[tharian]

Originally Posted by tharian

This is regarding a 72' 1100d engine oil change.


If I remember, the grade was 20w-50w. I also wanted to know the exact quantity required including the oil filter.

Thanks in advance.

Picked up oil filters from a wholesale filters shop off JC road and got the oil replaced at a Shell bunk near home. My first experience with oil change at Shell and it was good and professional. Thought of going this route with my others cars in the future as well.
The new oil was mineral 20w-50 as they didn't have 20w-40 or 15w-40 which was the required one as mentioned many pages back on this thread.

Good difference in NVH as the old oil had gone bad although the engine had not run much. The 1100 got to pose with a BMW I8 as well while filling fuel.

[tharian]

Have a query regarding wheel jam on the Fiat 1100D. It is the same car as the above post.
The car is used only on weekends and is parked for 5-6 days a week. This was the same routine for the last few years.
The last I used it was a week ago and this morning, the right rear wheel locked up when moving it a couple of feet from the parking lot.

Initially I thought it was stone under the tyre, and so I reversed, which it did for a couple of feet and then when moving forward, the same happened. After few tries moving back and forth, the wheel finally didn't move forward at all. It still did in reverse although I couldn't move much because of the wall behind.

I haven't opened the wheel yet since I don't have the right tool to remove the centre nut of the drum. Is this because the brakes have jammed or something else?

[honeybee]

Looks like.

Drums have more of a tendency to jam compared to discs.

[ilangop]

Originally Posted by tharian

Have a query regarding wheel jam on the Fiat 1100D. It is the same car as the above post.
The car is used only on weekends and is parked for 5-6 days a week. This was the same routine for the last few years.
The last I used it was a week ago and this morning, the right rear wheel locked up when moving it a couple of feet from the parking lot.

Initially I thought it was stone under the tyre, and so I reversed, which it did for a couple of feet and then when moving forward, the same happened. After few tries moving back and forth, the wheel finally didn't move forward at all. It still did in reverse although I couldn't move much because of the wall behind.

I haven't opened the wheel yet since I don't have the right tool to remove the centre nut of the drum. Is this because the brakes have jammed or something else?

It could be the wheel cylinder. Either jammed (would need a removal, cleaning and reinstallation), or replacement of wheel cylinder kit alone or the entire wheel cylinder itself. This is normal in cars parked for long durations.

[autocrat]

I wanted to update this thread on some changes that were done on my car.

The Lucas distributor has been replaced with a Contessa one, and the car is running fine with no noticeable difference in performance.

Looking for a good Solex with vacuum advance, with or without acc. pump

[HimuraKenshin]

Originally Posted by autocrat

The Lucas distributor has been replaced with a Contessa one, and the car is running fine with no noticeable difference in performance.

Any Particular reason for changing the distributor? Also, what ignition coil are you using? Would br great if you can post some pics of the new setup.

[autocrat]

Originally Posted by HimuraKenshin

Any Particular reason for changing the distributor?

I am always wary of water entry into the distributor, the electronic ones come with an O-ring seal so this risk is minimized.

I am planning to buy a timing gun with advance so that I can check the rpm vs advance I am getting so that we can compare with the stock distributor.

Originally Posted by HimuraKenshin

Also, what ignition coil are you using? Would br great if you can post some pics of the new setup.

One from M800, I will share pics and video in my next post.

[Dr.Udayakumar]

Originally Posted by ilangop

Guys. Like some of you here I too wanted to go for 165/80r14 tubeless tyres for my PP. Hence grabbed a set of 5 punto rims from a friend. Now the next topic to worry about was the steel hub cap. Punto rims don't have any provision to install the caps.

Hi Ilango, Lovely job, the rim looks fabulous with the hubcap. How does one get in touch with you . I need some advice with my 118ne and fiat elegant. Regards, Dr.Uday(9840031509)

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[M00M]

Anybody know how to remove rust from the PP hub caps and headlight rings ?

[HimuraKenshin]

Originally Posted by M00M

Anybody know how to remove rust from the PP hub caps and headlight rings ?

make a ball with aluminum foil, dip it in coca cola and pour cola liberally on the rusted parts as well, then brush off the rust with the ball soaked in the liquid.

[M00M]

Originally Posted by HimuraKenshin

make a ball with aluminum foil, dip it in coca cola and pour cola liberally on the rusted parts as well, then brush off the rust with the ball soaked in the liquid.

Thanks but it did not work. So had to send it for being re- chromed. Any suggestions to protect it from rusting again ? and protecting the rubber beading which many times cracks in the heat.

[HimuraKenshin]

Originally Posted by M00M

Thanks but it did not work. So had to send it for being re- chromed. Any suggestions to protect it from rusting again ? and protecting the rubber beading which many times cracks in the heat.

I suggest wiping the rubber parts with any tyre dressing spray (such as 3M, STP) this will keep the rubber soft and lubricated..

[Thebugdoc]

Originally Posted by M00M

Thanks but it did not work. So had to send it for being re- chromed. Any suggestions to protect it from rusting again ? and protecting the rubber beading which many times cracks in the heat.

I came across a product called owatrol ,they claim to do coatings for ships to prevent them from Rusting. You could check it out

[M00M]

Originally Posted by Thebugdoc

I came across a product called owatrol ,they claim to do coatings for ships to prevent them from Rusting. You could check it out

Thank you i will check this out. Any photos and company name of this Owatrol ?

[Thebugdoc]

Originally Posted by M00M

Thank you i will check this out. Any photos and company name of this Owatrol ?

Yes I do have photos of their works








Please note I haven’t tried this out yet. Just shared what the dealer sent me .