The Olympic was designed on the back of a fag packet, by a very clever man called Richard Parker. Sadly no longer with us.
The Phase 1 had a fully aerodynamic underside........hopefully Lou will post a photo.
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- Thu Mar 28, 2024 10:21 am
- Forum: ALL OTHER STUFF
- Topic: Dave's Mystery Restoration?
- Replies: 50
- Views: 19689
- Mon Mar 25, 2024 9:05 pm
- Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
- Topic: Ignition switch
- Replies: 3
- Views: 37
Re: Ignition switch
Yes......tried graphite powder as it was getting worse. Then it packed in completely. Last time the local locksmith actually fixed it. He said it was a worn barrel and the levers were dropping through. I've got a spare here....if I can get this one out? But I think fitting old worn out ones is a bad...
- Mon Mar 25, 2024 2:41 pm
- Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
- Topic: Ignition switch
- Replies: 3
- Views: 37
Re: Ignition switch
..........or simply cut a slot in the outer tube to allow the pin to slide out.
Security is by a disc lok in any case.
Security is by a disc lok in any case.
- Mon Mar 25, 2024 2:19 pm
- Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
- Topic: Ignition switch
- Replies: 3
- Views: 37
Ignition switch
My Sud ignition key won't turn in the switch. The steering lock is also on. I've removed the small screw, but the chrome pin won't push in to allow me to remove the switch. I've tried holding the steering wheel away from the locked position, and jiggling the key at the same time. I actually have a s...
- Mon Mar 18, 2024 12:18 am
- Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
- Topic: SPRINT RESURRECTION
- Replies: 284
- Views: 36318
Re: SPRINT RESURRECTION
Glad you're back on board.
Always interesting to read your reports.
Do you keep a running total of the outlay?
Not me...the bills are quickly put in the recycling bin!
Always interesting to read your reports.
Do you keep a running total of the outlay?
Not me...the bills are quickly put in the recycling bin!
- Sun Mar 10, 2024 9:23 pm
- Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
- Topic: 1980 Sud Super
- Replies: 29
- Views: 3337
Re: 1980 Sud Super
What make of pistons?!!
- Fri Mar 08, 2024 5:18 pm
- Forum: OTHER STUFF
- Topic: Alfa Brera 2.4 JTD
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4748
Re: Alfa Brera 2.4 JTD
The cambelt snapped on the Motorway at 80 mph!
Maybe a spares car for someone?
Its an SV model with black leather etc
Maybe a spares car for someone?
Its an SV model with black leather etc
- Thu Mar 07, 2024 9:55 am
- Forum: ALL OTHER STUFF
- Topic: Dave's Mystery Restoration?
- Replies: 50
- Views: 19689
Re: Dave's Mystery Restoration?
After 4 years of intermittent tinkering, had my first run out in the Rochdale Olympic Phase 1 the other day.
Hopefully some pics will follow from Lou?
Hopefully some pics will follow from Lou?
- Wed Mar 06, 2024 10:10 pm
- Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
- Topic: Spotlights.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 101
Re: Spotlights.
Car Builder Solutions!
- Mon Mar 04, 2024 9:13 am
- Forum: OTHER STUFF
- Topic: My old sprint
- Replies: 10
- Views: 137
Re: My old sprint
OK, understood.
From your first post, I thought it was a parts car.
Clearly, looking at the photos, it isn't!!
From your first post, I thought it was a parts car.
Clearly, looking at the photos, it isn't!!
- Sun Mar 03, 2024 2:56 pm
- Forum: OTHER STUFF
- Topic: My old sprint
- Replies: 10
- Views: 137
Re: My old sprint
Is the gearbox 5 speed?
If so, I would buy it, and can collect.
If so, I would buy it, and can collect.
- Tue Feb 27, 2024 4:33 pm
- Forum: OTHER STUFF
- Topic: Alfa Brera 2.4 JTD
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4748
Re: Alfa Brera 2.4 JTD
No longer available
- Tue Feb 13, 2024 8:15 pm
- Forum: OTHER SERVICES/SUPPLIERS
- Topic: Tee shirts
- Replies: 0
- Views: 87
Tee shirts
Mangoletsi used to have some tee shirts with a full size, colour Alfa Romeo badge on the rear.
I had one, but its gone missing!
Anyone know where I can get a replacement?
I had one, but its gone missing!
Anyone know where I can get a replacement?
- Sat Feb 10, 2024 12:46 pm
- Forum: OTHER STUFF
- Topic: Alfa Brera 2.4 JTD
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4748
Re: Alfa Brera 2.4 JTD
My son Matthew bought this Brera from Kev 5 years ago. Has been used sparingly and now has 206K on the clock. He needs to sell it now due to stretched finances. Has an MoT until August. Runs well, and pulls like a train. Doesn't use oil or water. Car is in Stockport, Gtr Manchester. Looking for £180...
