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Hi folks I am hoping someone can help me out. My timing belt snapped last week the cylinder head is totalled and the dealer is holding me to ransom. Could someone tell me when the official recommended checks on the timing belt are supposed to be carried out? i.e at what service my car has...

I purchased a second hand 2001Y 147 1.6TS Lusso approx 8 months ago from Dixons Motors in Leeds. This came with a 1 years Dixons warantee. However, I have just noticed rust at the bottom the rear door near the wheel arch. I took it into Alfa who told me this must be because the previous owner...

Hi All, Just took delivery of a new Alfa GT (Stromboli Grey, Black Alfatex, 17" spoked Alloys) - beautiful car, very pleased with it. One odd thing though, when the climate control system is on, there is an audible "ticking" noise (sounds like an old grandfather clock) coming from behind the...

Following 12 months of short trips to work & back my GTV sounds much more like a Transit van, than the beautiful sports coupe I bought a couple of years ago. Any ideas as to the immense rattle the engine makes? Steve

I read the post from David about a definite knocking noise from the front of his car. Not so sure I'm suffering from the same thing. Whatever it is, it's very subtle (quiet), sounds like it's related to road speed rather than engine speed, comes from the front passenger side (seems like that...

Hi all, I need to buy some roof bars for 166 so I can transport my bicycles and I can't find a compatible boot bike rack. Cooks Motor Spares ( http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/cooksmotorspares/page18.html ) sell roof bars compatible which they say are compatible with AR 166's really cheaply compared to...

When driving slow and coming to a stop or cornering I hear a definate knocking noise from the front of the car. It sounds as though its connected to the steering rack or similar. Anyone any ideas as to what it might be? David 156 Selespeed (2001)

Hi. I have a GTV 2000 1974 and i wonder witch spark plugs would be the best to use for GTV 2000 1974? Where can I find radiator on the web (USA is the preferred area)? Thanks Tal

Hello folks, I guess this has been asked here before, but here goes.... I approximate the oil consumption of my 2.0 TS 164 to be about 1 litre for every 900 miles. The car has done 94000 so far, and is otherwise in good condition. It doesnt appear to blow smoke of any sort, and runs well. I'm...

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...

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...

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...

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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

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...

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??

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...

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.

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...

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