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I've just come into some 164 3.0 Super alloys. However, my TSpark is 4 stud and the 3.0 was 5 Stud. Stupidly, I assumed that 164s would all have the same wheel fixings. I'm a bit of a novice when it comes to wheels, so can anyone tell me: a) why they have different stud patterns on these...

Hi moderator (still Catman??) See a lot of spam lately in alt.autos.alfa-romeo Time for a spam-filter or an alt.autos.alfa-romeo.new?? -- Ciao from Holland AlfistaGJ (Gert-Jan) Alfa red 156 SW 1.8 Madeno tuned (2000) Golden Montreal 1428700 (1973/4)

Something like "progression" or "distinctive" but for alfa 145 between 1998 to 2000. Can anybody post some links with that information or mail me that. Thanks! Mario

I'm going to be using an Alfa75 V6 as a donor for a trike project in the very near future and I need some advice as to which is the best V6 used in the 75 and what would be the best year to look for and any particular version of the engine to avoid. A rotten, crashed, or MOT failure vehicle will be...

Hi, A cambelt tensioner pulley broke on a 16V Milano and fortunately no valves were bent. However the cams jumped a few teeth and having made new Alumininium pulleys and having fitted new belts, I would like to get confirmation on the cam timing marks. The inlet and exhaust have marks on them that...

Hi, I have a new (2004, 175BHP) 156 2.4 JTD SW (6 speed). The gearchange seems particularly bad - I'm sure the one I test drove was OK. Basically, it is very "notchy", not fluid at all. It "seems" to be worse when cold (less than 10 miles), and when the weather is cooler. Every gear appears...

....i've bought Alfa 156 2.4 jtd SW, 2001, with 140HP and 72.000km on the clock.car is originaly from Rome Italy and i'm living in Croatia. ....anybody here maybe have repair cd-rom or manual or know how to get one?...the car is arriving to my garage for about one week and i would like to have that...

Just bought a 166 with cassette. Console with controls for CD stacker and Alfa said upgrade was possible. Dealer ( Guest ) said upgrade not possible. Does anyone no if it can be upgraded to a CD stacker? If not is there a good 3rd party solution?

Hi, I bought a 156 2.4 JTD about a year ago & found the clutch very sensitive.It is very difficult to make a smooth takeoff from standstill & going from 1'st to 2'nd is not smooth either. While under guarantee I complained & Alpha said it was the design , did something which seemed to make it...

Apparently my problems to get her started was due to two problems: - not enough power from the battery - not enough fuel Right now I need to pull the choke to get her started which I never needed to do before. Think I found the problem though: the lever for the acceleration pump on 1/2 is...

Help!! Since I changed the battery of my GTV V6 TB the ABS doesn't work anymore. Also the ABS light stay's on. The Alfa engine analyzer can't detect the ABS system. Anybody any suggestions?

ok what the hell does that have to do with alfa romeos? jesus atleast put the slope on a drop top alfa.

Hi All, I've just had my 156 Sportswagon 36K service carried out and it appears that Alfa are really trying to improve their aftercare at last. I was sent a nice little Alfa post card confirming that my car was booked for a service. The gave me a litre of Magnatec oil with disposable gloves, hand...

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it seem to come from the engine. it only happens while driving and stops above 4000rpm or so. any ideas?

As above, but wanting a UK based group. Cheers.

Asked the price of an oil change in my local Fiat garage today - 2.4 JTD. Nearly fell over ----------- 89.23 gbp Is there gold flakes in the oil, and the filter made of silver !! Graham (BTW - Ex Fiat garage last did mine on service for 33gbp for the oil and a

Dear Reader, The subject says most of it. About 18 months ago I bought a 164 Super and have been running it with no problems at all, until last week when the gearbox gave way and all it's fluid ended up on the road via the bell housing! I have been quoted £400 to fix it (mostly labour to get the...

I'm just wondering how easy it is to remove the spark plugs on a 156 V6? I gather you have to remove part of the engine to gain access but it's not obvious which part from looking at it. Has anyone done this? It has been a simple job on my other cars, but the Alfa is in a different league!

Ciao a tutti, sto per compiere i miei 18 anni e sarei intenzionato ad acquistare la 147...non me ne intendo moltissimo di auto, ma ho sentito che stanno facendo dei buoni sconti...Avrei bisogno di sapere qualche consiglio e parere in merito...che ne pensate Voi..!!??