Author |
Message |
Topic: SAD Chatham Pictures |
paddy granger
Replies: 15
Views: 3377
|
Forum: General Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 10:11 pm Subject: SAD Chatham Pictures |
As an ex-33 owner, I also payed a visit to Chatham to get my jab of the Alfa virus. There was a rather nice 1.7 16v P4 loaded with parts, who's car was that? Also, loved the various Sprints and Suds p ... |
Topic: In loving memory of Stedee.... |
paddy granger
Replies: 20
Views: 7433
|
Forum: General Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 9:36 pm Subject: In loving memory of Stedee.... |
You are all such a bunch on soppy gits Don't worry, Steedee won't be far away.... once you have owned a 33 you can't leave the community.
Mine was sold over a year ago and I miss it dearly. I ... |
Topic: The Eagle has Landed - My New P4: Pics |
paddy granger
Replies: 17
Views: 5604
|
Forum: General Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2007 12:54 pm Subject: The Eagle has Landed - My New P4: Pics |
Nice one! How I miss my 33...
Looks like it has had a good history of owners, well done for finding this one. |
Topic: Golden Lodge |
paddy granger
Replies: 10
Views: 3534
|
Forum: General Posted: Sun Jul 02, 2006 12:07 pm Subject: Golden Lodge |
Pardon my ignorance Rees but what do you mean by CO? Carbon Monoxide? Changeover? I cannot guess.
I think he means Carbon Monoxide, as in the product of fuel which has not undergone complete c ... |
Topic: SPAITALIA 06 |
paddy granger
Replies: 20
Views: 17101
|
Forum: Mainland Europe Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2006 12:54 pm Subject: SPAITALIA 06 |
I'll be there too. No 33 to go in though as it was sold a while ago. Might turn up in a 1.8 Alfa 75 though. I miss the boxer experience - haven't driven a 33 in months now. But I have to say that I ha ... |
Topic: Blonde Joke |
paddy granger
Replies: 8
Views: 3220
|
Forum: Jokes & Funnies Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2005 4:12 am Subject: Blonde Joke |
OOPS! forgot to log in
A supermarket trolley takes a coin, whereas you can get any blonde for free??
I think the official answer (according to google ) is as follows: The superm ... |
Topic: Warming up.... |
paddy granger
Replies: 13
Views: 3799
|
Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Tue Dec 20, 2005 3:04 pm Subject: Warming up.... |
Funny thing is that our 33 1.3 IEL warms up really quickly - but for the first few seconds when it is cold, it drives very roughly. Zenith_P says this is normal with the Weber/IAW injection system - ... |
Topic: Fuel Hose |
paddy granger
Replies: 14
Views: 4075
|
Forum: General Posted: Sun Dec 18, 2005 4:11 pm Subject: Fuel Hose |
I'm going to check my hose now |
Topic: Look what I've got!!!!! |
paddy granger
Replies: 20
Views: 6435
|
Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2005 5:16 pm Subject: Look what I've got!!!!! |
I wonder how long these parts last with lowering springs installed? |
Topic: Look what I've got!!!!! |
paddy granger
Replies: 20
Views: 6435
|
Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2005 11:21 pm Subject: Look what I've got!!!!! |
Exactly the same part is used for the Alfa 164! My mechanic managed to identify that one was shot by trying to turn part of the strut assembly. With his hands, he could easily turn the strut with th ... |
Topic: Metric Wheels and what to do with them |
paddy granger
Replies: 7
Views: 2483
|
Forum: General Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2005 1:23 am Subject: Metric Wheels and what to do with them |
But these are the best wheels for any Alfasud, right? I mean, they are the original alloys! What size is it? 14 inch? |
Topic: Camber setting screws from H&R |
paddy granger
Replies: 11
Views: 4007
|
Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Sat Nov 05, 2005 10:50 am Subject: Camber setting screws from H&R |
Is this is same on any Alfa 33 (non-16v) if you have lowered springs and use normal shocks? Do you then also get negative camber? |
Topic: spring removal |
paddy granger
Replies: 14
Views: 4377
|
Forum: General Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2005 8:00 pm Subject: spring removal |
Although I can imagine the risk involved of removing springs, my mechanic made it look like the easiest job in the world. He used his own hands to compress them Then again, he probably does ... |
Topic: 155 v6 wheels |
paddy granger
Replies: 3
Views: 1655
|
Forum: General Posted: Fri Oct 21, 2005 9:32 pm Subject: 155 v6 wheels |
The difference between the 155 15 inch wheels and the 33 wheels is in the centre bore. The 155 centre bore is 0.5 mm smaller in diametre, which means that they are a tight fit. Ideally, you should h ... |
Topic: Bendy Vents |
paddy granger
Replies: 25
Views: 6954
|
Forum: General Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2005 4:57 pm Subject: Bendy Vents |
Same problem on our Series 3 33 - I just ignore it. |
Topic: And now my 33 is gone... |
paddy granger
Replies: 7
Views: 2426
|
Forum: General Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2005 4:56 pm Subject: And now my 33 is gone... |
Always sad to see the crashed Alfa 33's, we see so many on this forum it scares me - thank god you only suffered a broken rib.
