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Continuous Alfa 156 build thread
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Toyotafanboi wrote: »i've been following, just not saying much
although i'm not an alfa fan, i can clearly see why you love it and you have to tip your hat to any man who doesn't mind pumping far more money into a car than it's actually worth. there is only a select few (myself included) who are that committed and stupid.
do you ever feel the need to wear corduroy trousers while driving it? they would be very fitting :pac:
I'm over 6 times as much into the car by this weekend,but sure look, I'm going on the logic of that its the car I have always wanted and it's still only cost me 10% of what the ould fellas cost him.....:DVoodoomelon wrote: »Fantastic work, it looks great, always liked the 166.
It really came up well, must get some pictures of the interior up also.
The cars going to Don Baker again this weekend for a few bits
- new front pads
- new rear discs and pads
- new expansion tank
- fresh coolant
- new thermostat
- new brake fluid
- braided brake lines
- new auxiliary belt along with idlers and tensioners
- 2 new front arms
- 2 new front track rod ends.
That completes the front suspension rebuild, rear suspension rebuild, cooling system overhaul.
After that it's to have the heater matrix replaced at some stage, nothing wrong with it, but I can't take a chance, so it's going to be replaced.
Wheel refurb is on the cards too, have to sort a spare set of alloys to use though.0 -
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I know of a 156 that is being cleared from a premises if anyone is interested - non runner, only useful for parts, maybe.
It's in Galway, and has to be gone by next Friday, latest.
PM me for details.
Wish I could! Too many already!
Had the 166 washed at Elite Autoclean at the weekend after collecting it from Don Bakers on Saturday. New brakes and suspension and cooling components.
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Taxed the 166 and the 156 this week as well as having the test for the 156 today too, which it passed with flying colours! Filled both with petrol as well so it's been a very expensive week...!
Worth it though to have these two as my own cars!
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Haven't updated this thread in quite a while....!
156 is working well at the moment but I'm doing quite a few miles in her these days...! Over 7000 km for the month of May!
166 is down with Don Baker getting
- new timing belt, tensioners, pulleys etc
- new water pump,
- oil and filter service
- air con regas
- brakes looked at due to spongy feel.
When it's back it should be right as rain hopefully.
***new addition to the fleet also***
2001 GTV 2.0 16v. Full history since new, had a full respray 18 months ago and it was actually a very high quality job. New belts and serviced by Don Baker last weekend. Wheels are hideous but I'm looking for an OEM set at the moment.
I'm happy with it, it drives fantastic.0 -
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Haha cheers James...! It's certainly an interesting colour alright.
Should have it back hopefully this weekend. Belts, water pump, oil service, all filters, new thermostat, brake fluid change new spark plugs etc. should keep the engine working healthy for a while. I need to get the air con regassed at some stage also.
156 has done 6000 miles in the last six weeks so requires an oil and filter change next week. I'll get that done when I collect the 166 possibly.
The GTV is going back in this week to have it NCT'd. Clutch is biting a little higher than I'd like it to be too so needs to possibly be changed. I need to get 4 new tyres on it too as the current rubber is atrocious on it.
The Mercedes is running well these days. Finished machine polishing her at the weekend so she really looks very well. German paint is fantastic for detailing.
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JAMES VTI S wrote: »Dude ......... ^ now i just hate you .........^
Does that mean I get a discount on detailing services now....? 0 -
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Hello thread! My little 156 has come out of retirement as I'm back in Ireland for the next while again. I have it on the road at the moment and she's all insured and taxed and NCT'd.
Driving it the last few weeks the suspension feels tired so ordered a full kit for the front and rear to freshen it up. Consists of;
2 x Front shocks and springs
2 x Rear shocks and springs
2 x Upper wishbones
2 x Lower wishbones
2 x track rod ends
2 x front drop links
2 x front top mounts
2 x rear axle drop link
2 x pan hard arms
2 x rear suspension rod (front)
2 x rear suspension rod (rear)
Have an ARB with new bushes to go into it too. Have to look into the timing belts and that towards the end of the year too.
Recent picture of the car from yesterday;
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