JamesTiptree Posted December 10, 2004 Share Posted December 10, 2004 Very off topic here, and nothing to do with Caterham but.... Despite it being pointed out several times that it is only a Fiat Punto 1.2, and indeed only 2 years old, a friend is in the process of doing silly things to his engine and as in the process of has been through two standard diffs. I'm informed it's a common problem with this mark of punto in the 1.2 engine series I read a lot about Dave Andrews working on Caterhams, I wondered if he'd do something like this. I understand the money isn't going to be cheap, but then apparently money isn't an issue. In the process he'd like the flywheel lightening as well. If Mr A can't do it, does anyone know of a company, *reliable company, that will do it? He has spoken to Quaife and they have quoted a long waiting time, forgetting the sort of price you can imagine they want. If anyone can help out that would be superb, he's really struggling to find somewhere. Thanks James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_m Posted December 10, 2004 Share Posted December 10, 2004 Try Classic Conversions, they do all sorts, but it seems a waste of time and money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dino ferrana Posted December 10, 2004 Share Posted December 10, 2004 Road and Race Transmissions could probably do something. Very well regarded by people in Caterham circles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesTiptree Posted December 10, 2004 Author Share Posted December 10, 2004 I understand that it seems a waste of money, and were it my car I wouldn't bother. However, plenty of people have pointed this out to him and he is still certain he will go ahead. Everybody has their opinion though I guess. Thanks for the replies, I'll get in touch with these people. James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Drawmer Posted December 10, 2004 Share Posted December 10, 2004 James, I don't know where your friend with the Punto is, but here in Oxfordshire, Middle Barton Garage has a reputation for tuned Fiats. I would have thought the best course of action would be a tranny upgrade by using bits from a stronger model. Give 'em a ring: here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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