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Topic: thermostat |
RFlower
Replies: 73
Views: 40385
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Forum: General Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2015 5:18 pm Subject: thermostat |
Thanks. |
Topic: not getting email notifications |
RFlower
Replies: 9
Views: 8355
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Forum: General Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2015 8:57 am Subject: not getting email notifications |
Sorry.
The notifications are from the Alfa Romeo Forum.
So still no notifications from here. |
Topic: not getting email notifications |
RFlower
Replies: 9
Views: 8355
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Forum: General Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2015 8:44 am Subject: not getting email notifications |
I just had a look at my mail account on line and found two notifications from this forum, dated 26 and 27/09, were held as spam.
I still use Outlook Express, so don't often look at mailboxes on lin ... |
Topic: not getting email notifications |
RFlower
Replies: 9
Views: 8355
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Forum: General Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2015 8:30 am Subject: not getting email notifications |
Still not getting any notifications
But this is happening with two other forums (fori?), so maybe my my mail system has become paranoid. |
Topic: Not receiving notifications |
RFlower
Replies: 1
Views: 5924
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Forum: General Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2015 8:22 am Subject: Not receiving notifications |
Since the Forum returned from holiday I don't seem to be receiving any email notifications of replies to my posts. I have checked the settings in my Profile and they don't seem to have changed.
Is ... |
Topic: Removing gearbox on stands |
RFlower
Replies: 19
Views: 22946
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2015 8:07 am Subject: Removing gearbox on stands |
Thanks zp and others.
As I have a pit and no-one to help me lift the box I'm worried I might bend the layshaft getting it back into place.
Also, judging from the horrible noises, Sod's Law state ... |
Topic: Removing gearbox on stands |
RFlower
Replies: 19
Views: 22946
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2015 11:35 am Subject: Removing gearbox on stands |
Hi zp,
I have to replace the Trofeo clutch, which started making terrible rattling and grinding noises, and has been sitting over my pit for a few months waiting its turn.
I didn't know it is po ... |
Topic: New little project(italian but not alfa) |
RFlower
Replies: 18
Views: 11553
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Forum: General Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2015 11:40 am Subject: New little project(italian but not alfa) |
There must be an epidemic of these - seen in our garden.........
http://i857.photobucket.com/albums/ab131/nomoss/Posted%20on%20Forums/In%20garden%20May%202015%20crop_zpsheuprbw6.jpg |
Topic: no alfa pages |
RFlower
Replies: 5
Views: 7094
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Forum: General Posted: Sun Aug 16, 2015 1:40 pm Subject: no alfa pages |
Had me worried there, losing contact with all you folks and also not having the Alfa info' available
I have probably all the available manuals stored, but have now copied and saved all the &qu ... |
Topic: glowing battery light |
RFlower
Replies: 8
Views: 10460
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2015 6:50 pm Subject: glowing battery light |
The burnt connection quite possibly has something to do with the problem
You disconnected other wires when you removed the block, which could have also affected the light.
Instead of trying t ... |
Topic: 33 users beware |
RFlower
Replies: 5
Views: 10107
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2015 6:41 pm Subject: 33 users beware |
If you Google "nylon fuel line fitting tool" there are some suggestions (hot water and heat gun) plus videos of the tool required.
It might be possible to improvise something using a pipe f ... |
Topic: The New Giulia |
RFlower
Replies: 5
Views: 7142
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Forum: General Posted: Fri Jun 26, 2015 1:05 pm Subject: I'm afraid to me it looks |
I'm sorry to say that to me it looks much like most of the other slope-eyed suppository-shaped creations on offer these days. |
Topic: Starter problem, yay it's alive! |
RFlower
Replies: 4
Views: 8426
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Sun Feb 15, 2015 1:25 pm Subject: Starter problem, yay it's alive! |
I'm wondering how you "took it apart", it looks as if a lot of force was applied Did you pull the armature out from the drive end?
It looks like part of the heavy flat "wire& ... |
Topic: 16v hydraulic tappits |
RFlower
Replies: 4
Views: 8370
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Sat Jan 17, 2015 12:56 pm Subject: 16v hydraulic tappits |
I suggest you are careful about how much you grind down the tops of your tappets.
