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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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Light bulbs by
GT[_12_]
The 156 takes H1 and H7 bulbs, both 55w. Are car headlights like house
ceiling lights - when not bright enough, can we fit brighter bulbs? I see
some 100w bulbs on eBay, but are there potential heat or fuse or other
problems associated with the wrong wattage bulbs?
Now, I know that headlights...
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January 21st 10 05:05 PM
by Catman
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How much?! by
MarkK
A bit of an announcement: I've sold my 156 after 3.5 years with it. Tough
decision, but the other half found the family car, a 406 estate, too big. So
I got her an Audi A2 (great car by the way), and I'm taking on the 406.
Also, as pointed out elsewhere, I'm expecting 156 values to drop with...
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April 18th 06 11:45 PM
by SteveH
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Alfa 156 JTD by
Jim[_47_]
Feels like an itch that needs to be scratched, I've always loved the look of
the 156 and always fancied a 2.4 JTD - and would suit me best in Sportwagon
form. Currently using a 320d which never breaks down, nor ever had a fault
in over 50k miles. Am I mad to consider one!?
I have a beady eye on...
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156 supension by
Grrr
hi all
156 v6 of a 1998 vintage.
it has a u/s front damper, what can you guys recommend, and when changed
will it stop hitting the deck all the while?
cheers
Gary
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September 7th 05 01:45 PM
by Pete
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JTD cambelt by
cupra
Is the general consenus to stick with the 36k interval for JTDs?
AIUI they're not as problematic as TSs (from previous discussions here) but
do I err on the safe side (next service will be 108k).....
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Royal 8C Competitizione spotted in Amsterdam... by
Hans de Heer
Sorry text is in dutch, but then again.. the pictures speak for themselves.
One of the ten 8C's that were allocated to dutch customers was sold to HRH
Prince Bernhard. Here it is. I quite like it in black!
http://tinyurl.com/26pf9z
Regards, Hans
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February 13th 08 07:40 AM
by cupra
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Failing battery by
GT[_12_]
Doing too many short trips these days and I've had to charge the battery
twice so far this month.
A 70 mile roundtrip (start+37 miles, stop, start+37 miles), seems to put
about 15 or so 'starts' back into it and turns the indicator green.
Unfortunately, we keep doing short 1-2 mile trips...
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Alfa Romeo 159 - Auto Express by
Simon C
An interesting review and first drive of the 159 can be found he
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/previews/57564/alfa_romeo_159.html
Makes for good reading.
Simon C
156 2.4JTD V1 (2002)
To reply: remove nospam. from the address
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156 spark plug change by
R D S
Hi,
Is it an easy job changing the plugs on a 156 (2002, 2.0TS)?
I ask as I cant see them and if it likely to be hassle I will fire it off to
the garage.
Cheers,
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September 5th 06 01:12 PM
by gazza82
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Finally.. by
Thomas Strandtoft
Hi..
Once again I have become a true alfist. I have been without an
Alfa for way to long, but not anymore.. I just purchased a 1977,
series 1, Alfasud ti, almost a 100% original and in a spectacular
great condition, the seats aren't even worn. I had a professional
"rustfixer", can't remember the...
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How to tell a different trim version by
Charlie Money
Hi all
Looking at buying an older 156 T-spark as a second car. Struggling to
work out what trim level/designation it is and nothing to really give
me any cluse.
It's a 2000 2.0 T-Spark with full leather interior, but other than
that looks fairly standard. No cruise etc. How do I tell whether it...
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January 21st 10 10:12 AM
by Zathras
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Oil Info???? by
Paul Woodsford
Popped into my Alfa/Fiat dealer today to get a 5L can of Selena 20K oil for
topping up.
I didn't realise there was a Fiat version and an Alfa version of the Selena
20K oil.
Can anyone explain the difference, apart from cost that is????
--
Paul Woodsford
Remove NOSPAM to reply.
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March 21st 05 07:39 AM
by mike
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.sig change by
Catman
That is all
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Catman MIB#14 SKoGA#6 TEAR#4 BOTAFOF#38 Apostle#21 COSOC#3
Tyger, Tyger Burning Bright (Remove rust to reply)
Alfa 116 Giulietta 3.0l (Really) Sprint 1.7 75 2.0 TS (Badly bent) 155 TS
Triumph Speed Triple: Black with extra black bits
www.cuore-sportivo.co.uk
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March 14th 05 09:27 PM
by Catman
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156 TS temp woes by
Catman
Or not
Quick straw poll please (quicker is better)
What speed does your 156 usually run at?
Having got ours back I went for a drive today only to be rather alarmed
to see the temp up above 90.
The fan is kicking on and off and the temp is fine at standstill, but it
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June 17th 07 07:48 AM
by Catman
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159 or GT ?? by
hologram
After 7 years driving two successive 156s, one a 1.8TS saloon and the
second a 2.0 Selespeed Sportwagon, (plus a few other variations in
between), I'm now weighing up a GT or a 159 as my next Alfa.
For once I don't have to think about this being our main family car
(the wife's getting a Mazda 6...
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July 20th 06 08:07 PM
by Ross
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My 159 has arrived by
Stephen Poley
It's arrived! My new 159 - a 1.9 JTS.
So what do I think of it after the first few days driving? Well, the
overall impression is extremely positive. Although it is a very
different car to the 146 I had until now, I very quickly felt at home in
it. The suspension is superb, giving nice flat...
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April 8th 06 04:17 PM
by Catman
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October 23rd 05 03:54 PM
by Zathras
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viewed the 2.0TS - a couple of questions please by
NC
Went to see it tonight (see the post earlier). Lovely car, excellent
condition inside and out - however, a couple of questions if I may:
- there was a high pitched whine coming from the front when going
quicker than around 35-40mph. The seller says he thinks its a/the wheel
bearing/s. Would a...
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"Fifth Gear" TV show. by
George Graves
All you Brits:
Your "Top Gear" show has been repackaged and sold to Speed TV in the USA
as "Fifth Gear" and they started showing it here last week. One of the
cars they tested on the first week's shows (they run two episodes
back-to-back) was a 156 GTA. Some very attractive lady did the...
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