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- Sun Apr 28, 2024 12:29 pm
- Forum: ALL OTHER STUFF
- Topic: LooLoos projects.
- Replies: 89
- Views: 25985
Re: LooLoos projects.
Cheers Keith. It has been a long road but it just sort of grew the more I cut off the more problems I found. And wanting to do the best job I could then I had to deal with it. This is where the British classic scene is so well catered for every panel I’ve wanted has been readily available and not to...
- Fri Apr 26, 2024 11:09 pm
- Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSION
- Topic: The sad End of an Era
- Replies: 4
- Views: 662
Re: The sad End of an Era
Has anyone else seen the new Alfa Romeo “Junior”. Full ev small cross over apparently it was going to be called the Milano but the Italian government weren’t happy as it’s built in Poland. Now I have nothing against the Poles as a nation But an Alfa without an engine and not even built in Italy !!!!...
- Thu Apr 25, 2024 4:13 pm
- Forum: ALL OTHER STUFF
- Topic: LooLoos projects.
- Replies: 89
- Views: 25985
Re: LooLoos projects.
In recent months I’ve made quite a bit of progress on the Midget. Here just a few pics along the way. IMG_2127.jpeg IMG_2121.jpeg IMG_2124.jpeg IMG_2125.jpeg So far it’s had new inner and outer sills , both floors , footbox fronts and sides , complete inner wings , A posts , both doors , rear spring...
- Sun Apr 21, 2024 10:19 pm
- Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
- Topic: SPRINT RESURRECTION
- Replies: 303
- Views: 43841
Re: SPRINT RESURRECTION
I agree with Tim you’ve done such a splendid job on the car so far IMHO the later “Wrong” seats will really spoil it and again IMHO the original seats when refreshed are actually much more comfortable than the later ones
- Sun Apr 14, 2024 5:23 pm
- Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
- Topic: 33 sills
- Replies: 93
- Views: 21444
Re: 33 sills
Dave. Unlike the sud. The 33 didn’t have an outer lower panel on the back. It’s all covered by the plastic bumpers.
- Wed Apr 10, 2024 12:17 pm
- Forum: PARTS FOR SALE
- Topic: 18”jetfins
- Replies: 0
- Views: 248
18”jetfins
For sale. 18” jetfins Originally from a 3.2 GT k hade these on my spider. As mentioned in my spider thread I’ve fitted koni struts and these no longer fit due to a lower spring pan. I’ve decide to settle for 17” so I’m selling these. Will fit 164, 166 ,156, 147 and GT £500 P.s I do have some centre ...
- Tue Apr 09, 2024 9:15 pm
- Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
- Topic: Another one coming back from dormancy
- Replies: 71
- Views: 11285
Re: Another one coming back from dormancy
Hi Junior. Just click post reply and then scroll down and you’ll see an Attachments tab. click on that and it should give you the option to select an image from your device. Select the image yo7 want and then click add once it’s downloaded click on “ place inline” then click submit and your image al...
- Sun Apr 07, 2024 11:20 am
- Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
- Topic: Tappet Shim Removal Tool
- Replies: 12
- Views: 358
Re: Tappet Shim Removal Tool
Hi again Lauren. I’ve just checked and whilst both tools look similar they’re actually different thicknesses.
- Sat Apr 06, 2024 9:41 pm
- Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
- Topic: Tappet Shim Removal Tool
- Replies: 12
- Views: 358
Re: Tappet Shim Removal Tool
I’ve got that fiat tool aswell
- Sat Apr 06, 2024 12:48 pm
- Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
- Topic: Tappet Shim Removal Tool
- Replies: 12
- Views: 358
Re: Tappet Shim Removal Tool
I’ve got that one . I’ve also got this one which I seem to remember being the correct one. I can’t just put my hand on the other one so I’ll have to dig it out
- Fri Apr 05, 2024 10:14 pm
- Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
- Topic: Tappet Shim Removal Tool
- Replies: 12
- Views: 358
Re: Tappet Shim Removal Tool
Hi Lauren.
