Newbie saying hello

Posted By: Anonymous

Newbie saying hello - 30/04/2014 13:00

Hi all

I have recently became a Fiat Coupe owner for the first time. It's a 2.0 20VT '97 in Steel Grey (I believe), circa 89k based in Leicestershire R*** HNH if anyone recognises it?
Seems to drive well although I would like a specialist to give it the once over, and get the cambelt done as it is overdue (based on years not mileage), if anyone can recommend?
My history is varied despite still being in my 20's, i've previously owned:

Ford Fiesta Si, Ford Probe, Ford Cougar, Peugeot 205 GTi, Alfa Romeo 156 2.4 JTD, 1975 VW Beetle.

Look forward to acquainting myself with the forum.

Andy

Posted By: Brilly1uk

Re: Newbie saying hello - 30/04/2014 14:32

Hi Andy
Welcome to Coupe ownership.

89k is pretty low mileage for a 97, so hopefully you have bagged a good one?
I would recommend you take it to a specialist for a once over. They can guide you as to anything immediate which needs attention before it breaks! Keep a file of everything you do, so if you decide to sell in the future, the forum might be a good place to find a potential buyer.
These cars are rarely perfect, but an on going stream of maintenance should keep everything in check.
We look forward to seeing some pics.

Hope you enjoyed the Alfa. I still fancy a 159 2.4 for my "work" car.

Cheers
Mark

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Newbie saying hello - 30/04/2014 14:43

Hi and Welcome Andy .

Posted By: chrissy

Re: Newbie saying hello - 30/04/2014 14:53

Probe, Cougar....!!! Sorry about that!

I actually VERY nearly bought a charcoal grey Probe 24v ten years ago, I think in 24v spec they look nice, I opted for a Rover 220 Turbo T Cat instead...

Welcome, Enjoy the 20vt!

Posted By: Edinburgh

Re: Newbie saying hello - 30/04/2014 15:34

Welcome Andy

Clicky for your nearest specialists.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Newbie saying hello - 30/04/2014 16:14

Hi Andy,welcome aboard
I'm in Leicestershire myself so be nice to see the car sometime.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Newbie saying hello - 30/04/2014 18:44

haha I did say varied history!!

The cougar was mundane in honesty, while I found the Probe to be a good enjoyable car, shame about the name though. The alfa is a lovely lovely car but hard to find in good condition and the bodywork and major impending service due (cambelt/clutch/flywheel) deemed it not worthwhile to keep.

I will get some pictures up shortly, I no doubt have some work to do but I it seems in pretty good order, with a fully stamped book and service intervals at 3-4k during the last 4-5 years. I'm not entirely sure if I believe the gauges, the oil pressure sits at 3bar on cold idle until circa 10miles it will drop to 2.5ish bar on hot idle. Other than that what temperatures should I be looking for for oil/coolant?

Johnny- I spoke to you earlier while I was at work, thanks for the price, I will let you know. Cambelt is only 20k in but it was 8 years ago

. It also squeals on startup but I guess this is probably a tensioner needed adjustment.

Anyway thanks for the welcome!

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Newbie saying hello - 30/04/2014 23:08

Hello and welcome!

Posted By: Theresa

Re: Newbie saying hello - 01/05/2014 00:14

Hi and welcome

I used to have a Fiesta Si. Had it for about 6 years and still had it when I got the Coupe, but it didn't used get as often then for obvious reasons

and it kept randomly cutting out (which is what my Coupe does now and again too

), so I sold it on.

Posted By: Gunzi

Re: Newbie saying hello - 01/05/2014 07:13

Welcome to the forum and enjoy your Coupe!

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Newbie saying hello - 01/05/2014 07:16

I've only just got a coupe and loved every minute of it so far

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Newbie saying hello - 08/06/2014 17:39

I've just fitted a new backbox and had the clutch, cambelt (and bits) done so some heavy work completed. 87k with full history, just intending on sorting a few little areas out but generally it's great

thanks for looking

Posted By: knight7660

Re: Newbie saying hello - 08/06/2014 18:09

Hi and welcome to the forum Andy

nice looking coupe aswell

Posted By: dante giacosa

Re: Newbie saying hello - 08/06/2014 22:40

hello!

welcome aboard!

used to have a 156 myself

a lovely clean 20VT there by the looks of it....

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Newbie saying hello - 09/06/2014 08:16

Welcome. Nice coupe, mine was from Leicestershire too S*** NNH

Posted By: Bravepants

Re: Newbie saying hello - 10/06/2014 13:20

Hello there and welcome!

Posted By: patrickstar

Re: Newbie saying hello - 10/06/2014 14:40

Hi welcome to the forum Andy

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Newbie saying hello - 11/06/2014 20:55

Hello and welcome

Nice looking coupe how much did you pay for it if you don't mind me asking?

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Newbie saying hello - 12/06/2014 19:21

Thanks for the welcomes

paid 1400 but already spent 1k... lol.

is there an easy way to remove the rear centre brake light?

Thanks

Posted By: H_R

Re: Newbie saying hello - 12/06/2014 19:50

Hi and welcome! Car looks tidy, i get the impression you are a bit of a perfectionist when it comes to cars! Your pictures bring back memories of the FOC events/meets used to go along with the xr's and rs's
Enjoy!

Posted By: Barmybob

Re: Newbie saying hello - 13/06/2014 19:31

Hello and welcome. Looks like a nice standard car you've found there.

Originally Posted By: andyleesy

is there an easy way to remove the rear centre brake light?

In the boot, put your fingers through the holes in the upper panel and undo the large plastic nuts. Lamp then comes out inside the car