- Sun Jan 07, 2024 11:24 am
- Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
- Topic: Cambelt change (engine in)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 769
Re: Cambelt change (engine in)
If it ain't broke, don't fix it!!
- Sat Jan 06, 2024 9:07 pm
- Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
- Topic: Cambelt change (engine in)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 769
Re: Cambelt change (engine in)
.......but before you attempt to remove the waterpump......
how many miles has it done, and any play in the bearings?
They can be hard to remove!
how many miles has it done, and any play in the bearings?
They can be hard to remove!
- Fri Jan 05, 2024 9:00 pm
- Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSION
- Topic: general chat thread
- Replies: 708
- Views: 247849
Re: general chat thread
Congratulations!
172 horses is a good Clio!
172 horses is a good Clio!
- Fri Jan 05, 2024 8:53 pm
- Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
- Topic: Cambelt change (engine in)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 769
Re: Cambelt change (engine in)
I normally remove the rad with hoses attatched to it.
Much better access
Much better access
- Sun Dec 24, 2023 3:57 pm
- Forum: 156, 147, and GT
- Topic: My 916 Spider
- Replies: 132
- Views: 23799
Re: My 916 Spider
Lou, looks like an up and coming minter!
Are there any regular rust traps on the Spiders?
I need to know for when I buy one!
They still seem to go for bargain prices
Are there any regular rust traps on the Spiders?
I need to know for when I buy one!
They still seem to go for bargain prices
- Fri Dec 15, 2023 9:54 am
- Forum: PARTS WANTED
- Topic: Sud front wing
- Replies: 8
- Views: 825
Re: Sud front wing
...........he also has a LH one!
- Fri Dec 15, 2023 9:50 am
- Forum: PARTS WANTED
- Topic: Sud front wing
- Replies: 8
- Views: 825
Re: Sud front wing
Lou,
If its a RH one you want, have a trip to Southport!
Ebay 115914878279
If its a RH one you want, have a trip to Southport!
Ebay 115914878279
- Tue Dec 12, 2023 1:14 am
- Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
- Topic: Engine won't idle
- Replies: 3
- Views: 462
Re: Engine won't idle
Very good tips Lou.
Just a little other thought is to check the 4 pipes from the carbs to the oil filler tube. Any splits can pull air.
Just a little other thought is to check the 4 pipes from the carbs to the oil filler tube. Any splits can pull air.
- Wed Dec 06, 2023 7:09 pm
- Forum: NEW & USED PARTS
- Topic: AVO
- Replies: 2
- Views: 463
AVO
I am informed that AVO suspension have gone to the wall.
Not sure if they supplied shocks etc for Suds/ 33's?
Not sure if they supplied shocks etc for Suds/ 33's?
- Sun Dec 03, 2023 7:03 pm
- Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSION
- Topic: EV Joke.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 582
Re: EV Joke.
Lotus Elan SE becomes the Greenwich?
- Thu Nov 30, 2023 1:34 pm
- Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSION
- Topic: Tyres
- Replies: 10
- Views: 737
Re: Tyres
Steve Lister told you that one!
- Wed Nov 29, 2023 9:04 pm
- Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSION
- Topic: Tyres
- Replies: 10
- Views: 737
Re: Tyres
The guy at my local tyre place asked me to guess which company consistently produce the most tyres annually?
- Wed Nov 29, 2023 6:54 pm
- Forum: CLASSIC ALFAS FOR SALE
- Topic: Free 166
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1008
Free 166
On the AROC website there is a 166 TS.
Free to someone who can shift it!
No photos, and not much detail.
Free to someone who can shift it!
No photos, and not much detail.
- Wed Nov 29, 2023 9:24 am
- Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSION
- Topic: Tyres
- Replies: 10
- Views: 737
Re: Tyres
Tim,
You seem to want to avoid Chinese tyres......like me!
Mazzini ECO 307 are B rated in the wet !
You seem to want to avoid Chinese tyres......like me!
Mazzini ECO 307 are B rated in the wet !
- Wed Nov 29, 2023 12:30 am
- Forum: NEW & USED PARTS
- Topic: Non return valves
- Replies: 1
- Views: 241
Re: Non return valves
Bought a Sytec one.
Hope I don't have any returns
Hope I don't have any returns
- Tue Nov 28, 2023 10:07 am
- Forum: GIULIETTA
- Topic: RAC rally 2023
- Replies: 11
- Views: 957
Re: RAC rally 2023
Sorry to go off subject,
But TT Tools in Essex will redrill for £75 per wheel.
Looks a bit iffy to me, and I can buy new minilite lookalikes for £300
But TT Tools in Essex will redrill for £75 per wheel.
Looks a bit iffy to me, and I can buy new minilite lookalikes for £300