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I've already touched on this in other threads, and never ended up buying any because of other people's wildly different experiences of them, but I've noticed a few interesting things on the internet of late and given the current political situation I figure this may be the last chance to get the...

before i start tearing the engine apart has anyone come across this issue and solved it 2.4 jtdm qtronic egr blanked swirl flaps removed car runs normal for a while then after accelerating and the boost dropping the boost will only get to 1/4 boost car will only do 11mph up hill and will max...

The sills have suddenly bubbled on both sides, front and rear, all in the last few months. On closer inspection, they are rusting from the inside!! Looks like I’ve caught it just in time. Are there any common weakness where water can get in? I did find one small hole in the wheel arch (at the...

Hi folks, considering replacing the gearbox oil on my 2002 TS Spider and have two questions: 1. Car mileage is 70k - is it worth doing ? I mean is it part of a service interval or done once at the factory and thats it for life ? 2. Manual says API GL5 75w80 -searching online brings up...

Hi Typically whilst pouring with rain and freezing cold, the drivers door window developed a fault. The window rolled down, accompanied by a horrible crunching sound (like walking on broken glass). It is the same when closing other than it jammed half way. I managed to close it thankfully with...

Hi Guys, I am new to the Alfa scene. Always wanted one. Bought a 2010 159 2.0 JTDM 170 Ti. So far I have fully poly bushed the car. Full Bilstein suspension with eibach springs. Fully refurbed the Brembo brakes to factory standard. Removed the dpf, cat and blocked the egr off with an Alfatune...

I promised i would leave a review of the AP suspension setup on my other thread,so here goes... Background I purchased a very cheap 147 sport Q2 from a friend,it needed a few bits to get it through the MOT,front upper arms,tyres discs/pads. So i ordered the parts,ended up doing both front...

Hello all, like a lot of people i'm having to replace the 'flower pot' part of the bumpstop. It's totally rusted through due to the water ingress from the subframe drainage hole. There are steel and stainless replacements, but shouldn't the solution be covering the drainage part of the...

A client/friend bought one and after lunch I had a drive in it with him. I didn't hammer it as that would have been rude (and foolhardy considering I'm no Fernando Alonso). VERY nice. For a diesel I thought it was quite smooth and refined. Driver seat was very nice and it felt very taut around...

Removed my DMF for replacement with a SMF at the weekend and found signs of engine oil, firstly in the bottom of the gearbox bell housing then once the flywheel was removed, around the rear crank seal and block (it was also on the sump. There has been a longstanding leak from around the cam...

Having owned a 147 for a few years I succumbed to the charms of a 159. Its a 159 Ti TBI. The car is definitely a step up from the 147. In terms of quality and performance. Which is helped by some auto delta upgrades. The only thing thats bugging me is there seems to be quite a lot of road...

Right so my coil pack failed fairly spectaculary luckily I was there to catch it before it got too bad see attahced. Any way its time to replace the coils they have lasted pretty well atleast 10 years if not 25!! So what are the options? Original Bosch Replacment : 0221600054 Quite...

I've just got my 52 Reg 156 GTA back from a glass-out respray, and am going to request an increase in its Insurance agreed value. I was going to request £10,000 , but I'm wondering whether I should try for £12,000. Body work is perfect, including brand new front wings. Wheels, hubs and brake...

Guys, I have a 159TI and was thinking of getting a tuning box fitted at some point, or is it better to get it remapped any Advice would be helpful. Ian

I'm interested to know, how would a cup front bumper look on a Gtv but without any of the additional cup parts (skirts wings etc)? Anyone sporting this look and have pics? Cheers, Tom

Hello all, If you have time, can you have a look at the advert on ebay for the grey alfa 156 gta saloon for sale in Southampton (priced 4425 or 4435), and tell me if the price matches what you'd consider it's worth. (Its the cat c 150000 miler) The highest offer so far is 3500 Thanks

https://themarket.co.uk/listings/alfa-romeo/spider/687b5448-174e-4d68-bc3b-ecf0354a4f47?status=live Clearly had a lot of work done.

Hi Guys, I've asked this on the Ozzie forums but happy for you awesome guys to give your opinions here also..... Has anyone OWNED both the V6 versions of the 916 GTV and the 937 GT, and if yes, what were your thoughts? Manual GT not selespeed prefered of course but welcome on all input. I...

Hi all. I came across this device recently on the web. It looks pretty cheap for a diagnostic device. Does anyone have any experience of it? Will it work on our cars? Presentation Product page

I spent / wated the evening last night listening to various engines and thinking about which ones sound nicest. V6: The 2.0 Turbo Busso is the winner for V6s IMO, but there is some close competition, even from my E320 with a resonator delete: V8: I can't really think of a V8 which sounds...