Since buying the Avenger back in October I've been busy getting through a few things that aren't quite right.
First job was to replace the battery, unusually found in the passenger side wheel arch area. Euro Car Parts had a good deal on the correct battery so an easy although awkward fix, once I found where it was located that is.
Second job was the clutch replacement covered in another post.
The car has always had a slight coolant leak, now traced to a rusted clip cutting through the bottom radiator hose. The hose replacement is a three section unit which comes at a high price. The local motor factors didn't have the part and via Fiat (as with the clutch), the cost would be £107. I used www.rockauto.com who supplied the same parts for £54 including vat and shipping. Even more impressive was the speed at which my order was fulfilled. Ordered on Monday and delivered on Saturday, considering it came from California in such a short time and at half price I'd recommend anyone to try Rock Auto. Hopefully this may help someone.
First job was to replace the battery, unusually found in the passenger side wheel arch area. Euro Car Parts had a good deal on the correct battery so an easy although awkward fix, once I found where it was located that is.
Second job was the clutch replacement covered in another post.
The car has always had a slight coolant leak, now traced to a rusted clip cutting through the bottom radiator hose. The hose replacement is a three section unit which comes at a high price. The local motor factors didn't have the part and via Fiat (as with the clutch), the cost would be £107. I used www.rockauto.com who supplied the same parts for £54 including vat and shipping. Even more impressive was the speed at which my order was fulfilled. Ordered on Monday and delivered on Saturday, considering it came from California in such a short time and at half price I'd recommend anyone to try Rock Auto. Hopefully this may help someone.