Thursday, 20 July 2006
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| 147 Air-con drain Dominic 00:06:57 |
| | My 147 needs the mod to the air con drain, to save the
passenger footwell carpet! Was in for its 3600 mile
service yesterday, it's less than 3 years old (3 years next
jan) so I was assuming they'd fix it. Ooh noo, 3rd year
warranty doesn't cover air-con pipes. They wanted an hour
of labour to do the job, Ј75. Did offer to do it for Ј50.
I said I'd think about it!
Anyone give me a pointer to any DIY instructions for this
fix? I'd rather spend a few hours on it myself than pay
the garage even more money.
(The service cost Ј356. And now the sump oil plug is
leaking. Guess which garage I might think twice about
using after January?)
Ta
Dom.
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Wednesday, 19 July 2006
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| Info on K&N filters UK. John 04:16:25 |
| | I have heard that K&N filters have to be washed then oiled, is this
true? and which oil do you have to use and how? I am thinking of
fitting one to the 147.
John,UK.
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Tuesday, 18 July 2006
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| Alfa 156 - Suspension bush replacement Malcolm Osborne 04:04:00 |
| | There has been a fair amount of discussion on this subject, but my question
is - to replace all relevant bushes on the front suspension, how many bushes
are involved?
I want to get a quote from a non-franchised garage to do the job, to compare
with a dealer charge, but he hasn't done this work before on the newer
Alfa's. (Has worked on Suds, GTV's, Alfettas, etc.)
I can see that bushes would have to be replaced on the lower end of the
swing arm (wishbone?) but what others? I too have squeaky bushes (esp. when
cold).
--
regards,
Malcolm Osborne
Benoni, South Africa
(1999 156 2.0TS - 246000Km)
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| Alarm wont disable Graham Neal 01:08:21 |
| | My GTV alarm is on but won't switch off when I press the button on the
fob. The fob has a new battery and the car emits a small beep when I
press the button but nothing like the noise it makes when it used to
switch off.
I have all the original keys including the dark red box which comes
with the keys. Is there any way I can disable the alarm with the keys?
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Monday, 17 July 2006
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| Boot lid lever R D S 17:25:03 |
| | Has anyone else questioned the sense of having the boot lid and petrol cap
lever side by side?
I flicked the boot open the other day in error instead of the petrol cap,
realised what I had done and flicked the petrol cap open, then went through
the car wash having not shut the boot.
It was a very tense few minutes.
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Saturday, 15 July 2006
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| FAQ - frequently asked questions - FAQ Pete 00:19:10 |
| | FAQ and de facto Charter for news://alt.autos.alfa-romeo
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You might even find your answer. SEE BELOW for Questions.
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Some of the Most frequently asked by readers that have generated a
wealth of debate and replies. Google is a great resource for these.
Links are included in the hope that the advise may help.
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What oil / Selenia oil etc.,
http://makeashorterlink.com/?S1DF24C9C
http://makeashorterlink.com/?A1CF25C9C
Click Google Search
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Questions about changing the 156 belt:
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What tyres are best for my Alfa (esp 156)
http://makeashorterlink.com/?F53025D9C
http://makeashorterlink.com/?H18041D9C
Click Google Search
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Bad starting or stalling, shaky idle (Lambda sensor)
http://makeashorterlink.com/?T6A012D9C
Click Google Search
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This FAQ revised: APRIL 2006
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NB: anti-rust address. Please clean before use.
Pete
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156 2.0 TS (2001) - Proteo Rosso
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Thursday, 13 July 2006
Wednesday, 12 July 2006
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| Fault code reader R D S 01:08:48 |
| | I have a fault code reader on its way.
Where is the plug on the car?
(156 2.0 2002 )
Cheers,
Rick
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Tuesday, 11 July 2006
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| Azzurri! SteveH 14:27:22 |
| | Congratulations, Italy 
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Steve H 'You're not a real petrolhead unless you've owned an Alfa Romeo'
www.italiancar.co.uk - Honda VFR800 - Hongdou GY200 - Alfa 75 TSpark
Alfa 156 2.0 TSpark - B6 Passat 2.0TDI - COSOC KOTL
BoTAFOT #87 - BoTAFOF #18 - MRO # - UKRMSBC #7 - Apostle #2 - YTC #
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| 156 Sportwagon Stereo Help Gary Wales 02:54:46 |
| | Just got a 2003 156 Sportwagon but someone has been meddling with the
sound system and ditched the standard head unit for a 9 year old
Blaupunkt RNS149 navigation unit which I am not bothered about keeping.
