1999 FIAT PUNTO oil level

1B«12 Every 20 000 miles - diesel models
21 Road test
Instruments and electrical equipment 1 Check the operation of atl instruments and electrical equipment. 2 Make sure that all instruments read correctly, and switch on all electrical equipment rn turn, to check that It functions properly. Steering and suspension 3 Check for any abnormalities in the steering, suspension, handling or road feel. 4 Drive the vehicle, and check that there are no unusual vibrations or noises. 5 Check that the steering feete positive, with no excessive sloppiness, or roughness, and check for any suspension noises when cornering and driving over bumps. Drivetrain 6 Check (he performance of the engine, clutch, transmission and driveshafts.
7 Listen for any unusual noises from the engine, clutch and transmission. 8 Make sure that the engine runs smoothly when Idling, and that there is no hesitation when accelerating. 9 Check that the clutch action is smooth and progressive, that tho drive is taken up smoothly, and that the pedal travel Is not excessive. Also listen for any noises when the clutch pedal is depressed. 10 Check that all gears can be engaged smoothly without noise, and that the gear lever action Is not abnormally vague or notchy. 11 Listen for a metallic clicking sound from ihe front of the vehicle, as the vehicle « driven slowly In a circle with the steering on full-lock. Carry out this check In both directions, if a clicking noise is heard, this Indicates wear in a driveshaft |oinl, in which case renew the joint if necessary.
Check the braking system 12 Make sure that the vehicle does not pull to one side when braking, and that the wheels do not lock prematurely when braking hard.
13 Check that there Is no vibration through the steering when braking. 14 Check that the handbrake operates correctiy without excessive movement of th« lever, end that it holds the vehicle stationery on a slope. 15 Test the operation of the brake servo unit as follows. With the engine off, depress the footbrake four or five times to exhaust the vacuum. Hold the brake pedal depressed, then start the engine. As the engine starts, there should be a noticeable give In the brake pedal as vacuum builds up. Allow the engine to run for at least two minutes, and then switch it off. If the brake pedal is depressed now, it should be possible to detect a hiss from the servo es the pedal is depressed. After about four or five applications, no fimher hissing should be heard, and the pedal should feel considerably harder. Note: The vacuum for the servo unit is provided by the vacuum pump mounted on the left-hand end of t/ie cylinder head.
Every 30 000 miles (45 000 km) or 3 years
22 Manual transmission oil level check ;5§
1 Park the vehicle on a level surface. If possible over an inspection pit or on a ramp as the filler/level plug is best reached from under Ihe engine compartment. The oil level must be checked before the car Is driven, or at least 5 minutes after the engine has been switched off. If the oil is checked Immediately after driving the car. some of the oil will remain distnbuted around the transmission compo-nents, resulting In an inaccurate level reading. 2 Wipe clean the area around the filler/level plug, which is situated on tho front of the
transmission (see illustration). Using an Allen key. unscrew the plug and clean it. 3 The oil level should reach the lower edge of the filler/level hole. A certain amount of oil will have gathered behind the filler/level plug, and will trickle out when it is removed; this does not necessarily Indicate that the level Is correct. To ensure that a true level Is established, wait until the Initial trickle has stopped, then add oil as necessary until a trickle of new oil can be seen emerging. The level will be correct when the flow ceases; use only good-quality oil of the specified type-Make sure that the vehicle Is completely level when checking the level and do not overfill. 4 When the level is correct refit and tighten the plug and wipe away any spilt oil.
22.2 Transmission filler/level plug location
Every 40 000 miles (60 000 km) or 4 years
23 Rear brake shoe check
1 Chock the front wheels then jack up the rear of the car and support It on axle stands (see Jacking and Vehicle Support), Remove the rear roadwhecla. 2 Using the inspection hole at the edge ot the brake drum, check that the linings are not worn below the minimum thickness given In the Spec ifi cat Ions (see Illustration). If necessary use a torch. 3 If the friction material on any shoe is worn down to the specified minimum thickness or iess. all four shoes must be renewed as a set, 4 At the same time check for signs of brake fluid leakage. 5 For a comprehensive check, the brake
drum should be removed and cleaned. This will allow the wheel cylinders to be checked, and the condition of the brake drum itself to be fully examined (see Chapter 9). 8 Refit the rubber plugs then lower the car to the ground.
24 Timing belt renewal
Refer to Chapter 2C. Note: Although the normal interval for timing belt
ranees/a!
is 70 000
mHes
(105 000
km),
it is strong recommended that the interval is reduced on vehicles which are subjected to intensive use, ie, mainly short journeys or a lot of stop-start driving. The actual belt renewal interval is therefore very much up to tho individual owner.
That being said, it is highly recommended to err on the side of safety, and renew (he belt at
this
earlier interval, bearing in mind the drastic consequences resulting from belt fetfure.
23.2 Check the thickness of the shoe friction material through the hole on the edge of the drum (arrowed)

