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OK - the dreaded "diesel rattle at startup" is back. Question - can the variator be replaced without doing cambelt etc. at the same time (I had cambelt done 12000 miles / 32 months ago) ? Dave S... 156 2.0 SP2 '98 :>)) It's only rock 'n' roll ...

His phone and ADSL line are down due to a BT cockup, if anyone needs to contact him, especially with regards to National Alfa Day, please email me for a working email addy you can use. -- Steve H 'You're not a real petrolhead unless you've owned an Alfa Romeo' http://www.italiancar.co.uk - Honda...

Hi, I have alfa 156 2.0 TS. Average fuel consumption is 14 - 14.4 l/100 km, city driving. Engine is 100000 km old. Is that too much for this car? Thanks.

156 2l selespeed! another problem! recently fitted acuator.got a problem i thought with the pump. ie when i open the door the pump doesn't power up. put in a new pump but still no good. until pump powers up cant wont start or even turn over! any ideas?

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I only ask because I hoped I was imagining the 156. The camera never lies :( -- Catman MIB#14 SKoGA#6 TEAR#4 BOTAFOF#38 Apostle#21 COSOC#3 Tyger, Tyger Burning Bright (Remove rust to reply) Alfa 116 Giulietta 3.0l (Really) Sprint 1.7 75 TS 156 TS S2 Triumph Speed Triple: Black with extra black...

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With my coolant problems out of the way (thankyou everybody for your advice) and my new flexible brake lines ordered the only thing left to do for the contrôle technique (french MOT) is the emission levels which were at 7.6% CO (pass is at 3.5%). I've just adjusted the timing (was a degree or two...

I've blown the head gasket on my 156 2.5 V6. this is heart-breaking in more than the usual number of ways. I put a new clutch in it only 5 months ago. the car has a full dealer history, and off course, I love it. Unfortunately pressures at work have meant that I have not been at home much over the...

Hi My 156 2.0TS Lusso 2002 (51 plate?) drves OK in every gear, pulls off OK but will not rev over 2500rpm. Any ideas before I go spending money? Rick

My flasher unit has stopped working so I need to replace it, unfortunately I can't find where it goes. I have looked under the steering wheel where all the fuses are but it's not there and it's not in the relay box in front of the battery either any help greatlt appreciated Model: 156 Year:...

Hi, I purchased myself a full set of Powerflex suspension bushes for my 156. The problem is I can't find any garages that are prepared to fit em. I am near Guildford in Surrey, if anyone can suggest somewhere i'd be eternally grateful. John

Dear NG, For a little week I have been wondering about a slight smell metallic from me air con. Since I live close to the airport and local sewer plant I do not pay much attention to this. However yesterday going up hill on the motorway on cruise 120 km/t at 3.000 rpm in 5th a clear lack of power...

Esteemed Alfisti -- I have a 1986 Spider Veloce with 171,000 miles, which I acquired last year. Its previous owners treated it very well but of course it continues to age. Lately, the 1st and 2nd gear syncros have become "particular" and require a variety of techniques (double-clutching into 2nd...

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Was half-way through changing the radiator and thermostat(coolant fluid thermostat body), and noticed that as I disconnected the radiator fan from the electrics there were two cables connected to another plug on the fan that wasnt the fan power. Being intrigued I unscrewed the thing and found what...

OK, it's like this Went to change the air filter on my '98 156 only to find that (like all the series ones) the fixings on the air box were utterly FUBAR. Some PO had molished some screws in to hold the 'cap' on, but getting them out without buggering them up was not possible. So, I now have an...

Hi, I have a 156 1.8 TS, 98 S Reg. My central locking works fine, no problems at all there so I am not to worried about fixing this at the moment. The problem is that the light in the middle of the dash for the alarm is always flashing. When its locked, when I'm driving, just the same...

Alfa Romeo - 159 V6 Sportswagon is in TopGear mag http://www.topgear.com/drives/A0/C1/roadtests/11/01.html Pete -- > 156 2.0 TS (2001) - Proteo Rosso

Hi all, We are expecting our 1st in a few months and was wondering if anyone had any advice on child seats for the 147. Its a 5 door if thats any use. Advice from anyone whose got any good or bad experience would be most appreciated. HELP - I'm desperate not to have to get a flamin MPV!! Thanks,