Fiat Dino Forum (FDF)

I have a Spider# 665. It’s probably one the very few unmolested cars. The inside of my boot/trunk is black over the original colour. The lid inside is body colour. Engine compartment, firewall, inner fenders and front end are black over original paint. The underside of the bonnet is body colour. Ins...

PS. Are the carpets wool or nylon?
Michael

Thanks, I’ll contact them anyway to see if they can make the black and red set
Michael

Now Dennis No need to drain any fluids, if the engine has been standing for some time you will have minimum oil left in the heads. You can remove the distributor in one piece( recommended) just be sure to mark its position. As for the torque, I won’t give a number if my head ( the one between my ear...

First off, thanks Tobi for the link regarding valve covers. Very informative. I’m attaching a pic of my car which has 53k on it. Chassis #665. This car was stored from 1987 to when I recovered it in 2022. It’s unlikely they were ever off based on the dried oil and perfect nuts. I have to agree, the ...

Hi Dennis, This is a simple job, but because of the shape of the cover you Must follow some rules.( others jump in if I miss something) First removal, go slowly and take pics. Not the location of the hoses and fittings on the u/s of the airbox. From you comment I assume you doing the distributor sid...

Thanks Tobi
I’ll check with the Auto Club de Portugal next week
I really don’t want to install one
Michael

I’m importing my 2.0 Spider from the USA to Portugal. Although it will get period registration plates, I notice that nearly all of the collectible or vintage cars have a rear fog light. Is there any one in particular that owners in Europe have use to pass their safety inspection? The smaller the bet...

Was your order one colour?
My ‘67 2.0 spider is black and red!
Michael

Thanks for the info friends.
I think I have found an easier way
If you go to the back of the car there are two round holes that look like pipes. I think you can get to the bolts via those two holes