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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
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156 Headlight bulb replacement by
Bill[_9_]
All
156 JTD 20v multijet
Could someone give me a quick walkthrough of how to change the parking
light bulb in the front passenger side (LH if you're not in the UK)
cheers
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October 16th 06 07:14 PM
by cupra
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Alfa 156 rear windows by
mabsy
The rear windows on my alfa do not seem to work. Power is getting there
because they click when switches are pressed. Child safety lock seems
to work as this stops the click sound when switched on, any help would
be much appreciated.
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October 15th 06 09:55 AM
by catman
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Fuel injection by
Mike
Dear all,
Perhaps someone can help me with the folowing issue.
Recently I have begun to notice erratic acceleration in my Alfa 146 TS
(1997 build). This mostly upon moving away in 1st and into 2nd gear.
After the engine has warmed up, it does not tend to happen. This week I
also noticed the fuel...
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Engine noise changed by
alisoo
Hi all. Had major problems with 156 2.5 v6 over the summer with loss
of acceleration. Has had vaious air inlet hoses replaced to no avail.
Finally had cat replaced and now running well but engine noise is
different - more high pitched and less throaty - already spent huge wad
of cash on it but...
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Cat's Ass Kustoms - News for Motorheads by
Eugene Blanchard
<begin Shameless plug>
Hi
I've working on my retirement project which is an auto enthusiast website
called Cat's Ass Kustoms: Parts Performance, Passion - News for Motorheads.
It is safe for work (no porn) and geared to those passionate about cars.
http://www.catsasskustoms.com
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new brakes by
GT[_1_]
Does £550 sounds excessive for discs + pads all round (genuine alfa part) on
a 2002 156 JTS 2.0? Is there a cheaper alternative make which will still
stop the car as efficiently and which I might convince my alfa garage
(Edinburgh Georgie Rd, Arnold Clark) to fit?
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Low oil pressure - 2.0L Alfa Spider by
Mark Hickey
Syptoms: Oil pressure is fine at start-up. After 3-5 minutes, it
drops to about 1/4 the normal pressure at road speeds (maintains
enough pressure at idle to keep the light off, but doesn't register
much on the gauge. The engine had a recent overhaul (probably <5000
miles ago).
Yep, dropped the...
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Oil in coolant Reservoir by
nicktw
I recently had a shock, my oil warning light came on so I topped up
with oil. 50 miles later the same thing happened again. On lifting the
bonnet I discovered my coolant tank overflowing with "Chocolate
Milkshake". The garage diagnosed it as either a Head gasket or a
cracked cylinder head.
After a...
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October 10th 06 10:03 PM
by catman
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My 156 mocks me by
R D S
I had an intermittent problem, car would go into limp mode every now and
again and the error was coming from the camshaft sensor, so I had it
changed.
Days later it started again, same problem on and off.
Anyway it has been faulty now solidly for approx 2 weeks so today I got
round to phoning...
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October 10th 06 09:03 PM
by Zathras
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Alfa 156 TSpark Catalytic Converter by
SteveH
I suppose it had to happen at some point - given that the car has around
120k miles on it now - the 'brick' inside the catalyst has come loose
and is rattling around inside it's housing.
A bit of digging around on the 'net shows that they can be had for very
little money - around 80 quid,...
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October 10th 06 03:27 PM
by gazza82
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Woooo! by
SteveH
I've just discovered a supplier of GRP / kevlar bonnets, boots and front
wings for 75s.
The question is.... do I buy a full set?
--
Steve H 'You're not a real petrolhead unless you've owned an Alfa Romeo'
www.italiancar.co.uk - Honda VFR800 - Hongdou GY200 - Alfa 75 TSpark
Alfa 156 2.0 TSpark -...
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October 9th 06 10:00 PM
by catman
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Alfa 75 turbo Project - pics wanted by
Pete[_1_]
Are there any UK based Alfa 75 owners who would be willing to allow
some photos to be taken of their car? What is required is for
reference pics (your actual car would not need to be identifiable)
for a 75 turbo Project.
Please post a reply or even better email me (mind the rust) so we can
set up...
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October 9th 06 09:55 PM
by SteveH
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alfa 156 by
mabsy
got a 1.8 156 with irregular tickover and lack of power. replaced
airflow meter,spark plugs and leads.
local garage tested car with electronic reader and said lambda sensor
was reacting slowly.
anyone out there got any ideas as i dont want to replace it if its not
the problem
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156 Radio Code by
Rock Beer
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...
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October 6th 06 06:03 PM
by catman
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Alfa 75 turbo owners by
Pete[_1_]
Are there any member out there with an Alfa 75 who fancy having their
car immortalised in the latest SimBin product?
http://www.race-game.org/index.htm
Their WTCC contains two Alfa's and there is a great audio file
at the web site from the GTA
http://www.race-game.org/misc/sound/alfa.mp3
They...
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Air bag warning light - Alfa 147 52 plate by
davea
Hi All
The air bag warning light on my 147 came on the other day and hasn't
went off yet. I've heard this might be due to the wiring under the
passenger seat? I was hoovering it at the weekend so was moving the
seat back and forth which might have upset some wires.
Anyone got any advice on how to...
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Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is coming..! by
Stefano R.©
Next Paris Motor Show
(Italian article)
http://www.repubblica.it/2006/09/motori/settembre-2006/arriva-alfa/arriva-alfa.html
(Photogallery)
http://www.repubblica.it/2003/l/motori/gallerie/alfaromeo/8ccompetizione/8ccompetizione.html
:-)
--
Stefano R.©
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2.0L Crank Plug Diagnosis / Replacement by
Mark Hickey
I've got an '85 Spider with all the classic symptoms of a missing
crank plug (oil pressure pretty much normal at start-up, then drops to
about 1/4 of what it should be after 10 minutes of driving).
A couple questions as I approach this...
1) Is it possible to diagnose and/or fix a missing crank...
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