[AndrewCowen]

These guys seem to have most aircon parts. I don't know whether yours is a manual or auto, but that's the condenser for the manual. If you are going to swap it though, you ought to change the receiver / dryer while you're at it and you mustn't leave the system open to atmosphere for more than a few minutes, so it's best done by an auto air conditioning specialist

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Worth searching online for Alfa 166 condenser, though.

Where are the dampers corroded? Is it the shiny piston rods, or the bodies? If it's the bodies, I'd probably ignore it. If it's the piston rods, they will need to be replaced. Bilstein and Koni are good. KYB are also OK.

Post up photos of the radiator mounting bracket, so we can see how far gone it is.

Thanks very much Avocet. My car is a manual so great advice on the aircon parts.

I am not sure how far the radiator mounting bracket is corroded. Nor where corrosion on the dampers is. The car came out of a service today and this was the feedback/no photos. I was in a bit of a hurry so didn't question closely enough but will go back to the garage for more info.

 

[AndrewCowen]

The radiator mount turning to dust is a common issue. I have a new old stock mount for a V6 166. They are very difficult to source. However, I am based in the UK and sending stuff via post is a nightmare now, post brexit. I got charged £70 by customs for an old wiper motor posted from Ireland. However, you may hopefully find a bracket somewhere in Europe outside the UK, good luck!

Thanks very much for the follow-up and sorry for slow response. Too much on.

Can I ask if the radiator mount you mention is for sale and if so what price would you be asking? I am in the UK.

 

[AndrewCowen]

The radiator cradle rusting is a common problem. I had to get one from Italy in the end. It cost me about £250. I searched everywhere for a second hand part without any luck.

Thanks for the note. Would you mind letting me know the supplier in Italy that you bought your mount from?

 

[AndrewCowen]

It's yours if you want it as the rad. bracket is good on my 166. I advise you fill it with dinotrol and give it a good coat of paint because the brackets catch the salt. Ditto with the oil cooler pipes,cthey are vulnerable to corrosion too.
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