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  1. Posted · Edited by alfizta · Report reply

    Gibot

    she uses very little fuel on long journeys, but I think it could be better on short trips.

    2 years tracking for minor faults... I think I still I have a minor air leak, but don't know where... I hear a whistle around 4000 rpm. some days ago I was messing the air filter box, because the hose after was a bit loose. now it is alright. then reset the fault codes, gone for a drive, then p0170 lambda integrator high signal poped, meaning too much oxygen on lambda, but now appearing at 4000 rpm. rubber intake sleeve is new.

    MAF is old, but not sure it is the one.

    major service, belts done, spark plugs, "everything" new, 20000 km ago.

    Sometimes engine does not start (only noticed with warm engine). don't even hear spark ignition, but starter motor turns. starts at 2nd or 3rd try.

    think she could pull better too... anyway, 3rd and 4th gear reach their maximum speed, I think.

    p0130 and p1172 (TRA additive param too low), too, meaning injectors are being cut off too soon for some reason...

     

    p1172 fixed. new MAF, but also fixed some vacuum leaks.

  3. Posted · Edited by alfizta · Report reply

    Hi all!

    recently had my first fault in 2 years of ownage of a beautiful 156. window regulator clip broke like the one on pic (actually it was all torn to little pieces...), a pretty frequent thing, I'm afraid.

     

    good news is you can buy ONLY THE CLIPS intead of the whole regulator.

     

    bought this one for a few pounds on ebay. it is listed as "fiat doblo window regulator clip" but is exactly the same as the Alfa Romeo one for my M.Y.2000 156 (appart from colour). might be the same clip for a lot of other models/versions and you will save a lot of money.

     

    there are clips for the right and left doors (can't figure why FIAT opted for different clips...), but do not worry if you get the wrong side. you just have to cut the connection between the window security clip and the main clip as pointed, and will fit on any door.

     

    you just have to be very handy tightening the cables again. I did not succeed at that, and when the window regulator was already fitted, the cables got all out and smashed the inner motor pulley and got torn all around... so, bad news again, new elevator for me, as there are no complete repair kits as for other fiat models...

     

    then, not so bad news, again. you can buy a factory reconditioned regulator for half the price of a new one. you just have to give back your old elevator. I got one factory reconditioned, but looked ALL NEW, no signs of wear whatsoever! (sorry, no pics)

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    the "60" on 185/60 means 60% of tyre width will be tyre's height. that will be 0,60x185 = 111 mm. on a 195/60 would be 0,60x195=117mm

    since the alloy is the same, difference in diameter for the whole tyre would be 2x117-2x111 = 12mm

     

    overall diameter would be

     

    for the 185/60 R14

    2x111 + rim diameter = 222mm + 14inchx25,4mm = 577,6mm

     

    for the 195/60 R14

    2x117 + 14x25,4 = 589,6mm

     

    12mm difference as well

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    Goes well with the garage door though!!!

     

    Slap pending!

    :LOL:

     

    mine has the same front black painted grill, but with the original badge and no mesh.

    everyday I look at her and say to myself "what a gourgeous and mean car I have" :)

     

    in your place I would remove the mesh and go back to the black badge...

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