Smaky 73 Report post Posted August 7, 2011 I'll keep this as simple as possible and then maybe it won't leave too many questions. All figures are in miles and years, and are whichever comes first, so for example if you have a TS and it's done 14000 miles in 3 years then the belt is due, Also if it has done 36000 in 18 months then again it's due. 1.4, 1.6, 1.8, 2.0 TSpark engines : 36ooo miles / 3 years (reduced from 72000 / 5 years and change the water pump / variator everytime). 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 3.2 V6 : 72000 / 5 years. (personally 50000 / 4 years and change the water pump everytime too) 2.0 JTS : 36000 / 3 years (reduced from 72000 / 5 years and change the water pump / variator everytime). 2.0 TS and JTS also have a balance belt which is replaced at the same time. Or if ay maintennce of the engine is carried out which disturbs the belt. Or for example you open the belt cover and it looks like this... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iainfm 0 Report post Posted August 7, 2011 Youch! I think the owner should put a lottery ticket on asap! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Romek 0 Report post Posted August 7, 2011 What did the owner do with the other half of the belt? I agree with Iainfm he is one lucky son of a #####. living on borrowed time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smaky 73 Report post Posted August 7, 2011 I have it in a box and will post a pic when I get one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sphinx 7 Report post Posted August 9, 2011 Hey Smaky, Fancy giving me a quote on getting the cambelt, water pump and variator done? Harry keeps saying I should ask you before going to the local garage with it 147 1.6 T Spark. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smaky 73 Report post Posted August 12, 2011 Don't want to rock the apple cart here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joss 9 Report post Posted August 15, 2011 what engine is that smaky? Is it a lancia one by any chance? Never seen an alfa belt that thin except for on the 155 q4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rewe 8 Report post Posted August 15, 2011 Looking at all the rubber dust, I'd have thought it was on that has been rubbing on the cam cover. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpiderMonkey 12 Report post Posted August 15, 2011 Hey Smaky, Fancy giving me a quote on getting the cambelt, water pump and variator done? Harry keeps saying I should ask you before going to the local garage with it 147 1.6 T Spark. Sorry I've just noticed this, PM Smaky if you want to discuss quotes etc Sphinx @Smaky, I can't see that you've rocked any apple carts, Sphinx simply asked a question and I appreciate that you decided not to conduct business on AD, thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smaky 73 Report post Posted August 15, 2011 Hey Smaky, Fancy giving me a quote on getting the cambelt, water pump and variator done? Harry keeps saying I should ask you before going to the local garage with it 147 1.6 T Spark. Sorry I've just noticed this, PM Smaky if you want to discuss quotes etc Sphinx @Smaky, I can't see that you've rocked any apple carts, Sphinx simply asked a question and I appreciate that you decided not to conduct business on AD, thanks No problem, this is where AO got it wrong, I'm not a buisness, just someone with a hobby (making use of 23 years experience of these specific cars) that enjoys turning spanners and meeting folk, and why not, forums are about meeting and helping each other out, I may go the route of opening a garage in the future, but ATM I am making the most of my down time by keeping your cars up time higher. I'm even running at a loss if your interested. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smaky 73 Report post Posted August 15, 2011 what engine is that smaky? Is it a lancia one by any chance? Never seen an alfa belt that thin except for on the 155 q4 It's a '99 156 cf2 2.5 V6 Busso, cambelts had beendone on ime rather tha milagedue to its low usage and was dealer serviced till this occasion, the cause is tapering of the tensioner pulley, allowingthe belt to slide off slowly in time, as Rewe says, it's been rubbing the cover, but not the top cover but the forward metal cover which has worn away andis now a nice V shape blade, but I don't think the car will see another MOT, I COULD GRAB THE LOOMS THROUGH THE FLOOR, where it had been jacked up on the sills before i had rotted through. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
K9d 108 Report post Posted August 19, 2011 It's a '99 156 cf2 2.5 V6 Busso, cambelts had beendone on ime rather tha milagedue to its low usage and was dealer serviced till this occasion, the cause is tapering of the tensioner pulley, allowingthe belt to slide off slowly in time, as Rewe says, it's been rubbing the cover, but not the top cover but the forward metal cover which has worn away andis now a nice V shape blade, but I don't think the car will see another MOT, I COULD GRAB THE LOOMS THROUGH THE FLOOR, where it had been jacked up on the sills before i had rotted through. I know of a dead 156 V6 that would be a perfect recipient for that engine when the car fails its MOT. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smaky 73 Report post Posted August 19, 2011 I have a car ready for it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
K9d 108 Report post Posted August 19, 2011 I know Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambio 0 Report post Posted August 14, 2012 Just wondered what your thoughts are on intervals for the diesels Smaky? specifically a 159 with the 1.9 16v, cambelt was 'done' couple of years/ 20k ago but waterpump wasnt (!). car is now on 51k and do you know anyone near oxford who could do a good job.... and are they any good at tracing an air con leak and noisy suspension...? so many questions Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smaky 73 Report post Posted August 16, 2012 Just wondered what your thoughts are on intervals for the diesels Smaky? specifically a 159 with the 1.9 16v, cambelt was 'done' couple of years/ 20k ago but waterpump wasnt (!). car is now on 51k and do you know anyone near oxford who could do a good job.... and are they any good at tracing an air con leak and noisy suspension...? so many questions The OFFICIAL line is 5 years or 72K miles, whichever is soonest. My opinion is 48K or 4 years whichever is soonest and do the water pump every time (it is just another pulley after all). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smaky 73 Report post Posted December 22, 2012 Or this ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
K9d 108 Report post Posted December 22, 2012 That is a horrible mess. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andre63 0 Report post Posted February 20, 2016 Hi all probably the wrong forum,but I bought a 2001 Alfa 156 2 weeks ago,I've been using it to work and back,i haven't even used a tank of fuel yet and I've topped the selespeed oil 3 times,looking at previous forums I went thru the motions of checking gearbox levels,I've been told it takes 2 litres and I took 3 litres out,so I've comfirmed my selespeed oil is leaking into my gearbox(thanks seller) I have removed the actuator and also discovered a crack on the gearbox(thanks again seller)now today I will remove the gearbox Can anyone tell me where I can get O rings for the actuator,I've searched the web high and low,any help would be appreciated I'm in Brisbane Australia Cheers Andre Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites