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Topic: Quiet |
ChrisC
Replies: 47
Views: 13041
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Forum: General Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2008 6:19 pm Subject: erp |
Just thought id remark that the site still seems very active, especially given that according to Practical Classics (who get their info from the DVLA), there are only 40 33 16v cloverleafs left taxd + ... |
Topic: My expensive journey to and from work pt 2 |
ChrisC
Replies: 113
Views: 29303
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Forum: General Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2007 6:51 pm Subject: erp |
When you have that bumper off be sure to check out the state of the chassis where the towing eyes attached to - hope its all ok.
When the RAC tried to tow my sprint onto a flatbed following the sla ... |
Topic: Forgotten how tricky 16v plugs were. |
ChrisC
Replies: 14
Views: 3840
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Forum: General Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2007 4:04 pm Subject: Forgotten how tricky 16v plugs were. |
Worst slave cylinder I ever did was on a Sprint. Took about three hrs to get the b d thing out and about 10mins to fit the new one. Will fit one though just in case
Ta
I think the fe ... |
Topic: How much??????? |
ChrisC
Replies: 10
Views: 2585
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Forum: General Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2007 11:39 am Subject: Its nice |
I've seen it driving about and it looks very very nice, but that is so far different from the regular cost it makes me suspicious, especially when you cant see the bidder history to check for shill bi ... |
Topic: is my 33 dieing |
ChrisC
Replies: 23
Views: 5891
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2007 9:12 am Subject: erp |
had a expert opinion today and he recons its the berrings on cam belt tensioners so getting a price to get them and belts done
Reading this thread made me angry. now i have to post to let it g ... |
Topic: Tough back lights -weak back panel! |
ChrisC
Replies: 18
Views: 4794
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Forum: General Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2007 12:32 pm Subject: erp |
Bit concerned that the gaps where it was damaged around the light fitting is still all wrong - whats going on with that? |
Topic: Why does it always rain on me? |
ChrisC
Replies: 3
Views: 1394
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2005 5:02 pm Subject: Why does it always rain on me? |
Is it because I lied when I was 17?
nope, its because of the massive amounts of condensation im my sprint due to the leaky boot. I cant figure out how its getting in though even done the hide in ... |
Topic: How cool is that? |
ChrisC
Replies: 10
Views: 3134
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Forum: General Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2005 5:04 pm Subject: erp |
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Topic: How cool is that? |
ChrisC
Replies: 10
Views: 3134
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Forum: General Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2005 11:13 am Subject: bleugh |
'Lambo' door kits are the worst thing since 8" chromed exhaust tips designed for fitting to a 1 inch pipe.
For one thing, its not a lamborghini.
second thing, the 33 is a four door
third thing - ... |
Topic: airbox |
ChrisC
Replies: 3
Views: 1449
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Forum: General Posted: Thu Oct 20, 2005 10:01 am Subject: erp |
Twin K&Ns on my sprint and the induction noise is LOUD!
I thought about putting on the original airbox. Decided against it - ive paid the additional insurance already and the k&ns are the o ... |
Topic: leaky car - petrol |
ChrisC
Replies: 4
Views: 1525
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Forum: General Posted: Tue Oct 18, 2005 4:26 pm Subject: erp |
I think its the pipework you mentioned
aka. get the tank out of there and have a look! |
Topic: new perm 4 |
ChrisC
Replies: 18
Views: 5465
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Forum: General Posted: Thu Oct 06, 2005 10:17 am Subject: engines |
I got a complete running 16v engine + ancilliaries for £32
Made my shedmobile renault i was driving handle a bit funny with it in the back Quite heavy to lift out of the boot on my own too |
Topic: My 1.7 Twin Carb 33 |
ChrisC
Replies: 21
Views: 7323
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Forum: General Posted: Mon Sep 26, 2005 10:05 am Subject: erp |
That interior is mad! glad youve got it how you like it though. |
Topic: Electrical trouble |
ChrisC
Replies: 6
Views: 2255
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Sun Sep 18, 2005 10:11 am Subject: erp |
Turned out to be a loose connection at the fusebox. Phew. |
Topic: Electrical trouble |
ChrisC
Replies: 6
Views: 2255
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2005 5:25 pm Subject: erp |
Im also looking for wiring diagrams. Its an 88 sprint cloverleaf, anyone have any idea if it shares schematics with other models? Ive not seen the electrics on s1/2 33s... |
Topic: Electrical trouble |
ChrisC
Replies: 6
Views: 2255
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Tue Sep 13, 2005 10:26 am Subject: hmm |
Had the dash cluster out and cleaned up all the contacts on the column switches last night, to no avail. It seems the switch is doing something (battery light changes intensity on its switching). but ... |
Topic: Electrical trouble |
ChrisC
Replies: 6
Views: 2255
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2005 10:00 am Subject: Electrical trouble |
My sprints decided to lose half the dashboard + column electrics today... All fuses intact, right stalk doesnt work, all electric gauges on the dash are dead. the only thing happening on it is the bat ... |
Topic: ALFA 33 MEETING (yes, ok Suds and Sprints ok too!) |
ChrisC
Replies: 24
Views: 8678
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Forum: UK Posted: Wed Aug 03, 2005 11:50 am Subject: erp |
Yep, just down the road from me |
Topic: A couple of pics |
ChrisC
Replies: 15
Views: 4560
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Forum: General Posted: Wed Jul 27, 2005 10:00 am Subject: erp |
My sprint could always make an appearance - I live in Frome. |
Topic: Alternator light when starting |
ChrisC
Replies: 5
Views: 2186
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2005 12:14 pm Subject: hmm |
I get the overheat warning light as well till its been > 1500rpm because im special. Im planning on whipping the fusebox out and cleaning it out. |
Topic: clutch! |
ChrisC
Replies: 13
Views: 4569
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Mon Jul 18, 2005 10:45 am Subject: erp |
Might be worth finding out why the fluid is low too |
Topic: A couple of pics |
ChrisC
Replies: 15
Views: 4560
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Forum: General Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2005 6:47 pm Subject: Very clean! |
Direct links for the lazy
http://www.alfa-restoration.co.uk/lee16v/the%20beast%20001.jpg
http://www.alfa-restoration.co.uk/lee16v/the%20beast%20003.jpg
Very clean. is it a p4 or just on p4 al ... |
Topic: WANTED - 6J Wheels, 13" or 14" |
ChrisC
Replies: 2
Views: 1407
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2005 6:44 pm Subject: erp |
Full set of spare sprint alloys here. in somerset too.. |
Topic: Sprint a little hot under the collar |
ChrisC
Replies: 13
Views: 3874
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2005 12:17 pm Subject: hg? |
who said anything about a failing head gasket? nothing to support that conclusion. I also wouldnt be putting in anything to gunk up the cooling sytem if it was. |
Topic: Sprint a little hot under the collar |
ChrisC
Replies: 13
Views: 3874
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Thu Jun 23, 2005 10:55 am Subject: yup |
yup, ive only ever owned one car that didnt heat up in traffic, so the heater trick is well known to me. |
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