Maintenance procedures - diesel models 1B.13
Every 60 000 miles (90 000 km) or 6 years
Refer to Chapter 40. A full chock of the 26 Emissions control systems emissions control systems must be made by a check Fiat dealer.
Every 80 000 miles (120 000 km)
26 Manual transmission ,v->> oil renewal K
1 Pak the vehicle on a level surface, if possible over an inspection pit or on a ramp as the filer/level and drain plugs are accessed from
under the
engine compartment, ff necessary tack up Ihe vehicle and support on axle stands (see Jacking and
vehicle
support). 2
Wipe
clean the area around the filler/! a vol and vain plugs, which are situated on the front and bottom of the transmission (see Illustration}.
3 Using an Allen key, unscrew the fillor/level plug and clean it. 4 Position a suitable container beneath the transmission, then use the Allen key to unscrew the drain plug. Allow the oil to completely dram. 5 Wipe clean the drain plug then refit and tighten It. 6 Fill the transmission with the correct grade and quantity of oil, referring to Section 22 when checking the level. Refit and tighten the filler/level plug. 7 Where applicable lower the vehicle to the ground. 26.2 Transmission drain plug location (viewed from undor tho vohlcle)
Every 2 years (regardless of mileage)

27
Coolant renewal St I
Coo//ng system draining

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Warning: Wait until the engine is coid before starting this procedure. Do not allow anti-fnue to come in contact with your skin, or with the painted surfaces of the vehicle.
Rinse
off spills immediately with plenty of water. Never leave antifreeze lying around fh an open container, or in a puddle in the driveway or on the garage floor. Children
and
pets are attracted by Its sweet smell,
bat
antifreeze can be fatal if ingested. 1 With the engine completely cold, cover the expansion tank cap with a wad of rag, and slowly turn the cap anti-clockwise to relieve the
pressure in the cooling system (a hissing sound will normally be heard). Wail until any pressure remaining in the system is released, then continue to turn the cap until it can be removed. 2 Position a suitable container beneath the radiator bottom hose connection, then release the retaining clip and ease the hose from the radiator stub (see Illustration), If the hose joint has not been disturbed for some time, it will be necessary to gently manipulate the hose to break the joint. Do not use excessive force, or the radiator stub could be damaged. Allow the coolant to drain into the container. 3 Certain models are fitted with cooling system bleed plugs, which should be opened to aid the draining process and help prevent airlocks. These are located on the heator Inlet hose and on the top right hand edge of the radiator (see Illustrations), ff the coolant has
been drained for a reason other than renewal, then provided It is clean and less than two years old, it can be re-used, though this is not recommended. 4 Once all the coolant has drained, reconnect the hose to the radiator and secure it in position with the retaining clip.
Cooling system flushing 5 If coolant renewal has been neglected, or if the antifreeze mixture has become diluted, then In time, the cooling system may gradually lose efficiency, as the coolant passages become restricted due to rust, scale deposits, and other sediment. The cooling system efficiency can be restored by flushing tho system clean. 6 The radiator should be (lushed independently of the engine, to avoid unnecessary contam-ination.
27.2 Disconnecting the radiator bottom hose to drain the coolant 27.3a Location of cooling system bleed plugs (arrowed) 27.3b Bleed screw located on the top right hand edge of the radiator

