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paulhide · Posted: Thu Jun 17, 2010 2:08 pm Post subject:

Hi J-attsta, have a look at this topic posted recently by BigAl:
http://www.alfa-pages.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=6334

J-attsta · Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2010 10:50 pm Post subject: Service

Hi Paul
It is me from ebay!
Love your pic of your 33 collection
Do you have any idea where i can get the Zender kit from?

JeremyC · Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2010 3:06 pm Post subject:

paulhide · Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2010 2:05 pm Post subject:

I have a bonnet, but I think we are already talking on ebay? Smile

J-attsta · Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2010 12:14 pm Post subject: Service

Anyone out there selling a bonnet
Also what are the options for front and rear bumpers (apart from standard)
The only company that seems to be making them are Lester
http://www.lester.it/en/dettaglio.php?a=209

Love the Zender kit but seems impossible to get hold of

RFlower · Posted: Sun Jun 06, 2010 9:55 am Post subject:

I had a marine refrigeration and aircon business for 20 years, but refused to work on road vehicle systems, even for my best customers. They have too many inherent faults and weaknesses, besides being unhealthy, wasting power and really being quite unnecessary in Europe.

I would never have aircon in a car - unless I hired it.

33bits · Posted: Sun Jun 06, 2010 9:26 am Post subject:

Rich is having SUCH A NIGHTMARE doing his i dont think he would touch another one, but im sure he would help you out with any questions.

Admin · Posted: Sat Jun 05, 2010 10:29 pm Post subject:

Hi

Thinking about it, I think I have a manual for the 33 air conditioning system somewhere.

All the best

Keith

bobbber · Posted: Sat Jun 05, 2010 9:40 pm Post subject: Re: Service

Jattsta · Posted: Sat Jun 05, 2010 7:08 pm Post subject: Service

Thanks for the info
I myself would have no idea about fitting it myself but would be very interested if Rich B would be willing to undertake this job

33bits · Posted: Sat Jun 05, 2010 3:51 pm Post subject:

I've had 3 33's with air-con, all were 16v sportwagons. If you want some tips on fitting it then contact Rich B. He is currently doing it to his 16v. There is lots envolved, i still have some of the parts here, pump, mounting brackets, control panel ect.

Jattsta · Posted: Fri Jun 04, 2010 5:51 pm Post subject: Service

Just phoned up a few companies
Only one can do it but quoted me £2200+VAT
Ill drive with the windows down

Admin · Posted: Fri Jun 04, 2010 3:23 pm Post subject:

Hi

The 33 did have air conditioning in some markets but not the UK. Suspect you will struggle to find someone to install an a/c system these days, and the cost would be hideous.

All the best

Keith

Jattsta · Posted: Fri Jun 04, 2010 10:53 am Post subject: Service

Once serviced i am hoping to get this car upto concourse levels- its in very good condition as it is
Another thing i would love to do is get A/C fitted.
Has anyone ever done this and if so do you know of any places that can do this job?

tvatavuk · Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2010 2:28 pm Post subject:

Hi,
Besides usual cambelts,tensioners and water pump changes
from my own experiance it is very likely that at least one piston ring will stick to its piston. Running engine for prolonged time with stuck ring will lead to premature ring wear/flat spot and after it if you continue driving piston head can hit engine block and wear/tear also.
I don't know any way of making sure this doesn't happen without opening engine and once it's open there is lot of work to get it all back.

Jattsta · Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2010 3:50 pm Post subject: Service

Finally got the car into AlfaMania (West London)for a full check up
The place is run by 2 guys called Massimo and Tony who are very friendly and seem very knowledgable about all things Alfa.

Told them im in no rush as iv waited almost 8 years so now waiting for the results.
Hopefully all should be fine but it is an Alfa so im prepered for the worst lol

Will keep you guys informed of the progress

john 33_16v · Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 8:14 am Post subject:

Hi,

You should do the tensioners too.

