Fiat punto 2002 1.2 petrol - Fiat punto timing belt

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Mon 9 May 2016 20:57
Fiat punto 2002 1.2 petrol - Fiat punto timing belt - cimi247

Fiat punto timing belt i woos changing the break pads whaen i put the new ones on the piston had to go more in in resolution sum break fluid spilled so i grabbed a cloth to clean it up it woos big cloth and it got court on in timing belt and spind a round . i turnd the car off kwikle then turn the key ones to get the cloth out and then the car wont start any more .im trying the timing thare is no go at the moment. Do you think it have made any damages on the hed and valves.

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Mon 9 May 2016 21:10
Fiat punto 2002 1.2 petrol - Fiat punto timing belt - craig-pd130

I'm fairly certain the older Punto 1.2 engines are non-interference, that is the valves will not hit the pistons if the timing belt breaks or slips.

My gut feel is the belt has slipped, or the cloth has snagged on an electrical connector (for example the crankshaft or cam position sensor) and broken that.

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Mon 9 May 2016 21:15
Fiat punto 2002 1.2 petrol - Fiat punto timing belt - cimi247

The bottom sensor on the crank has broken. Do you think just changing that will solve the problem.

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Tue 10 May 2016 00:11
Fiat punto 2002 1.2 petrol - Fiat punto timing belt - Big John

The bottom sensor on the crank has broken. Do you think just changing that will solve the problem.

Change the sensor but also get a new cambelt kit fitted

Presuming it's non inteferance (most, but not quite all Fiat 1.2 8valve engines are OK - 16v aren't), then you've ducked a bullet. This would have really broken most engines!

Edited by Big John on 10/05/2016 at 00:16

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Tue 10 May 2016 02:32
Fiat punto 2002 1.2 petrol - Fiat punto timing belt - cimi247

I'm going to try tomorrow with out spending any money.

Because if it has Dan any damage it is cheaper just to bay anather engine and replace for under £100.

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Tue 10 May 2016 12:46
Fiat punto 2002 1.2 petrol - Fiat punto timing belt - cimi247

I just tried today put the timing right. Change the crank senser .is not going it turns not any unusual nise still not starting.

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Tue 10 May 2016 12:58
Fiat punto 2002 1.2 petrol - Fiat punto timing belt - RobJP

What on earth makes you think that an engine you can buy for £100 will be any good ?

I'll be honest : it doesn't sound as if you know what you're doing. Avoiding spending money on it (by trying to do it all yourself) might end up being more expensive than paying a proper garage / mechanic to work out the problem and fix it.

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If you cover no more than 100 miles per day and have easy access to a charging point at home or work, then an EV is ideal for you.

Is an electric car right for me?