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Could someone walk me through the install process? 1. Front/Back? 2.Sides? 3. Cable tightening? Just a general by-the-numbers would be OK. And I would appreciate it. Thanks.

Wouldn't you just know my fecking luck - I have my car up for sale an some TW@T runs into the back off me at lights while I was waiting. Boot will not close properly, bumper has been bent and buckled !!!! Friggin hell .... I wouldn't mind but it was a cheap old modeo from 1995 !!! I have to say...

Today was a dark day in my Alfa male life, i was just getting used to being the superiour species on the road. There i was just making my usual trip home from work when BANG! the gear box feels as if its draging on the road. So i quickly pull over to see if it was still on the car and not half a...

Nice to see them back and for an hour long show this series but I can't understand what that silly girl has done to her hair :-( Pete -- > 156 2.0 TS (2001) - Proteo Rosso

Hi, Got the chance of buying an Alfa Spider 1.6 (73,000K and LHD) for £3800 ono.....what do you think of the price? Any ideas appreciated! Jane

My clutch is currently dysfunctional due to a leak from the slave cylinder seal (in)conveniently located in the gearbox, what confuses me is that the brakes still work fine, even though both systems run from the same reservoir. Brake pedal has plenty of pressure, but the clutch pedal goes to the...

Had to take the battery of my 2000 X 156 and on reconnection radio is asking for the code. The radio is the original how do I find out what it is. Thanks.

Hi All I've just bought an Alfa 147 51 plate 1.6 TS in January. When I start the engine from cold it makes a loud "diesely" sound which goes away after 5 mins. Also now it's making a louder whirring noise (which seems to be coming from the belts) as well. It gets louder when you turn the steering...

Ok, it's an unfair question but I have very little time. I can buy a 1986 Spider Veloce for $5000 here in Arizona. The outside car is in fantastic condition. The engine is not all that clean but runs. I have all the service records and the car had $4500 of repairs done 3000 miles ago. Engine...

Hi all, I'm wondering if anyone can help me in a battle with Alfa Romeo UK. A pressure sensor failed in the clutch actuator on my 156 Selespeed causing it to be just a huge hunk of metal with an engine in it. Starts fine but a red light mocks any attempt to engage a gear. No problem, these things...

I have an 18mth old UK reg: Alfa 147 1.6T Spark Lusso. I have just returned from 10days in N.Spain. Very hot and humid so Air Con in use. After 3 days noticed front passenger footwell carpet wet, also no water drainage from Air Con under car. No rain during that period and missed the storms in UK...

Alfa Romeo 147 TS Lusso 1.6 3 door, 120BHP, 2001 '51 reg, 37,800 miles, Gabbianno Blue Metallic, Classic Grey Velour. Full ALFA service history, inc. main dealer new cam belt at 36k. 4 recent new tyres. Extended warranty until Oct 05, T&T. Lusso Spec, includes dual zone climate, cruise, traction,...

Having just stumped up £500+ for a 36,000 service and suspension bushes on my 2001 selespeed, the last thing i wanted to hear was the garage ’suggesting’ that the cam belt ought to be replaced at a further cost of £450. I understood 72,000 was the recommended mileage. Anyone else experienced...

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Could anyone tell me if the Alfa 146 ti 1996 was developed from a Alfa Romeo 75 ?. Bill Jackson

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Hi All, Need advice please. I'm looking for a car change in the UK. We need a family car and a 156 ( first choice ) or a 147 fits the bill. I need an honest opinion about buying an Alfa, I've asked advice in newsgroups and reviews but replies are scathing about their reliability and costs to...

Certainly got a (rather tasteless, admittedly) seal of approval on last night's show! Halmyre

Rear ended a Merc on the way to work this morning ! Traffic flow stopped, I didn't! Only doing about 15mph when I hit, but the front bumper, bonnet and wings are screwed. However, Engine seems fine - but its impossible to know yet if I've done anything nasty to the chasis - here's hoping not ! I...

I've just placed scans of the workshop manual on my website in .pdf format. If you want access, please email me, and I'll give you the URL for it. -- Steve H 'You're not a real petrolhead unless you've owned an Alfa Romeo' http://www.italiancar.co.uk - Honda VFR800 - MZ ETZ300 VW Golf GL Cabrio ...