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Old March 15th 10, 07:32 PM posted to alt.autos.alfa-romeo
Steve H on the road[_2_]
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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!
>>

>
> 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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Old March 15th 10, 08:20 PM posted to alt.autos.alfa-romeo
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Steve H on the road wrote:
>
> "Catman" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Zathras wrote:
>>> On Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:30:12 +0000, Catman
>>> > wrote:
>>>
>>>> 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!
>>>

>>
>> 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.
>


*wow*

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