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FAQ - New Posters Please Read - FAQ by
Pete[_1_]
FAQ and de facto Charter for news://alt.autos.alfa-romeo
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1) This group is for the discussion of Alfa Romeos and associated
topics only. Please DO NOT TOP POST. It makes it harder to follow
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159 Bluetooth by
alfazaphod
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...
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December 5th 10 06:52 PM
by Catman
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Giulietta review in todays Grauniad by
R C Nesbit
http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2010/dec/04/alfa-romeo
-giulietta-review
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Rob Pearson
156 1.9jtd sportwagon (now)
164 V6 Lusso (gone)
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December 5th 10 12:52 PM
by Zathras
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156 Gear Stick by
Jim[_32_]
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?
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November 17th 10 10:45 AM
by catman
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Yet another split hose! by
R C Nesbit
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...
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November 13th 10 10:58 PM
by Catman
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:-( MOT fail by
GT[_14_]
156 2.0JTS 2002.
Steering rack end.
Both front suspension arms (top).
Rear brake pipes.
+ Service
+ MOT fee
Expensive.
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Warranties by
TonyB
Thinking of getting a warranty when the dealer one runs out.
Any preferred companies?
TonyB
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Giulietta spotted - gorgeous in the flesh by
Dave Savage[_3_]
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)
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156 on the blink by
Malcolm Osborne
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...
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October 14th 10 03:10 PM
by Catman
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147 Using oil by
R C Nesbit
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...
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October 7th 10 07:47 PM
by Catman
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New Giulietta by
Catman
I saw one in the wild today. Blimey, that's one *lovely* looking car.
C
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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
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October 7th 10 08:57 AM
by Catman
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156 Cargo net size by
GT[_14_]
Anyone know if the cargo net accessory is the same size for the 156 saloon
(2002) as the estate? (The stretchy net thingy that clips into the bottom of
the boot to stop your pint of milk and mars bar from rolling around)
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October 6th 10 06:55 PM
by Catman
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159 1750tbi by
GT[_14_]
Google for 159 1750tbi (http://lmgtfy.com/?q=159+1750tbi) and the first
thing on the sponsored links box (RHS) is a link to a traumatic brain injury
website.
Are they trying to tell us something about your mental state if you buy one?
Or perhaps mental state required before buying one? Its a...
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September 30th 10 11:53 AM
by Catman
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2.2 JTS by
GT[_14_]
Where has the JTS option gone on the 159?? alfa romeo website car
configurator offers the 1750 tb as the only petrol option now!
I would have thought that the 2.2 JTS would be much torquier and relaxed
drive than the 1750 turbo and similar BHPs.
When did this happen and why wasn't I informed!!
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September 25th 10 04:20 PM
by Catman
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Call me Rob '2-Alfa' by
GT[_14_]
"R C Nesbit" > wrote in message
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> We now have a 147 2.0TS Lusso parked next to the 156.
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> A 60 miles each-way trip to Peterborough (*what* a
> bog-hole!) was rewarded by a '52 plate in black, pristine
> inside and out (excepting the odd minor...
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September 16th 10 01:47 PM
by Catman
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Call me Rob '2-Alfa' by
R C Nesbit
Catman spoke:
> > We now have a 147 2.0TS Lusso parked next to the 156.
> >
> > A 60 miles each-way trip to Peterborough (*what* a
> > bog-hole!) was rewarded by a '52 plate in black, pristine
> > inside and out (excepting the odd minor scratch for an 8 yr
> > old 85k miler.)
> >
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> Not bad.
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September 14th 10 06:02 AM
by Catman
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Spare wheel, anyone? by
Catman
For sale: GTV wheel. Slightly used....
Sensible offers only, buyer to collect :D
http://www.flickr.com/photos/catmanv2/4959499423/
More photos on request.....
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Catman MIB#14 SKoGA#6 TEAR#4 BOTAFOF#38 Apostle#21 COSOC#3
Tyger, Tyger Burning Bright (Remove rust to reply)
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September 12th 10 12:34 PM
by Catman
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156 Airbag recharge by
Malcolm Osborne
My '99 vintage 156 TS is now 11 years old, coming up for an (expensive) 280
000Km service! Have to change cambelt once again.
A while ago, I noticed a sticker on the doorframe stating that the airbags
should have had the gas cylinder(s) recharged by 2009. I'll get that checked
at the service,...
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FS MX5 by
R C Nesbit
Lesleys 03 eg blue 1.8 MX5 is up for sale.
6 moths tax, MOT March 2011, 104k miles, good condition,
one lady owner (for past 18 months) OE hood, unmarked black
leather interior, the odd minor scratch.
Currently on Autotrader for £3.5k, sensible offers from
here considered.
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September 2nd 10 11:28 AM
by Zathras
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Locating parts and advice for an alfa spider-1974 by
TimM
Hi guys - I'm new to this forum. I was given an old Alpha Spider 1974 as
a wedding present - and its sitting in a garage in Italy without a
license plate and a mechanic saying I need to change some things to get
it to pass its Italian mot.
I was told that ironically it might be cheaper to find...
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August 26th 10 01:48 PM
by Catman
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