R D S > wrote:

> >
> > Ahh. In that case.... clear the ECU, hope it temporarily makes the
> > problem go away, and flog the car.
> >
> > Failing that, if it's still playing up, take it to auction. Seriously,
> > they're complex things, these TSpark lumps, and it sounds like you've
> > got a complete dog there, I'm afraid.
>
> Knew I should have got a diesel!

You'd say that until you had to pay for a cambelt change.... £1200 at an
Alfa dealer. (Assuming you're talking the 2.4JTD rather than later 1.9s)
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