Hi Everybody, my names Dr. Nick. lol j/k (simpsons ref icydk)

[w4vy]

Hello Everyone

After searching around for a good Punto forum it looks like I may have now found it.

I have just been given a mk2 punto 1.2 16v Dynamic on an 52 plate off of my parents as the head gasket has gone and they are going to buy a new car. I already own a BMW but welcome the Punto very muchly what with the high petrol prices and every other stealth tax the goverment dishes out to us.

I intend to use this car for day to day and keep the BMW for the weekends.

Anyway I just thought I would introduce myself and now I shall search for as much info as possible regarding putting this engine back to tip top condition which I shall start a thread about pretty soon.

I look forward to becoming a regular just like over at the BMW forum and I trust I will be in good hands here.

Thank you for having me here and I look forward to talking to whoever the friendly peeps are very soon.

Regards,
David.

p.s. I am a competent mechanic (granted self taught) so when I ask a question please don't be afraid to hit me with jargon. I will understand and if not then I will ask.

Thanks again guys n girls.

[GT3guy]

Welcome to the forum.

[SeanGT]

Welcome buddy, not too far from me! I'll be in Doncaster next Saturday bowling

[w4vy]

Thanks guys.

I've had a look round the engine today more than I normaly would of just to be sure on which engine it is.

When I registered on the forum and got to the car model option list I chose 1.2 16v Dynamic because the car is a 1.2 Dynamic and tbh I thought it was an 8v but the option wasn't there so since I haven't got access to the log book at the mintue I have taken a few pictures of the car and engine bay and was hoping one of you will know straight away from these 2 images.

So...




It is an 8v isn't it ?

Cheers

[GT3guy]

Sure looks like a single cam (8-valve) to me.

[shorty]

welcome, lol you bought a punto and didnt know if it was 16v or 8v lol, whats the next stage for this badass punto?

[w4vy]

welcome, lol you bought a punto and didnt know if it was 16v or 8v lol, whats the next stage for this badass punto?

Hello Shorty thank you for the welcome but I think you should re read what I actually wrote m8.
I know it's an 8v it was just the registration question didn't have the right answer for me and so I just wanted confirmation that the engine I have is correct for the car, which it is and it is the forum reg question answers that need updating. Oh and I didn't buy the car.

Whats next for the car is:

Head Gasket change (as it's failed)
Thermostat change (might as well)
Oil & Oil Filter change

and then we'll see.
In the last 6 months though it has had:

New ECU
New Coil Packs
New Spark Plugs
New HT Leads

New Air filter
New Oil & Oil filter

New Cam Belt & Aux Belt

New Water Pump
Coolant Flush & Renew



And now it's the head gasket that has failed.

Regards,
David.

[w4vy]

Sure looks like a single cam (8-valve) to me.

Yea me to m8, thanks.

I've just had a look in the UserCP and the list there for the car model is huge and has my model compared to the one on the registration form.

[GT3guy]

Wait 'til the list is updated to include the Grande Evo options! TBH, most of the "names" indicate trim levels and other optional extras as a package - fairly irrelevant once you know you the engine and gearbox.

[MiniMike]

Smiles piss me off!

Welcome