2A«1
Chapter 2 Part A:
SOHC (8-valve) petrol
engine in-car repair procedures
Contents
Auxiliary drivebelts • removal and refitting See Chapter 1A Gamstaft cover - removal and refitting 6 Camshaft oil seal - renewal 7 Camshaft • removal and refitting See Chapter 20 Crankshaft oil seals - renewal 8 Cylinder compression test 3 Cylinder head - dismantling and overhaul See Chapter 20 Cylinder head - remove] and refitting 9 Engine mountings - Inspection and renewal 11 Engine oil and filter • renewal See Chapter 1A
Degrees of difficulty
Engine oil level check See Weekiy checks Flywheel/driveplate • removal, inspection and refitting 10 General Information 1 Location of TOC on No 1 cylinder 2 Oil pump and pick-up tube - removal, inspection and refitting 13 Sump • removal and refitting 12 Timing belt and covers • removal and refitting .. 4 Timing belt tensioner and sprockets - removal, inspection and refitting 5 Vafve clearance check and adjustment See Chapter 1A
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Specifications
General Engine code:' 1108 cc engine (55 models): Up to May 1997 176.A6.000 May 1d97 onwards • . 176.B2.000 1242 cc engine (60 models): Up to May 1997 176.B1.000 May 1997 onward 176.B4.000 1242 cc engine (75 modete) 176.A8.000
•Note:
See Vehicle Identification for the location of code marking on the engine. 8cre: 11O0OC engine 70.0 mm 1242 cc engine 70.8 mm Stroke: 1108 cc engine 72.0 mm 1242 cc engine 78.86 mm Compression ratio: 1108 cc engine 9.6:1 1242 cc engine with single-point injection 9.6:1 1242 cc engine with multi-point injection 9.8:1 Rrlng order 1-3-4-2
No 1
cylinder location Timing belt end of engine
TnUng
belt tension See text
Lubrication system
Oil
pump type By-rotor driven from front of crankshaft Outer rotor-to-housing clearance 0.080to0.186mm
Axial
clearance 0.025 to 0.056 mm

2A*10 SOHC (8-valve) petrol engine in-car repair procedures
13.13b Using a socket to lit a new oil sea! to the oil pump
Refitting 14 Bolt the pump into position using a new joint gasket (see illustrations). Note that on© bolt Is longer than the others. 15 Bolt on the oil pick-up assembly using a
13.14a Using a new gasket. ..
new sealing washer. 16 Lock the crankshaft as described in paragraph 4, then fit the crankshaft sprocket and bghlen the bolt to the specified torque. 17 Fit the sumpaa described in Section 12. Screw on a new oil filter cartridge.
13.14b ... reftt the oil pump
18 Fit and tension the timing belt as described in Section 4. 19 Fill the engine with oil (see Chapter 1A>. 20 Run the engine for a few minutes, then check and top-up the oil level (see Weekly checks).
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2B»1
Chapter 2 Part B:
DOHC (16-valve) petrol
engine in-car repair procedures
Contents
Auxiliary drlvebelts - removal and refitting See Chapter 1A Camshaft oil seal - renewal 6 Camshafts and cam followers - removal, inspection and refitting .. 9 Crankshaft oil seals • renewal 7 Cylinder compression test 3 Cylinder head - dismantling and overhaul See Chapter 2D Cylinder head • removal and refitting 10 Cylinder head extension • removal and refitting 8 Engine assembly/Valve timing holes - general information and usage 2
Engine mountings - inspection and renewal 12 Engine oil and filter - renewal See Chapter 1A Engine oil level - check See Weekly checks Flywheel - removal, Inspection and refitting 11 General Information 1 Oil pump and pick-up tube - removal, inspection and refitting 14 Sump - removal and refitting 13 Timing belt and covers - removal and refitting 4 Timing belt tensioner and sprockets • removal and refitting 5
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Specifications
General Engine code* 176.09.000 •Note: See Vehicle Identification for the location of code marking on the engine. Bore 70.8 mm Stroke 78.86 mm Capacity 1242 cc Compression ratio 10.2:1 Firing order 1-3-4-2 No
1
cylinder location Timing belt end of engine Timing belt tension See text
Camshaft Orlve Toothed belt
No
of bearings 3 Camshaft bearing journal diameters: Ho
1
bearing 35.000 to 35.015 mm
Mo
2 bearing 48.000 to 48.015 mm No 3 bearing 49.000 to 49.015 mm Camshaft bearing Journal running clearance 0.030 to 0.070 mm Camshaft endfloat 0.15 to 0.34 mm
Cylinder head extension Camshaft bearing diamelers: No
1
bearing 35.045 to 35.070 mm No 2 bearing 48,045 to 48.070 mm No 3 bearing 49.045 to 49.070 mm
Cam
follower (tappet) type Hydraulic
Cam
follower (tappet) diameter 28.353 to 28.370 mm
Cam
follower (tappet) bore diameter in cylinder head extension 28.400 to 28.421 mm
Cam
follower (tappet) running clearance 0.046 to
0.051
mm

