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Bobbylad
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 Posted: Thu Aug 12, 2010 3:03 pm Post subject: POSSIBLE ALFA 33 1.5ie PURCHASE |
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Going to see a car at the weekend and as I'm a total spanner knumpty was looking for some expert advice.
What and where should I look, any areas of weakness that could be expensive repairs?????
I know the check the oil, blue smoke and make sure everything electrical works routine with a kick of the tyre!
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Ian M
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| Posted: Thu Aug 12, 2010 4:01 pm Post subject: |
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Front strutt pans and bearings can be a problem area.
The pans can rust so need looking at, this is the bit that the bottom end of the spring sits in.
The bearings if worn out will make a knocking sound when steering from lock to lock.
Make sure you give it a good drive and listen carefully for any rattles, knocks, whines, rumblings etc which you wouldnt expect to hear in a healthy car.
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Admin
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| Posted: Fri Aug 13, 2010 10:27 am Post subject: |
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The bearings if worn out will make a knocking sound when steering from lock to lock. |
Other sign is that the car tends to pull in the direction you last you full lock in.
All the best
Keith
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paulhide
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Check for rust under the sills and around the jacking points. Make sure you can get all the gears okay.
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