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Today, 01:54 AM

lammie200 replied to a thread New Fiat owner running into diverter valve issues in Fiat 500 ABARTH General Discussion

Cool. Keep us posted. My GFB DV might arrive before the weekend. I will let you know how it works out.

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Today, 12:50 AM

pasomoto replied to a thread Uniball Installing Help in Fiat 500 Chassis, Wheels, Brakes and Suspension

Thanks much , @sportfan. That helps greatly.

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Today, 12:30 AM

jdog replied to a thread New Fiat owner running into diverter valve issues in Fiat 500 ABARTH General Discussion

Thanks for the replies. Based off of what the mechanic said, I'm thinking the car does have the GFB diverter and blow off adapter plate, making that...

6 replies | 166 view(s)

Yesterday, 10:43 PM

Interstellarspike replied to a thread Vin # in Fiat 500X

I had that problem too...please note below: According to a statement from FCA US to Autoblog, the "vehicles were built with an atypical Vehicle...

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Yesterday, 09:12 PM

sportfan replied to a thread Uniball Installing Help in Fiat 500 Chassis, Wheels, Brakes and Suspension

Here is what I ran into on getting the OEM brake lines off. The areas indicated by the arrows gets flared out around the OD of the tubing nut ( for...

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Yesterday, 08:49 PM

5port replied to a thread Oil leak in Fiat 500X Issues and Concerns

I havent heard of this failure before. More details would help. It sounds like they want to replace the head. If thats the case the price is probably...

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Yesterday, 08:26 PM

mastan replied to a thread Oil leak in Fiat 500X Issues and Concerns

It's the 2.4

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Yesterday, 08:06 PM

kutty replied to a thread This is for any Abarth owners over age 50 in particular in Fiat 500 ABARTH General Discussion

61 and it's my daily driver. Makes me smile.

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Yesterday, 08:00 PM

5port replied to a thread Oil leak in Fiat 500X Issues and Concerns

2.4 or 1.4 engine?

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Yesterday, 07:20 PM

mastan started a thread Oil leak in Fiat 500X Issues and Concerns

Hello group: I have a 2016 500x with 61000 on the clock. I took it in for an oil change and was informed that my cylinder head is leaking oil. The...

3 replies | 70 view(s)

Yesterday, 07:20 PM

sportfan replied to a thread Uniball Installing Help in Fiat 500 Chassis, Wheels, Brakes and Suspension

I hoping to finish this up tomorrow. I would like some opinions on should I use some three year old brake fluid I have or not ? It has been in closed...

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Yesterday, 05:59 PM

lammie200 replied to a thread New Fiat owner running into diverter valve issues in Fiat 500 ABARTH General Discussion

You could have an aftermarket spacer that vents to the atmosphere. That may throw a code. TBH, I don't know much about it, but I don't think using...

6 replies | 166 view(s)

Yesterday, 04:56 PM

MPDano replied to a thread 2012 500 Sport Missing #2 in Fiat 500 Issues and concerns

Looks to be discontinued.

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Yesterday, 04:26 PM

sonicsdaman replied to a thread What are you listening to right now? in Off Topic

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Yesterday, 03:45 PM

KellyfromVA replied to a thread no compression on cylinder 2 in Fiat 500 Issues and concerns

https://www.mopargenuineparts.com/make/fiat.html I suggest doing a cylinder leak-down test before tearing into it. That will reveal a burned...

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Yesterday, 03:39 PM

KellyfromVA replied to a thread 2012 500 Sport Missing #2 in Fiat 500 Issues and concerns

https://www.mopargenuineparts.com/make/fiat.html Make sure you include details like the VIN number for your car. Apparently there are slight...

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Yesterday, 03:26 PM

pasomoto replied to a thread New Fiat owner running into diverter valve issues in Fiat 500 ABARTH General Discussion

When you get it back remove it and check the seal. Get a new seal before hand if you’d like. It may be it was only poorly installed, leading to an...

6 replies | 166 view(s)

Yesterday, 03:10 PM

jdog replied to a thread New Fiat owner running into diverter valve issues in Fiat 500 ABARTH General Discussion

Thank you for the reply! So you're saying that it might be that replacing the diverter valve won't fix the issue? The one currently on the turbo is...

6 replies | 166 view(s)

Yesterday, 03:07 PM

aelfwyne replied to a thread KYB Rear Shocks Install in Fiat 500 Abarth Suspension and Chassis

Btw, if you want something a bit firmer than the KYB shocks, but not as pricey as Koni Sport, there's also the Bilstein B8 ZR1 shocks for the same...

2 replies | 163 view(s)

Yesterday, 03:03 PM

aelfwyne replied to a thread Vin # in Fiat 500X

Unfortunately, if it was ever warranty serviced for something related to the PCM (possibly when it was brand new, if it had issues upon delivery)...

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Yesterday, 02:50 PM

MPDano replied to a thread 2012 500 Sport Missing #2 in Fiat 500 Issues and concerns

Got a link for Fiat online for your cylinder head?

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Yesterday, 02:27 PM

Mozella replied to a thread Spring FIAT on the Dragon 2021 - Fiat Club America Original! in Canada: East

Thanks, I'll plan accordingly.

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Yesterday, 02:24 PM

fiatnut replied to a thread Spring FIAT on the Dragon 2021 - Fiat Club America Original! in Canada: East

Lunch is on your own picnic style or at the Tapoco Lodge. The 129Hub has amazing burgers if you are in the mood.

28 replies | 1918 view(s)

Yesterday, 02:07 PM

MPDano replied to a thread no compression on cylinder 2 in Fiat 500 Issues and concerns

Thanks for that. Getting ready to dig into this. I need to source the Head Gasket Kit and Head Bolts before I tear down. I also bought a Haynes...

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Yesterday, 12:34 PM

lammie200 replied to a thread New Fiat owner running into diverter valve issues in Fiat 500 ABARTH General Discussion

I think the GFB diverter valve upgrade is pretty easy to do. I will know more after I install the one that I ordered a few days ago. Hopefully it...

6 replies | 166 view(s)

Yesterday, 11:20 AM

5port replied to a thread FWD vs AWD: Tire size and ground clearance in Fiat 500X

215/55/18 is the OEM standard size for the 500X. 225/45/18 is an aftermarket mod that people did to upgrade the handling. If you bought your...

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Yesterday, 11:13 AM

sonicsdaman replied to a thread B@W (Bored at Work) 2021 in Off Topic

^ your free trial of spring has expired

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Yesterday, 11:05 AM

Fiat500USA replied to a thread B@W (Bored at Work) 2021 in Off Topic

Good morningxyxwave We had a 50° day yesterday, too, but my car is still buried in a cocoon of snow! Now I'm hearing we may get snow...

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Yesterday, 09:54 AM

sonicsdaman replied to a thread B@W (Bored at Work) 2021 in Off Topic

Morning all :wavey: yesterday was the first day in months that was +50F so I got to wash the abarth :cool:

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Yesterday, 09:42 AM

Dino Spider replied to a thread AMICI Club meeting in Canada: East

From our Ottawa members : Please find attached an article from Velocetoday.com written by Dave Willis called Sportscar Craze, Canadian Style. A...

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