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Hello, I have a 2001 156 2.4JTD, with 78,000 miles (125,000Km) on the clock. I have noticed that the clutch has begun to smell of burning when the engine is under load, although it doesn't seem to slip much - 90mph (145kmh) is at 3,000 rpm as it always has been. Does it sound like I need a new...

Hi, My car is a 2001 156 2.4JTD (140bhp). The gearlever has recently stopped centring itself on the 3rd/4th gear plane which makes changing gear a bit more difficult. Occasionally I select 1st when I want 3rd, and 2nd when I want 4th - not ideal! There seems to be no 'spring' in the gearlever at...

I just came across the website for a video called "hunting for bambi". >From the looks of it, it seems to be a low-brow stab at the OLN/Playboy genres of cable networks, but also comes across as a misogynist celebration of gun culture. Does anybody have any insight or opinions as to what else it...

Apologies for the repeat postings - my software kept coming back with a 'server too busy' message - but clearly it wasn't! I would appreciate any help on the issues, if you can be bothered to get to the end of the repeat questions :-( Nick

Anyone interested in (encouraging) attendance at the Scenic Circle Hotel Twin Rivers Classic Car Parade in Christchurch, New Zealand, on Sunday 23rd January? An opportunity to meet with fellow entusiasta from 10:00am at Centennial Park (Pioneer Stadium) before departing to entertain yourself,...

Hi, My car is a 2001 156 2.4JTD (140bhp). The gearlever has recently stopped centring itself on the 3rd/4th gear plane which makes changing gear a bit more difficult. Occasionally I select 1st when I want 3rd, and 2nd when I want 4th - not ideal! There seems to be no 'spring' in the gearlever at...

Hello, I have a 2001 156 2.4JTD, with 78,000 miles (125,000Km) on the clock. I have noticed that the clutch has begun to smell of burning when the engine is under load, although it doesn't seem to slip much - 90mph (145kmh) is at 3,000 rpm as it always has been. Does it sound like I need a new...

WHY SO CHEAP? Do you know every year, thousands of great bargain opportunities appear and disappear all around without you even knowing it. There are so many bargains! In fact, the person next to you on the freeway could very well be driving a near new car that cost only $550! Every year thousands...

Imminent arrival of a new 156 forces the (very reluctant) sale of my lovely black 147. 2002 51 plate. 2.0 Lusso (5 door). Bose sound sytem. 17" alloys. sport leather. sunroof. 30k miles, FSH. etc etc. UK based in Essex. If interested please email me for pictures / full spec / price at

Can anyone recommend a good Alfa specialist in the Hertfordshire area? I had my pride and joy a September 04 registered 156 GTA 3.2 24v V6 Sportwagon broken into whilst at the game at Highbury against Manchester City at which Arsenal unfortunately managed to get a late equaliser. Some evil sod...

Hi, I have a 2003 147 2.0 T.Spark manual which has covered 7k miles. I have recently noticed that when I start it up from cold I get a rattling/tapping noise from the engine. This normally goes away once the engine has warmed up. Anyone had any experience of this who could shed some light on what...

I've been told it's a simple, 5 minute job to do, but not how it's done. I'm a bit wary of getting Alfa dealers to do it because I know they are going to stick me with a minimum labour charge in the region of £50-60 . If it's an easy job, would some kind soul explain how it's done ? Car is 2001...

Hi, Anyone ever added a cd auto changer to their existing stereo. I have a sony 10 disk changer which i want to use. Would this be possible or do a need a "Special" kind of changer ? Also, is the wiring for the changer already in place ? TIA Ash

Hi collective! I'm hoping someone can advise me on a 2000 (W) Alfa 156 I picked up recently. It has an injection system warning light that's on pretty much constantly (located at end of Tach red line range). The dealer said that this was due to the Alfa code system because the radio has...

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had a cold snap recently and afterwards my wipers will only work at top speed or on request on request the wipers now stay across the windscreen - ie they dont return to the base of the windscreen spraying water used to turn the wipers 5 times then stop now they dont go at all any ideas?

The background illumination of the fuel guage in my 156 has failed and the readout is very dim and difficult to read....especially at night! Anyone got any idea how easy it is to remove the console fascia and set about a bulb replacement or is this something for a dealer only. Any advice greatly...

(1999 5spd manual, 2.0 TSpark)Have an intermittent problem with the engine not idling. Happened twice lately with engine at normal operating temperature. Had to keep applying accelerator to keep the engine running at standstill. Is there an idle valve that controls idle speed which may be playing...

Can anyone recommend a good value place to get my 156 serviced in Berkshire (I am near Reading). The prices quoted by Alfa agents (Whitequay in Reading) seem really high.

My Alfa Romeo 166 ( 2.5 V6) gives me an error when I start the car. The error says something like :- "There is a problem with the air condition unit. Please contact the Workshop". I then press the OK button and the ICS screen displays as usual. If I then select the Climate screen on the ICS the...