So Following a few other issue i decided to clean my MAP sensor (2.0 jtdm 170) This turned out to be a good move as it was completely blocked with crap. BUT, while carefully removing the senor (apparently not carefully enough) I snapped the clip on the back/bottom of the sensor that holds it in...

For apparently no reason whatsoever, this has suddenly started happening - when I receive an email with a link in it and I click on it, I get this very annoying message box popping up: This operation has been canceled (sic) due to restrictions in effect on this computer. Please contact your...

:lol:Have had my 2005 series 2,veloce.156 JTD 1-9 8valve since Feb ,not done much driving since March 18th ,had a total knee replacement ,thinking of "Warm weather"!! has my model got Aircon,?? if so how do I switch it on !! Yep I kow there are idiots out there ,I must have joined them at some...

I have started to change my rh front lower wishbone but where the joint goes through the hub it is seized will not budge, i have sprayed a can of penetrant and will try tomorrow, anyone had any similar problems and maybe a get out of jail plan. Cheers Andy C

Been playing out in the GT a fair bit since having the decat and exhaust fitted but it's all gone a bit Pete Tong now as the motor control system failure message has popped up. Balls, it's only come on since the centre decat has been fitted.

Hi Folks Just changed the dipped beam bulbs on my 156 for the first time - always fun at night.. NOT! Anyway, unfortunately I removed the Headlamp level motor instead of the black cap to start off with (and without paying much attention how it came out).....and now I've knocked the N/S headlamp...

Originally advertised with a start price of £15 and a buy it now price of £30. I spotted them pronto after they went on flea bay and was about to push the "buy it now" button however ended up making a bid instead (the first bid removes the "buy it now" option) Have a look at the final price -...

.................... after 7 years of GTV ownership it suddenly hit me why the boot release button is hidden in the glove box. It coincided with thinking about the valet key. Obvious (I know you all know this). You lock the glovebox and hand over the valet key to .......well.... your valet...

Well it's too late now my first ever diesel and look what's happened, i suppose all the benzina fans will be laughing now:o Every time the word diesel is mentioned on the TV/Radio [ which is often] my Wife just looks at me [you know the look], she doesn't say anything she doesn't need to. And...

the 166 has thrown in the towel. the (brand new) timing belt tensioner has collapsed, taking the valve timing with it. it in classifieds, anyone with £400 can take it away - must be worth that for the ICS wheels and brakes alone, not to mention the new metal impeller water pump :cry::cry:

Right i removed my clocks the other day to see why the telltales didnt work. discovered there led,s not bulbs. Anyway when refitted the unit my fuel gauge now sits at 3/4 of a tank regardless. So i removed them again today to make sure all the pins and plugs are ok, now not only the fuel gauge...

Firstly, Thank you to this site for providing so much usefull information and help. I have just removed the Scuttle panel on my Alfa 156 to discover to my dismay that the baffoons that replaced the windscreen a few years ago didn't care so much as they claim in theyre adverts. Just about...

This morning I went out in search of the source of my damp passenger footwell, removed the foot tread trim and pulled up all the carpet to find everything was pretty dry apart from the damp carpet and soaking mat, slightly bewildered I decided I would check under the scuttle panel for leaves or...

Coming down the M6, noticed a jolt in power, then the engine light on. Now the throttle response is appalling, seems to be a massive delay in getting any power after pressing the pedal. The 2 relays (main & fuel pump), and the 2 fuses (one is for the MAF) in front of the battery have been...

:o:o Only just reminded myself of these piccies. Top Gear filming at Rockingham. Thought it might be of interest to some of you. :cool::thumbs: If I recall correctly, the black 75 was an AO members car, right :confused: :)

Hi folks, wondering if this has happened to anyone on here? i've been told i need a hole new unit. Is this the case?

Hi folks, wondering if this has happened to anyone on here? i've been told i need a hole new unit. Is this the case? :confused: sorry title should read 156, chubby digits, you see! sorry again in the wrong forum!

Hello alfaheds, can anybody help? Have owned my 2001 , 147 2.0TS selespeed for 8months, and no real problems apart from alternator being replaced, but i am in real trouble now, my engine blew up on me today, cylinder block exploded, oil dumped everywhere , small fire , you know the usual results...

Just wanted to add a thread to share my experience of the GTV and tyres! This is my first gtv and after cars like the mgf,old beetles and old mg's, i really didnt think that tyres played such a big part in handling and performance! Anyway,i have recently posted a couple of threads about a...

Put diesel instead of petrol in my tank (about 10 liters before I realised), it's a 1996 Alfa 155 2.0 16v. I need help on how to keep the fuel pump working with starting the car so that I can drain the diesel. Hope someone can steer me in the right direction - Thanks in advance