognog5883 Ай бұрын
@@GarageTimeTV true that man if it's classic then dont altar the exterior too much!
@user-ct4zz8di3r Ай бұрын
How did you diagnose the fuel pump running all the time?
@GarageTimeTV Ай бұрын
When the key is “on” you can hear the pump. That should not be the case.
@user-ct4zz8di3r Ай бұрын
@@GarageTimeTV so how do you diagnose
@GarageTimeTV Ай бұрын
@@user-ct4zz8di3r well you would hear it humming with the key on. The pump should only come on when the AFM (air flow meter) flap moves. You can test this by moving the flap manually to hear if the pump is running
@YogisGarage Ай бұрын
I recognize that place
@jimf5160 Ай бұрын
typically, upgrading the cam requires intake and exhaust modifications to take advantage of the greater lift and duration of the cam
@GarageTimeTV Ай бұрын
Yes. That’s true, but this is a test for just a cam. More could be achieved, but for a weekend car guy this could be enough to wake up a car without deep modifications
@jimf5160 Ай бұрын
@@GarageTimeTV i agree...however, once you go the trouble of changing the cam, an intake upgrade would be little additional cost and effort.
@burnerburn-fg9tb Ай бұрын
I had the same issue with the worn away plastic toggle, gluing down worked out great. Thanks for the video!
@viarnay Ай бұрын
that horrible front bumper is killing the poor car 😒🙄😮💨
@PatrickAlbin Ай бұрын
Thanks for making and posting this video. I had my 1979 124 up on jack stands last weekend and in the process blew gasket out. Just need to order a new one found it on Vic Auto! :)
@GarageTimeTV Ай бұрын
Oh good! They always have what I need. Glad it was helpful!
@fatwalletboy2 Ай бұрын
I think its best to measure them by adding a sacrificial gssket if its off the car then torquing down. Check gaps then.
@torbulonski Ай бұрын
Thanks for putting this video together!
@GarageTimeTV Ай бұрын
Of course! It was fun to do a before and after
@Dixler683 Ай бұрын
The rims look good on the car. The rims should be 13” and not so wide. Looks terrible and you will have clearance problems.
@kirkschellhammer6593 Ай бұрын
What mpg do you get
@GarageTimeTV Ай бұрын
So I’m averaging about 23mpg between city and highway
@kirkschellhammer6593 Ай бұрын
Grinder and paint makes me the welder I ain't
@kirkschellhammer6593 Ай бұрын
Awesome video
@kennethpole2439 Ай бұрын
HOA: Homeowner Oppression Agency.
@YogisGarage Ай бұрын
Pushing 60 and cars are passing you. lol
@GarageTimeTV Ай бұрын
That’s the local drivers around here! You know that as well as I do!
@mattphillips3889 Ай бұрын
Some sweet benefits from a pretty simple and quick changes!
@GarageTimeTV Ай бұрын
Super affordable too! Definitely a weekend job
@dennisjump8655 Ай бұрын
You keep saying in your videos that you're not a mechanic. I beg to differ, you're a very GOOD mechanic. This swap and the results are proof.
@GarageTimeTV Ай бұрын
Thank you for your kind words! I just follow the book!
@vernonboley1035 Ай бұрын
For some reason I thought about those holes ahead of the V8 emblem when in my garage tonight (weird).... not sure but that may have been location of apache emblem, maybe not, possibly its hard to get that emblem and originals were taken off truck..... Was the truck a Chieftain... I may be all wet about this
@slicedbread9003 Ай бұрын
I love it. It's not a sports car but in some ways more interesting and usable. It's similar to the Alfa van. I don't think there is an Alfa van in the US. Yea, here we go comparing Alfas to Fiats. Sorry, but I couldn't help it.
@slicedbread9003 Ай бұрын
Good video. Having a separate cam box makes the cam swap process a bit easier in a traverse engine. Or that's the way it looked to me. It is also not too surprising that the cam swap helped since this had a cam that was for emission's. The $200 well spent. I'm loving the X1/9 content.
@GarageTimeTV Ай бұрын
Thank you so much! The value can’t be beat!
@olliebognog5883 Ай бұрын
yesssssssss been waiting for this one
@kennethpole2439 Ай бұрын
Intrigued by the bumper solution and would appreciate details. Regards from B.C. Canada.
@kennethpole2439 Ай бұрын
Nice work! Just bought (May 10) a 1978 Spider. It runs and has a solid body but needs a new exhaust, a carb rebuild and some other stuff.
@GarageTimeTV Ай бұрын
I’ll take a good body with mechanical issues any day!
@ELDESTBuilds Ай бұрын
Great video, I wanna see some red line runs.
@GarageTimeTV Ай бұрын
Thanks! It’ll get there but I didn’t have enough safe straight space.
@alastairwatson3201 Ай бұрын
Imagine how well that cam would work in conjunction with the extractors you had to remove.
@kennethpole2439 Ай бұрын
rear window damage looked vandalism with a boxcutter
@GarageTimeTV Ай бұрын
I think so too! Way too clean of a cut
@vernonboley1035 3 күн бұрын
@@GarageTimeTV mine looked the same when I tried to close the top in 38D weather , the old isenglass was not up to the challenge, a shame as my cloth top was in pretty good shape ... my metal hinge frames are rusted in spots and missing the plastic covers I have held the remaining plastic on with ... yep duct tape... I thought I could replace the isenglass with top on the car ... nope the top has to come off...and if the top comes off a new top goes on... spent $30 for new isenglass which I will save for my boat canvas