 |
|
 |
22-06-2008
|
#1 (Post Link)
|
|
Newbie
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Hertford
Posts: 3
|
Bought an Alfa yesterday, now what happens?
Hi all,
Just bought a T reg 156 2.0 Ltr Lusso for 1k.
I think I've got a bargain, but will let you know if and when it falls apart on me!
Had a Renault Laguna 2.0 before this, which was fun, but am now in the "big league" of Italian cars. Only a tad worried so far.
|
|
|
|
22-06-2008
|
#2 (Post Link)
|
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: County Durham
Posts: 16,334
|
Re: Bought an Alfa yesterday, now what happens?
Now then, does it have any service history? The cam belt, balance belt and their associated tensioners need to be changed every 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first.
|
|
|
|
|
22-06-2008
|
#3 (Post Link)
|
|
Club Member
Club Member Number: 441
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Hamilton
Posts: 261
|
Re: Bought an Alfa yesterday, now what happens?
Originally Posted by Roswell
Now then, does it have any service history? The cam belt, balance belt and their associated tensioners need to be changed every 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first.
Welcome  + what Roswell said + always check your oil levels (I check once a week)
Enjoy your Alfa, hope you have lots of Happy, Fun and Safe miles  |
|
|
|
|
22-06-2008
|
#4 (Post Link)
|
|
Club Member
Club Member Number: 268
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: essex
Posts: 8,630
|
Re: Bought an Alfa yesterday, now what happens?
Hello and welcome |
|
|
|
23-06-2008
|
#5 (Post Link)
|
|
Super Moderator &
Competition Manager
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Japan
Posts: 72,300
|
Re: Bought an Alfa yesterday, now what happens?
Congrats and welcome |
|
|
|
|
23-06-2008
|
#6 (Post Link)
|
|
Super Moderator
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Canada
Posts: 31,852
|
Re: Bought an Alfa yesterday, now what happens?
 well done, enjoy the site. |
|
|
|
|
24-06-2008
|
#7 (Post Link)
|
|
Newbie
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Hertford
Posts: 3
|
Re: Bought an Alfa yesterday, now what happens?
The car has full service history up to 102k, with the all important cam belt change done at 67k. 112k on the clock, which I think works out at 12k per year.
Couple of questions though.......do I need to do another cam belt change at this stage, and if so does anyone know a good alfa specialust in Hertfordshire?
As always, any help greatly appreciated
|
|
|
|
|
24-06-2008
|
#8 (Post Link)
|
|
AO Member
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 279
|
Re: Bought an Alfa yesterday, now what happens?
If it was only done at 67k then you need a change straight away.
|
|
|
|
|
24-06-2008
|
#9 (Post Link)
|
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: County Durham
Posts: 16,334
|
Re: Bought an Alfa yesterday, now what happens?
Originally Posted by qawsed
If it was only done at 67k then you need a change straight away.
What he said. |
|
|
|
|
24-06-2008
|
#10 (Post Link)
|
|
Club Member
Club Member Number: 561
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Bristol, United Kingdom
Posts: 8,002
|
Re: Bought an Alfa yesterday, now what happens?
Welcome aboard mate! 
Yeah, get the cambelt changed as soon as you can if I were you, it's a bit over due at the moment.
Once you've done that though you are pretty much all set to head out on the road and start owning it!!! |
|
|
|
|
24-06-2008
|
#11 (Post Link)
|
|
AO Silver Member
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Neath
Posts: 1,945
|
Re: Bought an Alfa yesterday, now what happens?
Welcome to AO
|
|
|
|
|
24-06-2008
|
#12 (Post Link)
|
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: United Kingdom
Posts: 10,273
|
Re: Bought an Alfa yesterday, now what happens?
Hello and welcome to AO
|
|
|
|
|
25-06-2008
|
#13 (Post Link)
|
|
Club Member
Club Member Number: 384
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Lincolnshire
Posts: 20,615
|
Re: Bought an Alfa yesterday, now what happens?
Hello and welcome to AO |
|
|
|
|
25-06-2008
|
#14 (Post Link)
|
|
Club Member
Club Member Number: 296
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Lake District UK
Posts: 1,795
|
Re: Bought an Alfa yesterday, now what happens?
Originally Posted by scottyjock
Hi all,
Just bought a T reg 156 2.0 Ltr Lusso for 1k.
I think I've got a bargain, but will let you know if and when it falls apart on me!
Had a Renault Laguna 2.0 before this, which was fun, but am now in the "big league" of Italian cars. Only a tad worried so far.
I had a laguna 2.0 the most unreliable car I have ever had - by a country mile  The Alfa GT the most reliable car I have ever had |
|
|
|
|
26-06-2008
|
#15 (Post Link)
|
|
Club Member
Club Member Number: 342
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: belfast
Posts: 1,777
|
Re: Bought an Alfa yesterday, now what happens?
CAM BELT - quick ^^^^^^^
|
|
|
|
|
08-08-2008
|
#16 (Post Link)
|
|
Newbie
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Hertford
Posts: 3
|
Re: Bought an Alfa yesterday, now what happens?
Just got the cam belt changed, and it sounds a lot better than it did before, if that's possible! Thanks for all the input, much appreciated.
|
|
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
