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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...

Time for a new set of rubber on my 156 2.0L. All 4 tyres (205/60/R15 V) are hitting the wear marks. Up to now I've always used Michelin Pilot Primacy, these being the original equipment on my year 2000 car. But now I have the chance to try something else as the whole set need swapping. The...

Squeak time again on the 156: got the wishbones swapped on one side last year but the other side has started and I can't get it done until the other side of a 2000 mile touring holdiday in which the squeaking will drive me absolutely bonkers (unless it rains for two weeks!). I've read that the...

My 156 2.0TS has started to "screech" when I drive off first thing, or after it's been parked up for a while. The screeching disappears as the car warms up and seems loudest when it's cold or wet. It does NOT happen until the clutch is depressed and drive engaged. So parked up in neutral there's no...

Friend has a 156 1.6 (49K on the clock) which has started emitting a graunching noise (chalk on a board) when on the biting point in first at traffic lights etc. Doesn't always do it but is becoming more common. Also I tried releasing the clutch pedal with the handbrake on and the engine, rather...

Recently been helping a friend choose a used 156 and was amused to note how the official dealer network - even now - holds to the line that 72K is the change interval for cambelts on the Twin Sparks. I was told that choosing to change it before then was "optional". Is then paying the £2k fitted...

Anyone recognise this (on a 2.0TS, 2000 vintage): Recently the car has occasionally started and "died" at first attempt. It has required a second turn of the key to get going and stay running. This symptom is occasional but becoming more frequent. Once running it goes as well as ever. A few days...

Hi folks I've noticed patches of oil have appeared under my 156 and I'm told the sump plug is leaking. I've been quoted £135 (inc vat) so far... is this reasonable? (I'm assuming that the thread has gone in the hole in the sump.) My usual Alfa specialist doesn't have the tool for this... anyone...

When the engine is not at driving temperature, the car shocks a bit when in low revs (beneath 2000 rpm)while driving (at "city cruising" speed). Nothing serious but a bit annoying. On stronger accelerations, everything is normal. I'm wondering if this is caused by the air mass meter. The car...

Hi, My car recently had it 120.000 km service. Besides the regular maintenance, the garage also replaced the distribution belt (as I'm from the dutch-speaking part of Belgium, I don't know if this is the right english word) and the alternator belt. Both belts needed replacement according to the...

MAKE MONEY!!! MAKE THOUSANDS!!! WELL GUESS WHAT!!! Within seven days, I started getting money in the mail!! I was shocked!! I figured it would end soon, but the money just kept coming in. In my first week, I made about $25.00. By the end of the second week I had

name - mmm! stud, buns, or outright gorgeous metal. lol

New company car time coming around so not my depreciation Saw this 166 3.2 V6 24V Lusso, new at £21000.00 http://www.veloces.co.uk/reg/DRCCWWFK

Just got a battery for my 156 from Halfords & asked for their £5.00 to fit service - at the time they couldn't fit me in, so I figured - how hard can it be? and tried the job myself. My modest set of tools were not sufficient to get to the bolt securing the battery clamp at the side of the base,...

Hello Can any of you guys help with the phone number of the Alfa breakers on Temple Farm Industrial Estate near Chelmsford in Essex..... or any other Alfa breakers in Essex/Kent/London Thanx

I have a 116 Giulietta 1.8L she has 17" low profiles.She's very low.Can i fit adjustable suspension? Would it make a diffrence

I am considering buying a second hand Alfa GT (probably the diesel), I love the look of the car and have always enjoyed driving Alfas. I am however slightly concerned as to what the depreciation is expected to be. I know alot of Alfas depreciate like mad (166!!!!) and am not to keen to see a...

Hallo Anyone have some experience with Connect+ they would like to share with me. I am special interested in the map/function in Scandinavia, and in topics regarding installing the system in a used car (mine is a 2004 model). And of course if sombody knows a site/dealer etc. where it could be...

does anyone fancy buying a restoration grade gtv? 1984 2 litre dellorto twin 40's hardened suspension the weeds are winning the battle, so if interested contact

Hi. Just a question. Need to change a leaver in 147, cause it's worn out. Had in mind a momo leaver, but ain't sure if it's hard to install? Any pinpointers? How can it be done?