THIS FIAT HAS NOT BEEN SERVICED IN 10 YEARS! | 4K

[@digilocker]

Great video! I think the variators are generally noisy as well, had mine replaced and its definitely better but don't expect a massive difference there on the sound. With such a big engine though in a small car, definitely worth getting sorted whilst you are getting the timing done. Know you mentioned youre taking it to a specialist for the timing, so I'm sure they will do it correctly - but think on these they need that Fiat locking tool to get exactly right. When I took mine in for the timing and variator was told that whoever had done it before hadn't done it correctly so it was quite a bit out. Enough out I think to cause issues with stalls when dropping revs, that I had when I first bought it. (An issue that no garage was able to fix until this was sorted). Also be careful with the bonnet latch & cable, it goes all the way around the engine bay and dash, mine broke internally at one point & was a massive pain of a job to sort out. Other weak points (for me at least) alternator seizing. Had my second one seize on me last winter, you need to keep them ticking! ( I dont as much as I should sometimes admittedly as I work from home) Also the wiper motor arms can be pretty weak. I now try to keep my windscreen pretty clean (find a bit of rainex helps). Went through 3 wiper motors in the first 4 years! 😁

[@Project40Cars]

I’m just sorting out a quick video of the timing belt repairs. The specialist did have the correct gear thankfully.

[@rickydub6950]

Nice work 😎

[@Project40Cars]

Thanks! I had fun working on it.

[@PuntoHowto]

Subscribed 🎉 Will be watching the project with interest.

[@Project40Cars]

Thanks! We’re just getting started (as soon as that cam belt is changed that is).

[@PuntoHowto]

@@Project40Cars with these engines you need to consider changing the variator, it can result in the engine sounding like a diesel

[@Project40Cars]

Yes that’s on the list as it’s deffo dieselly. All being taken care of on the 19th thankfully.

[@iabdozz]

Great helpful Video, thank you.

[@Project40Cars]

Glad it was helpful! It’s a fun car to work on.

[@iabdozz]

@@Project40Cars it's a fun car to drive too.

[@Project40Cars]

@@iabdozz I’m hoping so, I’ve only driven it for 5 mins so far. The cam belt is way overdue and I don’t fancy it snapping and munching the engine. Saving my first proper drive until Friday next week 😃

[@iabdozz]

@@Project40Cars if you take care of this car it will deliver, i have the 1.2 8v 5 door only using good liquimoly oil for 3 years it's my daily work to home car, great gas milage with great air conditioning, waiting for your first drive video ✌

[@baka2.2.2]

​@@Project40Carswhat a kind of Castrol,GTX 10/40?

[@andrzejsokalski5581]

I expect that sintetic oil will keap variator in good shape much more longer.

[@Project40Cars]

Yup good quality oil is a must!

[@tradito]

2:44 RIP headphone users

[@Project40Cars]

That is quite loud, sorry! One of my early videos.

[@kayukthebruh5601]

what is that tool called when you removed the spark plugs at 4:40

[@Project40Cars]

Just a standard spark plug removal tool, you can get them from Halfords.

[@MrBeerscuits]

lol that car was burning mold from the looks of the air filter.

[@Project40Cars]

It was pretty grim

[@MrBeerscuits]

@@Project40Cars Haha, thanks for the video, I'm looking into getting a Fiat Punto HGT, found one looking good in photos but didn't see it in person yet, will probably see it this week.

[@Project40Cars]

Nice! Check for rust everywhere and make sure the cam belt has been done recently.

[@clareydoll]

Thanks for this video I'll Need get mine serviced no idea when mine was last done lol I dread to think and my poor mechanic pal will need to do the job lol he will love me not 😂 😂😂

[@Project40Cars]

They’re not bad to work on really, plenty of space.