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- Fri Aug 04, 2023 10:53 am
- Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
- Topic: Sud heater cable layout
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2969
Re: Sud heater cable layout
Thanks for that. The fixing points on the air box have broken on my car and now I know how it should look.
- Sat May 27, 2023 10:44 am
- Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
- Topic: SPRINT RESURRECTION
- Replies: 303
- Views: 42439
Re: SPRINT RESURRECTION
Quite incredible what skilled restorers can do in a fully equipped workshop. Its better than when it left the showroom. Love the colour as well. A friend of my father bought a new 5M in that colour, his second Sud after one of the first four speed cars, and I have a photo of it somewhere, when it wa...
- Sat May 27, 2023 10:29 am
- Forum: 156, 147, and GT
- Topic: 2.0TS Head skim problem
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2448
Re: 2.0TS Head skim problem
Yes I did read that post with interest and now appreciate the piston rings are the primary cause of high oil consumption. I should have said I am hoping new oil seals will reduce the oil consumption. Composite gaskets were fitted to the earlier 16v engines, so I am wondering if fitting one to my lat...
- Mon May 22, 2023 12:04 pm
- Forum: 156, 147, and GT
- Topic: 2.0TS Head skim problem
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2448
2.0TS Head skim problem
I have taken the head off my 147's 2.0 TS engine to replace the rather hardened valve stem oil seals, which will hopefully reduce the chronic oil consumption. I have had it skimmed as there was some minor corrosion, due I presume to the use of a multi layer steal head gasket. Having had the head ski...
- Sun Mar 26, 2023 11:08 am
- Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
- Topic: Valve stem oil seals
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1978
Re: Valve stem oil seals
There's another guy on uTube who does it on an MX5 by stuffing nylon rope in through the spark plug hole and then bringing the piston up a little to compress it. That should prevent the valve from dropping into the cylinder. I suppose you have nothing to loose if you were planning to take the cylind...
- Fri Mar 03, 2023 12:13 pm
- Forum: 156, 147, and GT
- Topic: Hall sensors
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2512
Hall sensors
As I had to change my seized alternator I took the opportunity to replace the cam shaft position sensor. I was getting the engine management issue light coming on ever more frequently and the fault code was for a faulty cam sensor. The original Bosch one is much more expensive than most of the alter...
- Tue Feb 21, 2023 7:41 pm
- Forum: 156, 147, and GT
- Topic: 147 TS alternator removal
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2792
Re: 147 TS alternator removal
OK, well I will do that when I put it back on. I have a cam shaft sensor error code at the moment and as the exhaust cam pulley has to come off to change the sensor, I may as well do the belts, pulleys and water pump as well.
This is going to cost me more than I paid for the car!
This is going to cost me more than I paid for the car!
- Tue Feb 21, 2023 10:57 am
- Forum: 156, 147, and GT
- Topic: 147 TS alternator removal
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2792
Re: 147 TS alternator removal
Well it came off eventually. What a crap job, I think I will raise the Titanic next weekend as that will be easier. Heres a photo of the angle you need to get the plenum at for it to be pulled out. Note the damage to the plastic fins as thats how tight the gap is if you don't loosen the lower engine...
- Sun Feb 12, 2023 11:56 am
- Forum: 156, 147, and GT
- Topic: 147 TS alternator removal
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2792
Re: 147 TS alternator removal
Thanks Lou. I new I could rely on you for a detailed reply.The car is a 2003 Lusso with the plastic engine cover. Fortunately the weather is mild this week as the car is outside. I will let you know how I get on.
- Sat Feb 11, 2023 7:03 pm
- Forum: 156, 147, and GT
- Topic: 147 TS alternator removal
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2792
147 TS alternator removal
After giving my 147 2.0TS a two month rest the alternator has seized! Whats the best way to remove it from its hiding place without removing the engine ? Any advice would be appreciated.
- Sat Oct 29, 2022 10:32 am
- Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSION
- Topic: Rear arm bushes
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2635
Re: Rear arm bushes
I don't think the car feels right with poly bushes either. Also, as the poly bush itself doesn't twist, the securing bolts tend to work loose.
- Thu Sep 15, 2022 12:04 pm
- Forum: 75, Alfetta, SZ, RZ
- Topic: Sorry to wake everyone up but….
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3624
Re: Sorry to wake everyone up but….
I think the Haynes or Autobooks manuals for the Alfetta will be good enough as the suspension is the same. I am sure someone on here can confirm if there are any minor differences. I have been using these manuals when working on my 75TS suspension and they crop up on ebay from time to time.
- Sun Aug 21, 2022 11:13 am
- Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
- Topic: Worn wiper spindles - solution
- Replies: 2
- Views: 537
Re: Worn wiper spindles - solution
Clever. I trust this post will be kept with the 'Helpful Tips' thread.
- Mon Aug 15, 2022 3:40 pm
- Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
- Topic: Windscreen Removal
- Replies: 3
- Views: 533
Re: Windscreen Removal
I have had the car since 2002 when I offered it as an MOT failure for £250. I couldn't let it get crushed and so stored it in my mothers garage thinking I would soon patch it up and run it for a few years. It was only on the road for thirteen years and its been garaged now for twenty. So its not to ...
- Sun Aug 14, 2022 9:39 pm
- Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
- Topic: Windscreen Removal
- Replies: 3
- Views: 533
Re: Windscreen Removal
Unfortunately the small worker elves inside my PC keep turning the photo upside down.
