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Hello. I'am currently looking to buy a secondhand AR 156, but I am a bit lost in what engine to opt for. The alternatives (in my head) are a two litre with the selespeed gearchange, or the larger 2.5 litre V6. The price of the two are aproximately the same, and I would appreciate opinions on what's...

I've got a rattle inmy dash - think it comes from behind the passenger airbag cover. how does one get the cover off? SS.

Hi, Got some questions: Just bought a 2002 AR 156 1.9JTD (after-facelift-model, leather seats and all), and found a big circle-shaped leaktrail in the roofclothing, probably caused by the roofantenna. Any tips on how to get that cleaned away (leaking has stopped by the way!). Is the 115HP engine...

Hi, i'm having a track day this 2nd Oct and i wonder if i could improve perfs of my Alfa 75 2.0 TS using some 'octane booster' mixed with the fuel . I have pure Methanol in my company, is it possible to put some with fuel ? how many % ?I know that i can buy a real octane booster in specialised race...

My 2.0 TS has started giving a high pitched screeching noise whenever I start it...more so from cold, but can be at anytime. The car always fires up first time, but just as it does so, a screech, lasting about 1 second, comes from the engine bay. Any ideas? Is it serious? I bought the car with a...

Some time ago I sold my 33 16valve cloverleaf to a mate . I loved it - but I had to part with one of my cars to make room for a 1750 GTV. Anyway - it `s clutch went almost immediately so I helped out with that and more recently it failed it`s MOT because of widespread ( but almost invisible ) rust...

I've loved owning/driving/looking at this car for the last 3 years or so. However, having been out of work for 9 months it's become an extravagance and has to go. You can read the ad he http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=9834&item=2491033887&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW And,...

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Will somone *please* go to the Autotrader site and buy the lovely Alfetta SL so SteveH and I stop arguing about? Niehter of us can have *another* car, and I'd hate to see it lost. TIA -- Catman MIB#14 SKoGA#6 TEAR#4 BOTAFOF#38 Apostle#21 COSOC#3 Tyger, Tyger Burning Bright (Remove rust to...

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I have a 2001 147 1.6TS Lusso and am experiencing problems with the gear change. The gear lever feels very stiff and sticky, so rather than smoothly changing from 2nd to 3rd, 4th to 5th, and 5th to 3rd or 4th it feels like i really have to push/pull the gear stick over. Is anyone else experienceing...

Had two falures to proceed today, both caused by the same thing (according to the AA), no power to fuel pump. Pump is probably OK as it seems fine when power is applied. First time it was fixed byt putting in a new relay. Second time it was fixed by...... ...... putting in an old relay.

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...

I brought a S reg 156 about a year ago but the radio (the Original type with tape player) is now asking for a code which was not supplied with the car can anyone tel me how to find out the code??

If you have a problem with the 2004 elantra where the passenger air bag light stays on while occupied with an adult over 65 pounds then visit www.elantraairbag.com and www.sshwlaw.com. Class Action lawyers are seeking people with this problem for an investigation that will hopefully lead to...

Having just posted a reply to the earlier topic on this, i did a quick google and found this: http://www.carforums.nl/showtopic/11419 Why no 2.0JTS? Philip

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All, I have a 1999(T) 156 1.8TS. According to the manual, if I exit the car, lock the door with the key (using the lock, not the remote button), the alarm should arm in 30secs (if I remember correctly). However, this does not happen - any ideas why not ? The reason I ask is that, of the 2 red keys...

Hi all, This morning I delivered my lease-car back to the company after 4 years and 80k kms of grinning. My new employee does not supply me a lease car so this episode has ended for me.. for now... :/ I will buy me a Volvo 850 2.5 20V for lots of space and some pk's for now.. Ah well.. I will be...

Hi, anyone out there with tradelinks care to spill the beans on what the UK dealer margin is on new Alfas. Specifically I'm thinking of the GT, but would be interested if it differs across the range. The continental dealer I bought my personal import 147 off in 2001 gave me 7% discount, and has...