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Mitch wrote: > I noticed this morning that every time I press the brake pedal I can hear > a > switch "clicking" sound. It only takes light pressure to cause it and it > is definately not a suspension type sound as it immediately follows on > from a press on the pedal. > > Does any one know what...

Just wondering if anyone has tried replacing the radiator in a 156 (V6 with aircon)? Is it a straightforward job or a 3 hour one as I was told by Alfa? Any idea whether the metal plate directly above the radiator (looks like part of the car chassis / body to me) needs to be removed in order to get...

Info wrote: > Howdy, > > My sister bought, a few years ago and against my advice, a 146 1.4 TS from > a relative of ours. > > The guy is a 'grease monkey'; he has been working on cars for many a > decade but is basically too lazy and too self-centered to do things right. > We have found evidence...

Hi, Going to be getting a new child seat for my son soon (currently 7 months, but BIG!), want him to stay rear facing as long as possible, but it looks like I will need to get a next stage seat by around 9 months. Anyone got any views on car child seats (9 months-4 years) for the 156...

Just about to get a 155, and am nervous about how many of them have had rebuilt engines - do they tend to go bang often? I know cambelts are a weakness, but are they better or worse than other cars for shredding belts? What's the reliability like, as I will need it to go to work and back 5 days a...

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I don't think HAYNES do a workshop manual for the 146. Could someone please tell me if there are any other manuals of a similair type to the HAYNES ones which cover DIY maintenance of the 146. Thanks in advance

IT'S SIMPLE AND IT'S LEGAL!!!!!!! I found this on a bulletin board and decided to try it a little while back; I was browsing through news groups just as you are right now and came across a article similar to this saying that you could make thousands of dollars within weeks with only an initial...

Hi I got a 156 V6 that has run about 130k km. I checked the cooling tank some days ago and found the regular trace of a blown headgasket. Brown gel underneath the coolingtank cap. I've checked this at three garages, and the two first told me it was a blown headgasket, and a repair must be done...

All, I was doing a google for something relating to my 156 JTS and came across http://groups.google.com/groups?q=156+JTS+power&hl=en&lr=&ie=UTF-8&selm=xFTvb.4481%24%25W3.22115%40amstwist00&rnum=5 The thread didn't really come to any conclusion from an end users point, if what this thread says is...

All, I have an Alfa 156 2 JTS, the battery on one of the keys went dead, I know the other one was going as when I hit the lock button the boot use to open (sometimes) so I decided i would replace the battery on both. I went to my dealer for some new batterys but they dident have any in...

Hello. If I remove catalytic converter on my "alfa 145 1.4 (1.351) 90hp, boxer engine 8V,G-KAT,magneti marelli ,multipoint. What happening, do I have more horspower and torque?

Gareth I have the 2.4JTD from 2002 with the same sound system and as far as I can remember, you will need an Blaupunkt changer unit and all the wiring already exists in the rear of the car. If you lift the carpet in the boot, you should find the wiring under there. Simon C 156 2.4JTD V1 (2002)

Hi, I'm about to try a 2001 Sportwagon 2.4 JTD for a possible buy. I've had two Alfas earlier (a 90 2.0 and a 164 3.0), and I've driven a Selespeed, but I've no experience with the diesel versions. Any advice about this car. I've seen the 2.4 advertised with 136, 140 and 150 hp, and of course the...

Two weeks ago, on the way to Gatwick Airport to catch a holiday flight with my kids, I had a coming together with a Fiat and a Toyota and the result is that my beloved 156 2.0l TS is a "Total Loss". At least we were all pretty well unhurt and we made the flight in the nick of time due to a highly...

On Mon, 12 Jul 2004 17:39:07 GMT, s7uar7 >, wrote: >I really wish I'd found this group earlier, but too late now... > >I have a 156 2.0 TS, four years old almost to the day, and with only 57k >miles on the clock. I had the 36k mile service done at a main dealer at >45k (I...

Just heard from a few friends that a new 1.6l 16v MJTD engine is being developed. Power ranges at about 120bhp. I'll send further details as soon as I have them Tony (ITALY) Alfa 156 1.9 jtd

Djbase wrote: > Hello, > > somebody got a sneak drive with it already ? > > How good is the 4x4 setup ? is it rally-like based or just RIP-OFF > like audi quttro systems on the audi tt ? > is the audi quattro system not very good then?

Could anyone recommend speaker upgrades for my 156? Factory fitted component system (not Bose, obviously), mainly interested in changing the woofers in the bottom of the doors. G PS Drove from Inverness to Preston (380 miles, 5 1/2 hours) yesterday in a hire car Mondeo, picked my alfa up and...

Article in present edition of "Classic & Sports Car" here in UK. An education for someone who knows very little about them. Speaking of which, is there a definitive guide to classic Alfas inc. typical prices? Neil