<![CDATA[Alfa Romeo Forum - Alfa 147, 156 & GT]]> http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/ en Thu, 09 Sep 2010 03:00:49 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/images/grey/misc/rss.jpg <![CDATA[Alfa Romeo Forum - Alfa 147, 156 & GT]]> http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/ Relay loom connector block http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/alfa-147-156-and-gt/238862-relay-loom-connector-block.html Wed, 08 Sep 2010 22:04:04 GMT just in front ofthe battery tray there is a large connector block for the loom which feeds the left hand relays on the front of the battery tray,runs to the rad resistor, fan motor and beyond to earth and then to a connector... just in front ofthe battery tray there is a large connector block for the loom which feeds the left hand relays on the front of the battery tray,runs to the rad resistor, fan motor and beyond to earth and then to a connector associated with the a/c. This large connector plug has a row of around eight small pins inside and what can only be described as three plastic tangs running down the centre line of the connector block and it had been a ******* to get the old one off and even harder to get the replacement loom back in again. there appear to be four plastic lugs on the outide of this connector plug itself, which seem to impinge on its replacement back into the main loom.Do Alfa have some kind of special tool to get it back in again? ]]> crikey http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/alfa-147-156-and-gt/238862-relay-loom-connector-block.html Anyone want a GTV for your 156? http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/alfa-147-156-and-gt/238850-anyone-want-a-gtv-for-your-156-a.html Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:57:31 GMT Just testing the water. In the last couple of weeks I've realised that I need a whole lot more space than I currently have in the GTV :lol:

She's a 1998 Vela Blue TS with tan leather interior and trim. Taxed till end of October, MOT'd till June 2011.
Recent engine rebuild courtesy of iainfm on here. Purchased from him for £1800 in June. Has 105k on the clock but doesn't drive like it! Also just had new brake discs, pipes, suspension ball joint, drop links and bushes.

Drop me a line if anyone's interested. Don't care if it's petrol or diesel, twinny or v6, saloon or sportwagon. But please no 1.6's.

:thumbs: ]]> Gaag http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/alfa-147-156-and-gt/238850-anyone-want-a-gtv-for-your-156-a.html alfa 147 1.6 ts ticking http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/alfa-147-156-and-gt/238846-alfa-147-1-6-ts-ticking.html Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:09:53 GMT Hi everyone! Im having an anoing problem with my alfa 147 1.6ts,after spending alot of money and chainging: cam belt,variator,tensioner,water pump and my exhaust manifold i got a ticking valve noise which i havent had... Hi everyone! Im having an anoing problem with my alfa 147 1.6ts,after spending alot of money and chainging: cam belt,variator,tensioner,water pump and my exhaust manifold i got a ticking valve noise which i havent had before!!!!! Any idea what that could be considering all new parts that i have put in? ]]> KMAD http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/alfa-147-156-and-gt/238846-alfa-147-1-6-ts-ticking.html <![CDATA[My 147's doors won't lock....]]> http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/alfa-147-156-and-gt/238842-my-147s-doors-wont-lock.html Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:01:20 GMT Hi everyone, my 1st post! Please be gentle :)

Bought an 02 147 1.6 120bhp Lusso a couple of months ago, it's been fun and "mostly reliable" till now....

My central locking is acting up. The remote will set and switch off the alarm but will not lock the doors. The lock button on the dash won't work. Tried to lock them with the key but that won't work either. Tried on both doors but the key won't turn to the left. Brought it to a local mechanic for a diagnosis (Not an Alfa specialist, the nearest to me is around 100miles away!). He plugged it in and the diagnostics came up as normal. Oh, and i can hear a faint clicking from behind the drivers side dash when i press lock on the remote.

Came home this evening and searched a couple of threads, disconnected the battery to try and reset everything, that didn't work either! I'm at a total loss here, any ideas or help would absolutely wonderful! :cool: ]]> errola http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/alfa-147-156-and-gt/238842-my-147s-doors-wont-lock.html Removing Sound Proofing http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/alfa-147-156-and-gt/238841-removing-sound-proofing.html Wed, 08 Sep 2010 19:57:16 GMT Im thinking about removing the sound proofing under the bonnet save for weight, but am worried about the paint blistering under the bonnet and excessive noise. Has anyone done this to a 147? Thanks Im thinking about removing the sound proofing under the bonnet save for weight, but am worried about the paint blistering under the bonnet and excessive noise.

Has anyone done this to a 147?

Thanks ]]> Scobbie-147 http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/alfa-147-156-and-gt/238841-removing-sound-proofing.html what not to do to an alfa http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/alfa-147-156-and-gt/238829-what-not-to-do-to-an-alfa.html Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:57:06 GMT just came across this on autotrader....oh dear oh dear ....good luck selling that one mate lol...:tut: ... just came across this on autotrader....oh dear oh dear ....good luck selling that one mate lol...:tut:

