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Which parts are most needed/difficult to source #1450113 26/09/2013 19:59 26/09/2013 19:59
Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 3,091 Leicestershire Joe78 OP I need some sleep
Joe78 OP I need some sleep Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 3,091 Leicestershire	The club is looking in to sourcing the most commonly needed, yet difficult to get hold of parts for coupes. Specifically standard (ish) spec items, because those wishing to uprate their Coupes are already pretty well catered for. To get the ball rolling I'd like to get some opinions on which parts are commonly needed, yet hard to get hold of. For example oil cooler & pipes for 20vt are hard to come by, though in my view a couple of specialists do good replacement kits so this doesn't need covering again. What else do we need in order to ensure that the Fiat Coupe can remain on the roads? Register your thoughts on this thread please. Thanks, Joe. Last edited by Joe78; 26/09/2013 19:59.

Re: Which parts are most needed/difficult to source [Re: Joe78] #1450114 26/09/2013 20:01 26/09/2013 20:01
N nismo Unregistered
nismo Unregistered N	fiat coupe mats with the 20v logo .

Re: Which parts are most needed/difficult to source [Re: Joe78] #1450120 26/09/2013 20:18 26/09/2013 20:18
Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 17,190 FCSS 01684 593187 Countrycruising Club Rep Europe, member 914
Countrycruising Club Rep Europe, member 914 Forum veteran Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 17,190 FCSS 01684 593187	Number plate light units. Bonnet struts. Standard cat back exhaust systems for the 20v and 16v models. 16v n/a thermostats. These are difficult items to purchase now, should I carry on? www.facebook.com/fiatcoupes

Re: Which parts are most needed/difficult to source [Re: Joe78] #1450121 26/09/2013 20:22 26/09/2013 20:22
Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 2,614 Bucks jame5 I need some sleep
jame5 I need some sleep Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 2,614 Bucks	Rear bumper reflectors and bonnet cables

Re: Which parts are most needed/difficult to source [Re: Joe78] #1450123 26/09/2013 20:31 26/09/2013 20:31
Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 3,091 Leicestershire Joe78 OP I need some sleep
Joe78 OP I need some sleep Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 3,091 Leicestershire	Ideas suggested so far below. Feel free to add your suggestions to the list Fiat coupe mats with the 20v logo Number plate light units Bonnet struts. Standard cat back exhaust systems for the 20v and 16v models. 16v n/a thermostats Rear bumper reflectors Bonnet cables Last edited by Joe78; 26/09/2013 20:32.

Re: Which parts are most needed/difficult to source [Re: Countrycruising] #1450124 26/09/2013 20:34 26/09/2013 20:34
Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 3,091 Leicestershire Joe78 OP I need some sleep
Joe78 OP I need some sleep Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 3,091 Leicestershire	Originally Posted By: Countrycruising These are difficult items to purchase now, should I carry on? Yes please Joe. Yourself and the other specialists will have a better idea than anyone of which bits are hard to come by.

Re: Which parts are most needed/difficult to source [Re: Joe78] #1450153 26/09/2013 22:10 26/09/2013 22:10
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 730 t0m0 Enjoying the ride
t0m0 Enjoying the ride Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 730	New turbo heat shields, a stainless option would be great!

Re: Which parts are most needed/difficult to source [Re: Joe78] #1450154 26/09/2013 22:23 26/09/2013 22:23
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,034 Carlisle Rob40 Club Member 1717
Rob40 Club Member 1717 Enjoying the ride Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,034 Carlisle	Fiat coupe mats with the 20v logo Number plate light units Bonnet struts. Standard cat back exhaust systems for the 20v and 16v models. 16v n/a thermostats Rear bumper reflectors Bonnet cables New turbo heat shields, a stainless option would be great! Door seal Boot seal This is how it should have come out of Torino!

Re: Which parts are most needed/difficult to source [Re: Joe78] #1450158 26/09/2013 22:45 26/09/2013 22:45
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Gimmo Unregistered G	Coolant hose of death! And engine mount!