2B*9 DOHC (16-valve) petrol engine in-car repair procedures
8.12 Rofit tho cylinder head extension retaining bolts and tighten them to tho specified torque 11 Locate the cam follower retaining tools in position Ihen lower the extension assembly onto the cylinder head. When all the cam followers have engaged their respective valves, remove the tools. 12 Refit tho retaining bolts and tighten them progressively to pull the extension down onto
the
cylinder head. Do this slowly and carefully
as the
vaivo springs will be compressed during Ihfs operation and it is essential to keep the extension square and level as the bolts are lightened. Once all the bolts are Initially Bghloned. progressively tighten them further to
the specified
torque (see illustration). 13 If necessary renew the O-rlng seals on the protective caps covering the cylinder head extension retaining bolts (see illustration).
Refit
the caps and tighten them securoly. 14 Refit the resonator support bracket to the
Icp of
the cylinder head extension.
8.13 Renew the O-ring seals on the protective caps covering the cylinder head extension retaining bolts 15 Refil the ignition coils and reconnect Ihe wiring. 16 Refit the timing belt as described in Section 4.
9 Camshafts and cam ^ followers -
removal,
S inspection and refitting ^
Removal 1 Remove the cylinder head extension as described in Section 8. 2 Place the assembly upside down on a bench and lift off the cam follower retaining tools, 3 Remove the cam followers from their locations In the cylinder head extension and place them In an oil tight compartmented box
labelled 1 to 8 (inlet) and 1 to 8 (exhaust) (see illustration). Alternatively, place them into individual storage jars or containers suitably marked. Fill the box or the jars with clean engine oil until each cam follower is just submerged, 4 Undo the camshaft sprocket retaining bolt while holding the sprocket with a suitable tool as described In Section 4. 5 Remove the camshaft sprocket, then undo the bolt and nut and remove the cover plate over the inlet camshaft (see Illustrations), 6 At the other end of the cylinder head extension, undo the nuts and remove the end cover (soe Illustration). Recover the gasket. 7 Undo the two bolts securing the camshaft drive gears to the inlet and exhaust camshafts (see illustration). The camshaft locking tools used in the timing belt removal procedure (which should still be in place) are sufficient to prevent the camshafts rotating while the gear retaining bolts are undone. Remove the bolts and withdraw the camshaft gears. 8 Remove the camshaft locking tools. 9 Carefully remove the Inlet camshaft from the cylinder head extension (see illustration). Suitably mark the camshaft IN to avoid confusion when refitting. 10 Punch or drill a small hole in the exhaust camshaft oil seal. Screw a self-tapping screw into the hole, and pull on the screw with pliers to extract the seat (soe illustration). 11 Carefully remove Ihe exhaust camshaft from the cylinder head extension (soe illustration). Suitably mark the camshaft EX to avoid confusion when refitting.
JJ Remove the cam followers from their 9.5a Remove the camshaft sprocket... locations in the cylinder head extension
9.5b ... then undo the bolt and nut and remove the cover plate over tho inlet camshaft
9.6 Undo the nuts and remove the end cover
9.7 Undo the two bolts securing the camshaft drive gears to the inlet and exhaust camshafts 9.9 Carefully remove tho Inlet camshaft from the cylinder head extension

2C«1
Chapter 2 PartC:
Diesel engine in-car repair procedures
Contents
Auxiliary drivebelts - removal and refitting See Chapter 1B Camshaft cover - removal and refitting 6 Camshaft oil seal - renewal 7 Camshaft - removal and refitting See Chapter 20 Crankshaft oil seats - renewal 8 Cylinder compression test « 3 Cylinder head - dismantling and overhaul See Chapter 20 Cylinder head - removal and refitting 9 Engine mountings - inspection and renewal 11 Engine oil and fitter - renewal See Chapter 18 Engine oil level check See Weekly checks
Degrees of difficulty
Flywheel * removal, inspection and refitting 10 General information 1 Location of TDC on No 1 cylinder 2 Oil cooler - removal and refitting 14 Oil pump and pick-up tube • removal, Inspection and refitting 13 Sump • removal and refitting 12 Timing belt and covers • removal and refitting 4 Timing belt tensioner and sprockets - removal, Inspection and refitting 5 Valve clearance check and adjustment See Chapter 1B

