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Being a new owner of a 156 I'm starting to learn all the delights of owning and driving an Italian car, but one thing that's really bugging me at the moment is as regards putting petrol in the car. I've tried at 5 different fuel stations, but everytime the same thing happens. Nozzle goes in, fuel...

Hello all ! I have 2 GTVs, 1 is GTV6 2.5 (in very bad condition), and other is GTV2.0, in decent condition. My plan is to use 2.0 chasis and put in an 3.0 24V engine from 164Q4, which I could get relatively cheap (complete car). So my questions would be: Am i facing only "usuall" 24V conversion...

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Whilst wife & daughter were visiting a wedding fayre in Cardiff ( dreaded date in January ) I decided to visit the Cardiff Alfa Romeo dealer, Victoria Park Motors, to glance over the new Brera having received the promotional pack from the Alfa dealer in Swansea. Thought this was a mistake , now...

I have a 156 (X reg = 2000) and I tried to use it on the weekend only to find that both of my car keys don't seem to be able to turn off the car alarm. It's not the key batteries as the chance of both keys being dead at the same time is very slim - and the key lights come on when I press their...

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I have a 2001 147 1.6TS Lusso and am experiencing problems with the gear change. The gear lever feels very stiff and sticky, so rather than smoothly changing from 2nd to 3rd, 4th to 5th, and 5th to 3rd or 4th it feels like i really have to push/pull the gear stick over. Is anyone else experienceing...

In the vague hope that anyone is still reading this group, Lesley's 147 2.0TS broke down, and the engine sounds terminal, but just in case, anyone have a clue what this noise might be caused by? http://youtu.be/20rTggU6xow -- Rob Pearson 156 1.9jtd sportwagon (now)

156 2.0TS - driving along, revs go up briefly, then engine dies. Turning ignition key causes starter motor to go `whirr', but no effect on engine. Doesn't sound like cambelt - that would be more dramatic? Any suggestions on root cause, before car is towed to agent? Was due to go there in near...

This post is the same question that I just asked in uk.rec.driving. After converting a petrol engine to LPG, can the car still use petrol as a backup, or is it LPG only? Anyone converted an Alfa? 2.0JTS specifically. GT

As I didn't get a reply I guess that you've taking yours to a garage. But it doesn't look too difficult with one ball joint, one bolt through leg and four more holding mounting onto crossmember. Copious amounts of WD40 going on on Friday night! Mine (should) arrive this week and I'm going to...

Hi all, Lately I've been having some strange problems with ignition. When I try to start my engine in the morning it fires up and then dies with a cough. Okay, that's normal but then it happens: On the next attempt the engine is completely dead! Sofar I've replaced the distributor cap, the lead...

New (to me), 2009 159 1.9 jtdm 16v sw. Jumps out of 2nd when trundling up to junctions/roundabouts. Other gears OK. Still under warranty for a year from the garage I bought it from last week, so not really a big problem, but any ideas from the experts in here before I take it in. Another point...

Well, it's a big old car. Not had much chance to use it yet, but it's in condition as described. All the buttons seem to work and it shifts acceptably well ;) Couple of bits of trim missing off the back console (not that I'm ever likely to set in the back) and the cowl for the driver's seat...

Glorious Car! but sad times at present. Called "The Duchess" by her owner Mal, she was inundated - along with other impressive stable mates and Mal's home and Trentside Classics business in the recent...

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...

A little friendly advice required please. A service is due on my 147 and we were aware that the cam belts would need replacing and the cost would be quite high. I dropped it off at the dealers today (Caledonia-Warrington) and when I called to find out when it would be ready, they said there was...

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Hi Folks, A while ago, I replaced the upper control arms on my '71 Alfa Spider 1750. The arm I replaced incorporates the upper ball joint, but also it has a bushing near the ball joint to connect with the other upper arm (the locating arm?) which secures things towards the front of...

"Frank Lenaerts" > wrote in message ... > When I bought my 156 SP3, the car had Contintental SportContacts R16. Road > handling was superb. Now a couple of months ago, when my car went to the > garage for maintanance, they changed my...