Re: Which parts are most needed/difficult to source [Re: Joe78] #1450177 27/09/2013 05:49 27/09/2013 05:49
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 21,071 Chertsey in the Thames bockers Hon Club Member 007
bockers Hon Club Member 007 Forum Fossil Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 21,071 Chertsey in the Thames	Radiator support bracket Front Grill Coolant bottle Interior carpets Throttle cable kit Gearstick bushes, they can only be bought in bulk from Fiat. Handbrake cables, quality ones. Undertrays

Re: Which parts are most needed/difficult to source [Re: bockers] #1450179 27/09/2013 05:56 27/09/2013 05:56
R RoyH Unregistered
RoyH Unregistered R	Bonnets. Even the second hand ones are poor now

Re: Which parts are most needed/difficult to source [Re: Joe78] #1450184 27/09/2013 06:51 27/09/2013 06:51
Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 3,091 Leicestershire Joe78 OP I need some sleep
Joe78 OP I need some sleep Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 3,091 Leicestershire	List updated Fiat coupe mats with the 20v logo Number plate light units Bonnet struts. Standard cat back exhaust systems for the 20v and 16v models. 16v n/a thermostats Rear bumper reflectors Bonnet cables New turbo heat shields, a stainless option would be great! Door seal Boot seal Radiator support bracket Front Grill Coolant bottle Interior carpets Throttle cable kit Gearstick bushes. Handbrake cables, quality ones. Undertrays Bonnets Last edited by Joe78; 27/09/2013 06:52.

Re: Which parts are most needed/difficult to source [Re: Joe78] #1450191 27/09/2013 07:54 27/09/2013 07:54
Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 17,190 FCSS 01684 593187 Countrycruising Club Rep Europe, member 914
Countrycruising Club Rep Europe, member 914 Forum veteran Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 17,190 FCSS 01684 593187	Fiat coupe mats with the 20v logo Number plate light units Bonnet struts. Standard cat back exhaust systems for the 20v and 16v models. 16v n/a thermostats Rear bumper reflectors Bonnet cables New turbo heat shields, a stainless option would be great! Door seal Boot seal Radiator support bracket Front Grill Coolant bottle Interior carpets Throttle cable kit Gearstick bushes. Handbrake cables, quality ones. Under trays Bonnet pull handles 16vt & n/a ICV 16vt cam shaft sensor Water pipes for the 16v models 16v n/a and turbo radiators 20v n/a radiators LE B-pillar badges Chrome B-pillar Turbo badges Stabiliser arm cast mount bush I'll add some more over the weekend. www.facebook.com/fiatcoupes

Re: Which parts are most needed/difficult to source [Re: Joe78] #1450197 27/09/2013 08:25 27/09/2013 08:25
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 33,550 Berlin barnacle Club Member 18 - ex-Minister without Portfolio
barnacle Club Member 18 - ex-Minister without Portfolio Forum Demigod Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 33,550 Berlin	I feel sure Joe's got my bonnet open while he's making that list! Don't get no respect! Coupe Fiat 1994-2000 - an owner's guide <-- clicky!

Re: Which parts are most needed/difficult to source [Re: barnacle] #1450232 27/09/2013 11:54 27/09/2013 11:54
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Paul_V Competition Level Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,000 Costa Del Sawley	Fuel tank straps.

Re: Which parts are most needed/difficult to source [Re: t0m0] #1450241 27/09/2013 13:55 27/09/2013 13:55
N Nobby Unregistered
Nobby Unregistered N	Originally Posted By: t0m0 New turbo heat shields, a stainless option would be great! Really? I have 3 in my garage somewhere.

Re: Which parts are most needed/difficult to source [Re: Joe78] #1450262 27/09/2013 15:56 27/09/2013 15:56
Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 5,010 ation szkom Club member 2000
szkom Club member 2000 Forum is my life Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 5,010 ation	20vt downpipe support brackets. Or just the bush.

