Have been out of UK for over a year, now, and when last there tried
the nifty sportswagon 6 speed, was told by the dealer that Alfa were
bringing out a 450 or 460 bhp engined model.... did this ever happen.
And sad oh so sad, no Alfa dealers in the US - well not offcial ones

I need to get a new set of rear tyres for my Alfa 156 2.5 V6.
Currently It has Avon ZV3s on the front and Eagle F1s (don't know which
revision) on the back, which is how it was when I bought it.
I need to replace the rears now, and the fronts probably in the summer,

I posted a topic a few weeks back because my 147 petrol was making a
"diesel" sounding noise when it starts up as well as a whirring noise
when I turn the wheel. Thanks for the replies for this.
This noise went away when I topped up the power steering fluid but when

http://driving.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,12529-2101920,00.html
I think he likes it!

I've just bought an Alfa 147 51 plate 1.6 TS in January. When I start
the engine from cold it makes a loud "diesely" sound which goes away
after 5 mins. Also now it's making a louder whirring noise (which seems
to be coming from the belts) as well. It gets louder when you turn the

Took delivery of one of the last 156's on Monday. 1.9 JTD 16v multijet.
What a car! I really love it. I know it's old now but it's not tainted
with the 'chav' image like the German lacklustre cars. And the road
holding is just magical.

just thinking of buying a 146 but would like to know a few things .What is
the mpg on mways and what sort of running costs are involved any help be
appreciated

Hiya,
Just wondering whether anyone has ever  changed the gear nob on 147?  My
mecanic and I, have tried hard to replece the one in my 147, but
unfortunately it won't move.   Is there any trick on the gear nob to be

Hi, I bought myself Alfa 90 2.4 TD in very good condition. But I found few
thing I don't like on it electrics. So now I whant to rearange some circuts
but I need electric diagram of it. so if some one has it, please send it to
my mail or on news.

I was wondering if there is a way to retrofit a bluetooth system to my 147
gta.
although I have nav connect plus, I find it a pain to constantly having to
swap sim card from my phone to the inbuilt system ,and o2 do not do dual sim

Just bought a 156 with the bluetooth option amongst other things!!!
Can't find any paperwork on the bluetooth part and wonder if anyone can
tell me how to set up my phone to work it? I can get the phone to find
the car system but then it asks for a passcode. Is this for the phone ...

Can anyone recommend a good UK source of replacement dampers for Alfas?
I need to replace the rear shocks on my '98 GTV and do not want to pay
dealers prices.
Thanks,

Hello mates.
Please, I need your help!!
I am looking to buy an air bag module and front seat belts for Alfa 147
5doors, just wondering whether anybody is selling them or anybody knows where

I own this, probably the oldest Giulietta in Croatia. The registration
passed few weeks ago. I would like to sell it for the best offer.

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