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| I and the car will be at Nation Alfa Day 2023 for perusal
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/alfaromeoownersclub/940269 people interested 1 david F 2 Anthony |
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| Posted: Tue May 30, 2023 5:35 pm Post subject: |
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| This will be for sale in less than 6 mnths
Just had a new M.O.T, please look online for advisories Previous owner did not look after this!! Coolant was rusty sludge and small return pipe was blocked. dizzy cap was on the wrong way round and loose! head studs were missing and bolts were used! rear drum shoe adjuster ratchet springs were missing both sides I have replaced; both rear cylinders and shoes added 1 ratchet spring, I have 2 new whole adjuster mechanisms flushed the coolant system and cleared the blocked pipe fitted new exhaust head studs. all new intake and exhaust valves, valve stem seals, head gasket on O/S head cam belts oil and filter Power steering and alternator belts repaired brake pipes, Alex made a complete front to rear set, I will pick up at NAD changed interior for alcantara 2 new tyres, fitted to the rear new front pads |
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| Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2015 11:53 pm Post subject: |
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Now have the ie 8v lump to move on if anyone is interested.
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| Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2015 11:41 pm Post subject: |
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She runs  all sweet, exhaust is on and grey carpet is now black. Project is almost complete. |
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| Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2015 11:39 pm Post subject: |
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16v in pretty much plumbed up.
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| Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2015 11:25 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Pat, no sorry i havn't got any seats at the mo, only standard 8v stuff and a few pairs of bucket race seats coming on the weekend. If Niel has a set for £100 ish i'd get in there and give him a wedge of dosh.  The 16v conversion didnt take too long, i trailered the car here from Essex on 8th Jan, Steve will have it back all done on 3rd Feb. (fingers crossed) |
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| Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2015 6:25 am Post subject: seats |
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| Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2015 7:56 pm Post subject: Re: car |
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I have several sets of recaros from P4s and late 16vs. I have a set of the alcantara recaros although they need a damn good clean. Was looking for about 100 quid for a set. |
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| Posted: Sat Jan 24, 2015 11:59 pm Post subject: car |
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| Nice work Alex did it take you long to do the swap over.
Also do you know of anyone who has some recaros as I want some for my sud . |
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| Posted: Fri Jan 23, 2015 11:03 pm Post subject: |
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| Engine is now bolted in place and all the plumbing in is on the job sheet for tommorrow. Also need to sort out the exhaust system & change the carpet from grey to black.
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| Posted: Fri Jan 23, 2015 11:00 pm Post subject: |
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16v lump ready to fit.
All new 16v springs & shocks fitted too. 
A lovely set of Brembo discs, OMP pads and re-furbed callipers supplied by Rich B, many thanks Rich.  |
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| Posted: Fri Jan 23, 2015 10:53 pm Post subject: |
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Then the engine was promptly removed & the 16v loom fitted ready for the bigger lump.
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| Posted: Fri Jan 23, 2015 10:49 pm Post subject: Transformation, 8v becomes a 16v. |
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| Thought you guys might like to see my latest little project. Steve Lilly in Essex who has had his lovely 1.7 ie 33 for about 6 months missed the grunt of his previous 16v, so asked if i could supply & fit all the relevant bits to fully convert his car in to a 16v model. I'm cracking on with the job..........
Steve's ie in standard form. 
After changing bumpers, mirrors, side skirts, wheels, fitting a spoiler, a set of headlight washers it rapidly started to look like a 16v. 
Then the interior was replaced with a P4 set along with the nardi steering wheel.  |
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