Let me have a look I may be able to
Lend you the correct tool. It’s like a curly cam bucket depressing snail hook type thing I’ll
Post a photo tomorrow
Let me have a look I may be able to
Lend you the correct tool. It’s like a curly cam bucket depressing snail hook type thing I’ll
Post a photo tomorrow
- Fri Apr 05, 2024 1:49 pm
- Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
- Topic: SPRINT RESURRECTION
- Replies: 303
- Views: 43841
Re: SPRINT RESURRECTION
I reckon the Cot10. may do the trick. I’d use 3-4 of them it’d be dead easy to just bolt them in a line the other thing is if one went bad you could just fit a new one. As they are only 35mm deep You may need to fit a shim or two to ensure is the height between the upper and lower plates matches the...
- Thu Apr 04, 2024 7:48 pm
- Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
- Topic: SPRINT RESURRECTION
- Replies: 303
- Views: 43841
Re: SPRINT RESURRECTION
The only problem with that Dave is if you bolt the top and bottom plates together you’re actually making a solid mount !
Ok on a race car but suboptimal on a nice restored road car
Ok on a race car but suboptimal on a nice restored road car
- Tue Apr 02, 2024 5:56 pm
- Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSION
- Topic: How reliable are Alfas (Stellantis) new generation of engines
- Replies: 17
- Views: 773
Re: How reliable are Alfas (Stellantis) new generation of engines
Thanks for those words of wisdom Dave. Sadly I have to dissagree with you on the Maserati =reliability front. And sadly the Skoda isn’t going to go on forever. It’s now at 120k miles and is starting to give us a few issues Don’t get me wrong it’s nothing disastrous which is why we’re considering kee...
- Tue Apr 02, 2024 3:25 pm
- Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
- Topic: SPRINT RESURRECTION
- Replies: 303
- Views: 43841
Re: SPRINT RESURRECTION
For what it’s worth I would always fit Valve stem seals on the inlets.
- Mon Apr 01, 2024 8:45 pm
- Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSION
- Topic: How reliable are Alfas (Stellantis) new generation of engines
- Replies: 17
- Views: 773
Re: How reliable are Alfas (Stellantis) new generation of engines
Hi Guys Thanks for all your feedback and opinions all very welcome and points duly noted. Sadly I feel that no matter what manufacturer we go for some element of “cheapo” build quality on significant components will be evident. I think this is more or less the way things are designed and manufacture...
- Sun Mar 31, 2024 10:43 am
- Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSION
- Topic: How reliable are Alfas (Stellantis) new generation of engines
- Replies: 17
- Views: 773
Re: How reliable are Alfas (Stellantis) new generation of engines
Hi Tim in a nutshell the thing that’s put us off BMWs both 3 and 5. Is the tech. And also the fact that on cars at similar price points you get a pile more tech and toys on the Merc. The C class has recently had a facelift and the interiors are much improved and they make almost everything else look...
- Fri Mar 29, 2024 10:37 pm
- Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSION
- Topic: How reliable are Alfas (Stellantis) new generation of engines
- Replies: 17
- Views: 773
Re: How reliable are Alfas (Stellantis) new generation of engines
We are hoping to keep the Skoda. We’ll most likely be trading the Porsche in
- Fri Mar 29, 2024 9:41 pm
- Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSION
- Topic: How reliable are Alfas (Stellantis) new generation of engines
- Replies: 17
- Views: 773
Re: How reliable are Alfas (Stellantis) new generation of engines
I wouldn’t have a Range Rover if they begged me today we’ve whittled the list down a bit. Eliminated so far 5 series Volvo Tonale Mustang Kia stinger Jaaaaaaag. XE Still to be assessed are Alfa Stelvio , Giulia Probably excluded the QV due to running costs and 19 MPG So far the 2023 Merc C class AMG...
