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Having just bought a Spider to go with the GTV, I've managed to get both insured with Admiral on a multi-car policy for just over £500 for 8000 miles each including business use with £250 excess which I was quite pleased with with no claims on just one of the cars. Next on the list was breakdown...

Hello everyone; After 4 years with my Phase 2 , 2.0 Twin Spark GTV , i am seeking a more comfortable ride especially in bump roads! Over the last 4 years i did the below changes to the suspension: 1) Monroe Shock Absorbers 2) Eibach 2.5cm Sport Springs 3) Front Strut Bar 4) Front Wishbones 5)...

I've had an issue for a while with closing my Spider's roof - it gets stuck on the part where it needs to lift up the back window - it just sits there with a motor running, but doesn't do anything - manual assistance is eventually required to help it along. Recently I had an idea of stopping...

Hi, Quick question,, Scheimann had a trick of using 156 bonnet struts on the boot to give an automatic boot lift... Would this work/fit on the 147 ?? Thank you

Hi I'm after a nice Sud I'm ideally after one that's played with maybe a 16 valve or something a bit special don't want a standard one just a loud fast rd Sud that a what I want cash waiting thanks Tom :thumbs:

I've been doing battle with my 159's passenger side dip beam bulb...and losing! Access is impossible and I can't even be sure that the bulb is seated properly let alone get the bloody clip back on. Much shouting and cursing had ensued but to no avail. Is there a simple trick to this that I am...

Help me forum users, you are my only hope! My Bose subwoofer is making the well known rattle. I tried to take the whole lot off today, but could not take the subwoofer frame or the parcel shelf off, so could not get to the rattle :rant: Does anyone have a solution for this ?

After replacing the top and bottom rad hoses, I noticed a split in the intake air pipe elbow. Had one from Autolusso, but it just keeps popping off the throttle body! I can get it on, then tighten the jubilee clip and as it tightens the pipe pops off! I've managed to getting it to hold, but...

:cheese: HAS ANYONE GOT ONE? This B****** of a job is by far the most frustrating thing i have dealt with on the car since taking the thing apart. With no access to the brake-end leavers, a melted old cable and 15minutes here and there to work on the car It's near enough driven me to insanity...

Hi guys Just want a bit of expert 159 glancing...Here are two pictures of the same car, that i'm going to go and look at tomorrow. What i'm trying to determine is if the panel in front of the drivers door has been scuffed to buggery or not. Passenger side Drivers side Cheers in advance!

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Hey guys. The goblin now has a new trick. Please have a read here and give me your thoughts. 147 weird error

Hello Was chatting to a fellow Alfa enthusiast about this cold snap we're currently 'enjoying' and the effect it has on Alfas. He said an old trick was to put a piece of cardboard between the grill and radiator to keep your alfa nice and snug. I firstly asked if he was having a laugh and then...

While replacing my driver's side headlamp unit, I discovered ther is a knuckle saving trick to replacing the leveling motor. The ball end will go into the socket easily if the back of the motor is tipped up, ball end facing down. It then slides into the knuckle and located securely when motor...

... stopping the seatbelts twisting up and/or falling out of the seat guides? They're a pain. Its like the krypton factor trying to get them back the right way as they've usually twisted back inside the rear panel so you can't see which way to undo them

Any ideas what may be causing this guys(and girls) 2.0 idling irratically between 1500 revs and 700 When idling at 1500 revs the temperature red light comes on despite the temperature gauge hardly ever going above the lowest point - unless sat in traffic ( only on an alfa !!!) MAF ...

what a w****r, sorry but he held hamilton up for no reason! Did any one else see it?

I'm thinking of painting the 'Alfa Romeo' lettering red on the top of the engine cover 'cos I think it looks great:cool:...is Hammerite the best stuff for the job? Applied with a cotton bud?