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When I close my 156 with the alarm, only the left-side lights 'blimp'. What can be? Bye ;-) -- Jacopo Bolzano, Italia -- Sportwagon 2.5 V6 24V Distinctive

Does anyone have any 147 navigator cd's to trade or download. 2003/2004 i 'm updating my collection of navigation cd's . i have the complete collection, and I want to trade with others, please send a mail if you have any,. perhaps we can share some. --

I took my GTV out for a blast the other day and I experienced distinctive hesitation at around 4000 rpm. Every seemed fine up until then, but as soon as take her over 4000 she holds back, (similar to the rev limiter) then struggles her way on up to 5000, 6000. Then yesterday I started her up on the...

Dave Sparrow wrote: > 2000 156 Selespeed VL > > In 2nd gear, braking gently to a complete stop. As expected, just before > stopping it changes down into 1st gear. Recently this gearchange has been > accompanied by a distinctive 'clunk'. It's not _really_ loud, but definitely > noticeable and it...

Hi all, This is the first of our monthly get togethers. If you own an Italian car or are an enthusiast, please come out. All are welcome. It will be held at Veneto Tennis Club which is located in Woodbridge ON, near Toronto. Typically, there is an excellent turnout of cars, there is a cafe/bar...

Dear Alfisti! The members of the Polish Alfa Romeo internet club IK@R (Internetowy Klub Alfa Romeo) are pleased to inform that there is the 10th jubilee-meeting and the 8th Alfa Romeo rally being organised, which will take place in and around Kraków (Poland), from 4th to 6th June, 2004. The plan of...

My 1999 model Alfa 146 has irregular idling when hot. No problems starting, no problems while warming up. When it gets very hot (in traffic, on hot days especially) it starts to run unevenly at idle. It gets worse if extra load is put on the engine - eg heated rear window switched on. The...

Having had my 166 3.0 off the road for 6 months due to an electrical fault, I now need the i.c.s code to enter into the i.c.s. I cannot locate it. Anyone know how to get a replacement code (car out of warranty) Thanks

bjj > wrote: > http://tinyurl.com/3dx4y Cross-posted to alt.autos.alfa-romeo -- Steve H 'You're not a real petrolhead unless you've owned an Alfa Romeo' http://www.italiancar.co.uk - Honda VFR800 - MZ ETZ300 VW Golf GL Cabrio - Alfa 75 TS - Alfa 155 TS Lusso - COSOC...

I had a problem finding parts for my mercedes 450slc and someone told me about motorflirt.com, i posted a few messages to other members of the site and managed to locate loads of parts. I was well impressed.

Hi guys, Could it be possible to put a turbo on the 164 3.0 V6 (183pk). Since they have made turbo models etc ... I know it would be quitte an operation, but I'm willing to take that risk. If this is possible, where can I find information and much more of it. Maybe someone can give me the plans or...

This might seem like a bit of a daft idea, but I love my car and don't particularly want to change it. However, the only thing it doesn't have that I really would like is air con. Is it feasible to get air con retrofitted, or get parts of a scrap 164 Lusso? or is it just too expensive to be worth...

According to the handbook, trickle charging the battery or starting via jump leads should only be carried out by "authorised AR services". Is this strictly necessary? The battery is not completely dead, but will not turn the starter motor over.

the front end on my 1996 alfa 164 tb appears to have sagged at 30k miles. any ideas as to fixing it? do the front shocks have anything to do with it?

* Buy $497.02 worth of groceries for $2.02! So what's his secrets? Dear friends, This may sound unbeleivable,but it's true! How would you like to walk into your favorite grocery store with a measly$5.bill then walk out with over $200 in groceries that you got virtualy for free? If this sounds...

What you are most likely experiencing is the result of indusrial fallout (IFO) or rail dust. The most common sources are emmissions from Factories (Auto MFG), Rail Dust from the trains that trans. the vehicles. or Brake Dust. that attaches itself to the surface (+)(-) attraction. Once on...

2001 156 with about 28,000 miles. Just started squealing yesterday, but it's intermittent. Brake pads? Any ideas before I start spending? G

I've just seen a really pretty looking Alfa, which I believe was an SZ, (after a quick search on the Internet for pics). Very sporty looking car with 3 headlights on each side and a nice sounding engine. Anyone on here got one? Are they rare / expensive? Any idea how much they sell for? I could...

Hi there, I just got a Spider'86 and am in need of a good alfa "wrench" in the area. I have a local guy who claims he can handle it but there are not alfas going to his shop so far. Any info will help. SPV