About the wheels, maybe it is best to find a new set, as I don't know ... |
Topic: Suppliers? |
paddy granger
Replies: 2
Views: 1329
|
Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Tue Sep 27, 2005 7:46 pm Subject: Suppliers? |
Yes Edd has loads of parts for several Italian cars - especially Alfa's. The company is called Alfatech though, I believe, but that is his current email address. |
Topic: My 1.7 Twin Carb 33 |
paddy granger
Replies: 21
Views: 7354
|
Forum: General Posted: Tue Sep 27, 2005 7:44 pm Subject: My 1.7 Twin Carb 33 |
Ahh dammit I forgot to log in..... GRRRR
To feel better I'll just go for a drive and rev her up to 6 grand.... mwhahahahah.....
Damn your cool |
Topic: jacking points |
paddy granger
Replies: 7
Views: 2396
|
Forum: General Posted: Sat Sep 17, 2005 4:51 pm Subject: jacking points |
What is odd is that the standard jack does fit out 33 which has been lowered by 30 mm. |
Topic: Fuel system and injector cleaner |
paddy granger
Replies: 15
Views: 4454
|
Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2005 5:57 pm Subject: Fuel system and injector cleaner |
On the subject of fuel supply, my 33's fuel pump started making a slight whine a few months ago (after the car had stood still for a few weeks). I mentioned it to my trusty Alfa mechanic, who suggest ... |
Topic: Anyone getting Spam? |
paddy granger
Replies: 8
Views: 2906
|
Forum: General Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2005 5:02 pm Subject: Anyone getting Spam? |
Just make sure you don't post your email address anywhere on the internet, such as in guestbooks. This is how 'Robots' pick them up, and you get bombarded with junk.
My mum counted 8000 junk mails ... |
Topic: Wanted: Alfa 33 1.7IE inlet manifolds |
paddy granger
Replies: 12
Views: 3906
|
Forum: For Sale & Wanted Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2005 8:12 pm Subject: Wanted: Alfa 33 1.7IE inlet manifolds |
thats from the Sirius project? |
Topic: Performance |
paddy granger
Replies: 12
Views: 3321
|
Forum: General Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2005 3:13 pm Subject: Performance |
Talking about brake mods, has anybody here ever modified the pedals on the 33 for heel and toe braking? |
Topic: Faded Paintwork (again!) |
paddy granger
Replies: 21
Views: 7657
|
Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2005 1:39 pm Subject: Faded Paintwork (again!) |
Turtle wax T-Cut (to cut back the oxidation) followed by Valma red wax (to hide small scratches and enhance colour) and finally clear wax did the trick on our 33. Mind you, it is kept inside and only ... |
Topic: 195-50/15 pressions |
paddy granger
Replies: 3
Views: 1615
|
Forum: General Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2005 1:35 pm Subject: 195-50/15 pressions |
By a tyre fitting specialist I have been advised that the correct pressure for 195 50 R15 (on Alfa Romeo 33) should be 2.2 bar front and rear.
What kind of tyres do you use?
You have to be ... |
|