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| alfa 156 starting problem | 9/18/2005 | Stephen Sokol |
Q: Tried this but no luck unfortunately. When i put the ignition on the glow light (for the diesel) ...
A: Sorry, I missed that it is a diesel. I am in the US and have no data on what diesel engine it is. ...
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| Alfa 164L just stopped while driving | 9/10/2005 | Stephen Sokol |
Q: ------------------------- Followup To Followup Question - O.K., So I bought a new battery and at ...
A: 14 volts is normal with the engine running. It means the alternator is working. You may have an ...
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| Engine out of tune | 9/9/2005 | Stephen Sokol |
Q: !985 Alfa Romeo Spider 2.0 Car was running good. One day I was driving onto on ramp of highway ...
A: I suspect the catalytic converter guts have gone into the muffler. This will happen if the engine ...
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| Starting Problem | 9/4/2005 | Stephen Sokol |
Q: I have a Alfa Romeo 146 1998 model, which until yesterday has given me no serious bother! Whilst ...
A: The first thing to do is give it a tune, including, sparkplugs and wires. Secondly, the correct ...
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| Alfa 164L just stopped while driving | 9/1/2005 | Stephen Sokol |
Q: My 16 year old daughter was driving her 91 Alfa 164L (with 210K miles on it) when it just died on ...
A: It would seem that the battery completly discharged. You need a volt meter to test--a fully charged ...
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| '67 Alfa - Starter Removal | 8/28/2005 | Stephen Sokol |
Q: We need to replace the starter and solenoid on our '67 Alfa Spider. Any hints on the easiest way to ...
A: I apologize for the delay. If it is the earlier 101 series then it is removed at the rear of the ...
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| 1987 Alfa Romeo Milano Wheel Offset | 8/19/2005 | Stephen Sokol |
Q: I'm needing to install the widest rear and front wheels(towards the chassis) without extending the ...
A: a 5-100 will not work. With what you have done and propose all you are doing is making the car ...
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| Alfa Romeo | 8/15/2005 | Stephen Sokol |
Q: Well I just graduated and it's time for college. Time for a new car, loans and all that great stuff. ...
A: It is difficult to find a knowledgable alfa mechanic. The cars need more maintenance than most. Be ...
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| Electrical problems | 7/12/2005 | Stephen Sokol |
Q: Stephen, my '85 Alfa Romeo Graduate is acting in a most peculiar way regarding the rear lights, with ...
A: You have bad grounds. Specifically the black wire at the headlights needs to have its connection on ...
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| RPM reader | 6/7/2005 | Stephen Sokol |
Q: I have a 1988 Alfa Quadrifoglio. Lately I have been experiencing problems with the odometer. ...
A: The speedometer unit in the dash needs to be repaired. For the other problems the first action is ...
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| RPM reader | 6/7/2005 | Stephen Sokol |
Q: I have a 1988 Alfa Quadrifoglio. Lately I have been experiencing problems with the odometer. ...
A: Does the speedometer work when the odometer does not or do both not work. Does it motor over on the ...
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| 1986 Spider Graduate relays | 6/3/2005 | Stephen Sokol |
Q: Oh okay thanks a lot for the fast response, since i am missing a few will i be able to tell then ...
A: The timer relay is different and IAP will mark it for you. Yes, these relays incorporate a surge ...
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| ICS audio system's problem of my 166 | 5/7/2005 | Stephen Sokol |
Q: But unfortunately, there's no alfa romeo A/S center in korea, and I am not expert to repair. Would ...
A: First: yes, I do mean to touch the positive cable with the negative cable--with nothing connected to ...
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| ICS audio system's problem of my 166 | 5/7/2005 | Stephen Sokol |
Q: Sokol, Hi. I am an owner of Alfa Romeo 166 in korea. My car's ICS(Integrated control system)'s ...
A: Disconnect negative lead at the battery. Then unplug and plug back in the ICS connectors, then ...
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| tie rod replacement | 4/24/2005 | Stephen Sokol |
Q: i have a 1989 spider and my driver side tie rod is bad the one that connects to the stirring coloumn ...
A: It is a tapered fit. Sometimes it can be vibrated of with a light hammer. Usually a tool called "a ...
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| please help | 4/17/2005 | Stephen Sokol |
Q: how are you? first of all i like to thank you for your free service and time. Sir my question is, ...
A: For automotive work use a digital multi-meter--$50 ones are usually as accurate as $250 ones, they ...
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| 87 Alfa Graduate Fuel Pump | 4/6/2005 | Stephen Sokol |
Q: 87 Alfa Graduate Fuel Pump No voltage is getting to the main fuel pump. When 12v jumped to pump car ...
A: The fuel pump relay must receive a signal from the coil to operate. All grounds need to be cleaned. ...
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| GTV6 Steering Noise | 3/31/2005 | Stephen Sokol |
Q: My recently purchased GTV6 has a steering problem. Sitting still in the garage, the steering effort ...
A: The shift can be vague and can be firmed up a bit with judicious reassembly. The front wheel ...
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| 1969 alf spider | 3/28/2005 | Stephen Sokol |
Q: how are the trunk springs installed on a 1969 alfa spider?
A: The most difficult jobs I ever did in a dealership were the top on a FIAT spyder and any trunk ...
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| 1995 alfa 155 2.5 v6 | 3/25/2005 | Stephen Sokol |
Q: she has 74k on the clock and the fuel is fresh. one more thing. she also has a flat spot in 2nd.any ...
