Target User:
Enthusiasts and owners seeking to perform their own maintenance and repairs.
Value Proposition:
Provides professional-level repair information, saving significant costs compared to dealership or independent workshop labor.
Content Highlight:
Emphasis on complete wiring diagrams, detailed technical specifications, and step-by-step explanations.
Engine Overhaul:
Engine overhaul and rebuilding procedures.
Diagnostics:
Troubleshooting and diagnostics, including computer diagnostic trouble tree charts.
Engine Performance:
Engine performance tuning and adjustments.
Suspension:
Front end alignment procedures and specifications, suspension system servicing.
Transmission:
Transmission removal and installation, in-car servicing procedures.
Air Conditioning:
Air conditioning service and capacity specifications.
Electrical Systems:
Complete wiring diagrams for all vehicle electrical systems.
Fuel System:
Fuel system diagnosis and repair (implied by engine performance and overhaul).
Brakes:
Brake servicing procedures.
Drivetrain:
U-joint and CV-joint service procedures.
Vacuum Systems:
Vacuum diagrams for various vehicle systems.
Repair Procedures:
Detailed step-by-step repair procedures.
Maintenance:
Safety and easy servicing guidance.
Depth:
Depth illustrations and technical specifications for thorough understanding.
Audience:
Suitable for users with basic mechanical knowledge.
Engine Type:
Inline-4 Cylinder, DOHC (Double Overhead Camshaft)
Displacement:
1995 cc (2.0 Liters)
Fuel Delivery:
Bosch L-Jetronic Fuel Injection
Horsepower Approx:
118-122 hp @ 6000 rpm (depending on market and specific tune)
Torque Approx:
170-175 Nm (125-129 lb-ft) @ 3500 rpm
Fuel Type:
Unleaded gasoline
Ignition System:
Electronic Ignition (likely Marelli or similar)
Timing Belt Service:
Covered in detail, critical maintenance item.
Crash Test Data:
Limited data available for this era of vehicle; modern safety standards do not apply.
Brakes:
Front: Ventilated Disc; Rear: Disc
Steering:
Rack and pinion, manual or power assisted (depending on market/options)
Seatbelts:
3-point inertia reel seatbelts
Rollover Protection:
Windscreen frame and optional roll bar/hoop.
Audio System:
Basic AM/FM radio, optional cassette player.
Speakers:
Typically two or four speakers.
Features:
No modern driver assistance systems (ABS, traction control, airbags were not standard or widely available).
Features:
No connectivity features.
Oil Change:
Typically every 3,000-5,000 miles (5,000-8,000 km) or 6 months.
Timing Belt:
Every 60,000 miles (100,000 km) or 5 years, whichever comes first (critical).
Spark Plugs:
Every 12,000-15,000 miles (20,000-25,000 km).
Engine Oil:
API SG/SH, SAE 10W-40 or 15W-50 (check specific manual for exact grade)
Coolant:
50/50 mix of ethylene glycol antifreeze and distilled water
Brake Fluid:
DOT 3 or DOT 4
Transmission Fluid Manual:
GL-4 SAE 75W-90 or 80W-90 gear oil
Transmission Fluid Auto:
Dexron III (or equivalent) automatic transmission fluid
Rust:
Prone to rust in floor pans, sills, wheel arches, and chassis components.
Engine Seals:
Oil leaks from crankshaft seals, valve cover gaskets, and oil pan gaskets are common due to age.
Electrical:
Wiring harness degradation, corrosion in connectors, and aging electrical components (especially grounds).
Suspension Bushings:
Wear in rubber bushings for control arms, sway bars, and steering components.
Fuel System:
Clogged fuel injectors or carburetor jets, aging fuel lines, and fuel pump issues.
Ignition System:
Worn distributor caps, rotors, spark plug wires, and ignition coil failure.
Heritage:
Fiat has a long history in small, sporty cars, dating back to the early 20th century.
Predecessor:
Successor to the Fiat 124 Sport Spider, evolving from its platform.
Design Era:
Classic Pininfarina design, representing Italian sports car styling of the era.
Production Location:
Turin, Italy
Assembly:
Assembled by Pininfarina for Fiat.
