Anthony147

Hi All, I have a fair amount of Alfa parts in the garage to clear and thought I'd offer them here before doing the eBay thing. Everything is for a 2003 pre facelift 147 2.0 5 door selespeed (lusso, dark blue, unmarked exterior, full unmarked leather, clutch <2 years, 100k with full documents for 6k oil service regime and belts done on the button) or Alfa's that shares parts with it. The car will also go when I find the ideal Saab I'm after. New items still in packaging - Original / Birth / Eicher and Pagid brakes: Anti Roll Bar Radiator Front drop links x 2 set (4) Front brake discs x 2 Rear brake discs x 2 Front brake pads x 2 sets Rear brake pads x 1 set Front wheel bearing x 2 Hub bolts x 2 Spark plug set (8) Oil Filters x 5 Pollen filter x 1 (2 part set) Air Filter x 1 Inner front cv joint x 2 Outer front CV joint x 1 Brake switch x 1 Selespeed relay x 1 Exhaust rubber hanger x 1 Used parts: 16 inch selespeed alloys with tyres x 4 (legal but don't get them for the tyres) 16 inch selespeed alloys - no tyres x 2 Front full suspension hubs x 2 Front window regulators x 2 (both sides) Radiator and fan assembly x 1 Cooling hoses full set x 1 I'd like if a fellow Alfa owner fancied the lot and collected from Croydon, individuals items were collected and will post at cost if going to good homes. Any interest parts or the car shortly (August) reply or drop me a pm. Ant

Nothing lucky about that result - Teams just not up to the job and need fresh management. Very true on all the other stuff though - somewhat of a treasure trove of whatever ails your Alfa, you got a replacement to hand and much appreciated it is to

What can I say - On this occasion Smaky was incorrect and it took him actually looking (Shock horror and he's somewhat slipping) to get the right diagnosis. Faulty coil pack and oil in plugs - all of 15 / 30 minutes work to rectify and being Smaky, noticed an issue with washer tubing so fixed at the same time, clutch rod adjustment as about year since fitting and a recalibration. Carlsberg don't make Alfa Mechanics but if they did - Smaky would be one.

Spoken with the relative Oracle of all things Selespeed or Alfa for that matter (The one the only Smaky): Crank Sensor seems prime candidate so that's where things are heading and hopefully finishing.

just a heads up same request has been put on another forum also

Guys, She's playing up and I have some initial thoughts and would be grateful for any input your experiences can offer. Car - 2003 2.0 Selespeed 80K, all belts, services and ancillaries up to date Background: Car is on a one year old clutch but has not had a calibration or rod length check since last then - this is first most in my thinking as root cause but happy to hear alternative theories based on experiences Symptoms: Occasional throbbing vibration when idling - increasing MCF warning when changing up past third - both when manually done and auto, these are coming and going as gears are changed up but not down Newest - Burning smell this morning (assumption clutch is now lunching itself?) All levels - Selespeed, Gearbox and power steering etc good and no loss noticed Thoughts: Ruled out - slave collapse as gearing still available Clutch rod - not correct or calibrating and as such causing clutch issue and has now moved to creating greater problems Clutch faulty / wearing out - although the fact it's one year old makes me feel this is unlikely, but a consequence of the clutch rod being out Possibly Gearbox gone - not really thinking this as she functions in all gears with or without MCF warning Actions: Get her on Alfa Diag and check clutch rod length Remove gearbox and check clutch condition - Can I do this with a scope? or will it have to be stripped down just to see? Replace gearbox, clutch as absolutely last resort - and anticipate cost at £500 / 650 which is not something I'm wanting to do on a whim. Help needed: Alfa diag on PC - Anyone local to Norbury South London who can do a diag in the next few days (I'll be seeking to do this regardless before anything else but don't have a PC (Mac User) to run it easily at hand) Any other items I should be checking before I start dismantling or calling in the cavalry? ideally seeking to limit cost exposure and the easiest elimination checks known would be of great benefit. And finally: Local recommendations for if heavy work is going to needed? Cheers and thanks in advance Anthony

Very true - btw also found a loose connector on the loom that may explain the warning light that is on at the moment

Another Alfa passes without advisories. Thanks to Mr Smaky and not forgetting the usual wallet lightning that is vehicle excise duty.

Smaky - exactly right so hoping the one chosen is up to it (draper £50). Also pm'ed you about something else - let me know soon as you can. Anthony

It will still be connected to the joining plate as was but on the vertical to the original connector will be a replacement section connected in (this also has space to be secured to the joining plate). That's not a good description but should clarify somewhat. Other than cost of specialist tool (ouch!) the job should indeed be an easy one (famous last words) - i'll waxoyl the replaced section, refill the brake fluid, bleed the brakes and back on the road. It's always use the right tool, get the job done properly, the big downside is she's off the road until I get the bits delivered. But as ever it is what it is.

Gib, Thanks for responding - being impatient and wanting to cover if it every comes up again. Decided to get an Insitu tool so it's in the toolkit. There's tool room further back on the line so I'll cut it back - flare and connect to new, form an end piece of fresh piping and the job's a good 'un.

Got a solution but hoping to avoid spending £50 on a one off tool. I can reflare the brake pipe and all would be good - is anyone local to Croydon and able to flare a pipe in situ for beer money?

Guys, Without resorting to saying a friend has an issue - I have an embarrassing one that I can't figure out. Whilst changing over a brake caliper and hose - the pipe connector into the hose has sheared off. Any experiences of this and how to resolve it would be very gratefully received. thanks in advance

Not really a big deal - at least I know now about the classic line.