Fiat Panda 100HP - Electroclash grey
Discussion
df76 said:
Rsdop said:
Great thread, and useful too! There’s something about these, I’ve wanted one for ages so when this appeared locally this week for £500 spares or repairs I took a gamble and bought it blind. It’s actually much better than expected but I guess worst case scenario it’s probably worth that in parts. Hoping that’s avoidable though and can get it roadworthy!
Got to be worth a punt!Or all the above.
Cambs_Stuart said:
What's up with it? For £500 I'd assume terminal engine/gearbox problem or rust.
Or all the above.
ABS light on, no handbrake. Was running fine a month ago but seller said it was lumpy/noisy since being stood. Doesn’t sound too bad to me, just a little tappy. Coolant doesn’t look great though and a bit smelly which is the only worry. No rot though sills look mint and the rear axle is much like the OP’s.Or all the above.
Rsdop said:
Great thread, and useful too! There’s something about these, I’ve wanted one for ages so when this appeared locally this week for £500 spares or repairs I took a gamble and bought it blind. It’s actually much better than expected but I guess worst case scenario it’s probably worth that in parts. Hoping that’s avoidable though and can get it roadworthy!
How are you getting on with this? redandwhite said:
How are you getting on with this?
Very well thanks, it’s my new daily! It needed a new exhaust, both ARB droplinks, and a pair of new handbrake cables and now has a fresh MOT. The coolant was actually ok just the expansion tank was filthy, so I’ve changed that along with a coolant change and oil/filter and it runs like a dream!So much fun to drive I’m quite smitten
Rsdop said:
Very well thanks, it’s my new daily! It needed a new exhaust, both ARB droplinks, and a pair of new handbrake cables and now has a fresh MOT. The coolant was actually ok just the expansion tank was filthy, so I’ve changed that along with a coolant change and oil/filter and it runs like a dream!
So much fun to drive I’m quite smitten
Super !So much fun to drive I’m quite smitten
Rsdop said:
Very well thanks, it’s my new daily! It needed a new exhaust, both ARB droplinks, and a pair of new handbrake cables and now has a fresh MOT. The coolant was actually ok just the expansion tank was filthy, so I’ve changed that along with a coolant change and oil/filter and it runs like a dream!
So much fun to drive I’m quite smitten
That's a result. Bargain fun! So much fun to drive I’m quite smitten
Tonight was the last remaining job on my TODO list, gearbox oil change.
Infact all i ended up doing was topping up the oil as only got 300ml in after opening what i thought was the drain plug - obviously not!
Any 100HP owners car to enlighten me where the drain plug is? its not the bottom on in the picture
Infact all i ended up doing was topping up the oil as only got 300ml in after opening what i thought was the drain plug - obviously not!
Any 100HP owners car to enlighten me where the drain plug is? its not the bottom on in the picture
LoftyUK said:
Excellent work. Out of interest, is the gear oil change to address a specific issue? Mine has the common problem of notchy 3rd gear, there are some who suggest an oil change may help? Thanks!!
Some fresh, good quality oil won't hurt and it pretty cheap and easy to do. When was the gearbox oil last changed?Gassing Station | Readers' Cars | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff