Hi, I have a 1996 1.4 12v Brava which was running fine til just recently when it started to misfire, cut out and be hard to start and the engine lurches heavily with a really loud annoying squeak squeak squeak. I bought and fitted new leads and plugs when i noticed that one was sending a spark to to the head instead of the plug 8O , the problem changed a bit to just a really load annoying squeak squeak squeak like a loose belt, checked the belts and the cam belt tensioner to no avail they all seem fine. Then for no apparent reason one morning it just started back with the original symptoms? :?. The car does all this whether warm or cold and damp is not a factor as it is stored every night in a dry garage. Any ideas anyone? (REALLY annoyed as not long before I had new cam and followers and spray bar fitted parts £200) Anyway this car only cost £280 but having just spent more than that on it dunno whether i should spend any more. By the way i dont have a place to nip down to for anything as I live on an island between scotland and norway so please try not to suggest the local fiat dealer (3 ferries and 20 hours to nearest english speaking one) Thanks and please advise Chris
PS Just noticed that the stepper motor looks decidedly unsteppy or motory as it does nothing!