Re: Which parts are most needed/difficult to source [Re: Joe78] #1450273 27/09/2013 17:20 27/09/2013 17:20
Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 3,700 burning oil in the alfa whatmoretyres Forum is my job
whatmoretyres Forum is my job Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 3,700 burning oil in the alfa	Aren't panels impossible now? Like slam panels, rear 3/4? Smart Fitness and GPS seller

Re: Which parts are most needed/difficult to source [Re: ] #1450277 27/09/2013 17:39 27/09/2013 17:39
Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 9,729 Zele, Belgium Kayjey Club Member #10
Kayjey Club Member #10 Je suis un Coupé Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 9,729 Zele, Belgium	Originally Posted By: nismo fiat coupe mats with the 20v logo . The embroidered badges are already available through myself. - Kayjey -

Re: Which parts are most needed/difficult to source [Re: Joe78] #1450289 27/09/2013 18:51 27/09/2013 18:51
Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 1,650 Dark side of the Moon H_R My life on the forum
H_R My life on the forum Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 1,650 Dark side of the Moon	Sunroof suround panel and seals All the bits on the front end, slam panel radiator support, drop legs?, Are new bumpers available? Cant think of anything else other than body panels!

Re: Which parts are most needed/difficult to source [Re: Joe78] #1450294 27/09/2013 19:18 27/09/2013 19:18
Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 3,091 Leicestershire Joe78 OP I need some sleep
Joe78 OP I need some sleep Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 3,091 Leicestershire	List Updated Fiat coupe mats with the 20v logo Number plate light units Bonnet struts. Standard cat back exhaust systems for the 20v and 16v models. 16v n/a thermostats Rear bumper reflectors Bonnet cables New turbo heat shields, a stainless option would be great! Door seal Boot seal Front Grill Coolant bottle Interior carpets Throttle cable kit Gearstick bushes. Handbrake cables, quality ones. Under trays (Part number 46316194) Bonnet pull handles 16vt & n/a ICV 16vt cam shaft sensor Water pipes for the 16v models 16v n/a and turbo radiators 20v n/a radiators LE B-pillar badges Chrome B-pillar Turbo badges Stabiliser arm cast mount bush 20vt downpipe support brackets. Or just the bush Fuel tank straps Radiator Supports (part number 46306520) Drop Legs (part numbers 46304097 and 46304098) Slam Panel (Part number 46317254 and 46317255) Last edited by Joe78; 27/09/2013 19:47.

Re: Which parts are most needed/difficult to source [Re: Joe78] #1450296 27/09/2013 19:31 27/09/2013 19:31
Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 702 Cornwall jasgol Enjoying the ride
jasgol Enjoying the ride Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 702 Cornwall	Those sponges that go under the bonnet, get wet and rot and no one knows what they're for. Horsing around's a serious business.

Re: Which parts are most needed/difficult to source [Re: Joe78] #1450318 28/09/2013 06:02 28/09/2013 06:02
J johnnybravoturbo Unregistered
johnnybravoturbo Unregistered J	Too little too late. Everything on the above list is no longer available except 3 items. The club was handed an obsolete list months back by me. A narrow window of 6 weeks was given. Nothing was done,in fact I wasn't even given a response full stop. New engines for a grand,new cranks for £200 ,gearboxes for £250 etc etc etc I personally invested thousands into these parts but unfortunately missed out on all the mechanical components. So other than service items Fiat Italy have sold everything for peanuts or threw it in the bin. Only option now is second hand or getting someone to copy them. Another opportunity missed.

Re: Which parts are most needed/difficult to source [Re: ] #1450326 28/09/2013 07:09 28/09/2013 07:09
Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 3,091 Leicestershire Joe78 OP I need some sleep
Joe78 OP I need some sleep Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 3,091 Leicestershire	Could you send the obsolete list and details of its original to me please John, or tell me where I can find it?

Re: Which parts are most needed/difficult to source [Re: Joe78] #1450329 28/09/2013 07:16 28/09/2013 07:16
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 21,510 Aldershot PeteP Hon Club Member 005, Membership Secretary
PeteP Hon Club Member 005, Membership Secretary Forum Fossil Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 21,510 Aldershot	I do not believe that to be the case John. Nothing was said to me about engines, cranks etc, just about some cosmetic parts in a phone call from a former board member. I don't know whether the offer was made to other board members. Irrespective of that, as you know, the club does not have anywhere to store such large parts on the offchance that they may be needed by someone in the future. That is not the club's function, we are not the MG Owners club with all its vast resources and commercial structures behind it. 16VT and X1/9 1500 We must all do our part for the planet. I unplugged a row of electric cars that nobody was using.

