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Hi All My 1996 2.0 Cloverleaf has developed a very annoying habit. The engine, when returning to idle, will drop to such low revs that it almost stalls - then will over-correct and rev to about 2,000 rpm. It will do this continuously until I start driving again. At other times, again when...

Hi Guys A common fault it seems ..... but what causes it and how do I sort it? One suggestion I've found is to clean the contacts on the wiper relay ........ can someone tell me where to locate the relay? Any suggestions gratefully received Thanks

hi, i need to know which is the capacity of reservoir of my 145 1.9JTD, i know the full capacity of the fuel tank is 51lt. thanks for your help ciao, mi sapete dire a quanti litri ammonta la riserva in una 145? tutto il serbatoio è 51 litri (tranne sulla 2.0 QV) ciao e grazie

Hi all just had to put a new rad on my 145 cloverleaf ,there is a shop on Ebay selling them for £69 + 9 p+p joy ! got it ,and a very good fit it was to only took an hour (with a bad hand lol) But it has developed a whistle on tick over after it gets warm i.e. when the stat has opened ! any one...

Hi, i have a 1999 Alfa 145. Its a lovely car but with one really annoying problem. Every time i get into the car i have to drop the seat back down as it seems to raise itself up when i get out. Its a gradual thing and probably takes 30 minutes for it to go up, but is very annoying. I took a look...

why do some 145's have green cloverleafs and some have blue Mad eddie with a blue cloverleaf

i can't find specs for boxer engines' gearboxes? Plenty specs for TS but none for boxer. I would like to see differences, if any, between 1.3, 1.6 and 1.7 16v gearbox ratios.

How much is a new remote for one please? Alex

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Hi, I recently bought a 1998 146 2.0 twin spark. The previous owner had a new clutch and slave cylinder put in Dec (at a garage miles away from myself, so popping in to get them to have a look is not really an option unless I know for definate that their work is at fault). Unfortunatly I'm having...

Hi We have a 2000 1.8TS 146 that has developed a coolant water leak. All the hoses have been checked in the engine bay with the system pressurised to 1.5bar and none leak and neither does the radiator. The coolant water can be seen dripping from the near-side (left side) sill along the length of...

I have an Alfa Romeo 146 and recently the drivers side window has come off its runners. I have tried to get it back on but it wont. I wondered if any of you knows how to take the interior door panel off so i can get access to it.... there are no clear screws or clips. thanks dean

i have the 146 ti (99), an sometimes when going at slow spped, about 30mph the engine starts to die on me, even if i put it in neutral and floor the accelerator the engine doesnt rev, but just splutters and eventually stalls, i have recently had a service too, i had the cam belts done an new...

Hi, Having just purchased a late 1999 146Ti I'm now doing the maintenance rounds on the car. Can anyone advise if pollen filters were fitted to this car and if so where is it / how is it changed ? Also where is the fuel filter located ? Any help greatfully appreciated

Hi, Just bought a 1997 P 146 1.8TS without seeing it (I know, but the old 'must have Alfa' mist descended on me). Got it cheap enough £1000 plus tax. It's champagne with black velour. What differences are there between this and my old 146 1.6TS please guys? Plus it only has the one key, major...

I have a set of 4 Alfa 146 Steel wheels for sale - they have pirelli p6000 tyres, each with at least 6mm of tread left. They have 4 x 98 studs, making them suitable for just about everything fiat, lancia and alfa, except cars with 5 stud wheels or the Alfa 33. Buyer collects - Offers around...

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

Hi my clutch on my 1997 146 1.6ts has been noisey for about a year now , when you depress the pedal theres like a a "sssssshhh" sound which goes away when you life the pedal again. thats been happening for about a year now and doesn't seem to be getting any worse , but in the past couple of weeks...

hello I have recently bought Alfa Romeo 146ti, and I have a small problem.When I push accelerator the temperature indicator drops from 80 to 40 degree, but when pedal is still in one position everything semes to be OK. Can somebody please help me?? Thanks

Been tempted by one locally. P plate, 14k miles, 1 owner and full history. Up for £2k..... is it worth the risk, or should we have the 75 restored? -- Steve H 'You're not a real petrolhead unless you've owned an Alfa Romeo' http://www.italiancar.co.uk - Honda VFR800 - MZ ETZ300 Alfa 75 TSpark -...