Hello - Nice to meet you all. I am a Fiat Spider newbie and very open to any insights. Looking for MN connections.

[gts351c]

Hello - I am a Fiat Spider newbie and very open to any insights.

I recently purchased a 1979 Fiat Spider 2000 and thoroughly enjoy it.

It needs some tuning and I could use some Fiat Spider education.

Does anyone know of a good mechanics shop for Fiat Spiders in the St. Paul/Minneapolis area of MN?

It seems to run hot. I've replace the thermostat. The radiator looks original. Are there common parts to replace for running hot?
My next thought is to replace the radiator.

Thank you.

Dan

 

[The Panda Nut]

Generally replaing the rad is a good idea and geting a high efficiency or doble core one would be a good idea, along with a new thermostat so it doesnt start running cold. Flush the coolant and try waterless coolant fluid this amy also bosoe the available cooling and more or less prevents boiling. CHeck the igniotion timing and valve clearances and with luck you will be in business. Welcome to the forum!

 

[gts351c]

Thank you. The feedback is greatly appreciated.