[captainboogaloo]

Hello Kevmjtd,

The esteemed gibot123 is quite right; the grass is not always greener....aren't you really saying you are....tired of your Alfa? If the noise starts when you add electrical load, I would have thought the noise is probably coming from the alternator... Or electrical connections are poor.

But if you are certain it's the bottom pulley, I'm pretty sure I have a good 2nd hand one; yours, for the cost of a drink! ( of course, you'll have to come and get it!)

Have you investigated the starter relay? If the fail to fire is accompanied by a click, it could well be that...just a thought.

I'm fed up of seeing these awesome cars going for peanuts on eBay etc; does anyone know how many 156 JTDs are left? Not trying to pressure you into keeping her! But I still can't find any other car that can do what the 156 jtd can do, ie, not too big/ heavy (159), superb performance, good mileage ( often even with a 'heavy foot'), good capacity( sportwagon), fantastic car for long distance...and that styling. It's an unbeatable combination. As long as the chassis is not eaten by corrosion, I can't see why they can't do massive mileage; I look at the suspension issues as 'consumables' with a finite life; don't see why a few squeaks is cause for scrapping...and you've already shelled out for the SMF conversion...alright I AM trying to change your mind....!

Let me know if you want the pulley

Hope that helps
Cheerio
the Captain:thumbs:

 

[captainboogaloo]

Hello Kevmjtd,

You have a message! Just checked my spares collection (!) and can help; just to confirm, pulley is for a 156 jtd, 10 valve, 150 ( black/silver) engine cover version.

Cheerio
The Captain:thumbs:

 

[captainboogaloo]

Photodave may have a point here; the noise could be the rubber part of the pulley failing...or it might ( I only say might!) be the smaller toothed pulley actually on the crankshaft ( Left hand thread, done up VERY tight) has snapped it's locating tooth and is beginning to move...Have you checked to see if any fault codes come up? When I had this happen, it did set off the engine management light, however, fault P1320 ( a number engraved on my very soul....!). But if Dave's right and your water pump is the noise, you might want to remove the cambelt cover and check the belt is ok. Some food for thought. But Pulley is yours if you need it

Cheerio
The Captain:thumbs:

 

[captainboogaloo]

Hello Kevmjtd,

Got to be out between 1pm and 4pm; any other time is fine. Did you get the PM with my details ok? Are you using a satnav or do you need directions?

Cheerio
The Captain:thumbs:

 

[captainboogaloo]

Hello Kev!

Great stuff! That is good to read! Pleased I could help

All the best
The Captain:thumbs:

 

[captainboogaloo]

Hello Longprest,

1 is there any visible wobble when viewed from above or side on? (Engine running!)
2 are there any cracks/ perishing or splits in the rubber centre; try and see if you can get a look at the rear - although some versions of this part have a metal backing plate, but if not, check for same fault there.

If the answer to any of the above is yes, your bottom pulley is due for replacement.

Hope that helps
Cheerio
The Captain:thumbs:

 

[captainboogaloo]

Hello Longprest,

It's a bit more involved than that, if my memory serves; top engine mount off, engine mount drivers side, lower engine a bit, loosen tensioner & move towards cabin( there's your big spanner), insert a 6 mm locking pin, then release front tension pulley wheel,then I think you'll be able to remove the aux belt...dammit, sure I've forgotten something. But to quote the fast show " I am very, very, drunk!"

Hope that helpsh!
The Captain:thumbs: