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Picked up my 2.0 TS 156 today and can barely stop grinning. It does everything I want it to do and looks reasonably grown up, well at least till I put a big boot spoiler on it. I would recommend one to anybody. Rick

Help Can anyone tell me of the location of the pollen filter? Thanks Brent -- Message posted via http://www.carkb.com

I recently removed the pollen filter from my '99 2.0 TS, it didn't have a cover over the housing and now water is pouring in after any amount of rain! Should it have had some form of cover, if so I will make one of sorts. Any ideas?

I'm experiencing a regular loss of fluid from the p/steering reservoir but cant spot a leek anywhere! Anyone had a similar problem, i'm stumped!

On my 2000 156 1.8 Sportswagon my hydraulic tank leaked heavily so I took it to service. After fixing the leak the guy told me that also the steering assembly leaked and had to be replaced. He said it was a common problem w. that model and year. Is this just an excuse to let me bleed a quite...

Being a new owner of a 156 I'm starting to learn all the delights of owning and driving an Italian car, but one thing that's really bugging me at the moment is as regards putting petrol in the car. I've tried at 5 different fuel stations, but everytime the same thing happens. Nozzle goes in, fuel...

Our 1994 318i is getting tired now, so we're thinking of replacing it. We've come across a 156 2.5 V6 Q-System, and I am looking for feedback on the box and car in general. We like the idea of another automatic, none of this sillyspeed stuff, but a proper autobox with a torque convertor. I was...

Hi, after some thoughts on the best tyre for a 156. Model 156 TS 2.0 Lusso so its on a 15 inch rim, specifically a 205/60 R15 V tyre. Currently shod with Goodyear NCT5 which seem to have become very noisy as they have worn. Main criteria is noise, I want a quiet tyre. Yes I know it's an Alfa and...

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...

Was half-way through changing the radiator and thermostat(coolant fluid thermostat body), and noticed that as I disconnected the radiator fan from the electrics there were two cables connected to another plug on the fan that wasnt the fan power. Being intrigued I unscrewed the thing and found what...

Any ideas on why my 156 MW/LW reception should be so poor. FM is fine on the original factory installed system. Read elsewhere about need to properly earth the radio but no idea where to look to check. Thanks, Benjo

Hi - a brief synopsis - flat battery, now recharged, Radio is asking for a code. I've called the local Alfa dealer & they've suggested contacting the dealer where the car was 1st purchased from etc etc... as I'm not the 1st owner this may take me some time. Does anyone know of an easier / quicker...

The near-side rear light on my 156 is glowing constantly, even when the ignition is switched off. With the ignition on, the bulb warning light on the dash comes on. When the lights are switched on, the warning light goes out and the bulb operates normally. I've tried a different bulb, checked...

My off-side rear light glows dimly even when the lights and ignition is off. The bulb failure light on the dash is on except when the lights are turned on. There is about 9V across the bulb. I was lucky I discovered it before the battery went flat. My local Alfa garage have never heard of this and...

I succeeded in smashing my LHS mirror on a motor gate that decided to start closing while I was reversing out! After about 6 weeks, I eventually got a replacement from the dealer. Fitting the new mirror wasn't too difficult - removing a plastic cover inside the door reveals the 3 allan screws. ...

My Y reg 156 previously had a Sony deck in place that worked even without the ignition switched on. I've tried to fit a Kenwood mask deck, one of the ones with a motrised front panel that flicks over and back when the ignition is switched on and off accordingly. My problem is, because the supply to...

Saw a copy of "Practical Classic Car" or some such in WHSmugs yesterday & they were listing cars made in the last five years most likely to become classics in x years time. 156 was top of the list, with a prediction that it would be the earlier pre-facelift cars with original nose, interesting...

What a day to discover that the car wont start. Eventually nice neighbour bump the 156 and the wife drives it 20 miles to the Alfa dealer. The happily relieve her of £35.00 and run a DIAG. It shows that the Rev Counter is drawing current and draining the battery. They don't know why, but they can...

Hi all, I have a '00 156 2.0TS Selespeed; I'm happy with it, except for a lack of power at low revs: I've read this complaint from other people also. Is there a way to mitigate this problem (air intake / sport exhaust / chip)? Also is there a way to find out the software version of the...

Just about to put it in for the 36K service, plus the first MOT. 1. What sort of cost (excluding anything unforseen) should I be expecting from a main Alfa dealer? 2. Anything that I should particularly check on, e.g. it's cambelt time isn't it :( Cheers, Dave. '02 156 Selespeed VL