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Specifications
General Engine code:' 1698 cc non-turbo engine 176.B3.000 1698 cc turbo engine: Up to 1997 t76.A3.00aor176.A5.000 1997 onward 176.A3.000or176.B7.000 •Note: See Vehicle Identification for the location of the code marking on the engine. Bore 82.6 mm Stroke 79.2 mm Compression ratio: Non-turbo engine 20.5:1 Turbo engine 19:1 Firing order 1-3-4-2
No 1
cylinder location Timing belt end of engine Titling belt tension See text
Lubrication system Oi pump type By-rotor driven from front of crankshaft Outer rotor-to-houslng clearance 0.080 to 0.186 mm Axial clearance 0.025 to 0.056 mm
Torque wrench settings Nm ibf ft Camshaft cover 10 7 Camshaft sprocket 11B 87 Crankshaft sprocket centre bolt 190 140 Cylinder head: Stage 1 50 37 Stage 2 100 74 StageS Angle-tighten a furtfier 90" Stage 4 Angle-tighten a further 90° CySnder head front bolts 30 22 Flywheel 142 105
Fuel
injection pump sprocket 49 36 Inlet and exhaust manifolds 25 18 Sump 10 7 Timing belt tensioner and idler 44 32

Diesel engine in-car repair procedures 2C*11
X
a 13.14 Fitting the new oil seal to the oil pump casing
S Unscrew the bolts securing the oil pump to Ihe front of the cylinder block and withdraw it over the nose of the crankshaft. Note the location of the bracket (see Illustration). Recover the gasket.
Inspection 8 Prise the oil seal from the front of the oil pump using a screwdriver (see Illustration). 7 Unscrew the crosshead screws and lift off the cover. The screws are tight and are best loosened using an impact driver (see illustration). S Lift out the two rotors keeping them identified for position in relation to each other (see illustrations). 9 Depress the relief valve collar, then extract the retaining plate and withdraw the seat, spring and valve (see illustrations). 10 Clean the pump thoroughly, and Inspect the rotors for signs of damage or wear. Using a feeler blade, check the wear between the outer rotor and oil pump casing. Using the feeler blade and a straight-edge, check the endptay of Ihe rotors. If the rotors are worn in excess of the specified amount given in Specifications, the oil pump should be renewed as a complete unit (see Illustrations). 11 Check the condition of the relief valve and seating - If worn excessively the pump must be renewed. 12 If the components are In good condition, reassemble the pump using a reversal of the dismantling procedure. Before fitting the cover the rotors should be oiled and the cavity
13.15 Engine oil dipstick rubber grommet in the oil pump casing between them filled with clean engine oil. Make sure the cover screws are fully tightened. 13 Thoroughly clean the mating surfaces of the oil pump and cylinder block. 14 Dip the new oil seal in engine oil then locate it on the front of the oil pump with the sealing lips facing Inwards. Use a suitable tubular drift (or socket) to drive the seal into the oil pump casing (see illustration). 16 Examine the dipstick tube rubber grommet in the oil pump and renew il If necessary (see illustration).
Refitting 16 Smear a little engine oil on both sides of the new gasket then locate it on the cylinder block (see illustration), 17 To prevent damage to the new oil seal as it is passed over the nose of the crankshaft, wrap some adhesive tape around it and lightly oil it. 18 Carefully locate the oil pump over the crankshaft taking care not to damage the oil seal then Insert the bolts loosely. Remove the adhesive tape (see Illustration). 19 Using a straight-edge, position the oil pump so that the sump mating surface Is level with the surface of the crankcase (see illustration). With the pump correctly positioned, securely tighten the bolts in an even and progressive sequence. 20 Refit the oil pick-up tube together with a new gasket, and securely tighten the mounting bolts. 21 Refit the sump with reference to Section 12.
13.16 Positioning the oil pump gasket on the cylinder block 22 Refit the crankshaft sprocket with reference to Section 5 and the timing belt with reference to Section 4. 23 When starling the engine, let it Idle until the oil pressure warning light goes out.
14 Oil cooler -removal and refitting I I
Removal 1 The oil cooler is located on the right-hand side of the engine compartment. First remove the front bumper as described In Chapter 11. 2 Unbolt the support bar for the radiator and oil cooler. 3 Support the oil cooler then unscrew the upper mounting boll. Lower the cooler to the extent of the hoses. 4 Position a container beneath the cooler then unscrew the Inlet and outlet union nuts and disconnect the hoses from the oil filter. Note the fitted positions of the hoses for correct refitting. Allow the oil to drain into the container. 5 Fully unscrew the union nuts and disconnect the hoses from the oil cooler.
Refitting 6 Refitting is a reversal of removal, but top-up the engine oil level as necessary. Run the engine and check for leaks.
13.18 Locating the oil pump over the end of the crankshaft 13.19 Checking that the oil pump and sump mating surfaces are correctly aligned with a straight-edge