Request: High res images of 2000 FI engine bay

nicktheviking · Post by **nicktheviking** » Fri Oct 03, 2008 3:46 pm

I'm beginning to discover things slightly out of place in my engine bay. I think that the car had a very creative mechanic at one point in its history. There seem to be some custom hoses and things are zip-tied or routed strangely.

Can someone post a relatively stock 2000 FI engine bay so I can compare?

kristoj · Post by **kristoj** » Fri Oct 03, 2008 4:10 pm

There are a bunch of them in another string going on right now http://www.fiatspider.com/f08/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=4247

htchevyii · Post by **htchevyii** » Fri Oct 03, 2008 10:57 pm

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ga.spyder · Post by **ga.spyder** » Fri Oct 03, 2008 11:56 pm

Hey Nick ,
check that link that John(in ''cosmetics'') gave you and if there is something you need little closer or in greater detail ,just let me know.I started that post ,and mine is the first pic.It is stock except for the air filter/cold air .
Craig

nicktheviking · Post by **nicktheviking** » Sat Oct 04, 2008 10:16 am

I think I'm missing the pre-heater valve.

rlux4 · Post by **rlux4** » Sat Oct 04, 2008 5:44 pm

Nick, what are you calling the pre-heater valve? Where is it located? Or, in you case, where is it missing from?
Ron

nicktheviking · Post by **nicktheviking** » Sun Oct 05, 2008 9:49 am

I have a Cali spider, I don't know if that's why.

The pre-heater valve is the little guy that goes on top of the throttle body inlet.

ga.spyder · Post by **ga.spyder** » Sun Oct 05, 2008 10:37 am

They call it a 'throttle plate heater' ,should be the same on all f.i. models.Is that picture enough detail ,or do you need something more close up?
Craig

nicktheviking · Post by **nicktheviking** » Sun Oct 05, 2008 11:18 am

ga.spyder wrote:They call it a 'throttle plate heater' ,should be the same on all f.i. models.Is that picture enough detail ,or do you need something more close up?
Craig

No, I'm positive I don't have one.

htchevyii · Post by **htchevyii** » Sun Oct 05, 2008 12:49 pm

Some of the early f.i. cars had a seperate heater that wrapped around the t.b. and was secured by a spring. The later ones were built in to the plenum. As long as your car runs ok when cold, you might be better off without it, (cooler intake charge). Lenny @ Auto Italia had one listed on Ebay a while back, but his store says he's on vacation until 10-13.

So Cal Mark · Post by **So Cal Mark** » Sun Oct 05, 2008 3:08 pm

it does improve cold driveability a little bit, not too much of a factor here in so cal. Hot engine perf would be better without it

kristoj · Post by **kristoj** » Wed Oct 15, 2008 3:09 pm

Nick,

If you are still looking for a throttle plate heater, there is one on e-bay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/FIAT-124 ... QQtcZphoto

pope · Post by **pope** » Wed Oct 15, 2008 5:38 pm

John, that is for the newer F.I. models that have it built in. The one Nick needs is self contained and held on with a clamp and two bolts

kristoj · Post by **kristoj** » Wed Oct 15, 2008 5:55 pm

My bad. I didn't realize there were two versions. I have an '82 and this one fits my car.

nicktheviking · Post by **nicktheviking** » Wed Oct 15, 2008 6:49 pm

Thanks, but I'm going to run without one. 30 Fahrenheit is about the coldest it gets in Santa Barbara, ever.

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