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156GTASW · 15-10-2007

Not had a chance to post this since this happened due to hectic work and home commitments.....

But last Wednesday night - felt like I'd lost my gearbox. No drama at all, just felt like I was not in gear, and then soon after could smell burning oil. AA came out, and said "had no problem finding you, I just followed the trail of oil !"

Car is in the dealers at the moment awaiting inspection as this is being claimed as part of the 3rd year dealer warranty. Early view is that the dealer thinks the diff failed.

The worst thing about all of this, is all the stick I'm getting from mates and work people about owning an Alfa..... and as the car was recently in having had a list of jobs done, over the last month I've hardly had the car!

To make matters worse, the wife recently scrapped the rear bumper as well !!!!

I so love the GTA, it feels so special, but as JC said "Owning an Alfa is like having great sex, however it leaves you with an embarrassing rash"......

I'm not sure I can cope with the rash for much longer !!!

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156GTASW AO Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dartford Posts: 412 Member car: 156 GTA Q2 SW	Sounds like the Diff has gone on my GTA Not had a chance to post this since this happened due to hectic work and home commitments..... But last Wednesday night - felt like I'd lost my gearbox. No drama at all, just felt like I was not in gear, and then soon after could smell burning oil. AA came out, and said "had no problem finding you, I just followed the trail of oil !" Car is in the dealers at the moment awaiting inspection as this is being claimed as part of the 3rd year dealer warranty. Early view is that the dealer thinks the diff failed. The worst thing about all of this, is all the stick I'm getting from mates and work people about owning an Alfa..... and as the car was recently in having had a list of jobs done, over the last month I've hardly had the car! To make matters worse, the wife recently scrapped the rear bumper as well !!!! I so love the GTA, it feels so special, but as JC said "Owning an Alfa is like having great sex, however it leaves you with an embarrassing rash"...... I'm not sure I can cope with the rash for much longer !!!