- Sun Aug 14, 2022 9:28 pm
- Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
- Topic: Windscreen Removal
- Replies: 3
- Views: 533
Windscreen Removal
This hot weather does have its uses. I have had a few goes at trying to remove the windscreen on my Sprint Veloce over the last year but been frightened to use to much force. It occurred to me that the rubber seal would be more pliable in the heat and for once I was right. I was able to push the sea...
- Wed Jul 13, 2022 10:38 am
- Forum: PARTS WANTED
- Topic: Suspension Springs
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2765
Re: Suspension Springs
I bought a set from Sudshop who have had some made to the original spec. I have not fitted them yet as I have been busy rebuilding what must be the worlds rustiest MX5 NB. And people say Alfas rust!
I will try and post a link that works.
https://sudshop.co.uk/product/sudshop-f ... pring-kit/
I will try and post a link that works.
https://sudshop.co.uk/product/sudshop-f ... pring-kit/
- Thu Jun 23, 2022 1:47 pm
- Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
- Topic: SPRINT RESURRECTION
- Replies: 303
- Views: 42439
Re: SPRINT RESURRECTION
I thought there was a supplier of new metal wings, but that was clearly an extreme case of wishful thinking.
I will go for fibreglass and hope they are a good fit. After all they bolt on and won't rust.
I will go for fibreglass and hope they are a good fit. After all they bolt on and won't rust.
- Tue Jun 21, 2022 9:28 am
- Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
- Topic: SPRINT RESURRECTION
- Replies: 303
- Views: 42439
Re: SPRINT RESURRECTION
Are those new front wings and if so, where did you get them from? I was planning to get fibreglass ones for my 'get it finished one day' Sprint Veloce' restoration as new steel wings appear to be unobtainable.
Brilliant workmanship. Keep the photos coming.
Brilliant workmanship. Keep the photos coming.
- Wed Jun 08, 2022 11:52 am
- Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSION
- Topic: The Puzzle Post!
- Replies: 1320
- Views: 369534
Re: The Puzzle Post!
And I was so confident I was 100% correct! I new all the others by the way, except the "MG".
- Tue Jun 07, 2022 12:06 pm
- Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSION
- Topic: The Puzzle Post!
- Replies: 1320
- Views: 369534
Re: The Puzzle Post!
Does nobody recognise a Standard Flying 9 when they see one. My father had one when I was born.
- Fri Apr 15, 2022 8:00 pm
- Forum: ALL OTHER STUFF
- Topic: LooLoos projects.
- Replies: 89
- Views: 25484
Re: LooLoos projects.
I hope your flat garage roof is less porous than mine.
- Wed Feb 16, 2022 2:28 pm
- Forum: 156, 147, and GT
- Topic: Alfa 147 to scrap or not
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3228
Re: Alfa 147 to scrap or not
Pleased to learn that I am not the only 147 owner here. My 2.0TS passed the MOT without any advisories a few months ago and the next day it started giving me false a brake light failure warning every time I drive it! Far too good to scrap and they are rare now.
- Sun Sep 26, 2021 1:28 pm
- Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSION
- Topic: Super Unleaded Availability
- Replies: 23
- Views: 5188
Re: Super Unleaded Availability
Just read on a local news website that Tesco's are supplied by Esso, so presumably Tesco's E5 is ethanol free. Although I don't suppose that will be for long.
- Tue Aug 24, 2021 2:39 pm
- Forum: RACE CARS AND DRIVERS
- Topic: Sprint racer
- Replies: 291
- Views: 165144
Re: Sprint racer
Think I will move to your neighbourhood.
There is an MGC GT around the corner from me and I only found out last year that the owner is someone I have known for years!
There is an MGC GT around the corner from me and I only found out last year that the owner is someone I have known for years!
- Wed Jul 21, 2021 7:13 pm
- Forum: PARTS WANTED
- Topic: Steering wheel adjuster knob
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2054
Re: Steering wheel adjuster knob
Well thanks for looking. I have one from a written off ARNA I scrapped many years ago for the engine, but thats too big.
I will try John.
I will try John.
- Tue Jul 20, 2021 7:42 pm
- Forum: PARTS WANTED
- Topic: Steering wheel adjuster knob
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2054
Steering wheel adjuster knob
Yes my knob has split in half. My car mad grandson ( can't think where he gets it from)likes to sit in my cars and fiddle with everything. Unfortunately he has overtightened the clamping knob which secured the angle of the steering wheel and split it. The car is an early 1976 Ti. Has anyone got spare?
- Tue May 18, 2021 2:20 pm
- Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
- Topic: Front Suspension Arms
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3667
Re: Front Suspension Arms
The polly bushes are yours Loo, if you can wait a year or two. I have just started sorting out my 2004 MX5 1.8S and I think thats going to keep me busy for a few months. I didn't realise how well they rust when I bought it, and apart from all the welding I need to replace all the suspension arms. On...
- Mon May 17, 2021 1:10 pm
- Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
- Topic: Front Suspension Arms
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3667
Re: Front Suspension Arms
I have never fitted polly bushes to the front arms but I would not recommend fitting them to the rear. I remember when Suds had only been around for a few years and there were stories about the cars failing their first MOT on the rear bushes as they were so soft. But thats how they are meant to be t...
- Sun May 09, 2021 9:47 am
- Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSION
- Topic: The end of Alfa as we know it
- Replies: 32
- Views: 10781
Re: The end of Alfa as we know it
I have nothing to add as I agree 100% with all thats been said here and also plan to keep the cars I have for ever. But if someone put a gun to my head and forced me to buy a new car, it would be either an MX5 or Toyota 86GT.