Re: Which parts are most needed/difficult to source [Re: PeteP] #1450336 28/09/2013 08:03 28/09/2013 08:03
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Big_Muzzie Unregistered B	Originally Posted By: petep I do not believe that to be the case John. Nothing was said to me about engines, cranks etc, just about some cosmetic parts in a phone call from a former board member. I don't know whether the offer was made to other board members. Irrespective of that, as you know, the club does not have anywhere to store such large parts on the offchance that they may be needed by someone in the future. That is not the club's function, we are not the MG Owners club with all its vast resources and commercial structures behind it. The above may be true, but there are a network of faithful specialists who I am sure could have been brought together for the love of the car and it would've made good commercial sense. Handbrake cables are easy to source btw, pagid make a quality replacement and are readily available.

Re: Which parts are most needed/difficult to source [Re: PeteP] #1450348 28/09/2013 08:56 28/09/2013 08:56
J johnnybravoturbo Unregistered
johnnybravoturbo Unregistered J	Originally Posted By: petep I do not believe that to be the case John. Nothing was said to me about engines, cranks etc, just about some cosmetic parts in a phone call from a former board member. I don't know whether the offer was made to other board members. Irrespective of that, as you know, the club does not have anywhere to store such large parts on the offchance that they may be needed by someone in the future. That is not the club's function, we are not the MG Owners club with all its vast resources and commercial structures behind it. Maybe its something to consider as this forums dying as opposed to the MG owners club which is very strong.. I noticed everyone criticising attendance at the agm but what's on offer from the club to entice new members and encourage old faces? I'm keen to see what the new board has to offer as I'm sure the old board was struggling for numbers. Not critisism on my behalf just an observation that needs addressing and maybe including the members in ideas or using inspiration from other forums would be the way forward. Joe the obsolete list is now obsolete,Fiat threw what they couldn't sell to make room for the new vehicle stock. I spent 2 days with one of the Fiat UK reps going through every single part. I was under the impression the correspondence was passed on.

Re: Which parts are most needed/difficult to source [Re: Joe78] #1450355 28/09/2013 09:33 28/09/2013 09:33
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 21,510 Aldershot PeteP Hon Club Member 005, Membership Secretary
PeteP Hon Club Member 005, Membership Secretary Forum Fossil Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 21,510 Aldershot	The MG owners club Is a vast commercial organisation which looks to help owners of all MG cars built since the 1930's covering a multitude of models. This club and forum is about one range of specialist cars which was on sale new in the UK for 6 or 7 years and run by volunteers. The two are in no way comparable. 16VT and X1/9 1500 We must all do our part for the planet. I unplugged a row of electric cars that nobody was using.

Re: Which parts are most needed/difficult to source [Re: Joe78] #1450364 28/09/2013 10:15 28/09/2013 10:15
Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 6,783 In the coupe. magooagain Club Member 259
magooagain Club Member 259 Forum is my life Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 6,783 In the coupe.	Whats done is done! Simple really. If we can all get together and support the idea of obtaining new important parts then we stand a chance of realising this project. Joe 78 seems to be the chap enlisted with getting this project of the ground,so as members we have a duty to support and help him and our club go forward and achieve the aim of the new parts project.

Re: Which parts are most needed/difficult to source [Re: Joe78] #1450366 28/09/2013 10:22 28/09/2013 10:22
J johnnybravoturbo Unregistered
johnnybravoturbo Unregistered J	There isn't any new parts now which are of any significance. My point referring to the MG owners club is most of the vehicles haven't been in production for over 40 years or more yet the club actively seek suppliers and contacts specifically to cater for the members needs. Demand of parts and technical advice will always be top priority for potential new members. There are vital parts no longer supplied or anywhere in production that are key to the future of this vehicle and inevitably the forum long term. Its obvious and not a point I Should have to clarify . Its a problem no ones dealing with.

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