It's getting too much now :-(
My car's leaking gearbox oil now, and I just topped it up with 300ml. It's the drive shaft gater. I'm going to order another one ASAP.
On Thursday some idiot tried to steal my car too, but fortunately didn't get in. They messed up the paintwork around my lock and dented the lock slightly. The lock still works and I've touched up the paint work now. It's not worth an insurance claim though because it wouldn't save me any money with excess and the increase in future premiums. btw, it has been reported to the police. What I want to know is why did they go for a car with an 899cc engine? I had just painted the stone chips on the door and polished it, maybe that attracted them to the car? I'm supprised they didn't go for an older car without an immoboliser though :-o.
I got an ignition coil from a scrap yard today, it had done 7,000 miles in a 1.1 Sei. It hasn't stopped my pinking though, it may be slightly better. It cost me £25 :-( I don't know what to do next, I'm thinking about selling the car :-(.
I wanted to join the IAM over the next few weeks, but I can't really do it if my car's not working properly :-(
Oh yeah, I checked my plug gaps with FIAT and they are supposed to be
0.8mm, not 0.6mm like my workshop manual says. My car's booked in for a recal on Thursday to have the fuel tank change, but that's free. I also got a price for oil at Fiat, £9.99+VAT for 2l :-o. They said they recommend 10W40, but my owners manual says 15W40. I'm probably going to go for 10W40 because I can get it cheaper and it's probably best for short trips or cold weather.