178B5000
Production History
- Fiat Mille Fire 1.0 - 1996-2002
- Fiat Mille EX 1.0 - 1996-2000
- Fiat Mille Young 1.0 - 1998-2002
Known Failures
- Timing belt failure - interference design causes valve damage if belt snaps, typically 60k-90k miles.
- Valve cover gasket leak - aged rubber diaphragm causes oil seepage and hissing noises on high-mileage imports.
Specs
Petrol · 1.0L · 55-58hp · Naturally Aspirated
Replacement Cost
Typical UK rebuilt engine: £800-£1,500 (supply only) Estimated from comparable Fire 1.0 units - actual quotes may vary.


