Car appreciation... the aesthetics, the engineering, etc

Hey, yup keep it above 4.2k for the kick from the variable lift... And literally watch the fuel gauge plummet

Right rear wheel slightly out of balance, no flat spots apparently.

Has @hugo7 sorted the phantom noise?

You barking up the wrong tree, you meant to reply to @mi7rennie

Definitely get an estate (station wagon l your side) thought.
I fucking despise fauxbyfours

Have you commented on how you may have had a flat spot, or did I miss that?

That's a UKDM 3.0 l H6, which I don't think the US got (not in specb variant anyway). Think USDM got a 2.5turbo gen IV spec B (bilstein suspension etc). JDM had a 2l twinscroll turbo...

The car was parked up from October until May pretty much- so was a little concerned. However, chap (in so far as I could understand him) said this was not the case and it was just slightly out of balance.

Ah yeah....seems we only get the Outback. Bit on the quirky side, but looks voluminous enough to cart the fam and some toys around. Hopefully capable enough for some dirt road action too. I guess I'd gravitate towards the 3.6, are they reliable enough?

Not sure on the 3.6, but the 3l is (very) good so long as you are watchful of oil levels and quality.

Perfect engine for a VW type 2 ;)

Ta fella. Will have to investigate. The UK versions look way nicer...still, it's for the missus and it will likely be pleasant to have a little more suspension for the post apocalyptic concrete we drive on here.

Ah ok. Not the flat spotting I was thinking about. 😁

Could you import one?

EDIT: Stupid idea as there are alot of emissions stuff.

Nah, you can't import shit into CA. Total nightmare.

As you suggest, all emissions related.

Yeah I forgot, thought you could get something cheap with the exchange rate and then remembered.

Right. What the fuck is this shit? 😊

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90s Rolls Silver Spirit / Bentley Mulsanne?

AC Greyhound

Tuch. 😎

Good job. I was wracking my mind

got it back from the garage after a week of them faffing about and doing not much.

was told it was a major engine fault, would need stripped and turbo replaced (even though it was running fine....) and probably not worth doing as it would be at least a day and a half's labour.

So, went home, bought replacement MAP sensor, bought a tub of engine flush and a tub of turbo cleaner additive, bought iCar Soft diagnostic tool, do diagnostics, replace sensor, delete error codes, add flush, drive about, all good. Add turbo cleaner, top up, drive about at high revs. Still all good. Total cost about £95.

For a supposed Fiat specialist I'm a bit confused how a garage can be so fucking useless. Now deliberating on trading it in for a petrol engined Fiorino or Qubo as I doubt I'll be doing the kind of long motorway miles that will keep the DPF and electronics working ok.

did you buy it Richie or just helping out storage wise? amazing project if you have taken it on. beautiful little car

long story, but i have taken it in storage, in a deal to avoid it being sold on. I have my professional acreditation coming up, after which i should get a significant bump in pay/bonus. I will reassess my sitch at christmas.

seemed like a good plan to me...

sweet dude. nail that accreditation. and line this up as reward. good luck dude

What he said! That would be the daddy. Such lovely motors.