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Topic: Carb engine in car with injection |
micap
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2004 10:22 pm Subject: Carb engine in car with injection |
My question to you guys is as simple as the topic says. I'm considering buying a 92 Alfa 33 1,7 i.e., the only problem with the car is that the engine is about to go. Since I have a 87 1,7 QV with a v ... |
Topic: Bulletproof boxer |
micap
Replies: 5
Views: 2846
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2003 11:35 pm Subject: Bulletproof boxer |
Not very difficult, but it takes some time. You have to remove radiator and cambelts in order to access the pump properly. The most difficult part is to remove the pump, as it is usually pretty seized ... |
Topic: Bulletproof boxer |
micap
Replies: 5
Views: 2846
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2003 6:11 pm Subject: Bulletproof boxer |
That sound you hear might very well be the waterpump. I changed it on my old 33, and the sound it made was pretty much as you have descriped. Try and locate the sound. If you get down on you knees in ... |
Topic: Rough idle and engine running at cruise speed. |
micap
Replies: 3
Views: 1692
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2003 4:37 pm Subject: Rough idle and engine running at cruise speed. |
Lately I have experienced a problem with my engine. Sometimes the engine runs very rough, both at idle and when cruising at about 2-2500 rpms. It is like the engine is only running on 3 cylinders, but ... |
Topic: Alfa 33 1.5ti veloce breaking |
micap
Replies: 2
Views: 1715
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2003 7:21 pm Subject: Alfa 33 1.5ti veloce breaking |
Do you still have the bumpers? I might be interested. |
Topic: Strange clutch |
micap
Replies: 8
Views: 3323
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2003 5:04 pm Subject: Strange clutch |
Today I expirienced a new chapter in the clutch story. When sitting at a red light, I noticed the revs where dropping, almost like when you release the clutch a bit. So I put it in neutral and release ... |
Topic: Strange clutch |
micap
Replies: 8
Views: 3323
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2003 4:02 pm Subject: Strange clutch |
Another thing. If I have to change the clutch, I have been thinking about getting an OMP. What exactly is the difference between torsion springs and rigid disc. |
Topic: Strange clutch |
micap
Replies: 8
Views: 3323
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2003 3:53 pm Subject: Strange clutch |
Looks like I need a new clutch then. Any things to change while I have the box out? And a list of all the spare parts I need is much appreciated. |
Topic: Strange clutch |
micap
Replies: 8
Views: 3323
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2003 3:52 pm Subject: Strange clutch |
How do I know if that's the problem? If it gets worse and the bearing is the problem, how will I feel that? And if the bearing is the problem, is it enough to change the bearing, or will I need a new ... |
Topic: Strange clutch |
micap
Replies: 8
Views: 3323
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Mon Oct 13, 2003 10:36 pm Subject: Strange clutch |
Hello there
Today when driving home from work I discovered a strange change in my clutch pedal. After a few minutes of driving, when I had to start from a cross section I noticed that the clutch wa ... |
Topic: Engine temp |
micap
Replies: 5
Views: 2524
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Tue Oct 07, 2003 11:54 pm Subject: Engine temp |
I'm guessing the thermostat and/or the temp gauge too. Will change both in the near future, it's not that expensive. |
Topic: Starter problems |
micap
Replies: 11
Views: 4485
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Tue Oct 07, 2003 11:38 pm Subject: Starter problems |
Thanks for that answer Patrick. Luckily the problem hasn't occured since i wrote the first message, so haven't had the chance to try that screwdriver trick
That starter button you're talking about so ... |
Topic: Engine temp |
micap
Replies: 5
Views: 2524
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Mon Oct 06, 2003 11:13 pm Subject: Engine temp |
Hello
On my old 33, at normal speeds the water temp would be around 80-85, which I think is pretty normal. But my new Alfa shows a temperature of about 60 at normal driving speed. Only when I'm hol ... |
Topic: Starter problems |
micap
Replies: 11
Views: 4485
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Mon Oct 06, 2003 11:06 pm Subject: Starter problems |
Yeah, electrical problems. That's what i thought. Always a problem with those old Alfas. |
Topic: Starter problems |
micap
Replies: 11
Views: 4485
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2003 8:51 pm Subject: Starter problems |
Hey there
I have experienced a problem with my new 33 a couple of times now. When I try to turn the engine over absolutely nothing happens. Don't think it's the battery, because the problem is very ... |
Topic: Tyre pressure |
micap
Replies: 5
Views: 2373
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Forum: General Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2003 10:26 am Subject: Tyre pressure |
What is the correct tyre pressure for my 33? I'm running 195/50-15 tyres. |
Topic: Wheels |
micap
Replies: 15
Views: 5592
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Forum: General Posted: Thu Aug 14, 2003 11:15 pm Subject: Wheels |
Azev makes their rims after your own wishes. This means you can get the exact offset and pcd you want. http://www.azev.de |
Topic: Leaking cooling system |
micap
Replies: 2
Views: 1347
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2003 5:33 pm Subject: Leaking cooling system |
Yesterday, after not driving my car for about a week, I discovered a big pool of cooling liquid around my car. I topped up the cooling system with about 3 litres of liquid, and already the car has los ... |
Topic: Damn those electric windows! |
micap
Replies: 7
Views: 3309
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2003 4:12 pm Subject: Damn those electric windows! |
Hey Allan, how much did you pay for that 164 Q4? I'm thinking about getting one some day, since they're really cheap in Germany. |
Topic: Two questions |
micap
Replies: 10
Views: 4316
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Sun Jun 15, 2003 9:55 am Subject: Two questions |
Well, guess it's the cv joints then. Will the drive shafts have to be removed to fix this. And any idea how much time it takes? |
Topic: Two questions |
micap
Replies: 10
Views: 4316
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2003 4:20 pm Subject: Two questions |
dodgy cv joints ?
What exactly is a cv joint? And is it serious? |
Topic: Two questions |
micap
Replies: 10
Views: 4316
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2003 8:52 pm Subject: Two questions |
It's a 89, so it can't be the power steering. |
Topic: Two questions |
micap
Replies: 10
Views: 4316
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2003 3:46 pm Subject: Two questions |
Yesterday I went to look at another 33, and it looked good compared to the one I have now. Engine went well, and the gearbox was still pretty sharp. But one thing concerned me when I drove it. When th ... |
Topic: Alfa parts cdrom |
micap
Replies: 6
Views: 2925
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2003 4:16 pm Subject: Alfa parts cdrom |
It has to be installed from a CD in order to work, so you'll have to burn it. |
Topic: Changed me Clutch... |
micap
Replies: 3
Views: 1949
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Sat May 31, 2003 7:45 pm Subject: Changed me Clutch... |
My own car seems to have a problem with the clutch. The car shakes when I clutch in from stand still. What causes this problem? Could it be solved with a new clutch cylinder maybe? Don't want to chang ... |
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