Bought 20 fags when I was 14.
Smoked the lot one evening.
Turned the colour of AOG's Sprint.
Never smoked anything since!
Good way to put a young potential smoker off.
Search found 1425 matches
- Sun Apr 21, 2024 9:39 pm
- Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
- Topic: SPRINT RESURRECTION
- Replies: 303
- Views: 44122
- Sun Apr 21, 2024 3:42 pm
- Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
- Topic: SPRINT RESURRECTION
- Replies: 303
- Views: 44122
Re: SPRINT RESURRECTION
Black leather seats from an MGF. Ones with no logo.
- Sun Apr 14, 2024 9:28 pm
- Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
- Topic: 33 sills
- Replies: 93
- Views: 21556
Re: 33 sills
Silly me!
I thought it was a pile of rusty metal on the floor.
Good to hear you are back on it Craig.
I thought it was a pile of rusty metal on the floor.
Good to hear you are back on it Craig.
- Sun Apr 14, 2024 5:00 pm
- Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
- Topic: 33 sills
- Replies: 93
- Views: 21556
Re: 33 sills
Have you got the replacement valance?!
- Wed Apr 10, 2024 7:52 pm
- Forum: OTHER SERVICES/SUPPLIERS
- Topic: Tee shirts
- Replies: 1
- Views: 733
Re: Tee shirts
No joy there, so I have a Gazzeta Dello Sport one.
- Sat Apr 06, 2024 8:10 pm
- Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
- Topic: Tappet Shim Removal Tool
- Replies: 12
- Views: 383
Re: Tappet Shim Removal Tool
Keep taking the tablets Lou.
- Fri Apr 05, 2024 10:33 am
- Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
- Topic: SPRINT RESURRECTION
- Replies: 303
- Views: 44122
Re: SPRINT RESURRECTION
...........or maybe ENGMNT2
- Fri Apr 05, 2024 10:05 am
- Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
- Topic: SPRINT RESURRECTION
- Replies: 303
- Views: 44122
Re: SPRINT RESURRECTION
OK. Maybe something like CBS item COT9
Bolted separately to top and bottom plates, but the rubber flexes with engine movement
Bolted separately to top and bottom plates, but the rubber flexes with engine movement
- Wed Apr 03, 2024 7:06 pm
- Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
- Topic: SPRINT RESURRECTION
- Replies: 303
- Views: 44122
Re: SPRINT RESURRECTION
Seems that the supply of front engine mounts is almost exhausted?
What about a DIY redesign using the old one.
Remove the old torn rubber (a design weak point methinks)
And replace with a pair of polybushes, bolted between the top and bottom plates.
What about a DIY redesign using the old one.
Remove the old torn rubber (a design weak point methinks)
And replace with a pair of polybushes, bolted between the top and bottom plates.
- Tue Apr 02, 2024 10:17 am
- Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSION
- Topic: How reliable are Alfas (Stellantis) new generation of engines
- Replies: 17
- Views: 813
Re: How reliable are Alfas (Stellantis) new generation of engines
Sell the Porsche.
Buy the red Maserati 3200 from Richard Grace.
Run the Skoda.
Avoid the breakdowns, mechanical and nervous!
Buy the red Maserati 3200 from Richard Grace.
Run the Skoda.
Avoid the breakdowns, mechanical and nervous!
- Tue Apr 02, 2024 10:07 am
- Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
- Topic: SPRINT RESURRECTION
- Replies: 303
- Views: 44122
Re: SPRINT RESURRECTION
Suggest you ask Ian Brookfield re valve stem oil seals.
He sells them in packs of eight!
I omitted fitting new ones on my engine rebuild........now I have exhaust smoke under power and on the over run.
He sells them in packs of eight!
I omitted fitting new ones on my engine rebuild........now I have exhaust smoke under power and on the over run.
- Fri Mar 29, 2024 10:20 pm
- Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSION
- Topic: How reliable are Alfas (Stellantis) new generation of engines
- Replies: 17
- Views: 813
Re: How reliable are Alfas (Stellantis) new generation of engines
Keep the Skoda, and save a shedload of money!
- Fri Mar 29, 2024 8:08 pm
- Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSION
- Topic: How reliable are Alfas (Stellantis) new generation of engines
- Replies: 17
- Views: 813
Re: How reliable are Alfas (Stellantis) new generation of engines
Local mechanic who goes to The Ring each year, swears by his Hyundai i 30 N
- Fri Mar 29, 2024 8:02 pm
- Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSION
- Topic: How reliable are Alfas (Stellantis) new generation of engines
- Replies: 17
- Views: 813
Re: How reliable are Alfas (Stellantis) new generation of engines
Hope a Range Rover isn't on your hit list.
My nephew works for Sytner at Knutsford, Cheshire.
Seems they are overwhelmed with electrical problems on them.
My nephew works for Sytner at Knutsford, Cheshire.
Seems they are overwhelmed with electrical problems on them.
- Thu Mar 28, 2024 10:21 am
- Forum: ALL OTHER STUFF
- Topic: Dave's Mystery Restoration?
- Replies: 50
- Views: 22341
Re: Dave's Mystery Restoration?
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.
The Phase 1 had a fully aerodynamic underside........hopefully Lou will post a photo.
- Mon Mar 25, 2024 9:05 pm
- Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
- Topic: Ignition switch
- Replies: 3
- Views: 612
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: 612
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: 612
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: 303
- Views: 44122
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: 4291
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: 5722
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: 22341
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: 470
Re: Spotlights.
Car Builder Solutions!
- Mon Mar 04, 2024 9:13 am
- Forum: OTHER STUFF
- Topic: My old sprint
- Replies: 10
- Views: 538
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: 538
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: 5722
Re: Alfa Brera 2.4 JTD
No longer available
- Tue Feb 13, 2024 8:15 pm
- Forum: OTHER SERVICES/SUPPLIERS
- Topic: Tee shirts
- Replies: 1
- Views: 733
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: 5722
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: 1103
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: 1103
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!