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Hi Everyone, Following another guide tightening up the guide rails for the drivers window I noticed 2 of the door lock screws / bolts were missing that hold the lock in place where it hits the striker plate. I replaced them with ones I had lying around. I noticed the lower one went in with the...

One of these days I'm going to do a full write-up on my GT project guys. "When it's done" lol. For now I'm trying to solve the abysmal dipped beam headlights on a 2007 (non-HID) GT. At first I thought it was because they were improperly set so they were pointing too low, but I'm starting to...

Hi all, I realise the sort of problems I'm having aren't uncommon - I've read other threads, but am generally looking for some sort of feedback along the lines of "Yeah, mine was doing that, I fixed it by ..." or any sort of educated pointer in what direction I should take. The Car '06 2.0...

I've got a 7yr old 147 JTDm 16v with about 150 000km (about 94000miles) on the clock and the ride is really terrible especially from the front axle. Going over ridges is the worst. It crashes over them with quite a bit of thudding (not rattling) I know the engine mounts really need doing and...

Hello All, Recently i installed Rear Powerflex bushes on my 2.0 TS GTV Phase 2, and the rear suspension has become quite problematic when the car would go into potholes and i want to revert back to original as i also don't see any noticable improvement on the handling. My Powerflex Item...

Hi Last week I noticed this terrible squeaking noise (immediately after I bumped up the tyre pressure) whenever I turn the steering wheel. It seems to be getting louder every day, very audible outside the car as well (people literally turning heads around whenever I park). Any ideas what that...

:rant: Had the misfortune to today follow a Red Giulletta driven on the M54 southbound at about 4pm today reg number DV61L*B, his driving was absolutely disgraceful, dangerously weaving in and out of traffic undertaking and tail gateing. The type of driving to be expected from a BMW or Audi...

I thought I'd start a new thread so I'm not 'piggybacking on someone elses rant'. So, following on from the lack of customer service I described previously about my recent trips to AL and jobs done with little care.. I went to get the tracking checked as it felt terrible since the suspension...

Car Engine Remapping I fully appreciate that an Alfatune remap would be much more desirable but I also got told that a tuning box was a terrible idea. As it turns out, it's provided me with 6 months of enjoyable woooooosh with no clutch slippage, dmf failure, injector issues or spontaneous...

My 2007 159 Sportwagon 1.9 jtdm Qtronic only returns me 28 mpg around town.... I have only owned it a couple of weeks and am finding it a little concerning. I notice when I accelerate the instantaneous MPG really drops off, on the motorway I gat around 38mpg. My injector values all read good I...

Few months of old now of a S1 MiTo, this guy is very harsh. Alfa Romeo MiTo - YouTube

Hi all, I have a 2.4 jtd 156, when I start it up I get aload diesel noise for about 5 seconds then it quitens down, also if I move the steering wheel from side to side it comes back also if I put the air con on it gets really bad!! It's fine when driving only happens on idle and start up .

Hi Gents, I am back for more advice! My 159 has developed an issues, the powersteering is making a right racket and juddering and when I turn the engine off it is bubbling and overflowing out of the reservoir. I have looked a bit on the site and it suggest changing the reservoir first of all...

I have a 2001 2.0 TS Spider. The dipped lights are terrible. The main beam is brilliant. Are there bulbs that someone here has tried that, if swapped with the normal ones, give a lot more light and I’ll be able to see better. I don’t want to change too much or get into wiring modifications. I...

All I can say at present is that never, ever have I been subjected to such a ridiculous cross examination upon arriving at the hub for umpteenth time. Shocking tactics, at best. Maybe they want me to believe I am anything other than an honest non-citizen. Approval rating gone way, way negative...

Ok, so the scene: Last night, I was driving home from university and on the dual carriageway was driving between 90 and 95 with my Mito in Normal Despite there being nobody behind me, someone decided to pull out in front of me with very little gap at around 55mph (on a three lane road). Now...

Hello I know there has been many threads about the fuel consumption on the 1750 tbi engine. Here's what I'm experiencing. I bought my 159 about 6 weeks ago with 400 miles on the clock, it now has 1500. I have noticed my fuel gauge dropping like a stone so decided to check. I filled her up ...

I didn't have the code for the factory stereo so i bought a new Pioneer unit and reading how bad the alfa speakers were i bought some alpine replacements too. When i came to fit the speakers though i see they've already been replaced with decent JBL speakers front and back using the proper...

just a quick post to let others know of my experience of this company. I purchased my 156 that was received as a trade in by this company. In the three years I have owned the car I have bought several parts from this company in the cars life including a full cambelt and tensioners etc. The car...

Recently had 2 tyres replaced at Kingsway in Immingham and what terrible service! Took all day to replace, kept telling me to come back in an hour. Didn't put the spare back in the boot properly, just chucked it in on top of other things I had in there (Gym bag, clothes shopping etc.). The...