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I have a spare 1700 carburator boxer engine, that the previous owners took the carbs of and then left outside, water has gotten in 1 cilinder and it is not useable anymore without honing/boring and then new pistons. I only bought this engine for the heads and it was cheap, but now I'm...

http://www.cuore-sportivo.co.uk/bert/sudleon.jpg The only thing they changed in 30 years is the rake of the windshield :-) Yes, the Sud is a photoshop but is exact how my Sud will look like hopefully in a few weeks, ordered the paint, have 4 good doors, new wings 1 front both rears, blue Sparco...

I've been noticing a bunch of turbo and s/c options for the current alfas which got me to thinking about the possibility of supercharging my trusty '88 spider quad. Its gone about 62K mi / 100K klm and recently had all rubber replaced, motor mounts, trany mount, front & rear suspention steering,...

Hi all, Just got my 147 back after its 24k service. I have noticed there is a wire dangling which I had not noticed before. It is hanging down in front of the drivers side front wheel and I am guessing that it is the wire to the indicator in the front spoiler. On looking under the car I noticed...

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Hello Can any of you guys help with the phone number of the Alfa breakers on Temple Farm Industrial Estate near Chelmsford in Essex..... or any other Alfa breakers in Essex/Kent/London Thanx

Hi I've been quoted £235 inclusive of all consumables, parts and VAT for the above service. Can someone let me know if that is a fair price? Thanks, Steve

Has anybody got a viper crosspipe mod on there car, If so what do u think of them???

The word from him what knows (Jamie Porter at www.alfaworkshop.co.uk) 1) Running with a faling variator will no damage your engine 2) It will, however, damage your image, cos it sounds like a knackered taxi, and will reduce in a noticable power reduction. 3) It has no bearing on the cambelt and...

Hi all I have a few questions about my 2002 156. 1. Are the rear seats ISOFIX compatible? 2. I am approaching 36,000 miles, which seems to be the point at which many NGroupies recommend replacing the cambelt. Does this apply to the 2.4JTD as well as the petrol engined models and should I...

What diesel engines did Alfa Romeo use? Did they ever make one of their own?

Ok, it's an unfair question but I have very little time. I can buy a 1986 Spider Veloce for $5000 here in Arizona. The outside car is in fantastic condition. The engine is not all that clean but runs. I have all the service records and the car had $4500 of repairs done 3000 miles ago. Engine...

Does anybody know for certain if a sump from a 155 2.0 Twinspark will fit a 146 2.0 Twinspark? Someone more knowledgable tham me thinks yes, the only difference being four bolt holes to mount the exhaust guard on the 146, but I'd just like to double check. TIA

I've had an old style 156 for the last 3 1/2 years which has just given up on me (a week after the 72,000 mile service, new brake discs & pads and a new battery - typical!!). The bearings went and the garage want =A33300 for a reconditioned engine. Seeing as the car is 5 years old with 72,000 on...

I've just bought my first Alpha, It's a 156 1.8TS 1999. Every thing about the car is superb, except it has the wooden trim. Ive bought some momo parts for it (Gear knob & Handbreak handle.) But i can't for the life of me work out how to remove the old wooden stuff. On many other cars there is a...

Hi, Does anyone have some input on where / what I should by (when the BOSE HIFI sound system wasn't available) ? I'm looking at JBL and Pioneer, but is the any in perticular I should consider ? Mainly speakers but if that isn't enough, perhaps subwoofer and amplifier.

Just sent the 75 away for an MOT and estimate for welding the holes up..... Instruction are 'it doesn't have to look pretty as it's being relegated to a track tool'. It's going to be a nervous day until the phone call to let me know the estimated cost of getting it legal. --

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When the engine is not at driving temperature, the car shocks a bit when in low revs (beneath 2000 rpm)while driving (at "city cruising" speed). Nothing serious but a bit annoying. On stronger accelerations, everything is normal. I'm wondering if this is caused by the air mass meter. The car...

I have a 1998 Alfa 156 with original keys which have faulty remote buttons. The micro switch which is activated by the rubber button on the key has fallen apart from wear and tear (both keys!), and can't be repaired (I've tried). I'm looking at getting a second had key so I can salvage the remote...