New Owner in Ottawa.

1983SpiderEuropa · Post by **1983SpiderEuropa** » Tue Apr 03, 2012 7:22 pm

Hello,
I just picked up a 83. It runs and drives great. Needs a top and some body work. I guess the first thing I should do is change the belt since I can't be sure how old it is. There are lots of little things that need to be fixed but thats why I bought it.

RRoller123 · Post by **RRoller123** » Tue Apr 03, 2012 10:13 pm

Welcome aboard!

dmwhiteoak · Post by **dmwhiteoak** » Wed Apr 04, 2012 12:10 am

Hello and welcome to the best place to care for your Fiat. There are several Canadians that are very active here. Pretty good guys but one that close may need to keep a sharp eye on him.

vandor · Post by **vandor** » Wed Apr 04, 2012 12:26 am

Hi,

A friend of a friend has a '84 in Ottawa. I just sold him some parts to rebuild his diff.

When you change the timing belt check on the condition of the tensioner and the waterpump.
Don't forget to rotate the engine 2 revolutions by hand before you start it up, to be sure nothing is touching.

4uall · Post by **4uall** » Wed Apr 04, 2012 12:42 am

Re: New Owner in Ottawa.

Postby 4uall on Tue Apr 03, 2012 7:33 pm
Hello and welcome. There are lots of owners here in Ottawa. Here is a link to the Italian Car Club of Ottawa http://www.italiancarclubottawa.ca/ICCOschedule.shtml Hope to see you on the 30th

kilrwail · Post by **kilrwail** » Wed Apr 04, 2012 6:36 am

Welcome to the group - and obsession. Let us know if you need any help.

124ADDHE · Post by **124ADDHE** » Wed Apr 04, 2012 9:26 am

Welcome, sounds like you have the perfect state of mind for owning a spider

Will be a great deal of fun though, i could never part with my spider after the last 13 years of ownership!