See remarks of ZeNiTh-PbArM here
http://www.alfa-pages.co.uk/viewtopic.php?p=39172&highlight=&sid=f7bf2d5 ... |
Topic: HAPPY CHRISTMAS |
RFlower
Replies: 4
Views: 6328
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Forum: General Posted: Fri Dec 26, 2014 2:42 pm Subject: HAPPY CHRISTMAS |
Merry Christmas everyone!
We can see the snow on the Pyrenees in the distance from here.
That's about as close as we want to get to it |
Topic: Rust in the brake caliper cylinders |
RFlower
Replies: 12
Views: 13437
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Tue Nov 25, 2014 11:59 am Subject: Rust in the brake caliper cylinders |
Sorry, I don't know anything about rear disc brake calipers. |
Topic: Rust in the brake caliper cylinders |
RFlower
Replies: 12
Views: 13437
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2014 1:26 pm Subject: Rust in the brake caliper cylinders |
I don't think you need bother about rust stains too much. As you say, the seal is between the (chrome plated) piston and the "O"- ring.
If the marks are as small as you say they may be pi ... |
Topic: Useless product!!! |
RFlower
Replies: 3
Views: 8077
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2014 12:01 pm Subject: Useless product!!! |
I must admit they don't squeal, though |
Topic: Useless product!!! |
RFlower
Replies: 3
Views: 8077
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2014 12:00 pm Subject: Useless product!!! |
I put this on my brake pads and linings and now my brakes don't work any more
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mintex-Ceratec-Anti-Squeal-Brake-Pad-Lubricant-Grease-75ml-tube-Cera-tec-new-/27161569469 ... |
Topic: Wanted: Gearbox Mainshaft Pilot Bearing |
RFlower
Replies: 17
Views: 17188
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Fri Nov 07, 2014 2:08 pm Subject: Wanted: Gearbox Mainshaft Pilot Bearing |
I make some comments below, but I have never stripped a 33 gearbox. Doubtless someone will be along with more experienced advice
- mechanical (lateral) play at bush in the crankshaft
(probably i ... |
Topic: Wanted: Gearbox Mainshaft Pilot Bearing |
RFlower
Replies: 17
Views: 17188
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2014 1:11 pm Subject: Wanted: Gearbox Mainshaft Pilot Bearing |
Just received 2 bushes from Gieffecar, after a few hiccups, mainly due to my lack of Italian and confusion with Google translations.
Many thanks, Bobkelso.
Seems that Italian Alfa dealers can ... |
Topic: Wanted: Gearbox Mainshaft Pilot Bearing |
RFlower
Replies: 17
Views: 17188
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Mon Oct 13, 2014 11:50 am Subject: Wanted: Gearbox Mainshaft Pilot Bearing |
Hi
I am currently away from home but I'll be back in one week time if you aren't in such a hurry i can get one measured for you just let me know
Regards,
ZP
Many thanks, Z- P, but I just order ... |
Topic: Wanted: Gearbox Mainshaft Pilot Bearing |
RFlower
Replies: 17
Views: 17188
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Tue Oct 07, 2014 6:12 pm Subject: Wanted: Gearbox Mainshaft Pilot Bearing |
The guy at Getyourbearings said they can only supply to measurements, not part numbers, so I thought I'd check with my local bearing supplier, http://www.cir.fr/
Gave them a ring this morning, and ... |
Topic: Wanted: Gearbox Mainshaft Pilot Bearing |
RFlower
Replies: 17
Views: 17188
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Mon Oct 06, 2014 6:39 pm Subject: Wanted: Gearbox Mainshaft Pilot Bearing |
I asked at the local Alfa agent today. I was told the bush is no longer available, even if ordered from Italy. Maybe that's short for can't be bothered to order such a small item
Z-Pb, do you ha ... |
Topic: Wanted: Gearbox Mainshaft Pilot Bearing |
RFlower
Replies: 17
Views: 17188
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Sat Oct 04, 2014 1:04 pm Subject: Wanted: Gearbox Mainshaft Pilot Bearing |
Hi,
this is a bronze bushing, any decent machine shop can make one for you.
I don't recommend using a needle bearing - shall this seize you'll have to replace crankshaft and mainshaft as they will ... |
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