- Thu Mar 28, 2024 10:46 pm
- Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSION
- Topic: How reliable are Alfas (Stellantis) new generation of engines
- Replies: 17
- Views: 773
Re: How reliable are Alfas (Stellantis) new generation of engines
Thanks chaps for all your advice and valued opinions. List of potentials as follows BMW 3-5 series Mercedes C class Merc GLA Alfa Giulia Veloce Alfa Giulia QV Alfa Stelvio Alfa Tonale Kia Stinger Jag XE Volvo XC 60/90 New Skoda. Octavia Skoda 4wd silly name things (Old one been so good we have to co...
- Thu Mar 28, 2024 4:47 pm
- Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSION
- Topic: How reliable are Alfas (Stellantis) new generation of engines
- Replies: 17
- Views: 773
Re: How reliable are Alfas (Stellantis) new generation of engines
Thanks Tim. We’re looking at something 1-2 yrs old and really fancy a Giulia obviously I’d like to service it myself and if I can get the relevant info that doesn’t phase me. We’ve decided to let the Porsche go as it rarely get any use. We’ll be keeping the Skoda for local runs and trips to the Tip ...
- Thu Mar 28, 2024 1:09 pm
- Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSION
- Topic: How reliable are Alfas (Stellantis) new generation of engines
- Replies: 17
- Views: 773
How reliable are Alfas (Stellantis) new generation of engines
Quickie for all members. I’m currently in the market for a new daily driver. So far The short list includes an Alfa Giulia. We would like a QV but that maybe wishful thinking. (But not out of the question) The most likely choice would be a Veloce 2.0 turbo. Apparently these are a 2.0 4cyl 16v turbo....
- Thu Mar 28, 2024 10:36 am
- Forum: ALL OTHER STUFF
- Topic: Dave's Mystery Restoration?
- Replies: 50
- Views: 22252
- Sun Mar 17, 2024 9:56 pm
- Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
- Topic: Spotlights.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 437
Re: Spotlights.
Hi Lauren. Sadly I believe the airport has been discontinued by Cibie for some time. Shame really As you say theyre a good looking little lamp
- Mon Mar 11, 2024 10:35 pm
- Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
- Topic: Anyone got a 1500 block?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1273
Re: Anyone got a 1500 block?
Funny you should mention that Shrew. I’m actually thinking of reworking the 1500 (1525) I built in to a 1600. It’ll actually be 1634 as the 1500 is 85mm (1 mm OS)
- Thu Mar 07, 2024 11:03 am
- Forum: ALL OTHER STUFF
- Topic: Dave's Mystery Restoration?
- Replies: 50
- Views: 22252
- Wed Mar 06, 2024 9:21 pm
- Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
- Topic: Spotlights.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 437
Re: Spotlights.
Hi Tony. From my rapidly fading memory the most often fitted to UK market cars were indeed Bosch. I’ve got a pair of Cibie Airport to put on mine.
- Mon Mar 04, 2024 4:43 pm
- Forum: OTHER STUFF
- Topic: My old sprint
- Replies: 10
- Views: 515
Re: My old sprint
Andrew. I agree with John on the “free gratis” front. Surely it’s worth a cheeky EBay listing. You should get a decent price for it And certainly too good to break for parts
- Sun Mar 03, 2024 2:52 pm
- Forum: OTHER STUFF
- Topic: My old sprint
- Replies: 10
- Views: 515
Re: My old sprint
Hi Andrew. So sorry to hear about your situation. Can you post some pictures etc. regards. Louise
- Sat Mar 02, 2024 4:10 pm
- Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSION
- Topic: A bit of nostalgia
- Replies: 12
- Views: 457
Re: A bit of nostalgia
Hi Keith. That photo was on the entry to copse at silverstone it probably the 1975/6 international tourist trophy event I say that because we’re could remove the bumpers and run bigger wheels than the regular touring car championship. I was at that event but only been about 10/11 yo but that didn’t ...