Mon 28 Aug 2006 12:31. fiat punto 1200 16v cam belt - Gromit {P} "autodater states that it needs checking every 36k, and changing every 72k or every 8 years". Subsequently revised down by FIAT (or, at least, strongly recommended) to change the belt at 4 years or 36k, and change belt and tensioners at 72k.
Once removed, remove the sliding metal retaining clip around the cable where it enters the housing. Pop off the ball socket joint and follow the cable down. Undo the plastic clip which holds the cables to the car. Remove the metal retaining clip on the gearbox end. Pop off the gearbox ball socket joint and retrieve the cable. Replace in reverse.
This tutorial gives you a step by step instruction how to replace the timing belt and the water pump of your Fiat Panda, Fiat 500 or Ford Ka Mk2 with the 1.2
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