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Just back in after 2.5 hours replacing my headlamp lens, I forgot to take pictures in my excitement to get it done though. I got a good second hand one from a breakers but because it wasn't a Cloverleaf one I had to swap out the silver trim inside the lens for my own black one. Fairly easy to...

The best of all, I could do it in-place, without removing the brakes, leaving the dust shield intact! After several months suffering a strange behaviour on the rear, thinking that the bushings were ok (replaced them 3 years ago, never buying Moog again, crap!!!), checked them and they were...

Help! You know those jobs you start thinking they'll be straightforward...? I set out to tighten up the handbrake using the adjuster mechanism. When I looked closely at the adjuster, the brass cog had completely stripped so there was no way to turn it without getting close to the shoes. So, I...

I haven't seen this info anywhere else before so I'm posting it here. After months of searching through pics of Alfa ABS modules, I think I've struck gold. The 166 ABS module 0 273 004 228 has the same pin configuration as the Bosch 0 273 004 495 found in 2001 phase 2 GTV's. The modules ending...

Hi I have just replaced the power steering hose from pump to rack on my 159 Ti 2.4 after the short hose sprung a leak. All the oil drained out when doing this so how do I refill the system without damaging the pump? I filled the reservoir but it doesn’t seem to fill much of the system. Hope...

Hi. Just attempted replacing the turbo on my diesel 147 16v. Tough job for a non mechanic but job done. Now the questions. I put oil into the inlet pipe of the turbo and turned it by hand. Used turbo off a 80000 miles engine which was running perfectly that I bought for £100 including gearbox...

Another 5 minute job that turned out to be more involved.... Had to take the bumper off again (got it down to a fine art now) Tight fit these they definitely didn't design them to fall off! Some pictures below...

So after reading through multiple thread and guides on here. i decided to change the transmission fluid, the behavior of gearbox isn't the best, hesitate to change, grumpy etc. I've done staged transmission fluid changes on other cars in the past, so it was pretty run of mill. I didn't use...

On the last MOT check there was a play found on the left lower wishbone so I have to replace it. Everybody tells me to replace both lower arms with new ones (probably i will go for TRW or Delphi, are there any cheaper reliable options?) I have 115.000 Kms on the clock, with a lowered...

I'm a couple of months shy of owning my GTV for 10 years and only this week had to change a sensor. Was a lambda sensor, only needed to be replaced as the flexi pipe was blowing and the sensor wouldn't budge. I know the previous owner changed the MAF but I expected to have needed to replace it...

Afternoon, Brera 3.2 V6 owner. Had an EML light a couple weeks ago, scanned it at a friends came up with P0136 O2 Sensor Circuit Malfunction (Bank 1 Sensor 2) if my memory serves me right. Reset the light as the sensor seemed to be working fine whilst the computer was plugged in, about a week...

Found this on the local trade me site, similar to ebay, and it was close enough to drive over to inspect it. We were a bit late becasue my mates Nissan broke down.. There is a God after all. Ive got a few pics but cant seem to get them off the phone right now. The Good. GTA Wheels! appears...

The old console panel in my Brera S was looking rather scabby after previous owners keys and air freshener had taken the surface off. Annoyed me every time i got in the car. Dealer finally tracked down a new one after many false attempts trying to get the one with the right finish. The cheaper...

Hello guys. First of all many apologies for my english skills - this is not my native language. I am now experiencing an issue with my 2.4 injectors, which are making very bad rattling noise. I was trying dyno run which showed quite significant loss of power and torque. I also experienced...

The gear knob in my GT blackline had peeled horribly (was like this when I bought it) and thus it got to the stage where it needed replacing. I saw this one and thought it fit perfectly with the interior trim of the blackline: pomello - special pelle red seam It was delivered to my work today...

I just replaced my fan blower motor, but now the ICS says OFF on my 2004 Alfa Romeo 166. I looked at all the fuses and relays under the hood and inside the car, but there are no obvious signs of anything bad. Did I miss any connections? The heat worked before, but the fan didn't work. Now the...

Any hints or tips on how to replace one of these? I don't even know what it's called. Thanks in advance.

As this is a common corrosion and failure point I thought i would post how i did it, I'm always asking questions so i thought it about time i repaid the compliment. This post is on how i replaced the rear brake pipes and refurbished the later version of the compensator. The car has always just...

Hi guys, I was just wondering if these parts (seen and highlighted in the photos) are indeed the front and rear downpipes ? My garage says both need replacing so I went down to take some photos just now. My car is the phase 2 3.0l v6 GTV and I actually bought a replacement (pictured) off...

Hi all, For some reason (sun - heat?) the top pointed part of my wing mirrors have curled slightly outwards. Has anyone tried the aftermarket replacement mirrors like this one...