FIAT - 'car heaven'

This is great news John and so close to Bangalore! Can you please share their number, would they be interested in shipping stuff to bangalore? if not, please let us the address, its really not too far to drive down and get the spares! My Biology professor used to say "If you want to understand a process, always try to visualize it" :)And I really...

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Adding an extra leaf in the front springs, pros and cons ?

In my pile o' extra parts I have some extra leafs. The lower , shorter ones. What are the pros and cons of adding a leaf in the front set of springs ? This car I have bought has an extremely tight front end which makes me believe...

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need some info for launching a complain with FIAT

Do not even think of the Consumer Court. I have just completed the 9th year in fighting my case in the Consumer Court. If you indeed want to go to court on this issue, that is, if it is unavoidable, go for a civil case in the Munsiff court. You can apply for much more legal reliefs there. But, avoid the court if its possible. I have a 7 months...

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Searching for My Former 1999 Black Esprit

Couple of years back I sold my black/tan 1999 and am interested in tracking it down. Last known area was Ashville, NC. Easy to spot as it now has center exit exhaust, updated round tailights (not my doing), newer mesh style 2002+ wheels, limited slip, may even have the 5-point harnesses I installed, the dash face plate is carbon fibre, the...

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Reality check rear universal joint

I have a clunk when I change gear and release clutch that I did not have before. Seems to be from the rear of the jeep. I put jeep up on jacks and when I turn the rear tire back and forth I hear clunk at rear of back driveshaft,...

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MY GTX BACK FROM ACCIDENTAL REPAIRS

As posted earlier, my car had suffered an accident nearly 1 month ago om my way back from Coimbatore to Tirupur. After painting and denting work i had taken possession of my car as without the car i was having a problem commuting. On the 18th i had the final work done like polishing and waxing etc. Now the car is chic, even though the interior...

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Correct Output of Voltage at Battery Terminal

Is your car a Diesel or Petrol as in Diesel a higher crank is required.  I replaced my AMRON Battery with AMRON only, and after installation of new battery the AMRON person chked with voltmeter the output was 13.3, so is it  OK or else because he told me very sheepishly the voltage...

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Two Questions Posed During 2010 Crosley Auto Club National Meet

It is my understanding from reading the posts during and after the 2010 Crosley Automobile Club National Meet that everyone had a great time.Unfortunately I was unable to see Dave Anspach again, but Dave, I am looking forward to seeing you in Hershey, Pennsylvania in October.Also, I wanted to meet two gentlemen, the two B.S.ers, who I have spoken...

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Best Racing Clutch?

Got my Lotus 41 out of mothballs and drove it for the first time in >forty-three years at the GGLC trackday this past Tuesday. The clutch >was misbehaving making horrible chattering noises and only partially >disengaging.  After that length of storage you may just have surface rust on the splines of the gearbox input shaft. The friction...

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Testing the gas guage sending unit ?

Well I figured out how to test it and it works but some cleaning revealed the brass float is badly cracked. Throw it away and buy a new unit or some sort of float substitute ? Service motors has new ones. Cork will work well for many a year. I have used them in antique outboard motor carbs. I thin out some Permitex #3 sealer with a little acetone...

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Lambda Sensor - Definition and functioning

The statement: Lambda sensor (also called as oxygen sensor) helps in fuel+air mixture and not the 'oxygen content in the exhaust gasses' ! :) - Is incorrect. The correct statement should be: Lambda sensor (also called as oxygen sensor) helps in fuel+air mixture by measuring the 'oxygen content in the exhaust gasses' ! :) Here is...

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need help with a swapped engine

hello, everyone i really need help with my 1979 Quadra Van I swap the engine from a 1985 cube van 350 to the 1979 it fit but the it wont turn and also cracked the transmission housing so i am getting another rebuilt tranny to...

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Electric Car Sets New Record for Pikes Peak Hill Climb

Electric Car Sets New Record for Pikes Peak Hill Climb - An electric vehicle driving on Yokohama tires and powered by a new AC Propulsion motor broke the record for electric vehicles in the 2010 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb...

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different for petrol and diesel engines

Selenia oils are different for petrol and diesel engines !!!! So please check what has been put into your car, before you damage the engine. I got the info from Concorde motors cochin that they are using different oils for Petrol and Diesel engines. But, I asked the service manager at Kulathunkal and to my shock he is saying that they are using...

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Mutt Under Water

I will look through my stuff and try to find the DVD. It is a 30 minute long professionally done DVD of 23rd Military Police Co. operations in Vietnam 1967-72, produced by a veteran of the 23rd MP company. It is a compilation of 8mm movies, and many scans of 35mm photos, set to period music and with a voice over narration. There are several movies...

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Wipers

I want to replace my Palio Stile wipers? Are the ones available with TASS the best or are there any other brands that available in after-market. I changed over to Bosch wipers. Paid 350 Rs and am pretty happy with them. The performance is better than OE. I guess you would get them in any good auto parts dealer.  U can replace wiper arm with...

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Difficulty in removing the key from the driver's side door

When the beast is in idle position, it puts up a shame on the Palio but one push on the throttle pedal and you just forget everything...Zip Zap Zooooooom :) fhir kya kava kava..only Waka Waka!! :)) LOL Try to get a duplicate key....

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Wauseon bound

I am all packed and going to leave tomorrow early morning. Should be in Wauseon around 3 pm. See ya all there! Have a safe trip Seel family. Im fixin to start after work Wed. and get thar Thursday. Probably catch cold up yonder...

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Engine oil confusion - Selenia 5W40 for diesel engine

I got my car serviced today. Since I requested Selenia semi synthetic oil this time around, they have used that. In the bill, the item is described as Fiat Diesel Engine Synthetic Oil - 5W40 I was surprised to see this since...

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Need Opinian

There is one Red 1.6 Advy on sale at Panvel, Navi Mumbai. It has run arnd 63k kms. If interested, contact Sanjeev Harikant. It his neighbours car. Pls don't be offended but if you wanna sell your Palio D 1.9 am waiting to grab....her.Have...

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Please Mr. Custer. . .I Sure Wanna Go!

Day early but with getting ready for the Nationals, I figured I better do it when I thought about it.Enjoy http://crosleyautoclub.com/ We're honored, Mr Truk is tickled and happy is a steamed clam in butter.We will miss seeing...

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