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Topic: alfa 33 16v 1991 j reg for sale |
Charlie
Replies: 2
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2003 12:03 am Subject: alfa 33 16v 1991 j reg for sale |
Hi chaps,
been a while since I have posted. The beast is sadly now for sale. if any one is interested please let me know. its a red elegante model. no rust whatsoever it will need a new water pump, t ... |
Topic: Almost fatal?? |
Charlie
Replies: 2
Views: 1626
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Thu May 29, 2003 8:59 pm Subject: Almost fatal?? |
I have recently finished the engine rebuild on my 33 16v. all was well until this afternoon. Strange noise from underneath the car, assumed it was summit hitting the exhautst. But about five mins late ... |
Topic: squadra tuning chips? |
Charlie
Replies: 1
Views: 1610
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Forum: General Posted: Tue May 27, 2003 9:39 pm Subject: squadra tuning chips? |
I have just finished the major rebuild on my 33 16v engine. She is an absolute flyer now. Took me a little while but it is deone now/ All good stuff. Jus a quick one for now. Does the squad ... |
Topic: Wanted - Series 3 33 1.7 16v (or ie) |
Charlie
Replies: 5
Views: 2507
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted Posted: Tue May 13, 2003 4:34 pm Subject: Try autotrader! |
There is an L reg with 40,000 miles on the clock for a grand on there.
Where abouts in pompey are you? |
Topic: In need of more power |
Charlie
Replies: 10
Views: 4237
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Forum: General Posted: Fri May 09, 2003 8:56 pm Subject: mandrel bending? |
Mandrel bending is the proces they use to bend the steel used for the exuahst pipes. the benefits of this are that it keeps the thickness of the steel the same throughout the bends. allowing high and ... |
Topic: Engine out of the car, Looking bleak! |
Charlie
Replies: 12
Views: 5539
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Fri May 09, 2003 8:51 pm Subject: cheers for the figures |
Cheers for the figures i will check it out over the weekend hopefully. All of the bits are arriving this weekend. i am really excited
thanks for all the advice |
Topic: Top speeds? |
Charlie
Replies: 50
Views: 17179
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Forum: Motorsport, Racing & Trackdays Posted: Fri May 09, 2003 2:44 pm Subject: charlie |
I have had 135 mph on the clock out of my 3316v. But it will only be done once. its been done now so i can rest happily at night. was fairly hairy at that speed though. was trying to bounce it off ... |
Topic: Engine out of the car, Looking bleak! |
Charlie
Replies: 12
Views: 5539
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Fri May 09, 2003 12:30 am Subject: The bores are smooth but... |
The bores are very smooth. However it is clear that re boring has talen place becasue as the light catches the sides of the bore the lines are noticable, but to the touch they are as smooth as you lik ... |
Topic: Engine out of the car, Looking bleak! |
Charlie
Replies: 12
Views: 5539
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Thu May 08, 2003 3:00 pm Subject: I did suggest tha |
I did suggest that to my mechanic, dropping the whole lot out the bottom. However he assured me he didnt want to make unnecesary work for himself. He is obviously not italian minded. I will aquire som ... |
Topic: front brake discs |
Charlie
Replies: 5
Views: 2955
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Thu May 08, 2003 2:52 pm Subject: i will keep my distance in future. He He! |
Sorry i was acting way above my station there. |
Topic: front brake discs |
Charlie
Replies: 5
Views: 2955
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Thu May 08, 2003 12:45 am Subject: 87 33 1.7 ie |
I dont think the series 2 33 came as 1.7 i.e You probably have the braking system from a series 2 1.7 8v. The rotors on these are not ventilated. I am not sure of the availability of vented rotors for ... |
Topic: Engine out of the car, Looking bleak! |
Charlie
Replies: 12
Views: 5539
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Thu May 08, 2003 12:35 am Subject: out thru the bonnet |
We took the engine up and out thru the top of the bonnet. We removed the bonnet, and all engine mounts, although i think the main one at the front at the bottom ahd perished, this need replacing. We u ... |
Topic: Engine out of the car, Looking bleak! |
Charlie
Replies: 12
Views: 5539
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Wed May 07, 2003 5:00 pm Subject: Engine out of the car, Looking bleak! |
i have the engine out of the car now. I have to say it was quite a squeeze getting the old bugger out. For some reason the shaft that connects the engine to the gearbox was about an inch too long so i ... |
Topic: 33 Performance |
Charlie
Replies: 13
Views: 5506
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Forum: General Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2003 4:20 pm Subject: 10 seconds to sixty in 16v is WRONG |
I am sorry but i have to disagree with you rick, the 33 16v 0-60 time as quoted by alfa-romeo is 8.1 seconds. Plain as mud. This means the average driver could do this in 8.5 or so if you sidestep the ... |
Topic: Big end bearings |
Charlie
Replies: 4
Views: 2519
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2003 5:17 pm Subject: power steering fluid is black as well? |
The power steering fluid is black and nasty looking as opposes to red. Is this a sign of problems or should i just flush the lot out and replace with new stuff? |
Topic: Big end bearings |
Charlie
Replies: 4
Views: 2519
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2003 5:15 pm Subject: welsh plugs? |
I am planning to paint the block when it is out i think. I am debating over colours , obvious choice is red. i may be being stupid but what are welsh plugs when they are at home? I am thinking of gett ... |
Topic: Top speeds |
Charlie
Replies: 12
Views: 3968
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Forum: General Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2003 4:57 pm Subject: 33 16v will do 135 no probs! |
I have a habit of maxing out cars that i manage to borrow or own myself. My first car was an asthmatic citroen ax 1.0 which i saw 105mph out of. Took me five mins to reach that speed. I have done many ... |
Topic: Big end bearings |
Charlie
Replies: 4
Views: 2519
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2003 2:42 pm Subject: Big end bearings |
Hi chaps.
i have got my car over the pit and am in the process of getting the engine out. I am doing this because a cambelt snapped on the engine and i suspect bent valves is likely. I have notice ... |
Topic: How do i whip the left cylinder head off? |
Charlie
Replies: 1
Views: 1841
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2003 9:27 pm Subject: How do i whip the left cylinder head off? |
I really need to check if any valves are bent on my 16 v engine. Is this jus a simple removal of head? it is the left bank where the belt snapped. I need to know if this is a job which i can ... |
Topic: will P4 engine go into 16v 2wd |
Charlie
Replies: 3
Views: 2293
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Forum: General Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2003 7:59 pm Subject: More or less the same power then? |
You say it has different inlet cams? Was this to cope with the extra weight of the 4x4 system? I dont suppose it will matter one bit. I am not planning dropping the gearbox in as well as i have just h ... |
Topic: Any one got a decent 16v unit knocking about? |
Charlie
Replies: 2
Views: 1844
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2003 12:44 am Subject: Furry muff |
I shall weigh up the cost of this. My mechanic will charge me the earth to rebulid it, but around fifty sheets to drop a new unit in. I am fairly strapped for the mokey at the moment as i am in studen ... |
Topic: will P4 engine go into 16v 2wd |
Charlie
Replies: 3
Views: 2293
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Forum: General Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2003 12:24 am Subject: will P4 engine go into 16v 2wd |
Being really stupid here but i assume that if i pick up an engine that came out of a P4 i will be able to drop it straight into my 16v no problems whatsoever? There willbe no problems with the ... |
Topic: Any one got a decent 16v unit knocking about? |
Charlie
Replies: 2
Views: 1844
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2003 1:08 am Subject: Any one got a decent 16v unit knocking about? |
I am now sitting every night and dreaming of driving my 33 again. I havent for at least 4 weeks now. Does any know where i can source a decent 16v engine for the old girl. The cambelt snapped on m ... |
Topic: series 2 or 3 |
Charlie
Replies: 4
Views: 2419
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Forum: General Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2003 12:51 am Subject: Bit out of my depth but... |
I think the difference lies in the series 3 is when 'alfa lanica' became 'alfa fiat' altough am not sure. Someone will correct me i am sure.
Of course the benefits of the series 3 are the 16v engin ... |
Topic: 33 Performance |
Charlie
Replies: 13
Views: 5506
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Forum: General Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2003 3:54 am Subject: 33 Performance |
James to be fair i have loads of mates who have their performance versions of said corsa/saxo/fiesta/nova varients. Admittedly i am very partial to these rare breeds of fine automoitve dullness. (or p ... |
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