FIAT nightmare.

Stivino said:
Fix It Again Tony.
Or Italian Cars Made in Turin
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Ferraris In A Testbed.

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Stivino said:
MG Midget?
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Is it stylish? The italians have a flair for it. A midget is perfect for a DIYer to disassemble completely and put back together. I find that appealing. But, I think long term spares are only viable on germans cars.
 
I had a look and it does look stylish. But there would be no spares. So, it's not a possible option.
 
Eh? I expect as it being one of the most popular choices for cheap classic motoring I'd expect spares availability to be prolific.
 
Burnerman said:
With car jobs like this FIAT I’m trying to help people out that are less fortunate than myself - it certainly isn’t for profit!
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A big "thank you" for people like yourself!

In the early days of driving, in a £4.95 an hour job, maintaining the car outside of my developing knowledge was difficult, but a local mechanic (in his early 70s now) once gave me the bill for a timing belt replacement. I winced and prepared to get the credit card out, but he stopped me and said "how much can you afford", I told him and he let me pay that. I even offered to pay in installments but he wouldn't let me.

Meant I could get to work with peace of mind. Never forgot his kindness.
 
Burnerman said:
Well, I’ve been changing oil for 55 years and have never needed a manual or torque wrench yet!
No issues so far.
John
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I well remember changing the oil in an old Simca when I did odd jobs round a taxi firm's yard. I struggled massively to the great mirth of everyone around me.

Eventually, I was informed the sump plug had a left-hand thread.....
 
John, a mechanical wizard of your calibre should have no problems welding another nut (doesn't have to be the same thread/dia as the existing sump plug; anything that covers the hole enough would do) onto the sump pan and screw a matching bolt and copper washer into it!
 
Would this not be a situation where a Helacoil thread repair kit might be deployed? I understand that they are not highly thought of but given the lack of alternatives here, would it not be worth a shot?
 
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