I have three problems:
1. None of the steering controls work - I understand I can purchase an
adapter cable for this, has anyone had success with a similar task?
2. The tweeters on the Bose speaker system are dead. Slightly
frightened by this, could it be botched wiring or worse could they be
blown? Can anyone advise me how to narrow down the fault?
3. I would like to add a CD Changer. I know that the SW gets a clarion
unit that fits in a bin in the boot next to the 12V power source.
Does this connnect to any head unit?
Is there a preferrred path to run a cable to the dash?
How is the unit secured in the bin?
Are there any alternative units that could be mounted in this location?
Or should I just start from scratch and buy a new head unit and changer
package?
Grateful for any help or similar experiences.
Gary
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Thursday, 6 July 2006
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| Alfa 156 2.0 spark plugs Slavisad@Gmail.Com 16:10:29 |
| | Hi,
I need to change splark plugs on my Alfa 156 2.0.
Mechanic recommends me Champion splark plugs because NGK are not
available.
Is Champion a good choice and how does it compare to NGK and Bosch?
Thanks.
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Wednesday, 5 July 2006
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| Climate control 147 DrLargePants 16:49:43 |
| | Anyone had the dual zone climate control pump out cold air from one
side and hot from the other when both dials are set to 'low' ?
The cars also started making some odd rumbling noises when the climate
control is on, not all the time, but sounds like somthing rubbing
against something else.
What a day for it to fail 
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Tuesday, 4 July 2006
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| Re: Alfa romeo workshops in eastern europe? Di9it8 12:23:40 |
| | Why not check out Alfa specialists in Aberdeen, Alfa Romeos are popular
in Scotland and they speak a version of English!!
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Monday, 3 July 2006
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| 166 stereo PeterMcC 12:00:24 |
| | Stereo suffered a progressive collapse over about 12 hours, no cassette,
then no CD player, then no radio, then nuffink.
The 166 stereo is built into the central control panel - there isn't an
actual radio unit, hence the Alfa dealer's initial suggestion of going to
Halford's and buying a replacement was neither useful nor the cause of much
confidence. Still, I've had to deal with them before so that wasn't too much
of a shock.
They charged ВЈ80 for a computer hook-up diagnosis. Guess what, the stereo's
broken!
Suggested replace ICS at ВЈ1200 plus labour
Any suggestions would be gratefully received - my best idea so far is to add
another ВЈ2k to the price of the ICS and buy myself a replacement 166.
--
PeterMcC
If you feel that any of the above is incorrect,
inappropriate or offensive in any way,
please ignore it and accept my apologies.
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Saturday, 1 July 2006
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| Re: Child seat for 147 Tom 22:26:50 |
| | Update on purchases.
We were put off the Jane lay flat child seat.
In the end we went for just a Britax car seat which doesn't form a travel
system with a buggy / pram. We'll just not go on long journeys for a while.
Well - if they want to see us they can come to us!
Went fot a Mamas and Papas Pliko Pramette. Some of them have Ј100 off at the
moment as there are new fabrics coming out. You can order thru their
website.
Strewth its complicated - buying a car is so much easier!
Tom
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| Alfa Romeo - 159 V6 Sportswagon TopGear Mag Pete 22:22:38 |
| | Alfa Romeo - 159 V6 Sportswagon is in TopGear mag
http://www.topgear.com/drives/A0/C1/roadtests/11/01.html
Pete
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<iowna156@rustclubalfa.com>
156 2.0 TS (2001) - Proteo Rosso
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Friday, 30 June 2006
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| Alarm Queries Dave Hurrell 17:52:20 |
| | Hi,
I have a 156 1.8 TS, 98 S Reg.
My central locking works fine, no problems at all there so I am not to
worried about fixing this at the moment.
The problem is that the light in the middle of the dash for the alarm is
always flashing. When its locked, when I'm driving, just the same continuous
flash.
Also there are no beeps or flashing indicators when I lock or unlock the
car.
And thirdly, sometimes when I go to start the car, the immobiliser doesn't
always disengage so I turn it off and turn it on again until the key code
light goes out before attempting to start again.
If anyone has any ideas or suggestions as to what I could do to fix any of
the above it would be greatly appreciated.
