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SimonR · 05-11-2007

Alex,

Bad luck there, however these are quite common faults on the 166which has a high wear rate on suspension components.

For parts, you should try www.shop4parts.co.uk, or
www.alfaworkshop.co.uk;

The front upper arms, £41, lower arms £94, relatively modest labour costs.

The stub axle bushes probably relate to the rear suspension pillars;
Officially you have to replace the whole pillar, at £220 each, however, there is a thread "166 rear suspension bushes", which relates how you can replace just the bush, at a cost of about £10 each.

You need to clarify this with your specialist, however Sidem part number 49382, or Lemforder 10747 should be the right component.

Springs are about £60/corner from Alfa, however, the improved springs from the facelifted 166 may fit, I am about to attempt this as soon as the parts arrive from Alfa, so I will let you know how I get on.

05-11-2007	#9 (Post Link)
SimonR AO Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dublin Posts: 70 Member car: 166 Super	Re: bought a 166 - need to get it serviced Alex, Bad luck there, however these are quite common faults on the 166which has a high wear rate on suspension components. For parts, you should try www.shop4parts.co.uk, or www.alfaworkshop.co.uk; The front upper arms, £41, lower arms £94, relatively modest labour costs. The stub axle bushes probably relate to the rear suspension pillars; Officially you have to replace the whole pillar, at £220 each, however, there is a thread "166 rear suspension bushes", which relates how you can replace just the bush, at a cost of about £10 each. You need to clarify this with your specialist, however Sidem part number 49382, or Lemforder 10747 should be the right component. Springs are about £60/corner from Alfa, however, the improved springs from the facelifted 166 *may* fit, I am about to attempt this as soon as the parts arrive from Alfa, so I will let you know how I get on.