rgh999 Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 I believe early Fiats 2007/2008 had problems with water ingress into the engine compartment. Can anyone provide photos/advice on what to look for to check the recall has been done. I am about to purchase a 2008 model and want to make sure the work has been carried out and I'm not sure how to tell. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Uzzell Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Welcome to the Out&AboutLive forums. I'm not sure that there was a 'recall' as such to cope with under-bonnet water ingress, but Fiat/Peugeot would implement various measures if an owner complained. These included fitting a cover over the motor's cylinder head, sealing the centre of the plastic scuttle moulding, increasing the diameter of drain tubes, etc. There are some photos on this earlier forum thread that may help. http://www.outandaboutlive.co.uk/forums/Motorhomes/Motorhome-Matters/Peugeot-Fiat-Water-Ingress-Again/14124/?posts=2 This may also be useful http://www.autosleeper-ownersforum.com/t4320-fitting-new-x250-boxer-scuttle?highlight=scuttle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lennyhb Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Our 2008 2.3 came off the Fiat line in April 2008 it has the engine cover and we have never had any problems with water under the bonnet even in current weather conditions. Our van only has the one scuttle drain on the right hand side we park on our drive which is flat with a slight downward slope, making the bonnet slightly downhill. I believe some people have had problems when parked on UK roads as the camber tilts the van to the left where there is no drain on the scuttle, it is an easy DIY mod to add another drain hole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjmike Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Always best to make sure that the drains are not blocked with leaves etc. (very common) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydney1 Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 I'd check them all whatever the year. Just had the scuttle replaced on our 2013 model x250 ubnder warranty. The small diameter drain hole on passenger side blocks up regularly and the new scuttle is still in 2 parts so has had the joint sealed with mastic sealant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithl Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 rgh999 - 2014-02-16 7:23 AM I believe early Fiats 2007/2008 had problems with water ingress into the engine compartment. And many of that era had problems with judder when reversing so check any necessary fixes have been carried out. Keith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayjsj Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Sydney1 - 2014-02-16 7:01 PM I'd check them all whatever the year. Just had the scuttle replaced on our 2013 model x250 ubnder warranty. The small diameter drain hole on passenger side blocks up regularly and the new scuttle is still in 2 parts so has had the joint sealed with mastic sealant Same here with a 2012 model, sealed middle joint with mastic, turned blue plastic insert, upside down in main drain pipe because it kept getting blocked and overflowing. Now acts as a 'downpipe cover' like you would have on your guttering. Also have to keep the 2 small diameter drain pipes cleaned out with a length of flexible 'net curtain wire'. Heath Robinson could have taught the Fiat designers a thing or 2. Progress eh ! don't you just love it ! *-) Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgh999 Posted February 17, 2014 Author Share Posted February 17, 2014 Thanks guys for all help and advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JudgeMental Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Just save a lot of heart ache and get van professionally inspected before purchase..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cervantes Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 This thread may be of interest to you because Fiat have still not fully cured the scuttle leak. http://www.outandaboutlive.co.uk/forums/Motorhomes/Hints-and-Tips/water-leaks-into-Engine-ECU/33593/ My 2013 Fiat X250 still leaked, so I modified it to be waterproof - process and pictures can be seen here. http://themotorhomeyears.blogspot.co.uk/2013/11/teething-troubles.html Hope this helps to save any expensive repairs in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.