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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
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Oil in coolant Reservoir by
nicktw
I recently had a shock, my oil warning light came on so I topped up
with oil. 50 miles later the same thing happened again. On lifting the
bonnet I discovered my coolant tank overflowing with "Chocolate
Milkshake". The garage diagnosed it as either a Head gasket or a
cracked cylinder head.
After a...
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October 10th 06 10:03 PM
by catman
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Low oil pressure - 2.0L Alfa Spider by
Mark Hickey
Syptoms: Oil pressure is fine at start-up. After 3-5 minutes, it
drops to about 1/4 the normal pressure at road speeds (maintains
enough pressure at idle to keep the light off, but doesn't register
much on the gauge. The engine had a recent overhaul (probably <5000
miles ago).
Yep, dropped the...
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new brakes by
GT[_1_]
Does £550 sounds excessive for discs + pads all round (genuine alfa part) on
a 2002 156 JTS 2.0? Is there a cheaper alternative make which will still
stop the car as efficiently and which I might convince my alfa garage
(Edinburgh Georgie Rd, Arnold Clark) to fit?
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Cat's Ass Kustoms - News for Motorheads by
Eugene Blanchard
<begin Shameless plug>
Hi
I've working on my retirement project which is an auto enthusiast website
called Cat's Ass Kustoms: Parts Performance, Passion - News for Motorheads.
It is safe for work (no porn) and geared to those passionate about cars.
http://www.catsasskustoms.com
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Engine noise changed by
alisoo
Hi all. Had major problems with 156 2.5 v6 over the summer with loss
of acceleration. Has had vaious air inlet hoses replaced to no avail.
Finally had cat replaced and now running well but engine noise is
different - more high pitched and less throaty - already spent huge wad
of cash on it but...
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Fuel injection by
Mike
Dear all,
Perhaps someone can help me with the folowing issue.
Recently I have begun to notice erratic acceleration in my Alfa 146 TS
(1997 build). This mostly upon moving away in 1st and into 2nd gear.
After the engine has warmed up, it does not tend to happen. This week I
also noticed the fuel...
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Alfa 156 rear windows by
mabsy
The rear windows on my alfa do not seem to work. Power is getting there
because they click when switches are pressed. Child safety lock seems
to work as this stops the click sound when switched on, any help would
be much appreciated.
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October 15th 06 09:55 AM
by catman
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156 Headlight bulb replacement by
Bill[_9_]
All
156 JTD 20v multijet
Could someone give me a quick walkthrough of how to change the parking
light bulb in the front passenger side (LH if you're not in the UK)
cheers
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October 16th 06 07:14 PM
by cupra
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!66 V6 2.5 Power Delivery by
Seb
Hi,
My 166 has just completed 50K Miles and I noticed a few weeks ago that when
I start off and excelerate the car power delivery stutters, once I am at
cruising speed it seems fine.
Today I jumped in the car and the symptoms were much worse, the car was
really lumpy and was even giving blow...
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October 16th 06 08:36 PM
by Seb
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2000 GTV by
efi390
I am looking for a rust free 72-74 Alfa Romeo 2000 GTV. Interior and
mechanical condition are not much of a consideration.
Thank you
Michael
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The pain continues by
R D S
156 2.0TS,2002,85k
Bought in May, has been in the garage in Aug for a piston & a camshaft and
again in Sept for a valve.
It has just been towed home again after the engine failed on the motorway,
engine light on, car juddering, clouds of smoke and all the oil gone (it was
topped up to full...
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October 18th 06 07:51 PM
by R D S
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new auto resource by
Vladimir Melnikoff
Hi man!
I have a blog around racing, cars & moto news and reviews, Alfa Romeo
included.
It can be accessed via
http://drivechannel.blogspot.com/
You are welcome!
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At last by
Steve Byatt
If you have a very, vey good memory, you may recall me posting details of a
cambelt failure on a 156GTA. This happened last September (2005), well
within the required service interval, oil all OK etc etc, car having
suffered a compression failure a few weeks before which I got a main dealer
to...
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Alfa 156 20v JTD ECU remap by
Bill[_9_]
All
Anyone any experience of ECU remaps on the 2.4 JTD mjet?
Theres some impressive BHP & torque figures being quoted with these
upgrades.
Wondered if anyone had actually been down this route, their comments and
recommendations or otherwise as regarding a performance gains and suppliers.
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October 21st 06 11:35 AM
by Zathras
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'95 Spyder by
D Ramapriya
Hey all,
There's a '95 Spyder on offer here in Dubai for about $4500. Never have
owned an AR before. In fact, my only car is a Merc C240. I was looking
for an inexpensive sports-type car and this probably fits the bill in
terms of money.
If anyone's owned a similar car of a comparable vintage,...
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Substitute Oil advice, please. by
Paul Woodsford[_1_]
My 147 1.6TS is now out of warranty. As the local Alfa Dealer has closed can
anyone advise on a substitute for the Selena 2000 oil Alfa recommend, as it
is not so easy to get hold of now.
I have been told that Castrol GTX 10w-40w is a suitable alternative.
--
Paul Woodsford
Remove NOSPAM to...
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October 23rd 06 11:22 AM
by Ross
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Falling Alfa UK Sales Figures by
Zathras
From Auto Express, the SMMT new car sales figures for January to
September 2006 compared to last year's - Fiat up 64% (Punto, I guess)
but Alfa down 23%! Ouch.
To put the Alfa percentages into an interestingly worrying context,
the official/unofficial dealer network of the defunct MG...
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Entering CD changer / radio security code by
[email protected]
My battery died the other day, requiring a jump start from my
neighbour. This also reset the CD player - and it has been asking for
the security code. I found this last night, and tried to enter it this
morning. However, all I get now is -- -- -- -- and it wont let me put
the code in.
Overthe last...
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Frequently Asked Questions - FAQ - Please read before posting 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
the chain of advice being...
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