On Thu, 28 Oct 2004 18:10:09 +0100, "redTed" >
wrote:

>>
>> I got my cam belt changed under warranty by the dealer at its 36k mile
>> service, as the dealer told Alfa that the variator was on it way out,
>> so they kind of spun a little white lie and got the job done the other
>> way around.
>>
>> Additional cost to me: Zero. Brownie points to dealer: Lots.
>>
>> Maybe Caledonia could do something similar for you? I'm assuming your
>> 147 is still under warranty of course.
>>
>
>Variator..sorry. That's it.
>
>No, the car is 3.5 years old so the warranty option is a no go, I'm afraid.

Hmmm. Out of luck there.

>Does the part cost as much as they are saying , or is this going to be an
>on-going problem for my beloved 147 ?

Don't know, hope not! Mine's still under warranty for another 7
months.

I realize car parts were getting more
>and more expensive, but this seems ridiculous !
>
>Thanks for replying, btw.
>