hymer1942 Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 Does anyone know if the Siecento has a Cambelt, if not how does it function????????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 I don't know about that model, but many engines now have gone back to using chains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Uzzell Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 The Wikipedia entry http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiat_600_(current) carries a section on engines that says "The Seicento is available with two engines: the old 899 cc OHV (29 kW / 40 hp) engine used in early base S and SX models (which was removed from West European markets due to emissions regulations), and the 1108 cc FIRE (40 kW / 54 hp and used in the Sporting version since launch), was fitted universally with multi-point fuel injection from 2001, replacing the old pushrod units. There was also a version with an electric engine (30 kW / 41 hp)." So early Seicento motors apparently had pushrod operated valves, but (based on the results from a GOOGLE-search) later ones use a timing belt. Another entry retrieved by GOOGLE http://listing-index.ebay.com/cars/Fiat_Seicento.html indicates that alternative motors have been fitted in certain Seicento models - some of these may employ a cam-chain. (It's not that uncommon for a vehicle model to have different valve actuation systems depending on which motors are fitted. For example, the 2.2litre and 3.0litre motors in current-model (X250) Ducatos use a cam-chain, while the 2.3litre motor uses a belt + chain combination.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest peter Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Ask a Fiat dealer or have a look yourself. If it's got a plastic cover over the front of the engine , it's got a belt and if not, it's chain, which if it's worn will rattle and is a lot more expensive to change than a belt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Uzzell Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 There's a Seicento cam-belt-changing thread on the Fiat Forum that may be useful http://www.fiatforum.com/cinquecento-seicento/63709-when-should-my-seicento-sporting-cambelt-changed.html Interestingly, it is claimed that the 1.1litre FIRE motor used in 2001-onwards Seicento's is 'safe' in the event of a cam-belt breakage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hymer1942 Posted July 28, 2009 Author Share Posted July 28, 2009 Thanks all, decided against a fiat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric 83 Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 the .9 fiat does not have a cambelt because it is NOT an overhead cam motor,nor does it have a camchain .it has hydraulic followers. re the emissions problem lot of motors of all makes were dropped to comply with the new regs,they still have to pass mot levels! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.