The FIAT 1100/Premier Padmini Technical Information thread

funkykar · 28th April 2010, 16:48

My S1 is with Floor gear from Nissan. To replace the pressure plate and clutch plates, my mechanic removed the gearbox in less than 10 minutes. No need to touch engine to get the gearbox out.

funkykar · 28th April 2010, 19:24

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Originally Posted by mituadas

My 137D is Having Nissan gearbox. Now some problem is there in the gearbox. so it needs overhule. Is it possible to detach gearbox only without removing engine. My mechanic told me that engine has to be removed first.

thanks

If the gearbox setup is similar to that of S1, it should be a pretty easy job to remove it without touching the engine.

If not, in my opinion, your mechanic is not knowledgeable or may be taking you for a ride.

By the way, whats the problem with the gearbox? If the gearbox is exactly the same like in S1's and 118NE's, may be you should find a good one from scrap and replace it instead of repairing the existing one. You should find them in plenty in scrapyard.

mituadas · 28th April 2010, 19:36

In my car I did the engine overhule recently and changed the gearbox that is from Fiat gearbox to Nissan gearbox. I also changed the clutch plate and pressure plate. Now while releasing the clutch it is giving me a jerk and clutch is also too hard. Some sound also coming from propeller saft. So my mechanic told me gearbox tail bearing and pressure plate has to be changed. After learning from you people i can not trust this mechanic. So if anybody in Hyderabd knows any good place please refer me.

Thanks

funkykar · 28th April 2010, 19:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by mituadas

In my car I did the engine overhule recently and changed the gearbox that is from Fiat gearbox to Nissan gearbox. I also changed the clutch plate and pressure plate. Now while releasing the clutch it is giving me a jerk and clutch is also too hard. Some sound also coming from propeller saft. So my mechanic told me gearbox tail bearing and pressure plate has to be changed. After learning from you people i can not trust this mechanic. So if anybody in Hyderabd knows any good place please refer me.

Thanks

FCCH (http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/post-1...abad-fcch.html) should be glad to help you find a more knowledgeable mechanic in Hyderabad.

arun1100 · 4th May 2010, 21:14

We FCB guys were very lucky today to be gifted with this Book by a very senior person. He used to run a Authorized Service station for Premier cars. He is currently a advisor for Tata-Fiat service Centers.

funkykar · 4th May 2010, 22:20

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Originally Posted by arun1100

We FCB guys were very lucky today to be gifted with this Book by a very senior person. He used to run a Authorized Service station for Premier cars. He is currently a advisor for Tata-Fiat service Centers.

This is a nice gift for our club. Lets make copies and give to all our FCB members. Its a wealth of knowledge for we young enthusiasts

samsag12 · 5th May 2010, 12:08

Is it service manual or parts manual(catalog)? Can it be of any benefit to my S1 i mean wiring diagram et al

arun1100 · 5th May 2010, 12:41

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Originally Posted by samsag12

Is it service manual or parts manual(catalog)? Can it be of any benefit to my S1 i mean wiring diagram et al

Its service manual. Hopefully it will help for all Padmini owners.

I met this person in Tata Showroom when Sujith was taking his Punto delivery.

Lucas_2007 · 6th May 2010, 12:14

Hey arun, upload the manual here as soon as possible.Please.Please.Please.

arun1100 · 6th May 2010, 14:31

The book has 300 pages. Scanning it too is difficult as the binding might get screwed. Now I know why Adheesh could not scan it for us.

Anyways, I have made few photo copies of the book. I will courier to all you guys and may be scan from one of the copies too, after few days.

Lucas_2007 · 6th May 2010, 14:52

Ok. That'll be fine.

ramzsys · 7th May 2010, 12:32

What is the tyre life expected from the MRF legend 5.2 x14 ? This tyre is a bit tough to source now a days.

funkykar · 7th May 2010, 12:43

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Originally Posted by ramzsys

What is the tyre life expected from the MRF legend 5.2 x14 ? This tyre is a bit tough to source now a days.

I am sure this is subjective depending on many things like how well is your suspension in maintained, how correctly is the alignment and balancing done and the type of roads you ply on.

hillram · 8th May 2010, 18:58

Im looking for a brand new Steering for Premier Padmini like the one in the pic.Can i get one,where in Hyderabad?

samsag12 · 8th May 2010, 19:06

Why do you want to change the steering wheel? Is it damaged or what.Although its very difficult to find a new one nowadays.
BTW the horn assembly present in this type of steering is available here(new one)

28th April 2010, 16:48	#661
funkykar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 2,635 Thanked: 6,617 Times View My Garage	My S1 is with Floor gear from Nissan. To replace the pressure plate and clutch plates, my mechanic removed the gearbox in less than 10 minutes. No need to touch engine to get the gearbox out.
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28th April 2010, 19:36	#663
mituadas BANNED Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 81 Thanked: 22 Times	In my car I did the engine overhule recently and changed the gearbox that is from Fiat gearbox to Nissan gearbox. I also changed the clutch plate and pressure plate. Now while releasing the clutch it is giving me a jerk and clutch is also too hard. Some sound also coming from propeller saft. So my mechanic told me gearbox tail bearing and pressure plate has to be changed. After learning from you people i can not trust this mechanic. So if anybody in Hyderabd knows any good place please refer me. Thanks
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4th May 2010, 21:14	#665
arun1100 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,087 Thanked: 5,577 Times View My Garage	We FCB guys were very lucky today to be gifted with this Book by a very senior person. He used to run a Authorized Service station for Premier cars. He is currently a advisor for Tata-Fiat service Centers. Attached Thumbnails
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5th May 2010, 12:08	#667
samsag12 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: City of Nawaabs Posts: 1,624 Thanked: 242 Times View My Garage	Is it service manual or parts manual(catalog)? Can it be of any benefit to my S1 i mean wiring diagram et al Last edited by samsag12 : 5th May 2010 at 12:12.
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6th May 2010, 12:14	#669
Lucas_2007 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: GUWAHATI Posts: 67 Thanked: 12 Times	Hey arun, upload the manual here as soon as possible.Please.Please.Please.
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6th May 2010, 14:31	#670
arun1100 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,087 Thanked: 5,577 Times View My Garage	The book has 300 pages. Scanning it too is difficult as the binding might get screwed. Now I know why Adheesh could not scan it for us. Anyways, I have made few photo copies of the book. I will courier to all you guys and may be scan from one of the copies too, after few days.
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6th May 2010, 14:52	#671
Lucas_2007 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: GUWAHATI Posts: 67 Thanked: 12 Times	Ok. That'll be fine.
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7th May 2010, 12:32	#672
ramzsys Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NH209 Posts: 1,775 Thanked: 1,462 Times	What is the tyre life expected from the MRF legend 5.2 x14 ? This tyre is a bit tough to source now a days.
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8th May 2010, 18:58	#674
hillram Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 2,942 Thanked: 1,326 Times View My Garage	Im looking for a brand new Steering for Premier Padmini like the one in the pic.Can i get one,where in Hyderabad? Attached Thumbnails
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8th May 2010, 19:06	#675
samsag12 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: City of Nawaabs Posts: 1,624 Thanked: 242 Times View My Garage	Why do you want to change the steering wheel? Is it damaged or what.Although its very difficult to find a new one nowadays. BTW the horn assembly present in this type of steering is available here(new one) Last edited by samsag12 : 8th May 2010 at 19:07.
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