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Ok, so not having seen one of these from new, can anyone tell me if it's supposed to slope forward slightly when it's down or if it's meant to be completely horizontal. Mine slopes, thats why I'm wondering, cos somehow it doesn't feel right. Rgds Stuart

After seeing these advertised on TV, I went on a mission to track one down. My local supermarkets didn't have one, but the local pikey emporium next door but one to my shop got a delivery of them this week. So I bought one. Woke up quite early this morning, and was out on the drive with...

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Whilst I had an Electrician looking at my 2.4 JTD Sportswagon yesterday,I asked him to look at my radio arial... the FM works but the Medium wave does not. After a bit of hunting we found the arial in the Tailgate with a Booster attached to it. The arial and booster checked out OK. But when I...

Hi all I have a few questions about my 2002 156. 1. Are the rear seats ISOFIX compatible? 2. I am approaching 36,000 miles, which seems to be the point at which many NGroupies recommend replacing the cambelt. Does this apply to the 2.4JTD as well as the petrol engined models and should I...

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Hi, Anyone have a standard 156 radio / cassette from a year 2000 car lurking in the garage they want to sell? I'm looking to get rid of the hideous nav system thats been fitted to the Sele I've just bought and want a stock head unit to go back in. Thanks...Dave

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I have recently bought an Alfa156 V6 and was wondering should I replace the cam belt before the 72,000 mile service? Any ideas on the cost of Cam belt replacement and can anyone recommend a good dealer in Herts or Beds?

Hi folks, Just been on to my dealer again concerning a problem I have with my 2000 1.8 TS 156. The workshop manual says that the spark plugs should be inspected at 36,000 miles and replaced at 60,000. Now my dealer says that inspection involves a visual inspection which consists of taking the...

Yesterday was a bad day. Popped out in the car on an errand, one hour later got towed to the Alfa garage with one sick car. I was driving along quite happily when I heard a grinding noise from the engine, decided to pull over, before I stopped the engine was dead. On re-start (it does re-start,...

Hi, My 166 2.5 V6 (1999) averages around 19.5 mpg, if I take it really gently on a motorway I can get his up to 23mpg. Is this normal /usuall? I read on a recent posting of someone who was getting 28mpg which is bit more respectable. If this is a problem, any ideas on the solution as the local...

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Hello, I think I'm having an issue with the temperature of my 156 1.9 jtd sportwagon. Nomatter how far I drive, the temperature never reaches 90°C. It keeps displaying about 70 °C, sometimes a bit more. I also have the impression that the engine is never really warmed up, especialy...

Todays' top tip: When you take your 'new' 75 to the car wash, don't be surprised if it ships about 4 pints of sosapy water. Any suggestions as to the best way to dry it out? Footwells already lined with paper / card You know. The one that's not been used since 99, and you got cos it's only...

Having problems posting so I apologise if I've posted this already. Has anyone used any OBD-II software for ALfa and if so which one? WOuld VAG-COM work (i.e. software for AUdi/Voltswagon). I'd like some simple software to read fault codes and maybe to clear them. Oh and being able to program...

Just as the subject line says... I would like to install a oil pressure gauge, alongside a oil temperature gauge (i like gauges) but am not sure how to do this. I did this on a VW i had a few years ago and it was just a cast of removing a bolt from the engine block and screwing the pressure...

Hi Folks, A while ago, I replaced the upper control arms on my '71 Alfa Spider 1750. The arm I replaced incorporates the upper ball joint, but also it has a bushing near the ball joint to connect with the other upper arm (the locating arm?) which secures things towards the front of...

I know its an ALFA and fuel consumptions do not really come into it, but my 156 2.0 TS never did worst than 26mpg whatever the type of driving. I am interested if anyone with a 2.0 JTS GT has any fuel consumption figures to compare. Well mine has 1600miles on the clock , so far I make it doing...

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