Changing a timing belt can be a daunting task, but knowing the proper procedure makes it easy. Watch the video below where I step you through the process on a 500 Abarth.
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Bouncing Jeep Gauges, Hulkman Battery Charger Unboxing & Test, plus a GIVEAWAY!
I recently encountered an odd problem… This Jeep’s gauges were bouncing like crazy even when turned off, and it wasn’t starting. As with most electrical issues I started the diagnosis with inspecting the battery, and sure enough the terminals were badly corroded. Here’s a step by step summary of how I resolved the issue: Safely […]
Broken Exhaust Stud Repair
How do you get a manifold stud out that’s broken off inside the head? You try everything until something works 😅 Click the video below to watch me go through the process of fixing a broken exhaust manifold stud on the Blue Bertone.
What at first appears to be a bad bodge is in fact a clever kluge.
You’re looking at the timing advance weights in the distributor to a FIAT Spider. Normally each side has a spring, and the relationship of the spring’s strength to the weights sets the advance curve. On this example one side has been restricted, but it’s not a poor repair from a previous owner. This was purposefully […]
Challenges getting Automotive Parts
Getting parts to maintain your ride is critical. How will changing geopolitics effect availability?
Setting up a Brand New Carburetor.
A carb that has already been in service for decades has the benefit of being setup long ago, but brand new carbs are going to need an initial setup…
Installing USB power in the engine bay.
I needed USB power ports in the engine bay of the 4C for a specific purpose, so I wired up a Vemote Waterproof Motorcycle USB Phone Charger. Worked great! Watch the video of the install.
Alfa 4C Ignition Coil install on Abarth 500
I like to encourage people to DIY, and replacing ignition coil packs is something anyone can do. It’s so easy, we did it in the parking lot at our monthly FIAT meet. To get at the coil packs, you have to first remove the engine cover. This will be different on other vehicles, but on […]
Turbo Stud say BYE
Well this was an odd one! A friend of mine recently had a lot of work done on his 124 Abarth, to include a new stuffed turbo. Everything seemed fine for a couple days, but then the car started to, in his words, “sound like an old airplane” and wasn’t making any boost…
Prevent a Chip from Cracking Your Windshield
It happened again… On my way home a truck kicked up a pebble and it smacked into my windshield, leaving a chip and the beginnings of a crack. This is the fourth time its happened on this car. Fortunately, I’ve been able to fix them before the crack spread. I keep a couple of these […]