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Is this bad luck or is it bad luck?

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#1 ·
Just bought a 156 2.5 v6.

Drove it for 100 miles.

And then the AA towed it for another 2 to my driveway.

Seller swears on his dead mother's grave that the car was in perfect condition.

Can it get worse? Probably. Can anyone recommend a good independent in Watford or NW London?

Cheers, Ian.
 
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#3 ·
That's the expression I was looking for. 5hit luck.

Engine lost all power on the motorway, started grinding and making some really worrying noises. AA "thinks" it may be a valve, or "something deep in the engine". Cheers, AA.

Car still starts, but the noise is horrendous.

In a nutshell, I really don't know what the problem is, that's why I'm asking for some assistance.
 
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#5 ·
dustedlizard said:
That's the expression I was looking for. 5hit luck.

Engine lost all power on the motorway, started grinding and making some really worrying noises. AA "thinks" it may be a valve, or "something deep in the engine". Cheers, AA.

Car still starts, but the noise is horrendous.

In a nutshell, I really don't know what the problem is, that's why I'm asking for some assistance.
does it rev?

does the noise increase with revs?

can you describe the noise?

you say the engine starts, does it start easy?

...and anything else you can think of......
 
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#7 ·
It revs. The noise increases with the revs.

It sounds like not all the cylinders are working, and it starts easy.

Sorry to be so vague, clear indication of my technical skills.

I'm unsure about the last cambelt change, and so is the seller. The car's done 133k.

That's about everything I can think of, thanks for trying to help Harry.

:confused:
 
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#14 ·
Jamie, oil was just topped up. I've put another litre in just to make sure, and it's now at max.

Is it more likely to be the tappets than the big ends?

And does anyone have any idea of the costs involved?

I've been quoted silly money (2k-5k inc. labour), and a couple of garages aren't even considering looking at it, they went straight for the replacement engine. That sounds a bit radical (and money hungry) to me.
 
#15 ·
the silly money quotes are probably almost entirely labour, they don't KNOW what it is and will have to take it to bits to find out. Get your money back and find a better one.

Sorry this is your first experience of Alfa's.

:(
 
#16 ·
If the 'Alfa Workshop' in Royston is not too far from you they really know their stuff on all Alfas. Maybe worth getting an opinion or quote from Jamie whos runs it, very reasonable rates as well. I've used them and have been very pleased, saved money and better service. :)

http://www.alfaworkshop.co.uk/contact_us.shtml

Also David Thomas Garages (Alfa Specialist in Codicote). I've not used them but they should be able to help you. 01438 820288 - recommended by other AOers.
 
#17 ·
Depending on how much you paid for the car,it sounds to me like something has obviously gone badly wrong which is a real shame.
I agree with ghostydog,the garages don't really know whats wrong with it and the trouble with that is that you will have to pay them just to find out what it is and then fix it which will very quickly run into big bills.
I think you're best bet would be to sell the car on as is.:(
 
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