seeker02uk 0 Report post Posted May 8, 2014 Hi there, I have previously owned a petrol 156 and a diesel 147, fell in love with driving Alfas, so here I an after getting a lower mileage diesel 159 in great condition at a great price! I love it, as my work involves lots of driving so I'm sat in it for 4 hours a day. I so far haven't any problems but looking to remap next month and a puddle of oil by the brake pedal, but not sure if it's the car or if I have stood in some. I am also looking for a swan tow bar hitch, as tow bar fitted but can't find any hitch anyway well check back often for tips and help. Jackie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bigdar 62 Report post Posted May 8, 2014 Welcome to AD Smaky is our tech wizard, and will be happy(ish) to help with any questions. Love the 159's, good choice Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LJ_GQV 115 Report post Posted May 9, 2014 Welcome to AD jackie nice choice of car, i love 159's too If you haven't decided where to take it for the remap i can recommend Fred at ProAlfa in watford, bit far from Devon but if you drive a lot for work you may even be nearer at some point Good luck with the small niggles you have with it, im sure you will get some help on here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
K9d 108 Report post Posted May 10, 2014 Welcome aboard A diesel 159 is probably going to be the replacement for my 156, when it eventually decides to expire. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smaky 73 Report post Posted May 14, 2014 Biggy you cheeky sod, I'm always happy to help, and welcome, I see the Pagans and Druids have also started a facebook and there is a large community of Alfadrivers in the SW, as I will be joining their number the near future I'll say that we will probably meet before the end of the summer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bigdar 62 Report post Posted May 14, 2014 Don't mention it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seeker02uk 0 Report post Posted May 18, 2014 Thanks guys, so far I have the cold start pulling away problem, usually when I'm pulling out in main road traffic, it's fine when it's hot, so I have to remember to be careful cause I've been embarrassed more than once this week! Think it's the egr coked up thing. Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smaky 73 Report post Posted May 19, 2014 It will be, but more to the point a coked up MAP sensor is the real cause to that problem, about 2 minutes to sort. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seeker02uk 0 Report post Posted May 20, 2014 Thanks for the tip, I've ordered some cleaner and get my neighbour to undo it for me. Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
