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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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2.2 JTS by
GT[_14_]
Where has the JTS option gone on the 159?? alfa romeo website car
configurator offers the 1750 tb as the only petrol option now!
I would have thought that the 2.2 JTS would be much torquier and relaxed
drive than the 1750 turbo and similar BHPs.
When did this happen and why wasn't I informed!!
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September 25th 10 04:20 PM
by Catman
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Wheel bolt snapped by
Tall Dave
Hi,
I was getting my 166 ready for its MOT and swapping the tyres around to get
even wear and - IDIOT me overtigthened a front wheel bolt and it snapped!!!
Much swearing followed "****** **** ***** ******"
I wouldn't mind but I only had the front wheel disc replaced 3K miles ago.
Do you think...
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156 Speedo failed any ideas? by
David A Stocks[_3_]
156 2.4 JTD 2000.
It dropped to zero about 30 miles from home on a long journey yesterday -
and the miles have stopped clocking up as well. It sometimes comes back but
not for very long. AFAIAA it gets its feed from the ABS wheel sensors. The
ABS system still seems to work OK - no warning lights...
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Windscreen washer jets clogged by
GT[_12_]
Windscreen washers. 4 holes at passenger side, 3 are blocked. 4 holes at
drivers side, 2 holes are blocked and 1 is dribbling. How do I get to clean
them without removing too much 'car'? I have tried a pin etc, but they need
to be removed and/or jetted somehow.
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Arse.... that's 3 of 4 cars down at the moment! by
SteveH[_2_]
Prius was pranged by a clumsy van driver a few weeks back, so that's in
to be repaired this week.
The Cinquecento track slag is currently away undergoing the
transformation from shopping trolley to said track slag.
Which left me with the 75.
Got it out on Saturday, washed / polished / twiddled...
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Can front shocks be reconditioned? by
Charlie Money
I've got a 2005 1.9 multijet diesel sportwagon. The front end is
bottoming out really badly, even on relatively minor dips in the road,
with the front spoiler scraping worryingly on the road. Unfortunately
it is out of warranty, as the mileage is very high (102,000 miles)
Is it possible to get the...
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Silverlake Auctions by
R D S
There's another Alfa on there I make have a punt on.
Has anyone dealt with them? If I enquire as to the condition of the engine
are they likely to be honest?
Plus what would it cost to transport a car from Southampton to Lancashire?
If its a lot I would hire a trailer.
Rick
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July 23rd 07 09:06 AM
by Andy
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Happy Christmas by
Catman
Since no one else has :)
Happy Christmas to all Alfisti, everywhere :)
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Catman MIB#14 SKoGA#6 TEAR#4 BOTAFOF#38 Apostle#21 COSOC#3
Tyger, Tyger Burning Bright (Remove rust to reply)
Alfa 116 Giulietta 3.0l (Really) Sprint 1.7 75 TS 156 TS S2
Triumph Speed Triple: Black with extra black...
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Look *look* a post to a.a.a-r by
Catman
<G>
That makes two in one week!
Seriously, my car, this morning, reported the outside temperature as:
36C, 11C and then 13C
I'm *reasonably* sure this is incorrect, especially as I can still see
snow outside.
Is the exterior sensor linked to anything important in terms of engine
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February 9th 09 05:10 PM
by Catman
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just bought 156 on ebay by
R D S
I have just bought this and im mildly excited!
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4636244067
However, before buying an Alfa 156 I went on confused.com and decided
insurance would be about 500 quid per year.
Now I have the reg number it is coming out at 1100 quid, is it because...
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May 8th 06 11:42 PM
by R D S
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MOT emissions fail by
mad eddie
Hi all my 145 cloverleaf failed it's mot on emissions ! bugger . Does any
one know if a bad air mass sensor could be the problem ??
Thanks Tony
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Xenon bulbs by
GT
Anyone replaced the standard headlight bulbs with Xenon bulbs in an alfa 156
2002 (old style exterior, new interior)? Any problems? Ebay are listing a
pair for £11 with delivery.
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July 12th 05 10:33 AM
by GT
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Anyone seen the May Issue of Auto Italia? by
George Graves
They have an article about the new 159 which describes the convoluted
process that Alfa goes through to get "its" new 3.2 liter V-6 engines.
It makes almost ZERO sense.
First, complete Holden V-6s are shipped from Australia to the United
States (?). Once in the USA, the engines are dismantled and...
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April 25th 05 05:45 PM
by SteveH
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Alfa Romeos are EVIL, they are the automobiles of SATAN ! ! ! by
Hans-Marc Olsen
Alfa Romeos are EVIL, they are the work of the devil, made to
collect your souls and to turn you into brainless slaves of hell.
If you like Alfa Romeos, you will lose your soul to be damned
for eternal torment in hell.Demons and devils will feast on your soul
for all eternity.
So stop driving...
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Silly question - can't get the wheels off my 156 JTS! by
Steve Knight
> I have just tried to swap the wheels front-to-back to rotate the tyres on
my
> 52 plate 156 2.0JTS, but I can't get the wheels off!!
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> The wheels look normal - 5 nuts (1 locking). I can't see anything special
> on the wheels and the handbook doesn't give any special instructions. Its
> not like...
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What are mid 90's Alfas like on LPG? by
MeatballTurbo
As the time to actually buy a new car approaches, I just an inredible
thought. While the Saab has to go, period, I could get something with an
equally juicy engine if it could be run on LPG.
While I said before, no V6's because of economy, maybe that wouldn't be
the case if it could safely and...
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2.4 JTD Lipari Grey Veloce - Black Mirrors! by
Martin
Hi,
Just taken delivery of my new Sportwagon 2.4JTD Veloce - lovely. Trouble
is the mirrors - they are just black (unpainted) platic.
I was expecting them to be painted body colour (Lipari Grey) as part of the
Veloce spec, but this has not happened - do you think this is a mistake.
All other...
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July 26th 04 03:25 PM
by Martin
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Alfa GT "ticking" climate control by
Grahame
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...
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Of cambelts and undertrays... by
Barry Bingham
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...
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July 6th 05 09:01 PM
by Gazza
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Would anyone rate this as a possible first Alfa? by
MeatballTurbo
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=9834&item=
2480117994&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW
I know it is a 1.8, not a 2 litre, but condition and price seem
reasonable.
Don't know if I'll bid on this as I still need to sell the Saab, but
just trying to get a footing on what is worth what,...
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