FIAT 124 Spider Questions Maintenance & Repair
1977 Fiat 124 Spider
I was driving my car and I heard a hissing sound and the next thing I knew the cabin was filled with smoke and I could smell, and taste, that it was heated coolant that turned into a gas. I followe...
Looking For Engine Rebuilder In San Francisco Area
I'm looking for someone who can rebuild a 1981 Fiat Spider 2000cc engine around the San Francisco area.
Misfire/stall Fiat 124 Spider
Shortly after gassing up and cruising at about 70 mph, my Fiat 124 Spider misfired, backfired and stalled out. When that has happened in the past it has been because of an over-heated ignition coil. ...
Points
Hi I need to reset my distributer points and I am having trouble finding them. Are they in the distributer or the cap? Thanks, Bill
Brakes Dragging
Haven't driven the car in a while. Store it with the emergency brake on. Took it for a spin recently and the brakes were grabbing. I tried to cycle the brakes and the emergency brakes. Brakes sti...
What Is Wrong With My Cooling System?
I have a 1981 Fiat Spider 2000. I had a cooling issue where the temp gage in the dash would show approximately 190 degrees while driving. Then sitting at a stop light, the temperature would rise ...
My 1981 Fiat Spider Is Now Sputtering And Coughing After Cleaning The Engin...
1. I sprayed engine degreaser all over the engine and bay, let it sit for 15min, then sprayed it off with a lot of water. I started it and drove it to heat everything up so the water would evapor...
My 1981 Fiat Spider Starts And Runs For A Couple Of Seconds Then Shuts Off,...
My 1981 Fiat Spider starts and runs for a couple of seconds then shuts off
Sputters When I Get Up Speed Or Go Uphill, What Could Cause It?
I just got my car back from the mechanic and as soon as I got on the interstate and got to around 60mph it started to sputter and slow down. It never stalled completely but it kept getting slower an...
Engine Overheats At 10 Minutes Of Running
I have a 1971 Spider 1600cc engine that all of a sudden starting overheating. I start it and run it about every 2 months. It has run fine for 11 years. Now, all of a sudden without anything being ch...
Exhaust Manifold Glow Red
i have a 1975 fiat 124 spider, as of late the exhaust manifold is glowing red , not sure if the Cat is clogged or my timing is off
How Do I Replace The Motor For Windshield Wipers
Curious on what I have to do to get to the motor on our 79 fiat spider 2000.
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