Caecilius gurgled happily, sounding much like
they were saying:

A bit OT for this group I know, but as you're such a helpful bunch I
thought I'd ask anyway...

I've not bought car spare parts other than consumables for about twenty
years now, but I recently bought a small car for my niece at auction,
and am now looking for the various bits and peices to get it into good
running condition.

I assumed that it would be simple to get car spares on the Internet, but
every place that my searches have led me want to know the full details
of the car (most ask for a reg number), and then want me to submit a
request for a quote. Why can't they have a simple stock list complete
with pricing like every other business? It just seems fishy to me.

What car is it?

There may be a specialist supplier for that marque/model - or they may be
covered by the big semi-generalists like EuroCarParts or GSF.

On Wed, 7 May 2008 14:26:28 +0000 (UTC), Adrian
wrote:
What car is it?

It's a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento 900cc. Main bit I'm looking for is a new
thermostat, as it's running a bit hot and I don't think the thermostat
is opening fully. Perhaps also a new fan switch.

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Caecilius wrote:
It's a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento 900cc. Main bit I'm looking for is a new
thermostat, as it's running a bit hot and I don't think the thermostat
is opening fully. Perhaps also a new fan switch.

The thermostat you might get in Halfords. The fan switch might be a Fiat
only part.

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Caecilius wrote:
On Wed, 7 May 2008 14:26:28 +0000 (UTC), Adrian
wrote:
What car is it?

It's a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento 900cc. Main bit I'm looking for is a new
thermostat, as it's running a bit hot and I don't think the thermostat
is opening fully. Perhaps also a new fan switch.

That sort of thing can be bought at any local Joe Bloggs corner car-parts
shop can't it? Have a look on ebay as well. The websites that want the reg
and full details, then send on your requirements to breakers yards and if a
yard has what you want, they contact you.

I've used http://www.247spares.co.uk/ a few times for various bits but you
don't want to be messing about with a secondhand thermostat as they're only
a few quid brand new.

John

"Caecilius" wrote in message
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On Wed, 7 May 2008 14:26:28 +0000 (UTC), Adrian
wrote:
What car is it?

It's a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento 900cc. Main bit I'm looking for is a new
thermostat, as it's running a bit hot and I don't think the thermostat
is opening fully. Perhaps also a new fan switch.


Take the thermo out and dip it in water that the engine temp per normal runs
at? to see if its functioning properly.

What possed you to buy her a FIAT?

George wrote:
"Caecilius" wrote in message
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On Wed, 7 May 2008 14:26:28 +0000 (UTC), Adrian
wrote:
What car is it?
It's a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento 900cc. Main bit I'm looking for is a new
thermostat, as it's running a bit hot and I don't think the thermostat
is opening fully. Perhaps also a new fan switch.


Take the thermo out and dip it in water that the engine temp per normal runs
at? to see if its functioning properly.

To be honest, if you take it out you might as well just replace it.

"Chris Bartram" wrote in message
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George wrote:
"Caecilius" wrote in message
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On Wed, 7 May 2008 14:26:28 +0000 (UTC), Adrian
wrote:
What car is it?
It's a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento 900cc. Main bit I'm looking for is a new
thermostat, as it's running a bit hot and I don't think the thermostat
is opening fully. Perhaps also a new fan switch.


Take the thermo out and dip it in water that the engine temp per normal
runs
at? to see if its functioning properly.

To be honest, if you take it out you might as well just replace it.

Replace the Fiat? I certainely would....

Mike P

On Wed, 07 May 2008 14:51:43 GMT, "George"
wrote:
Take the thermo out and dip it in water that the engine temp per normal runs
at? to see if its functioning properly.

The manual says that you need to use a new gasget when re-fitting the
thermostat, so I might as well put a new one in if I remove the old
one.

What possed you to buy her a FIAT?

Small, cheap, low insurance.

George wrote:

"Caecilius" wrote in message
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On Wed, 7 May 2008 14:26:28 +0000 (UTC), Adrian
wrote:
What car is it?

It's a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento 900cc. Main bit I'm looking for is a new
thermostat, as it's running a bit hot and I don't think the thermostat
is opening fully. Perhaps also a new fan switch.


Take the thermo out and dip it in water that the engine temp per normal runs
at? to see if its functioning properly.

2 other things to consider - radiator and water pump.

What possed you to buy her a FIAT?

Perhaps because he doesn't believe in 30 year old stereotypes?
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Caecilius wrote:
On Wed, 07 May 2008 14:51:43 GMT, "George"
wrote:
Take the thermo out and dip it in water that the engine temp per normal
runs at? to see if its functioning properly.

The manual says that you need to use a new gasget when re-fitting the
thermostat, so I might as well put a new one in if I remove the old
one.

Change the coolant at the same time. Most require this every couple of
years or so - and unless you know it has been done a good time to do it.

What possed you to buy her a FIAT?

Small, cheap, low insurance.

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Dave Plowman London SW
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