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Hello Can it be some risk to use K&N inbox filter in my 156V6 ? Hear from some mechanic about air-flow meter damage ,in this engines, after installing this type of filters. Need i to be afraid or no ? Thanks 156V6 2000

hi, which year AR156 got 1st interior facelift, 1999?

Hi all, Apologies if this has already been debated and I've not noticed, but I was wondering if there was likely to be a sportier specification available for the 159? I've driven a couple of 159s, and was really impressed, although I was surprised that there was no longer a 'Veloce' specification....

I have to choose between the two tyres in object, to mount on a 156 1.8 ts (205/55 r16), the price is similar, the Pirelli cost a little less because they're not "fresh", they have been produced in late 2002. Any experience , good or bad that can help me ? Daniele

First, I want to thank all of you for your posts. And thanks, Ed for the phone call. Now that the TA fix is in. The next part is the convertible top. Two problems: 1. The metal cage has been disassembled and the 'rivets' have been cut. Do they make male/femal rivets that can be substituted...

The engine runs rich and back fires on deceleration. Someone said that it had to be tuned to run rich so that it would start cold. I was wondering if this might be the Thermostatic Actuator? Now for more questions: 1. What does this actuator do? 2. Where the heck is it? I've looked at the engine...

I need to install a manual choke on these carburetors. I ordered a book but it doesn't say anything about chokes. I need to disconnect the existing choke and install the manual choke. Or can I get a replacement for the automatic choke that doesn't seem to function properly? Thanks.

I want to a little refurbishing and would like to ask anyone if they happen to know where to get some replacement parts for this year Alfa. Thanks. B Roberts San Antonio, TX

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