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Topic: Recommend a mechanic in inner west Sydney? |
Matthew Kirkcaldie
Replies: 5
Views: 2200
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2004 1:21 am Subject: Meoli were great! |
Thanks to the advice here, I took the car to Meoli (see above) and they were fantastic - Andrew is a real enthusiast, has a huge knowledge of Alfas, and doesn't charge for work he can't do. Also a re ... |
Topic: Sydney: Registered twin-carb 1.5 series I with alloys: $500? |
Matthew Kirkcaldie
Replies: 0
Views: 937
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2004 4:38 am Subject: Sydney: Registered twin-carb 1.5 series I with alloys: $500? |
Hi all,
Still no takers for our running series I 33 with the twin carb 1.5 engine. Some rust around front and rear windshields, and a valve stem leak in one of the heads. Otherwise running well, ... |
Topic: Selling my 33 CHEAP! |
Matthew Kirkcaldie
Replies: 0
Views: 940
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2004 4:16 am Subject: Selling my 33 CHEAP! |
Well guys, my quest for an Alfa 75 has ended, and so too must the relationship with our green/grey series 1 33 (see my little graphic at left). The car is registered until August but has some rust in ... |
Topic: Interchange steering wheel between 33 and 75? |
Matthew Kirkcaldie
Replies: 2
Views: 1558
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Forum: General Posted: Fri Jun 11, 2004 12:00 am Subject: Interchange steering wheel between 33 and 75? |
Many thanks! |
Topic: Interchange steering wheel between 33 and 75? |
Matthew Kirkcaldie
Replies: 2
Views: 1558
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Forum: General Posted: Thu Jun 10, 2004 9:05 am Subject: Interchange steering wheel between 33 and 75? |
Quick question: do steering wheels from 33s fit 75s? |
Topic: Going "75" - what do you reckon? |
Matthew Kirkcaldie
Replies: 4
Views: 1855
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Forum: General Posted: Mon May 31, 2004 7:47 am Subject: Going "75" - what do you reckon? |
I'm going to have to drive one, I guess. |
Topic: 88 33 TI for sale Australia |
Matthew Kirkcaldie
Replies: 1
Views: 1214
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted Posted: Mon May 31, 2004 1:04 am Subject: More info please |
Location? Mileage? Service history? Engine capacity? Wheels? Tyres? Extras? Colour?
So many questions! |
Topic: Going "75" - what do you reckon? |
Matthew Kirkcaldie
Replies: 4
Views: 1855
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Forum: General Posted: Wed May 26, 2004 1:17 am Subject: Going "75" - what do you reckon? |
Our flaky and deteriorating 33 is starting to irritate mightily and also smokes like a steam train. I'm losing my enthusiasm for a replacement 33 and have been thinking about a 75. But I'm not sure ... |
Topic: That terrible day (and wanted: a sensible Alfa in NSW) |
Matthew Kirkcaldie
Replies: 4
Views: 1862
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2004 11:41 pm Subject: Rust in Australia |
Thanks for your kind words Thanassis. Australian climate varies so much that there are good and bad places to buy Alfas! I lived for 2.5 years in Newcastle on the coast, and the air there is very co ... |
Topic: That terrible day (and wanted: a sensible Alfa in NSW) |
Matthew Kirkcaldie
Replies: 4
Views: 1862
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2004 1:40 am Subject: That terrible day (and wanted: a sensible Alfa in NSW) |
Hi guys,
I got the sad news yesterday that the engine and rust problems of our 33 are not really worth fixing. I therefore need to buy another car at some stage - I have some reservations about st ... |
Topic: Recommend a mechanic in inner west Sydney? |
Matthew Kirkcaldie
Replies: 5
Views: 2200
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Tue Feb 17, 2004 11:20 pm Subject: Thank you |
Thanks for the tips, guys! |
Topic: Recommend a mechanic in inner west Sydney? |
Matthew Kirkcaldie
Replies: 5
Views: 2200
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Mon Feb 16, 2004 12:14 am Subject: Recommend a mechanic in inner west Sydney? |
Hi guys,
Have just moved house and find myself in need of a mechanic to combat some oil fouling in cylinder three. I had a recommendation from my mechanic in Newcastle, but wondered if anyone can ... |
Topic: CHEAP! Momo alloy wheels |
Matthew Kirkcaldie
Replies: 0
Views: 1071
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted Posted: Thu Jan 22, 2004 12:10 am Subject: CHEAP! Momo alloy wheels |
Hi guys - I am moving house from Newcastle, NSW, and would like to get rid of a set of Momo alloys that I pulled off a wrecked Sprint. The wheels are all straight and true, and are of a spoke-like pa ... |
