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by dave.armstrong
Wed Apr 08, 2020 7:34 pm
Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
Topic: Alfashop Exhaust Tailpipe
Replies: 10
Views: 2099

Re: Alfashop Exhaust Tailpipe

£130 after AROC discount
by dave.armstrong
Wed Apr 08, 2020 2:04 pm
Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
Topic: Alfashop Exhaust Tailpipe
Replies: 10
Views: 2099

Re: Alfashop Exhaust Tailpipe

IMASAF Part No 10.60.97

Alfashop no 7001078
by dave.armstrong
Wed Apr 08, 2020 9:37 am
Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
Topic: Alfashop Exhaust Tailpipe
Replies: 10
Views: 2099

Alfashop Exhaust Tailpipe

Ordered a new IMASAF twin tailpipe for my Sud yesterday morning from Alfashop. I put a note on the order saying not urgent so send when you can. 1 hour later it was despatched and it arrived this morning before 9am. I'm so pleased as the tailpipes are chromed (i did'nt expect that), Great service an...
by dave.armstrong
Mon Mar 30, 2020 3:53 pm
Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
Topic: Front spoiler support brackets
Replies: 21
Views: 3975

Re: Front spoiler support brackets

Alfasud Thatcham Repair Manual-1.jpg
This shows the dimensions of the spacing rather than the brackets themselves.

If anyone wants a full copy of the Thatcham Repair manual please let me have your email address.
Alfasud Thatcham Repair Manual-8.jpg
by dave.armstrong
Sun Mar 29, 2020 8:01 pm
Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
Topic: Front spoiler support brackets
Replies: 21
Views: 3975

Re: Front spoiler support brackets

I've got a Thatcham body repair booklet on the Alfasud and I know it is in there. I'll dig it out tomorrow
by dave.armstrong
Sun Mar 29, 2020 7:14 pm
Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
Topic: Gearbox gear selector oil seal replacement
Replies: 13
Views: 3086

Re: Gearbox gear selector oil seal replacement

Pete has got me thinking. Has anyone seen or got any of the larger bore green clover leaf manifolds for sale?
by dave.armstrong
Tue Jan 28, 2020 3:26 pm
Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
Topic: Heater
Replies: 13
Views: 2489

Re: Heater

I need a heater blower fan John
by dave.armstrong
Sun Dec 01, 2019 10:35 pm
Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
Topic: It begins...
Replies: 315
Views: 119788

Re: It begins...

Looking great Colin

I remember getting mine back from paint 22nd Dec 2006

It was so exciting
by dave.armstrong
Sat Nov 09, 2019 9:13 pm
Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
Topic: Gearbox
Replies: 23
Views: 5924

Re: Gearbox

LooLooSud33Spider wrote:Many many times.
How hard is it to change 2nd gear synchro?
by dave.armstrong
Fri Nov 08, 2019 10:24 am
Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
Topic: It begins...
Replies: 315
Views: 119788

Re: It begins...

You're due some good luck now Colin
by dave.armstrong
Sun Oct 13, 2019 10:24 pm
Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
Topic: Tims' Sud
Replies: 229
Views: 40273

Re: Tims' Sud

Great work as always Kev :D
by dave.armstrong
Wed Sep 04, 2019 11:17 am
Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
Topic: Might be a bit touchy feely for some
Replies: 6
Views: 2441

Re: Might be a bit touchy feely for some

Nice Sud though! :D
by dave.armstrong
Tue Sep 03, 2019 3:05 pm
Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
Topic: Oil pressure gauge sender
Replies: 11
Views: 4224

Re: Oil pressure gauge sender

Alfastrut wrote:Purchased and fitted. Never had the Guage read such good pressure. The old one was leaking through the body crimp and obviously not doing much.
Mine is very responsive too.
by dave.armstrong
Tue Sep 03, 2019 3:05 pm
Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
Topic: Oil pressure gauge sender
Replies: 11
Views: 4224

Re: Oil pressure gauge sender

Mine's got Jaeger
by dave.armstrong
Thu Aug 08, 2019 2:38 pm
Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
Topic: Oil pressure gauge sender
Replies: 11
Views: 4224

Oil pressure gauge sender

I have just replaced the oil pressure sender unit on my Sud with this one I got from Ebay https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-Kerr-Nelson-Oil-Pressure-Sender-Unit-SOP141/391926573159?epid=13026758052&hash=item5b40a4e867:g:bikAAOSwcnpdSuHC It works great and is the correct thread and pressure range. T...
by dave.armstrong
Sun Jun 16, 2019 5:27 pm
Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
Topic: speedo drive and Steve Parry
Replies: 3
Views: 1595

Re: speedo drive and Steve Parry

He's got one advertised on Ebay at the moment
by dave.armstrong
Fri Jun 07, 2019 10:53 am
Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
Topic: Sprint finally gone for its respray.
Replies: 16
Views: 5175

Re: Sprint finally gone for its respray.

