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2002 FIAT PUNTO
83,000 MILES • FWD • MANUAL
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THFCSCOTT
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I have a fiat punto 1.2 '52. The is very little to no power in 1st and 2nd gears. THere is also a foul smell coming from the car after Iv attempted to drive it. Although it doesnt smell like any clutch Iv smelt before
Feb 20, 2011 at 8:09 AM
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BILLYMAC
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have your convertors and exhaust system checked this test is for backpressure and is done at an exhaust shop. exhaust restrictions usually are explained by the driver as a sort of rotten egg smell or sulfer.
Feb 20, 2011 at 8:51 AM
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