Topic: Ignition leads - what standard set to buy? |
Matthew Kirkcaldie
Replies: 4
Views: 1906
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2004 2:14 am Subject: Oops - so which set? |
I forgot to ask - I can buy Champion red leads at our local K-Mart in a variety of styles, but their model list doesn't include Alfa (includes lots of Fiats, go figure) so I wondered if anyone knows w ... |
Topic: Ignition leads - what standard set to buy? |
Matthew Kirkcaldie
Replies: 4
Views: 1906
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2004 2:12 am Subject: Carburettors, leads etc. |
Thanks guys - I think the car is carburetted with twin Webers actually. Adjusting carburettors isn't something I could tackle myself, so I'm going to have it tuned (again). What I'm doing at this st ... |
Topic: Ignition leads - what standard set to buy? |
Matthew Kirkcaldie
Replies: 4
Views: 1906
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Tue Jan 20, 2004 2:58 am Subject: Ignition leads - what standard set to buy? |
Hi all,
I have had some shocking rough idle and hesitation lately - it seems to alter things if I play with the HT leads (seating them more firmly) but it doesn't fix it. I measured the resistance ... |
Topic: battery on series 3 1.7 8v |
Matthew Kirkcaldie
Replies: 4
Views: 1926
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Thu Jan 08, 2004 12:58 am Subject: Anyone recommend a replacement battery? |
Our battery (in a series I 1.5 litre twin carb) has had it, I think - anyone recommend a decent replacement that's not too expensive in Australia? |
Topic: Wanted: upper steering column (for series I) |
Matthew Kirkcaldie
Replies: 6
Views: 2331
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2003 12:31 am Subject: Ah yes |
Indeed, I have seen the snapped lugs on my own steering column, but I have lacked the time, expertise and inclination to go after them! |
Topic: Wanted: upper steering column (for series I) |
Matthew Kirkcaldie
Replies: 6
Views: 2331
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2003 11:40 pm Subject: Not a worry |
Hey Bron - ours don't anyway! So it sounds like it would be helpful, thank you. |
Topic: Wanted: upper steering column (for series I) |
Matthew Kirkcaldie
Replies: 6
Views: 2331
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2003 3:05 am Subject: Wanted: upper steering column (for series I) |
Hi guys,
In the quest for perfection I am now turning my attention to a loose steering wheel. I'm reliably informed that the problem is a damaged ball-race in the upper bit of the upper steering c ... |
Topic: Bulletproof boxer |
Matthew Kirkcaldie
Replies: 5
Views: 2890
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Thu Dec 04, 2003 11:21 pm Subject: Good suggestion |
Nice idea - but it did turn out to be the water pump after all, the shaft is loose. I'll get it fixed when the new part arrives on Monday.
Also noticed a massive toe-out on the front wheels, no id ... |
Topic: Bulletproof boxer |
Matthew Kirkcaldie
Replies: 5
Views: 2890
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2003 11:26 pm Subject: Waterpump? I think you're right |
I had a look at the engine while it ran this morning, and I came to the conclusion it was something driven by the fan belt, and the water-pump is the obvious conclusion! Thanks for the second opinion ... |
Topic: Bulletproof boxer |
Matthew Kirkcaldie
Replies: 5
Views: 2890
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2003 12:49 am Subject: Bulletproof boxer |
Oh dear, I made the stupidest of tyro mistakes when checking my coolant level over the last few months - I could see a line on the side of the reservoir and thought "yes, that's full." Yesterday I re ... |
Topic: Wtd: Upper steering column bearing for series I car (Aust) |
Matthew Kirkcaldie
Replies: 0
Views: 936
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2003 12:42 am Subject: Wtd: Upper steering column bearing for series I car (Aust) |
Hi guys - just quickly, am looking for an upper steering column bearing for our series I to stop the scraping noise when I turn the wheel, and make it stay in one place!
If anyone can supply, pleas ... |
Topic: alfa and lancia |
Matthew Kirkcaldie
Replies: 33
Views: 7983
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Forum: General Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2003 11:39 pm Subject: Skills! |
Sweet job I thought - only the edge jags gave you away. In my haste to be clever I forgot that anyone with an ounce of mechanical knowledge would realise the transplant was nearly impossible! |
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