Hi All – I have just bought a Spider 1750,1970, and driven it back from Munich, Germany, to my home near Copenhagen, Denmark. Though, it’s in a very good condition, bodily and mechanically, there are some points that needs attention before I present it for its MOT and general maintenance before I starts to drive it regularly.
Therefore, I hope somebody with experience of the 105 in general and Spiders in particular like to share some advice of the following.
1. The oil gauge generally reads 4 kg cold and driving hot, 2-2,5 idling hot. But much of the time it flickers between 0 and 4 kg. Is this the gauge or the pressure sender?
2. The locks for the triangular (draft) windows have fallen off. Then best thing would be to have holes drilled in the glass but does any locks exist that would fit the window and frame? If not, what sort of glue could anyone recommend?
3. Which way is the best to make lasting electrical connections in the harness? One day one light does work, next another and then all lights works the horn doesn’t. The typical Alfa electrical syndrome!
4. It got an aprox. 5-year-old top in very good nick, what is the best product to keep it stay in good condition?
5. The engine is a 5000 (well, now 6500) old rebuild with a type 116 head (probably bottom, as well) so it should be all right for unleaded but anything higher than RON 95 octane is difficult to get in Denmark. Should I use an octane booster?
6. From what I’ve read, there are two religions on spark plugs, the traditional Golden Loge 2HL brigade and the NGK B7ES. What are the pros and cons? It came with just fitted NGK BCPREIX or something like it. Before, from the rebuild on, I should think, it had NGK B9ES fitted (but they had become dirty from too short drives – it had only done 400 km I 2½ years) which came with it. That are the opinions on these?
7. What are the preferred oils for the engine, gearbox and diff. (both rebuild, as well)? Modern fully synthetics (like 15W-40/50 for the engine) or mineral oils specially formulated for older (classic) cars. I’ll be using it both for good whether commuting and longer holiday journeys, but not much really fast driving – got a modern 156 for that.
Thanks in advance for all forthcoming advise.
Alfisti regards
Erik
Therefore, I hope somebody with experience of the 105 in general and Spiders in particular like to share some advice of the following.
1. The oil gauge generally reads 4 kg cold and driving hot, 2-2,5 idling hot. But much of the time it flickers between 0 and 4 kg. Is this the gauge or the pressure sender?
2. The locks for the triangular (draft) windows have fallen off. Then best thing would be to have holes drilled in the glass but does any locks exist that would fit the window and frame? If not, what sort of glue could anyone recommend?
3. Which way is the best to make lasting electrical connections in the harness? One day one light does work, next another and then all lights works the horn doesn’t. The typical Alfa electrical syndrome!
4. It got an aprox. 5-year-old top in very good nick, what is the best product to keep it stay in good condition?
5. The engine is a 5000 (well, now 6500) old rebuild with a type 116 head (probably bottom, as well) so it should be all right for unleaded but anything higher than RON 95 octane is difficult to get in Denmark. Should I use an octane booster?
6. From what I’ve read, there are two religions on spark plugs, the traditional Golden Loge 2HL brigade and the NGK B7ES. What are the pros and cons? It came with just fitted NGK BCPREIX or something like it. Before, from the rebuild on, I should think, it had NGK B9ES fitted (but they had become dirty from too short drives – it had only done 400 km I 2½ years) which came with it. That are the opinions on these?
7. What are the preferred oils for the engine, gearbox and diff. (both rebuild, as well)? Modern fully synthetics (like 15W-40/50 for the engine) or mineral oils specially formulated for older (classic) cars. I’ll be using it both for good whether commuting and longer holiday journeys, but not much really fast driving – got a modern 156 for that.
Thanks in advance for all forthcoming advise.
Alfisti regards
Erik