Hi from Amsterdam, Netherlands

[floyd1]

Hi all!

First post to introduce myself a bit: I am Flo and own a '74 Sport Spider 1800, US/CA specs. The car is currently hybernating in my garage in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Before summer, I need to address some issues with the Spider but I'll search the forum before I shoot my questions.

Groeten, Flo.

[vandor]

Hi Flo,

You live in a lovely city! I was there in 2000 and 2005, and I actually saw a Spider parked next to a canal!
It wasn't yours, as it was a Euro model
bye,

[124JOE]

hello and welcome

[dedeut]

welkom leuk weer een hollander erbij

[RRoller123]

Welcome aboard! Lots of friendly, knowledgeable and helpful people here.

[floyd1]

Thanks all / dank allemaal!

Already found lots of info and tips!

Main trouble with my Spider is locking brakes after the engine is running for a while. With engine off brakes clear fine. I've got the feeling the brake booster was replaced by a former owner, will check this weekend and see if there's an adjustable push rod as mentioned in several posts. If so, would it be possible to shorten the rod on-car or would I need to remove the booster from the car? What would be the correct length? I found the test 'procedure' by ventura ace, will try first!
Hope that would solve the problem! If not, I'll by-pass the brake booster to see if the problem lies there.

Thanks again, great to see this board is alive and kickin' !

Flo

[tartan18]

Welcome indeed. I replaced my master cylinder and booster and found the following tech tip from IAP very helpful.

http://www.international-auto.com/fiat- ... lation.cfm