This is my first post to this group, though I've been reading posts
here for some time - in fact, it was advice here a few weeks ago that
prompted me to change the timing belt earlier than recommended in the
manual.

Just purchased my dedicated two channel amp and component speakers.
I have never fitted before - any one got a guide and piccies? I do
know what cables I need but assistance on routing cables from battery
to boot and head unit to boot and doors would be great.

A GTv I know of is being got shut of after a bump.
Is the 2.0TS engine the same as the 156?
Cheers,
Rick

I have a problem with my 156.
I got a leak which I though was the radiator. I could see the water
leaking through the grill at the front of the car. I bought a new
radiator and when I began to disassemble the slam panel I realised

http://tinyurl.com/29uxob
What was he thinking?

'My eyes!'
http://www.italiancar.co.uk/geely.jpg

http://www.silverlakeautoparts.co.uk/aucDetails.aspx?ID=10424
Might be worth a punt - whip the lump out, stick it in yours and break
the rest on ebay before weighing in the shell.
Result: one fixed car and a wad of cash.

I've noticed patches of oil have appeared under my 156 and I'm told
the sump plug is leaking. I've been quoted £135 (inc vat) so far... is
this reasonable? (I'm assuming that the thread has gone in the hole in
the sump.)

Right then.
I have been told I will get approx £600 for my Alfa as is.*
However, a mechanic who seems to have a good rep and seems (yes I know,
seems, but I am not mystic meg) to know his stuff with many years of

Its time to change my first alfa, my beloved 03 166 2.5 V6  :-(
I have had the car from new and its been the best car I have owned, but as a
business driver its got nearly got 60,000 on the clock so I suppose I need
to sell it

Took the 75 down to Castle Combe for the Alfaholics track day earlier -
came home at 1pm-ish [1] , so only saw the morning sessions.
But I did get some photos whilst I was there.....
http://www.italiancar.co.uk/Alfaholics

Can someone point me to a resource which will explain exactly how this
works, please?
Would I be right in assuming that the engine isn't meant to run on just
the distributor mounted on the end of the cam?

how manny petrol needs thge 1.8TS on 100km!!!
I got a VOLVO S40 1.8 16V and it takes about 10-11L

Trip to Halfords, buy new wipers, put them on.... *snap* and ooh it's
flapping around - strut that holds drivers side wiper in  place has snapped

Anyone breaking a 147?!

If you're looking at this because you saw the link on the alfaowner.com
forum......
*waves*
Stick around and lets create a bit more life in here.