Many thanks
Dave
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| Induction systems Catman 09:48:20 |
| | OK, it's like this
Went to change the air filter on my '98 156 only to find that (like all
the series ones) the fixings on the air box were utterly FUBAR. Some PO
had molished some screws in to hold the 'cap' on, but getting them out
without buggering them up was not possible.
So, I now have an air box that I am not at all convinced is 100% airtight.
Looking around, there are none on ebay, and I dread to think what Alfa
would charge for one. So (prompted by SteveH) I started considering
induction systems. Not to gain any more power but simply to get rid of
the screwed air box.
ВЈ68 off ebay seems a reasonable price, but in the local car 'spares'
emporium I noticed some 'direct' filters that effectively plug into the
'raw' end of the intake pipe. There are rather a lot cheaper (like
about ВЈ20) which appeals.
So, the question is this, what's the benefit of the 'induction' kit,
they don't appear to have any ram effect, or indeed (in most cases)
actually have any ducting for colder air. Or should I just get a basic
one and save my cash?
TIA
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Tyger, Tyger Burning Bright (Remove rust to reply)
Alfa 116 Giulietta 3.0l (Really) Sprint 1.7 75 TS 156 TS S2
Triumph Speed Triple: Black with extra black bits
www.cuore-sportivo.co.uk
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Thursday, 29 June 2006
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| 156 Radiator Fan Unit - thermostat built in? Gherries 23:55:41 |
| | Was half-way through changing the radiator and thermostat(coolant fluid
thermostat body), and noticed that as I disconnected the radiator fan
from the electrics there were two cables connected to another plug on
the fan that wasnt the fan power.
Being intrigued I unscrewed the thing and found what looks like a
thermostat/rheostat? Is this a local control/override for the radiator
temperature? Anbody know what it does?
More importantly does anyone know if you can replace it as its
definitely burnt out?
Thanks
Graham
156 2.0 SP3 April 2001
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Thursday, 1 June 2006
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| Recommended garage for GTV service in Surrey/Hampshire, UK? GraemeF 15:47:36 |
| | Hi guys,
I need a favour - I have a 2001 2.0l GTV that I love to bits, but the
wife is pressuring me to trade it in for a "sensible" car (not being
able to fit the kids in it seems sensible to me, but that's another
story...) that is a bit cheaper to run.
I have the dreaded 60k service looming, and if I'm to have any chance
of keeping my GTV I need to get through it without breaking the bank.
Can anyone recommend somewhere to get it serviced not too far from
Camberley in Surrey? How much should I expect to pay?
Thanks, and I'm counting on you! ;)
G.
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http://graemef.com
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Thursday, 18 May 2006
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| 156: Where are the cupholders? R D S 17:01:25 |
| | Dammit ive looked all over this thing and cant find the cup holders.
There must be some, surely?
Dont the Italians do takeaway?
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Wednesday, 17 May 2006
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| Re: Alfa Romeo Sprint in Brisbane Domestos 15:36:27 |
| |
"JaneK75" <jane7575@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:MPG.1ed4f454b4362451989680@news.telpacific.com.au...>I have an unregistered '83 Alfa Sprint Veloce that I> need to get rid of due to lack of space. I'm located in> Brisbane.>
Useful for parts or someone who wants to get it back on> the road.> Eager to get rid of it so I'm sure a bargain price can> be negotiated.>
ever heard of scrap yards?
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| Alfa Romeo Sprint - Brisbane VicW 03:13:21 |
| |
I have an unregistered '83 Alfa Sprint Veloce that I
need to get rid of due to lack of space. I'm located in
Brisbane.
Useful for parts or someone who wants to get it back on
the road.
Eager to get rid of it so I'm sure a bargain price can
be negotiated.
Vic
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Tuesday, 16 May 2006
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| Brera sales, 159 Sportwagon, etc MarkK 21:49:00 |
| | I popped into Perrys in Amersham at the weekend to check out the Brera. They
have a black 2.4 diesel demonstrator. Very nice it is too. I asked how many
they'd sold - 12 so far, 9 of which were the 3.2 V6. Not bad at all.
They had a 159 Sportwagon in too. If you're a family man you'll be pleased
to hear it has a decent boot, though a high load lip (so as not to
compromise rigidity too much).
Incidentally, while looking at the Brera I commented to one of the salesmen
that the boot was a reasonable size, nearly as big as an Alfasud's. He said
he'd never actually seen one, only photos. None of the others had seen one
either. Mind you, all the salesmen there were still in nappies when the last
ones were built.
Mark
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