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Hi I got a 156 V6 that has run about 130k km. I checked the cooling tank some days ago and found the regular trace of a blown headgasket. Brown gel underneath the coolingtank cap. I've checked this at three garages, and the two first told me it was a blown headgasket, and a repair must be done...

IT'S SIMPLE AND IT'S LEGAL!!!!!!! I found this on a bulletin board and decided to try it a little while back; I was browsing through news groups just as you are right now and came across a article similar to this saying that you could make thousands of dollars within weeks with only an initial...

I don't think HAYNES do a workshop manual for the 146. Could someone please tell me if there are any other manuals of a similair type to the HAYNES ones which cover DIY maintenance of the 146. Thanks in advance

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Just about to get a 155, and am nervous about how many of them have had rebuilt engines - do they tend to go bang often? I know cambelts are a weakness, but are they better or worse than other cars for shredding belts? What's the reliability like, as I will need it to go to work and back 5 days a...

Hi, Going to be getting a new child seat for my son soon (currently 7 months, but BIG!), want him to stay rear facing as long as possible, but it looks like I will need to get a next stage seat by around 9 months. Anyone got any views on car child seats (9 months-4 years) for the 156...

Info wrote: > Howdy, > > My sister bought, a few years ago and against my advice, a 146 1.4 TS from > a relative of ours. > > The guy is a 'grease monkey'; he has been working on cars for many a > decade but is basically too lazy and too self-centered to do things right. > We have found evidence...

Just wondering if anyone has tried replacing the radiator in a 156 (V6 with aircon)? Is it a straightforward job or a 3 hour one as I was told by Alfa? Any idea whether the metal plate directly above the radiator (looks like part of the car chassis / body to me) needs to be removed in order to get...

Mitch wrote: > I noticed this morning that every time I press the brake pedal I can hear > a > switch "clicking" sound. It only takes light pressure to cause it and it > is definately not a suspension type sound as it immediately follows on > from a press on the pedal. > > Does any one know what...

I sometimes (often) find it hard to get my '98 156 V6 into reverse. Am I going to be on the end of a big bill for a new gearbox soon ? Previous owner had reversing sensors (bleeps when you get too close) fitted - is there any way this could have screwed anything up ? thanks

Synapse Syndrome wrote: > > There's someone on eBay.co.uk selling mod chips that claims to increase > power up to 20bhp. > > But where are you supposed to stick these chips in an Alfetta, Alfasud, > 1750, 2000, 2600, Sprint, Arna, 6, 90, Berlina, Duetto, Giulia, Giuletta > or Montreal?

Can anyone suggest someone who can sort out scratches on the paint work and minor scuffs on the bodywork of my 156 TS. Love the car but think the paint work is a pile of pants, and want to her look her best. Thanks in advance D

As the time to actually buy a new car approaches, I just an inredible thought. While the Saab has to go, period, I could get something with an equally juicy engine if it could be run on LPG. While I said before, no V6's because of economy, maybe that wouldn't be the case if it could safely and...

Hi, My car (156 2.0TS, yr 2000, 50000mls) has a problem starting when hot (i.e after it has been running for a while). It started happenning a few weeks ago and seems to be getting worse. Once it cools down, it starts fine, and it runs perfectly when hot. It just won't start again if I shut it...

What a great car ! - I have just completed about 1500 miles to France and back for my hols. On the autoroutes , etc I set the cruise control to about 136KM and got about 28MPG over a 1000 miles - pretty good going considering the car was fully loaded with suitcases, etc plus 4 people - over...

The 36K service is due on my 2.0 156, and I have noted that there is some variance over the timing belt issue. The dealer (Caledonia in Preston), has given me a price of £360 for the service, but told me that they only "check" the belt, as it is replaced at the 76K service. If I "wanted" to have...

I thought to try fix some minor scratches myself. But there is no color code label anywhere in the trunk. My 'users manual' in french and looking at pictures there is should be. Now how to determine the color? JN

I've finally decided it's time to own an Italian car, and the 156 seems to fit the bill, in either 2 or 2.5 litre form. I've got about 6-7 grand to spend, so I guess '99 - 2000 models are the ones on the agenda. However, for various reasons a clutch pedal is not desirable ... I understand the 156...

This story came up the last few weeks and is becoming more and more a real option. Ferrari is the be an independent company (the will leave the FIAT group). They will take Alfa (and Maserati??) with them. Alfa will become Ferrari's high volume money maker. Target will be to sell/produce twice as...

Hello, I'm in Australia. The Alfa GT has come out last month and the only version we get is the V6 which is the one that I'm really after anyhow. I was speaking to my current, (non dealer), Alfa mechanic and he told me that the service costs will be rather steep. For example he said that around...