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Old March 15th 10, 06:32 PM posted to alt.autos.alfa-romeo
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"Catman" > wrote in message
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> Zathras wrote:
>> On Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:30:12 +0000, Catman
>> > wrote:
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>>> Never get a 12v V6 then. They can jump teeth if you let it roll
>>> backwards in gear......

>>
>> Ahhh..I was trying to remember which one did that!
>>

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> Not the greatest tensioner design to ever hit the road


One of the 'boxer' engined Lancias had an even worse issue - on full left
steering lock, I recall, you can cause the cambelt to jump.

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