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...63fq?logcode=p ]]> scott_25 http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/alfa-147-156-and-gt/238829-what-not-to-do-to-an-alfa.html oil drips after service http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/alfa-147-156-and-gt/238826-oil-drips-after-service.html Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:22:02 GMT hi, have had my 156 for 9 months, i always keep a piece of card underneath my car in the garage overnight and since getting the car i havent had a hint of anything. but i had a service at my local indy a week ago... hi,
have had my 156 for 9 months, i always keep a piece of card underneath my car in the garage overnight and since getting the car i havent had a hint of anything.
but i had a service at my local indy a week ago and since have had what looks like just one drip of oil overnight on 4 seperate mornings.
its very inconsistent as i think i had 3 mornings in a row with a new drip and the a 2 or 3 day break before the next one:confused:
it is off to the left hand side slightly, any ideas ?
what could they have done during the service to cause a leak ?
thanks ]]> jaypeebee http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/alfa-147-156-and-gt/238826-oil-drips-after-service.html 147 Motor Control Failure warning http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/alfa-147-156-and-gt/238825-147-motor-control-failure-warning.html Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:20:16 GMT Using Alfadaig fault shows up as missfire cylinder no. 1. Could this be a coil pack failure Using Alfadaig fault shows up as missfire cylinder no. 1. Could this be a coil pack failure ]]> Lena http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/alfa-147-156-and-gt/238825-147-motor-control-failure-warning.html Tapping noise 147 http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/alfa-147-156-and-gt/238822-tapping-noise-147-a.html Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:12:17 GMT Hi, I have a annoying tapping noise when driving over bumpy roads behind my right ear in the drivers door pillar, nothing outrageous but annoying, what is it, how to I get the trim off and look what it is. Thanks ... Hi,

I have a annoying tapping noise when driving over bumpy roads behind my right ear in the drivers door pillar, nothing outrageous but annoying, what is it, how to I get the trim off and look what it is.

Thanks

Justin. ]]> JUSt457 http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/alfa-147-156-and-gt/238822-tapping-noise-147-a.html Squeak/whistle http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/alfa-147-156-and-gt/238821-squeak-whistle.html Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:05:52 GMT Hi all,

I have a squeak or whistle which sound like a damp cam belt on start up when the engine is cold, it lasts about 4 mins then it's fine and no noise until the engine is completely cold again.

Justin. ]]> JUSt457 http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/alfa-147-156-and-gt/238821-squeak-whistle.html Electrical Precaustions To Make Before Welding a 156 http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/alfa-147-156-and-gt/238820-electrical-precaustions-to-make-before-welding-a-156-a.html Wed, 08 Sep 2010 17:58:30 GMT I'm dropping my car off somewhere tomorrow to have the exhaust bracket on the Cat welded back on (original weld has rotted off)

Of course the exhaust is on ruber mounts and so is the engine, but regardless I just wondered what you should unplug/ disconnect before welding on a 156? its a 1.9 JTDm 16v, 2004.

Back in my day taking the battery off my old motors was good enough, but that was back in the days of points, dizzy caps and coils!! ]]> Gernster http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/alfa-147-156-and-gt/238820-electrical-precaustions-to-make-before-welding-a-156-a.html New Alternator... Price? http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/alfa-147-156-and-gt/238814-new-alternator-price.html Wed, 08 Sep 2010 17:43:21 GMT Just a quick question. Can anyone give me a guide price for a (non-dealer) garage replacing the alternator on a 156 SW 2.0TS (2001). And am I right that the easiest way to get at it is to take of the inlet manifold and... Just a quick question.
Can anyone give me a guide price for a (non-dealer) garage replacing the alternator on a 156 SW 2.0TS (2001).

And am I right that the easiest way to get at it is to take of the inlet manifold and go in from the top?

Thanks in advance. ]]> Johnbotch http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/alfa-147-156-and-gt/238814-new-alternator-price.html <![CDATA[Numerous failures! Car won't start, help!]]> http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/alfa-147-156-and-gt/238813-numerous-failures-car-wont-start-help.html Wed, 08 Sep 2010 17:39:22 GMT Went to start my 147 2.0 05 plate today, numerous failures come up on the dash. selespeed failure ABS failure Immobaliser failure VDC failure Im waiting a mate to jump it, as from looking through the forum and due... Went to start my 147 2.0 05 plate today, numerous failures come up on the dash.

selespeed failure
ABS failure
Immobaliser failure
VDC failure

Im waiting a mate to jump it, as from looking through the forum and due to the number of failures i think the battery could be too low to power the car which has resulting in all these instruments failing.

Help & adavice would be most appreciated!:confused: ]]> dazza147 http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/alfa-147-156-and-gt/238813-numerous-failures-car-wont-start-help.html selespeed clutch judder http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/alfa-147-156-and-gt/238804-selespeed-clutch-judder.html Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:41:52 GMT Hi my beloved selespeed has developed a bit of a judder when pulling away from cold. It only happens on first take off of the day. It does seem to be a bit jerky at roundabouts too (more then usual) any ideas do you think... Hi my beloved selespeed has developed a bit of a judder when pulling away from cold. It only happens on first take off of the day. It does seem to be a bit jerky at roundabouts too (more then usual) any ideas do you think it is as simple as the clutch rod needing adjusting or does it sound more serious. ]]> malc156 http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/alfa-147-156-and-gt/238804-selespeed-clutch-judder.html mayo in coolant http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/alfa-147-156-and-gt/238799-mayo-in-coolant.html Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:18:50 GMT went to top up the oil on my car and found oil in coolant . iv head that its not all way the head gaskit . or would it be good to check the the oilcoolant heat exchanger where would i find the oil heat exchanger... went to top up the oil on my car and found oil in coolant .

iv head that its not all way the head gaskit .

or would it be good to check the the oilcoolant heat exchanger

where would i find the oil heat exchanger and how do i now if it has gone ?
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