Looks great. When I got mine back from the paint shop I was nearly as excited as when my first child was first born! :D
by dave.armstrong
Mon May 27, 2019 8:37 pm
Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
Topic: Chrome bumper Sprint - barn find
Replies: 27
Views: 5883

Re: Chrome bumper Sprint - barn find

Good luck with the rebuild. Keep us up to date with lots of photos. :)
by dave.armstrong
Sat May 11, 2019 7:16 pm
Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
Topic: side engine mounting rubbers
Replies: 8
Views: 2102

Re: side engine mounting rubbers

I used Mercedes Sprinter anti roll bar bushes on mine that I got from Ebay.
by dave.armstrong
Sun Jan 27, 2019 10:04 pm
Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
Topic: It begins...
Replies: 315
Views: 119788

Re: It begins...

Cant wait to see it Colin. Good luck :D
by dave.armstrong
Sat Oct 20, 2018 2:54 am
Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
Topic: Relays
Replies: 23
Views: 7093

Re: Relays

Hi Kev

Is it made more difficult than when the headlights are not on and you 'flash' then only the inners come on?
by dave.armstrong
Thu Oct 18, 2018 9:56 am
Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
Topic: Relays
Replies: 23
Views: 7093

Re: Relays

This is a great guide and a great help Kev. Thanks :D

I have copied the guide from the internet and converted into a JPEG so hopefully everybody can download it and print it off.

Relays demystified!
by dave.armstrong
Thu Oct 11, 2018 1:33 pm
Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
Topic: It begins...
Replies: 315
Views: 119788

Re: It begins...

How is it going Colin?
by dave.armstrong
Tue Aug 21, 2018 7:30 pm
Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
Topic: Sud inboard brakes - brake pressure
Replies: 4
Views: 2020

Re: Sud inboard brakes - brake pressure

NEG wrote:Just a thought, I’m probably way off base here but are the sud calipers compatible with DOT5? Would you be better off with DOT4/5.1?
Mine have been fine with DOT 5
by dave.armstrong
Thu Jul 19, 2018 4:54 pm
Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
Topic: Helpful Tips
Replies: 22
Views: 14303

Re: Helpful Tips

These are the very complicated tools that I have used since 1981 for filling the gearbox with oil. A length of garden hose and a funnel! Assuming that you have already drained the gearbox oil, jack and support the car on stands making sure that it is as high as you can get it on the drivers side (RH...
by dave.armstrong
Thu Jul 19, 2018 4:18 pm
Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
Topic: Helpful Tips
Replies: 22
Views: 14303

Re: Helpful Tips

Here is a photo of the tools I use for removing the drive shaft bolts. I use a long 6mm socket so that it can fit in next to the CV boot without damaging it and you can get into all 6 bolts without turning the drive shaft. This allows you to leave the handbrake on so if you are not replacing the dis...
by dave.armstrong
Thu Jul 19, 2018 3:54 pm
Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
Topic: Spark plug lead lengths
Replies: 7
Views: 2025

Re: Spark plug lead lengths

Thanks again for your speedy responses. New leads made and fitted :D I was looking through an old Alfa brochure this picture of the engine inspired me to get new red leads. I couldn't understand at first why the leads sat all nice and neat on the distributor and then I realised that the leads have b...
by dave.armstrong
Wed Jul 18, 2018 10:39 pm
Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
Topic: Spark plug lead lengths
Replies: 7
Views: 2025

Re: Spark plug lead lengths

Sud 145 wrote:Just measured mine Dave - 31inches.

Thank you for your help.

I appreciate it :D
by dave.armstrong
Wed Jul 18, 2018 12:56 pm
Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
Topic: Spark plug lead lengths
Replies: 7
Views: 2025

Re: Spark plug lead lengths

Perfect!

Thanks for all your help :D
by dave.armstrong
Tue Jul 17, 2018 11:07 pm
Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
Topic: Helpful Tips
Replies: 22
Views: 14303

Helpful Tips

What does everyone think about the idea of there being a 'sticky' topic called 'Helpful Tips' where we can all post our favourite tips, get arounds etc that we use when working on our Suds? i.e. Don't believe everything that the Haynes manual tells you! The tools that I use to make it easier to remo...