alfa 156 suggestions

ciaranmul

before anyone complains about alfa's being crap, mines perfect and has 105k miles!

only problem is a squeky front suspension, anyone had this problem before? any suggestions for a quick fix?

greatdeeds

can of petrol and a match:)

ciaranmul

touchéé good sir!

alfarocks

Sounds like wishbone bushes are knackered. Amazed you 105K out of them !!! No quick fix, they'll need to be replaced (wishbones) but not that expensive.

ciaranmul

good stuff thanks mate, know of any alfa places that'll do it for a good price? preferably in dublin

alfarocks

TI Autos, Stoneybatter (01-8386567) & Alasta Motors (01-6603982) are best places. TI in particular does a great job - usually very busy though so expect a 5-10 wait.

ciaranmul

perfect thanks mate

Mike2006

If I recall correctly, the bushings on the Alfas 147 and 156 are not that srtaight forward to change... There is quite a few hours labour involved...
Gerry in TI Autos will tell you right away but be prepared for about 5hrs labour anyway.

Mike.

do you love it?

ciaranmul wrote: »

before anyone complains about alfa's being crap, mines perfect and has 105k miles!

only problem is a squeky front suspension, anyone had this problem before? any suggestions for a quick fix?

your car is waaaay beyond repair.
the only thing going for it is that ride of a blonde you have sitting in it next to you now and then.

Lex Luthor

its not going to kill the car if you drive away with the squeek for a while....its probably your front upper wishbones.

Take it to Gerry (TI Autos) next service is due. Your timing belt must be due soon anyway looking at your mileage, so best get it all done then.

mondeo

Beautiful cars but the engines are rubbish. I reckon it would have had a head gasket job done on it at some point on it's life. 105k for one of thoses is very good. I'm an alfa 147 fan.

Lex Luthor

mondeo wrote: »

Beautiful cars but the engines are rubbish. I reckon it would have had a head gasket job done on it at some point on it's life. 105k for one of thoses is very good. I'm an alfa 147 fan.

I just sold one with 90k on it....never gave an ounce of trouble. Engine still working in tip top condition. 105k wouldn't be out of the norm for an engine like this as long as the belts/variator are done at regular intervals as recommended by AR. If this is adhered to, I would expect it to get another 100k.

To say the engines are rubbish is a bit OTT

mondeo

Of our relations that have had alfa's over the years, as nice as they look they all seemed to give the same problems.. Either head gaskets/violant tappets noise or some form of electrical gremlin with the tail lights. What happens is the loom for the rear lights overheat and electrical leaks would occur hence when you stepped on the brakes the indicators would light up etc/ use your indicators your brake lights would flash. Cheaper build materials gave them the reputation over the years.

10-10-20

Ciaranmul - Gerry in TI is your man.
The job requires two wishbones per side, upper & lower. He'll also check out the anti-roll bar also as this can cause creaks and knocking also. It's a bigger job to do (have to drop the engine frame), but he'll advise.

jayok

do you love it? wrote: »

your car is waaaay beyond repair.
the only thing going for it is that ride of a blonde you have sitting in it next to you now and then.

ROLF...:D

alias no.9

ciaranmul wrote: »

before anyone complains about alfa's being crap, mines perfect and has 105k miles!

only problem is a squeky front suspension, anyone had this problem before? any suggestions for a quick fix?

As others have said, it's probably one or both of the top wishbones, not a big job, they cost about €50 a side for the wishbone. Just did one on my 156, it was pretty straightforward and the squeaking is gone.

mickdw

I have heard of a problem of front ball joints squeeking on alfas without them being worn or faulty. SOme people try to get grease around them to stop this.
If your front wishbones are gone, you would have more problems than just squeeking, You would have drifting steering etc.