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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
the chain of advice being...
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I Don't Believe It! by
Zathras
Car failed to start yesterday afternoon. First proper fail to proceed
in 8 years. Not too shabby.
However, I suspect the immobiliser is playing up. It cranked fine (for
as long as I could be bothered holding the key!) and I could hear the
fuel lift pump so I'm suspecting the immobiliser is playing...
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GT Intermittent Airbag Warning by
Eddie Bermuda
Light comes on when I start up and then goes off some time later (many
minutes).
Comes back on again intermittently. Only started doing it a couple of
days ago.
Any help greatly appreciated.
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September 19th 08 11:05 AM
by Zathras
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156 Engine Temperature by
Paul Mosley
Hi I've just bought a 156 JTS Sportwagon and the temperature gauge hardly
moves unless I run the engine while stationary. I imagine that the
thermostat is stuck open. Is this a comon problem and is it easy to
replace?
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Mangoletsi, Knutsford by
redTed
40 minutes we waited for anyone to attend to our request for a valuation. We
were promised numerous times that somebody would "be with you shortly". They
were not busy and most of the staff were walking around drinking coffee and
talking about football. Seems like poor Alfa Romeo are plagued by...
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September 8th 05 05:40 PM
by Steve
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Suspension Stuff! by
Ross
Hi All
Has anybody had any suspension problems on GT's yet? Some of you must have
done a few miles by now?
I've been considering changing my 147(2002) next spring for a GT, but 5
weeks ago I had to spend £300 for a new front anti-roll bar and link arms,
and today, another £200 on an o/s lower...
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December 23rd 05 04:58 PM
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Of misfiring and sidelight bulb.... by
cupra
A slight misfiring problem solved this morning (147 JTD) - caused by
injector wire coming loose.....
.....and the sidelight bulb - had to pay dealer to change it this time as I
couldn't get the holder to budge..... my consolation for the labour charge
is that it took them 1/2hr to do it!
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December 22nd 05 05:30 PM
by Catman
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OK, the idea of a V6 is appealing at the moment..... by
SteveH
Right, it comes down to this:
I get 28mpg from my Marea on my commute.
The company pays a pittance - 20p / mile. However, roughly speaking,
given that the first 10 miles each way come out of my pocket, I claim
back roughly 70 quid per week..... of which I like to put some away...
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May 11th 06 11:30 PM
by SteveH
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Dr. Boggis, Catman, Paulo ... by
[email protected]
My computer is acting up a bit today so I'm starting a new thread to be
sure you get this. Friends, I do owe you a pic of my Spider so here it
is. I uploaded it to my personal web site.
http://www.tinasethiopiancafe.com/images/alfa.jpg
I guess I'm a bona fide Alfa owner now. My fuel pump...
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Heart Breaking by
Karl
Doesnt this just break your heart.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=10370&item=7966702420&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW
Thanks
Karl
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April 15th 05 03:35 PM
by Catman
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Squadra Corse Alfa Romeo by
Tony Rickard
We're going to get our very own racing game, licensed by Alfa!!
http://www.blackbeangames.com/?act=games&game=scar
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156 2.0TS Cambelt @ 65k by
colhum1
Hi all,
I am new to this site but can see some useful info.
Problem..cambelt has gone on my 156.
I heard a ticking noise whilst stationary, turned off the engine. Started
(or tried to) it again but no joy. No warning lights, water or oil...had
it picked up and taken to Alfa in Northamton.
Its...
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Air Conditioner -- AR 166 by
DJ
Hi,
I've got a AR 166 which I have had for a couple of months - I'm the first
owner - but the cars a year old because it was pre-registered by Alfa.
Anyway I thought the air con was fine but since we have had a couple of hot
days, i.e 25 degrees, my aircon doesn't seem that effective. If I set it...
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Insurance for 156 JTS by
Tony Rickard
"Gareth Tuckwell" wrote:
> I have a 52 plate 156 2.0 JTS. I live in sunny suburbia and I need to put
my
> Fiance on my insurance, but Esure won't insure anyone for it under 30yrs
old
> because its group 16. I managed to persuade them to insure me when I was
29,
> but she is only 24. I currently...
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December 29th 04 02:51 AM
by Amak
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156 head light beam pattern by
Martyn
Dear all 156 owners,
I had a real shock this week, as I took my immaculate 2001 156
sportwagon in for its first mot test.
I have owned this car from new, and only covered 5700 miles, so no
wear and tear
almost as new.
The tester refused to pass my car as the front off side head lamp beam
pattern...
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September 4th 04 02:42 PM
by Catman
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Alfa exhaust original vs pattern??? by
DJ
I have to replace the mid section of my Alfa Spider (99 V) exhaust
and have been advised to get oringial alfa parts. But this is over
twice the cost of say Kwik Fit. Are there any real advantages to
getting original exhaustss parts?
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October 30th 04 10:05 PM
by Catman
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Tyre Wear - 156 2.0 Ts Veloce by
Graeme Cosgrove
My 2002 156 just failed it's first MOT because of the wear on the front
tyres. The inners are worn right down, and the rest of the tyres are down
to the wear indicators. I put these boots on in January this year e.g. 11
months ago! They are Goodyears and I expected better than 12,000 miles...
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alfa 156 start problems by
hmspilky
i got a 156 1.6 tspark lusso on a 51 plate and im well stuck.
the other nite i pulled up in my drive and turned the engine off with no
previouse problems. 9 hours later after a freezing cold nite i go to start
the thing and i get nothin? the car tries to turn over but doesnt start.
after trying...
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January 7th 05 11:06 PM
by throb
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YES!!!!!!!!!!!!! by
alfistagj
Finally got my GT 2.0JTS today.
Colour changed during the 7 months wait (!) but I must say, Rosso Radicofani
(a new metallic red) suits the car perfectly.
All the curves shine like an angel in the blue sky!
Natural leather, 18" GTA rims with 225/40 Michelins and the Bose sound
system to finish it...
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Recommended insurer? by
Simon Mason
"Hellraiser" > wrote in message
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> Looking at getting an Alfa 155 2.0 Twinspark, but the insurance costs seem
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> little scary - 800 quid or so, yet I'm 32, been driving company car last 7
> years, and a couple...
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April 25th 04 09:22 PM
by SteveH
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