I got dayco belts from camskill.co.uk, but had quite a job getting skf tensioners elsewhere recently, so gates kit may be best option. Try googling/ froogling the parts number of gates kit, you may find it cheaper.

John

Jattsta · Posted: Sun Oct 18, 2009 9:12 pm Post subject: Service

Thanks for the replies- real help.
As for the timing belt i have searched on ebay and found 2 made by Gates.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ALFA-ROMEO-ALFA-145-146-ALFA-33-TIMING-BELT-5312_W0QQitemZ280407262401QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item41499344c1

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/GATES-TIMING-CAM-BELT-KIT-ALFA-ROMEO-145-146-33-1-7-ENG_W0QQitemZ280392904604QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item4148b82f9c

One is a complete kit and the other just the belt.
Would it be advisable to go for the complete kit and is the price a good one.

33bits · Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2009 8:19 pm Post subject:

Don't want to be a parrot but deff get those cam-belts changed, use my recent "whoops" as a good example. My sportwagon had only covered 40 miles in a 12 month period, last wednesday on a trip to Devon the belts died after 32 miles on the motorway. Now having a different engine put in.

eagle3 · Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2009 9:48 pm Post subject:

RFlower · Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2009 10:23 am Post subject:

Turn the engine over several times by hand before cranking it.

Brake pistons are likely to be stuck in cylinders, possibly corroded in place. You should check them anyway and replace the fluid.

Check all hoses for deterioration, especially brakes.

Water pump seal may be stuck.

Injectors may be stuck. If the engine is misfiring for this reason they can be checked by removing them, still connected to the manifold, and allowed to spray into containers at while cranking the engine. They should all give a fine cone shaped mist. They can sometimes be freed by tapping them gently with a spanner or similar small object. If not they can be cleaned and tested.

paulhide · Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2009 8:45 am Post subject:

After 7 years and 37,000, BELTS and TENSIONERS.

Oggie · Posted: Wed Oct 14, 2009 6:32 pm Post subject:

Sounds like another 33s back , cool and at 37k a real low mileage. Anyway I would do the regular oil and filter change, drain any fuel and replace with new but only to flush out the tank and lines when satisfied the fill up with fresh. As for the brake and clutch fluid I was advised to stick to dot 4 fluid. I have used high temp synthetic stuff but at £49 quid a litre you need 2 bottles minimum to flush out the old. I would also drain the coolant and flush the system out and replace the thermostat.When all is back together and ready to run disconnect the coil or distributor and turn the engine over for 30seconds until the oil pressure light goes out just to make the dry parts of the engine get some oil before you re-connect and fire the car up for the first time. When you fire it up I'm sure you know to let it warm up til the fan kicks in just to check for leaks then a test run is in order.Good look and post some pictures. Razz

john 33_16v · Posted: Wed Oct 14, 2009 6:30 pm Post subject:

Hi,

Welcome along.

Please post some pictures of your car!

Has the car been completely dormant, or has the motor been run regularly etc?

General service items would be oil, air and fuel filter. For 16v use fully or semi synthetic oil. Platinum plugs on late 16v should be good for 60,000 miles.

After 7 years of non use there may be issues of tyres worn flat, petrol off, and brake cylinders may give up the ghost etc etc.

John

Jattsta · Posted: Wed Oct 14, 2009 6:01 pm Post subject: Service

Hi
I am new to this board and needed some help.
I have a 1994 33 16V which has not been driven for the last 7 years!
I have finally decided to get it up and running again as the car is in perfect condition-no rust at all and only has 37,000 on the clock.
What i needed to know is what service parts do i need to pay speciel attention to- as the car has been dormant for so long.
Also what engine and brake fluid would you recomend-i have willwood 4 pots front and rear.
It is a car i have spent thousands of pounds on both internally and external but is sadly neglected.

Any help to get this beast on the road would be greatly appreciated