A: Flat spots quite often are related to choice of sparkplug. I prefer to use champion or ngk and ...
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| alfa 155 | 3/24/2005 | Stephen Sokol |
Q: i have an 1997 p plate alfa romeo 155 1.8 ts 16v and the exhuast soons needs to be replaced, i was ...
A: A stainless steel system lasts a very long time--how long will you keep this vehicle. If your fuel ...
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| Alfa clutch disengagement | 3/5/2005 | Stephen Sokol |
Q: I just want to make sure that we are talking about the same item. The pivot arm (release lever) is ...
A: Very good. I was referring to the stuff inside the bell housing--where the cluth components are. ...
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| Alfa clutch disengagement | 3/4/2005 | Stephen Sokol |
Q: 1972 Alfa GTV 2000 I bought the car after it had sat for about 3 years. I got it running and then ...
A: Replace any hoses between the master and slave. The slave piston travel is 10.6 to 12mm. If it ...
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| my transmission | 2/27/2005 | Stephen Sokol |
Q: i have a manual transmission and evrey gear works besides 5th gear why is this my ahifter goes into ...
A: which make and model and how many miles on it. The fork for that gear is bent or the bushing may ...
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| Alfa 156 1.8ts (1999) | 2/20/2005 | Stephen Sokol |
Q: where can i find the engine inlet air temp sensor?
A: I am in the USA and do not have access to that model. However, the sensor is on the manifold or in ...
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| car wont start | 2/19/2005 | Stephen Sokol |
Q: i just bought a new battery and the car wont start then i tried to jumpstart but still it wont ...
A: With the transmission in neutral... run a wire from the battery positive to the small wire on the ...
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| 147 wiring? | 2/17/2005 | Stephen Sokol |
Q: I have a 2001 147 1.6 Turismo. Recently when I start the car up the speedo is dead and the fule ...
A: Clean the battery terminal connections. Leave the negative terminal disconnected and remove the ...
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| Upgrading the electrical ignition system | 2/3/2005 | Stephen Sokol |
Q: I have a '77 Alfa Spider. The battery s new. It has a dual point ignition system, old alternator ...
A: If you do not use it as a daily driver then just get an MSD 6A ignition control. This will increase ...
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| Alfa spider will not start | 1/30/2005 | Stephen Sokol |
Q: I have a '77 Alfa Spider. The battery is new. The car would start and run fine until I fixed a ...
A: Leaving the key in the ignition does not harm the contacts. Run a 16 gauge wire from the battery ...
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| 86 Spider Quad-Heater not working | 1/29/2005 | Stephen Sokol |
Q: Trying to diagnose where the problem lies. The therostat is opening and letting hot water flow to ...
A: Might as well flush the entire system and replace the hoses. Take off all the hoses and attache a ...
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| 2.0L twinspark engine | 1/18/2005 | Stephen Sokol |
Q: I'm trying to obtain some technical information on the above engine. I own a 1997 registered alfa ...
A: Was the engine able to run when it was replaced. Was the new engine able to run before it was ...
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| ignition system | 1/14/2005 | Stephen Sokol |
Q: my alfa 164 will start but will not run for very long. it wont accelerate and it wont idle. if it ...
A: Do you mean that it will only run at an rpm above idle, like 2500rpm? If so, this could be an air ...
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| engine coolant temperature sensor | 1/11/2005 | Stephen Sokol |
Q: not sure wether you can help or not? Im wanting to fit a performance module on my alfa romeo 2 ltr ...
A: I am not familiar with that vehicle being in the USA. If it is a four cylinder, have the distributor ...
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| Alfa Romeo repair | 1/11/2005 | Stephen Sokol |
Q: How can I locate a reliable Alfa repair shop in the Naples-Ft. Myers(FL) area ? It's a 1978, and I ...
A: Try an Alfa club and other word of mouth referrals. Also, walk--do not drive--into a shop and ...
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| Clutch fluid | 1/10/2005 | Stephen Sokol |
Q: Good Day, Sir... Just bought an 85 spider... I'm an Alfa fanatic, but its been a while since my ...
A: I only use Castrol LMA in most European automobiles. That said, a little dot 3 is not the end of the ...
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| engine coolant temperature sensor | 1/8/2005 | Stephen Sokol |
Q: not sure wether you can help or not? Im wanting to fit a performance module on my alfa romeo 2 ltr ...
A: First: if you can, return the module--it is a waste of money. I could give you cheap things to do to ...
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| cooling system | 1/7/2005 | Stephen Sokol |
Q: there is something wrong with my cooling sysetem. cooling fan doesnt come on all the time and thats ...
A: Below 30mph a fan is required to provide enough airflow across the radiator to cool the liquid in ...
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| alfa trunion bar | 1/6/2005 | Stephen Sokol |
Q: On an Alfa '72 GTV (same as spider), I have replaced trunion bar bushings into holders that attach ...
A: Yes, use the same marks. When tightening the fasteners make sure the vehicle suspension is at normal ...
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| fuel gauge | 1/4/2005 | Stephen Sokol |
Q: my fuel gauge always showing empty how easy is this to rectify and how do i do it please. thanks
A: you did not say which model. It can be a wire between the sender and gauge... but, usually it is the ...
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| cooling problem | 12/29/2004 | Stephen Sokol |
Q: Stephen my problem is with a Lancia Thema 2.0 16v 1990 a/t and climatizer; because they are similar ...
A: Have you checked the coolant temp with an external thermometer. The coolant becomes a corrosive ...
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