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Fiat 500 - Video tutorial

Model: Fiat 500 Epoca - Years 1957-1975
Part: Engine
Operation: How to restore the engine of a vintage Fiat 500

When you decide to restore an engine, you don't have to limit yourself to a simple overhaul or a more in-depth maintenance; in order to really talk about restoration, the engine must be completely disassembled down to the last screw, every single piece must be washed, degreased and checked to exclude that it may show any damage; in the subsequent reassembly phase, it is advisable to install new gaskets, new bearings, oil seals, piston rings, bushings, spark plug cables, etc., respecting the tightening torques and suitably adjusting the valve clearance; It is also advisable to repaint the sheet metal parts with a specific paint for high temperatures: the final result will be excellent.


Posted on 16 September 2023 by ScegliAuto

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Handbrake adjustment on Ford Ecosport

First remove the plastic profile at the base of the gear lever. To do this, slightly widen the side edges and carefully lift it to release it. There is no need to remove it completely, just move it forward to avoid bother. Now remove the plastic center console around the handbrake by first working from the rear to release it and lifting it until the brake lever passes. Also in this case it is not necessary to remove it completely but, paying attention to the connected cables, it can be stowed in front of the passenger seat. At this point we notice that at the base of the handbrake lever, on the front, we find a nut. By acting on it, with a 10 wrench, we can adjust the brake force, increasing it by turning the nut clockwise, or decreasing it by turning it counterclockwise. Once adjusted, the center console can be repositioned first, pressing lightly to engage it, and then the profile of the gearbox base.

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