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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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Cooling fan always on by
AlfaSmith
Hi,
I have a problem with my 1999 156 TS that my cooling fan is always on.
I have replaced the switch and relay with new but the fan is always on.
Does anyone have any ideas why this might be?
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Workshop manual Spider series 4 by
Alfaspider
Hi fellow alfisti,
A few weeks back I got access to a workshop manual for the spider series 3
(with the rubber spoiler) and series 4 spider. Unfortunately it was just on
two-sided plain paper and it is no longer free available as far as I know.
In the past weeks I've scanned it (almost 700 pages)...
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156 Heater problem by
alfatechnician
The thermostat is located on the nearside of the cylinder head in the water distribution block......follow the water hose from the rad to the engine.............oh look there it is...
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January 5th 06 03:21 PM
by Catman
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Info on Alfa 166 2.5 year 2000 and 3.0 year 1999 by
alfatechnician
Timing belt changes are at 72,000 miles (110,000 km) but it is a good idea to change well before (every 90,000 km)......Should cost less than 500 euros......Not many problems with these cars...........Check for blue smoke on the 1999 car when it starts up as this indicates high oil...
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V6 24v belt change interval by
alfatechnician
Unless you've already had it done it's 72,000 on the v6's.....its only the t/sprks that have the belt probs.......having said that i've just finished rebuilding a 24v v6 3.0 for a customer..........£2500 as it bent 22 of 24 valves......change the belt if you're...
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156 Heater problem by
alfatechnician
re last message. sorry i was talking about a t/spark engine...............on yours it's in the distribution block on the nearside BETWEEN the heads
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ENGINE SWAP by
alfatechnician
Engine will drop out from underneath with box still attached...........but first take out everything removeable from engine bay that will get in the way etc........It's not a job for the faint hearted
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159 Bluetooth by
alfazaphod
Having owned my 159 for a year, eldest son asked how to use the bluetooth
(I'm not mobile friendly!). When the relevant button is pressed a message
"English Language unavailable" appears on the screen. Phone detects a 'Blue
and Me' presence, but cannot connect. Any suggestions?!?
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December 5th 10 06:52 PM
by Catman
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AR 166 by
alfie
Just wondering if I should save myself £80.00 and replace my front bake pads
myself on my 166.
Is it as straightforward as I think it should be ? Is it easy to do the
Rear pads as well ?
Alfie
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Steering wheel controls missing!! by
Alfie
We bought a new 147 here in Belgium. We ordered the distinctive
version which is the top of the range 1.6. We were told that the
steering wheel with controls was included in the price for this range.
When we picked up the car last week we found that there were no
controls on the wheel. When we...
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Alfa Romeo 156 alarm won't turn off problem by
Alfie Norks
I have a 156 (X reg = 2000) and I tried to use it on the weekend only
to find that both of my car keys don't seem to be able to turn off the
car alarm. It's not the key batteries as the chance of both keys being
dead at the same time is very slim - and the key lights come on when I
press their...
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October 23rd 04 04:33 AM
by Martyn
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Alfa returns to the USA by
alfistagj
After many months of speculations, the descision has been made !!
Alfa Romeo will retunr to the USA market has been confirmed by Alfa Romeo
Italy.
Starting 2009 (!) Afla will attack the USA with 3 modells, the 159, Brera
and Spider; all three with a GTA version as top modell (!!).
Specially the...
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Just a reminder by
alfistagj
Spring is just around the corner, so a little reminder that now is
the time to change the air in the tyres of our Alfa's. Old air
results in inferior handling and higher fuel consumption and Alfa
recommends air replacement every 20000 km or 12 months, whichever
comes sooner.
Although it...
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April 1st 06 08:54 PM
by Catman
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Sound....... by
alfistagj
I never listen and drive another monty except mine...
This is the audio/video of one of my Monti-friends.
http://www.youtube.com/watch.php?v=QxqMnlCD8-s&search=Scooter+Vespa+Lambretta
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alfistagj (aka Gert-Jan)
GT 2.0 JTS (2005)
Montreal 2.6V8 (1973/4)
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Haynes verses Cardisc CD by
alfistagj
What is different to make working on an Alfa "difficult".
Alfa addict as I am I'll always praise the cars, but have never felt having
to warn anyone for "difficulties" presumed the person has a basic car
mechanic knowledge.
If you don't have that, stay away from any car or be prepared to...
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October 13th 05 11:50 PM
by dorian
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Spica pump / TA by
alfistagj
Recently some discussions here about the Spica fuel injection pump and the
TA
I knew I had a (maybe) usefull link but I couldn't find it.
Here it is http://www.wesingram.com/hp.htm
3 very helpfull downloadable "manuals"
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Ciao from Holland
AlfistaGJ (Gert-Jan)
Now:
Rosso Radicofani GT 2.0JTS (2005)
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Hot news about import in Holland by
alfistagj
Alfa Romeo and "Kroymans" (importer in The Netherlands of i.e. Ferrari) have
come to an agreement about importing Alfa's in The Netherlands from 1 June
2005
All Dutch Alfa dealers have been informed during a special dealer meeting
today.
FIAT Auto Netherlands used to import Fiat, Alfa and...
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Lowering suspension on Alfa's with ESP by
Alfistagj
I talk to my dealer about lowering my GT (will be there in week42)
Although it is phisical possible, he informed me that the offical standpoint
of Alfa (and Fiat) is NO-NO!
Reason is that the ESP (electronic stability program) is set to do the job
with the standard ride height and lowering the car...
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For the moderator by
Alfistagj
Hi moderator (still Catman??)
See a lot of spam lately in alt.autos.alfa-romeo
Time for a spam-filter or an alt.autos.alfa-romeo.new??
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Ciao from Holland
AlfistaGJ (Gert-Jan)
Alfa red 156 SW 1.8 Madeno tuned (2000)
Golden Montreal 1428700 (1973/4)
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Light at the end of the tunnel for UK Alfa drivers?? by
Alfistagj
From Fiatautopress.com
ANDREW LESTER NAMED COUNTRY MANAGER OF ALFA ROMEO IN THE UK
Andrew Lester has been appointed Country Manager of Alfa Romeo in the
United Kingdom. He replaces Glyn Owen, who leaves the Company at his own
request.
Mr. Lester, 47, has been Group Sales Director of AutoLogic...
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