Fiat 132 - Engine bay question....?

[mirafioriman]

Looks a decent car at a decent price but it's gold

[djape1977]

than i'll have the gold one, if it's all right with you, and repaint it orange  
i like the colour, although it's not the same shade of orange as original 132  

guess that's the serious problem with this kind of comunication... you can't see my face, and i can't see yours. too bad we're not neibghours, we'd probably be sitting in front of computer and discuss 132 ads over a pint or two  

frankly, when buying a 30+ years old car, i'm happy if i can drive it home. i'd always rather have a car in original paint, with all flaws clearly visible, than a car with a shiny new paint...



here's several more 132's. i lost a count of which ones were already considered

http://www.i0100.com/eu/index.php?area=classic_cars&action=detail&id=7088&fs=1

http://www.i0100.com/eu/index.php?area=classic_cars&action=detail&id=7758&fs=1

http://www.lanciaflavia.it/annunci/dettid.php?gb_id=82596

http://www.lanciaflavia.it/annunci/dettid.php?gb_id=81588

http://fiat.startpagina.nl/prikbord/8925724/fiat-132-1600-gl-in-onberispelijke-staat

http://kleinanzeigen.quoka.de/auto-specials/oldtimer-youngtimer/v_1_cat_82_8209_9400_ad_34566300.html

http://lodz.olx.pl/fiat-132-iid-4857109

http://www.kijiji.it/annunci/auto/annunci-pordenone/fiat-132-gls-1600-1977/2366540

http://www.arcar.com.ar/autosantiguosdet.aspx?qAuto=14957 - interesting, but a bit far away. havent seen such seats yet

http://modena.annuncia.it/Annunci-gratuiti/8-Motori/Automobili/85875/fiat-132.html

http://voiture-occasion.vivastreet.fr/annonces-voiture-occasion+allassac-19240/fiat-132-2500-d/12965409/p#1

http://www.mundoanuncio.com/anuncio/oportunidad_fiat_1175414206.html - might be a very good one

http://www.milanuncios.com/coches-clasicos/seat-132-9964480.htm

http://www.subito.it/132-fiat-ferrara-8178796.htm - interesting...

http://cgi.ebay.it/FIAT-132-1600-1-6-TC-1979-92000-KM-ISCRITTA-ASI-MANTOVA_W0QQitemZ170416341974QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutomobile_IT?hash=item27ad9b03d6

[mirafioriman]

Man that will take me a while to digest!

The white one in Spain is one we have not seen so far I think. I agree it looks interesting.

Kev?

[djape1977]

sitting in front of his computer, biting his nails 

[djape1977]

btw, i'm always up for modifications... i'd have one of italian 132's 1600 for 1000e. swap the engine for 2.0vx, add the power steering, power windows and central door locking system from argenta and repaint it in my favourite colour, and get myself a personalized 132 for around 3-4.000e

[kev131]

Thanks for all of the links Djape - Surprising how many are actually for sale when you start looking.

I'll be still looking though...despite this choice!

Surprisingly, I came across a silver S3 132 with an Argenta interior fitted, including the dasboard - Looked terrible but it proves how similar the passenger compartmnents were I suppose.  

[djape1977]

i've sen several such conversions. argenta's interior is less prone to sun damage so people around here did it often. also windshields and doors are interchangable.
oily bits are 90% same

[Kennedy of Sixmilebridge]

oily bits are 90% same

A bit like women then !!

[djape1977]

nice one 

[january 131CL]

Sorry for the intrusion, but I'd like to be like Kev when choosing a 132. As I said in another thread, I bought one recently after disposing my 131. True, the door sills seems the first interior to go. And the breakers' yard have only those of the same state of affairs. It had black engine bay, spongy rear and sticky steering. What do I attend to first?

[djape1977]

define "sticky steering" and "spongy rear" a bit more precisely

[january 131CL]

Well my 132 steering lacks response while turning right. I end-up either having to reverse and take the corner again or pull harder on the steering. Could the power steering unit that requires servicing?.

Spongy rear means the spring is too soft, having side sways, or is it just my imagination?

[mirafioriman]

With the steering I would check the box is centered correctly. Sounds like you have more left hand lock than right hand 

[djape1977]

when power steering is about to croak, usualy you get a heavy steering at all times. if you suspect pwr steering system, change the oil for starters and check for leaks. usually nobody ever changes the oil. apart from that, tie rod ends are usualu worn, sometimes, but very rarely, front silent blocks too.
steering lock is controled by two things.
1. make shure that tie rod ends are screwed in aprox the same on both sides, then get the suspension proffesionally centred. guys who adjust geometry often screw in just one side and consider the job done. that way you get uneven steering lock.
2. theres a big screw under the front wings on both sides that limits how far can the steering go. after alingment, srew in those as far as you can untill you get a position on full lock such that tyres don't rub on anything under the wing, but just.


in the rear end, shock absorbers are usually to blame. rear silent blocks almost never fail. mine 132  2,5diesel has done around 470.000kms and rear silent blocks and suspension arms have never been changed. check rear suspension mounting points for rust damage. if they're very coroded, they can shear off completely. rear tyres are particulary important for 132 in my experience. since rear end lacks the panhard's rod as on 131, it's prone to sideways motions much more than mirafiori. get a pair of soft compound tyres, as wide as you can get. i always used 205/60/14 or 195/60/14, depending on what i could find. michelin, toyo, yokohama are good soft tyres.

[january 131CL]

Yep, 205/60 michelins, are my choice for the rear, and I'll change the shocks to gas types. All rubber-bushing change will be next and I'll get my mechanic to look into the power-steering, silent blocks and tie-rods.
Thanks guys