Attempted my first 1st cambelt change along with waterpump, pulleys and tensioners, borrowed some cam locks and had a crack at it.
I went very slow and steady, following guides from all over the internet, I had to cut a 15mm socket down to get a big wheel thing off the side of the engine to remove the cover ( after an hour trying to work out how you get it off with the stupid cover over the bolt)
I used 2 spanners bolted together to make something I could move the aux belt tensioner with to get the belt on.
With fresh oil and a new filter ( no water in the engine as thermostat not turned up yet) I turned the key this morning, it only went and started, just for 5 seconds mind, having a celebratory brew now... I'm getting ok at this spanner stuff now
146ti
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Re: 146ti
Briliant!
Well done Wayne, let me know when you fancy tackling my 164 24v QV
Well done Wayne, let me know when you fancy tackling my 164 24v QV
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Buggers!
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Re: 146ti
Eurocarparts. When I spoke to the lad on the phone initially I gave him their part number and he said ' something has come up on the screen but I don't know what it is' asked what it looked like and confirmed to him it was indeed and Alfa thermostat.Sud 145 wrote:Isn't there only two to choose from - how can that happen?
The one they sent fits and is the same body just too many pipes
Update 14/02/15
New thermostat fitted (shop4parts) engine runs, holds oil and water
As I threw away the cep thermostat packaging they would not let me return it ( it is in their T&C's) emailed their customer services and they authorised the return
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Re: 146ti
Well done Wayne,
power to the people!
power to the people!
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