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Hi, I have a problem with my 1999 156 TS that my cooling fan is always on. I have replaced the switch and relay with new but the fan is always on. Does anyone have any ideas why this might be?

Hi fellow alfisti, A few weeks back I got access to a workshop manual for the spider series 3 (with the rubber spoiler) and series 4 spider. Unfortunately it was just on two-sided plain paper and it is no longer free available as far as I know. In the past weeks I've scanned it (almost 700 pages)...

The thermostat is located on the nearside of the cylinder head in the water distribution block......follow the water hose from the rad to the engine.............oh look there it is... -- alfatechnician ------------------------------------------------------------------------ View this thread:...

Timing belt changes are at 72,000 miles (110,000 km) but it is a good idea to change well before (every 90,000 km)......Should cost less than 500 euros......Not many problems with these cars...........Check for blue smoke on the 1999 car when it starts up as this indicates high oil...

Unless you've already had it done it's 72,000 on the v6's.....its only the t/sprks that have the belt probs.......having said that i've just finished rebuilding a 24v v6 3.0 for a customer..........£2500 as it bent 22 of 24 valves......change the belt if you're...

re last message. sorry i was talking about a t/spark engine...............on yours it's in the distribution block on the nearside BETWEEN the heads -- alfatechnician ------------------------------------------------------------------------ View this thread:...

Engine will drop out from underneath with box still attached...........but first take out everything removeable from engine bay that will get in the way etc........It's not a job for the faint hearted -- alfatechnician ------------------------------------------------------------------------ View...

Having owned my 159 for a year, eldest son asked how to use the bluetooth (I'm not mobile friendly!). When the relevant button is pressed a message "English Language unavailable" appears on the screen. Phone detects a 'Blue and Me' presence, but cannot connect. Any suggestions?!? Reply to...

Just wondering if I should save myself £80.00 and replace my front bake pads myself on my 166. Is it as straightforward as I think it should be ? Is it easy to do the Rear pads as well ? Alfie

We bought a new 147 here in Belgium. We ordered the distinctive version which is the top of the range 1.6. We were told that the steering wheel with controls was included in the price for this range. When we picked up the car last week we found that there were no controls on the wheel. When we...

I have a 156 (X reg = 2000) and I tried to use it on the weekend only to find that both of my car keys don't seem to be able to turn off the car alarm. It's not the key batteries as the chance of both keys being dead at the same time is very slim - and the key lights come on when I press their...

After many months of speculations, the descision has been made !! Alfa Romeo will retunr to the USA market has been confirmed by Alfa Romeo Italy. Starting 2009 (!) Afla will attack the USA with 3 modells, the 159, Brera and Spider; all three with a GTA version as top modell (!!). Specially the...

Spring is just around the corner, so a little reminder that now is the time to change the air in the tyres of our Alfa's. Old air results in inferior handling and higher fuel consumption and Alfa recommends air replacement every 20000 km or 12 months, whichever comes sooner. Although it...

I never listen and drive another monty except mine... This is the audio/video of one of my Monti-friends. http://www.youtube.com/watch.php?v=QxqMnlCD8-s&search=Scooter+Vespa+Lambretta -- Ciao from The Netherlands alfistagj (aka Gert-Jan) GT 2.0 JTS (2005) Montreal 2.6V8 (1973/4)

What is different to make working on an Alfa "difficult". Alfa addict as I am I'll always praise the cars, but have never felt having to warn anyone for "difficulties" presumed the person has a basic car mechanic knowledge. If you don't have that, stay away from any car or be prepared to...

Recently some discussions here about the Spica fuel injection pump and the TA I knew I had a (maybe) usefull link but I couldn't find it. Here it is http://www.wesingram.com/hp.htm 3 very helpfull downloadable "manuals" -- Ciao from Holland AlfistaGJ (Gert-Jan) Now: Rosso Radicofani GT 2.0JTS (2005)

Alfa Romeo and "Kroymans" (importer in The Netherlands of i.e. Ferrari) have come to an agreement about importing Alfa's in The Netherlands from 1 June 2005 All Dutch Alfa dealers have been informed during a special dealer meeting today. FIAT Auto Netherlands used to import Fiat, Alfa and...

I talk to my dealer about lowering my GT (will be there in week42) Although it is phisical possible, he informed me that the offical standpoint of Alfa (and Fiat) is NO-NO! Reason is that the ESP (electronic stability program) is set to do the job with the standard ride height and lowering the car...

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)

From Fiatautopress.com ANDREW LESTER NAMED COUNTRY MANAGER OF ALFA ROMEO IN THE UK Andrew Lester has been appointed Country Manager of Alfa Romeo in the United Kingdom. He replaces Glyn Owen, who leaves the Company at his own request. Mr. Lester, 47, has been Group Sales Director of AutoLogic...