There is also a smell of burning which does clear after a few minutes
You should replace the clutch kit !
The clutch disc is out of order because the pedal is clunking. Also shudders & smells of burning.
There is the risk of the car stopping on the road !
SOURCE: 2006 fiat grande punto road/suspension & brake noise
If two different mechanics, including a fiat dealer, already put their hands on your car, there is not much that I can say.
This kind of noise are often caused by bad rotor discs or locking up brake pads, I assume that this had been previously checked and fixed .
about the steering rack problem, when the steering rack has troubles the noise is from the steering rack itself and from the front of the car, if you are sure the noise is from wheel check brakes, or, if the noise does not cohincide with braking, check the wheel bearings.
See here on common brake noises, cause and identifying them.
about "fiat would not allow any more work on this problem", that sounds a bit like rubbish, call Fiat in your country (put Fiat in google, then find support/ contact), and ask them about their policies. I do not think from description this has got to do with steering, unless you get the noise only when steering, nyou usually get also vibrations on steering wheel in this case.
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Many thanks
SOURCE: fiat punto acceleration problems
nikki,
I had a similar problem with a 98 sporting. It turned out to be firstly the clutch had worn down to almost nothing and the fuel filter hadn't been changed in a good while so it got clogged. I would do the filter first. (located just under the drivers side near the rear wheel.
SOURCE: fitting a wing mirror on the passenger side of a fiat punto
On the inside trim, you can remove screws that are by the door handle, arm rest, under door and side of door and then gently pull back on the panel as there will also be retaining clips attached and you don't want to break them. You'll need to lift the door panel upwards in order to get it off the window ledge. Then you'll need to manipulate the panel and disconnect the door handle linkage from the door handle and disconnect the wiring for your controls. Then you can access the bolts that secure the mirror onto the door
SOURCE: My power steering in my fiat punto has stopped
either pump failure...eg no pressure but no leak or steering rack failure,is power steering belt tight and spinning ok???
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