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Lesley's 147 2.0TS is using quite a bit of oil. The oil is very clean, the seller told us it had a recent service with oil & filter change. So clean that it is almost impossible to see it on the dip-stick, you have to feel for it. Folowing it last week I noticed when she floored it to...

156 2.0TS - driving along, revs go up briefly, then engine dies. Turning ignition key causes starter motor to go `whirr', but no effect on engine. Doesn't sound like cambelt - that would be more dramatic? Any suggestions on root cause, before car is towed to agent? Was due to go there in near...

Just saw my first Giulietta (White) in Wimbledon (South London). Couldn't stop to examine, but .... gorgeous !!!! As an aside - I don't generally find that white looks good on cars - is the Alfa white an exception ? Dave S :>)) 156 (Proteo Red, not White)

Thinking of getting a warranty when the dealer one runs out. Any preferred companies? TonyB

156 2.0JTS 2002. Steering rack end. Both front suspension arms (top). Rear brake pipes. + Service + MOT fee Expensive.

The 156 1.9jtd has been running a bit lumpy of late, smoking quite a bit, and using More fuel. Today #1 son had a listen under the bonnet and located the induction noise as a split in the air intake hose into the top of the engine. Not costed it yet, but the last hose - intercooler, at the...

Hi, Anyone else suffered from a stiff(ish) gear stick? My 1.9JTD has lost it's self-centring ability again......last time I gave the linkage a spray with WD40 and that lasted a while....is it a common problem?

http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2010/dec/04/alfa-romeo -giulietta-review -- Rob Pearson 156 1.9jtd sportwagon (now) 164 V6 Lusso (gone)

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...

"Catman" > wrote in message ... > > Indeed. So what shall we talk about instead ;) > -- Well - how about a discussion on how Santa's sleigh is coping with the current conditions. Apparently, a couple of years ago (as a...

The 159 doesn't. It is usually reverse parked on the drive (slopes down from the road) and for a few weeks now it has taken 2 or 3 attempts to fire, but since last weekend it has been refusing to start except with jump leads (embarrassingly from my Son's SO P-reg Escort diesel van) Once...

Apparently so..... -- Catman MIB#14 SKoGA#6 TEAR#4 BOTAFOF#38 Apostle#21 COSOC#3 Tyger, Tyger Burning Bright (Remove rust to reply) 116 Giulietta 3.0l Sprint 1.7 GTV TS GT 3.2 V6 Triumph Sprint ST 1050: It's blue, see. #www.cuore-sportivo.co.uk

I just found a link to the workshop manual for the 156... http://roel.net/156/alfa156cd.iso Its probably old news to most of you, but I've just downloaded it. It doesn't covers the 2.0 JTS, only the tsparks, a couple of diesels and the v6. Can anyone post a link to a newer one that supports...

I've been removing the aerial on my 156 JTD for going through car washes, but is it necessary to do this to avoid damage? TonyB

I completely forgot to ask them to change the thermostat at my last service. The temp gauge sits around or below 70 and should be at 90. In the recent cold weather, it has hardly gone over 65 and it takes about 20 minutes before proper hot air comes through to the cabin. Its always been low, but...

The 156 has been a nightmare for the past month or more, with a ritual of parking nose in under the car port for the night with the battery charger plugged in, and using a heat gun over the fuel lines and into the air intake, still taking at least 5 or 6 attempts to get it to fire. The past 2...

With no attempt whatsoever to read the manual... What is the 'Winter Tyres' setting on the onboard computer in my 156 (2002, JTS, new interior, old exterior) for please?

Check it out... Dave S.... :>)) 156 2.0 SP2 '98

Where can you get them from, prefereably on line, without having to deal with ****wits? The air intake hose has a split on the 156 1.9jtd. The hose which comes from the airbox in the front o/s wing and into the top side of the engine. Last time I ordered one over the phone for the bottom...

Passing Mangoletsi's on Monday... Popped in to look at a G in the flesh...Never seen one on the road?? Had a test drive in the Veloce 1.4 MA and then in the Cloverleaf... Guess what I pick up on Monday afternoon?! -- Ivan. GIULIETTA, 1.75 TBi QV nearly Ex Alfa GT