can anyone help to fix my broken 126 - un used since 2008

[toby-toby-two]

Hello 126 friends,

I have owned my Fiat 126 for some years now (wanted one since i was a teenager), it ran lovely at first until 1 day it started spluttering and conked out.  The AA man told me it was a carburetor problem.  Not only does he splutter, but jumps, has real problems starting, the plugs keep getting wet and their is a very strong smell of petrol when i try to start him.  Too be honest i have not had the money to fix it, and i dont know anyone that can help, Pete126 suggested i locate a guy called Roger from Gateshead but dont know how to search for him.  Hence my little man 'toby-toby-two' is still poorly and off the road. I got him out yesterday and after pumping up a tyre which was flat and jump starting him, he reluctantly started and kangaroo up the street and back.

I wonder if there is anyone local with some experience which may spare me the time to come and have a look at him, and offer some advice and/or assistance.  He is a lovely G reg little motor with only 7,000 miles on the clock, yes you read right seven thousand, who is gathering dust and seems to be getting more things wong with him as he sits there.

Please please can someone help!!!!!

[dajwid]

Pop in the local Polish shop, look for mechanic advert in the window, Hey presto a mechanic thet learnt on Fiat 126s 

[Pete126]

Isn't there any member that can Help Sandra in Washington, Tyne-and-wear

[ronb1967]

First thing to try would be fresh petrol, try to run a flow and return fuel pipe into a petrol can ( pipe from can to pump and return pipe from carb to petrol can)
is it an air cooled model or the BIS   

[grubscrew]

 My guess is perforated float (ie full of fuel causing flooding of engine) or stuck needle valve in carb.

[fightingtorque]

My guess is perforated float (ie full of fuel causing flooding of engine) or stuck needle valve in carb.

sounds about right.  sort of thing an 'old school' car maintenance enthusiast should be able to help with.

gav