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Old 31-10-2007   #2 (Post Link)
ElTigro_UK
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Re: 156 GTA rust epidemic warning?

Originally Posted by gwales View Post
I have posted in other threads about my issues with rust and have become aware that Bazza and EddieGTA have a similar issue.

I dropped the GTA off this morning for a new wing (gulp) courtesy of Alfa and the dealer told me that they have another GTA come in with rust in the exact same place, also a 53 plate.

Is there a wider problem here?

Both mine and the other at the dealers are 53 plates and the rust is on the drivers side front wing (see image below). Mine is a sportwagon I think the other is a saloon.

Eddie and Bazza which wing is it?

I have heard of other manufacturers having issues with the kit that presses the wings resulting in a batch of bad wings, could this be the story here?

If you have a 156 GTA thats around 4 years old you might like to drop the splash guard and inspect the rear of the wing, the issue only shows once the rust has eaten through the wing.
ive got a small amount of bubbling on the inside edge underneath the wing, gonna have to do something bout it!!!

what is the warranty standing as regards paint and rust.

is it 3 year paint warranty and 10 yr anti perf?

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