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Topic: Quotes From Edinburgh Fringe |
Adam H
Replies: 2
Views: 1831
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Forum: Jokes & Funnies Posted: Sat May 06, 2006 10:16 pm Subject: Quotes From Edinburgh Fringe |
Oh mate, these are so groanworthy! |
Topic: Cam belts |
Adam H
Replies: 10
Views: 2951
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Sat Aug 21, 2004 9:11 am Subject: Cam belts |
And if you are also changing the plugs, make sure you buy the expensive ones that only need changing every 60K miles - the ones that Alfashop sold me were only 'normal' ones.
f you are doing all th ... |
Topic: Is it "three-three" or "thirty-three"? |
Adam H
Replies: 12
Views: 3476
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Forum: General Posted: Sun Aug 15, 2004 9:54 pm Subject: Is it "three-three" or "thirty-three"? |
Three-three or thirty three - it makes little difference to those not 'in the know' about our car.
Simply explain that you own the ultimate, post-holocaust penile battleaxe and then they'll underst ... |
Topic: V6 24v 3 lt and higher........ |
Adam H
Replies: 9
Views: 4295
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Forum: Motorsport, Racing & Trackdays Posted: Thu Aug 12, 2004 9:34 pm Subject: V6 24v 3 lt and higher........ |
I did actually think about putting a TS engine in my 33 at one stage (problems with engine, then got ripped off for a replacement engine by A&K in Doncaster) but everyone said that I'd be better o ... |
Topic: 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 116 vs Alfa 33 |
Adam H
Replies: 3
Views: 1799
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Forum: General Posted: Wed Aug 11, 2004 6:47 pm Subject: 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 116 vs Alfa 33 |
I too had a Giulietta 116 - my opinions are as Ravi's, except I DID like the styling, mine was the 1.8 which was great to drive.
Someone please offer me a good one here in the UK!
Adam H |
Topic: Ever so close |
Adam H
Replies: 15
Views: 5472
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Forum: General Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2004 9:54 am Subject: Ever so close |
Chaps - I can't understand this problem with the speedos - my last 33 (a 1992 16v) had this problem so I swapped it for another which didn't fix it.
Does anyone know if it really is the speedo, or ... |
Topic: Cam belts |
Adam H
Replies: 10
Views: 2951
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Sun Aug 08, 2004 9:31 am Subject: Cam belts |
The moral of this story is thus:
2 Belts, 4 tensioner bearings and a waterpump is expensive, but not as expensive as the top ends of your boxer engine! Do the lot every time you change the belts.
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Topic: MOT for LHD import in London |
Adam H
Replies: 3
Views: 1626
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Sat Aug 07, 2004 9:12 pm Subject: MOT for LHD import in London |
And whatever you do, don't deregister it as the UK authorities will require the original documentation to register it in the UK. |
Topic: MOT for LHD import in London |
Adam H
Replies: 3
Views: 1626
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Sat Aug 07, 2004 5:12 pm Subject: MOT for LHD import in London |
How much are you asking?
I used to have a LHD 16v - I loved it to bits but it hated me!
A used speedo cost £30, a pair of RHD headlights £50 and a pair of RHD tail lights £40 at my local scrap ... |
Topic: How to open driver side mirror casing? |
Adam H
Replies: 12
Views: 2952
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Sat Aug 07, 2004 5:07 pm Subject: How to open driver side mirror casing? |
Chaps
With luck, patience and a little know how (and wires from an old mirror, it is possible to repair the wires in an Alfa 33 mirror, but it took me a whole morning, and I used to work for a co t ... |
Topic: Cam seals 16V |
Adam H
Replies: 1
Views: 1167
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Sat Aug 07, 2004 5:00 pm Subject: Cam seals 16V |
Going from memory, I changed a head on my 1992 16v, but I had to lower the engine to do so. (Low enough to move the engine over to one side)
To access the seal you'll have to remove exhausts, throt ... |
Topic: If the 33 did not exist, what Alfa would you own? |
Adam H
Replies: 11
Views: 2918
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Forum: General Posted: Sat Aug 07, 2004 4:51 pm Subject: If the 33 did not exist, what Alfa would you own? |
A world without 33s?
I'd still own my old Giulietta 116 or would have bought a 3.0 75 to play with, assuming I didn't buy that 4wd 164 that was on ebay last week! (Overpriced, but superb black 3. ... |
Topic: Kayaba or Koni?? |
Adam H
Replies: 3
Views: 1559
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Forum: General Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2004 6:55 pm Subject: Kayaba or Koni?? |
In a word, Koni.
'Nuff said. They'll change your life. (and your car!) |
Topic: My new car |
Adam H
Replies: 2
Views: 1469
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Forum: General Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2004 8:01 pm Subject: My new car |
I did exactly the same thing, and lived to regret it!
I sold my 1991 33 1.7 16v S (137bhp) and bought a 1992 Tipo 2.0 16v sedicivalvole (148bhp)
It was a good car, slightly more room inside than ... |
Topic: R.I.P. H916 HBW |
Adam H
Replies: 9
Views: 2513
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Forum: General Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2004 9:10 pm Subject: R.I.P. H916 HBW |
Alfa killer - it was just sooo much better than my last 33 and the Tipo sedicivalvole!
Adam H |
Topic: 15" Wheels Wanted |
Adam H
Replies: 0
Views: 802
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted Posted: Wed Apr 14, 2004 6:53 pm Subject: 15" Wheels Wanted |
I'm looking for a really nice set of 4 15" wheels (98pcd, usual offset, etc) with tyres if possible. Ideally the wheels should be standard Alfa, Lancia or Fiat.
I'll pay cash, or for the *right* s ... |
Topic: 16v cylinder head removal - in the car |
Adam H
Replies: 6
Views: 2190
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2004 7:33 pm Subject: 16v cylinder head removal - in the car |
I need to remove the cylinder head on my Alfa 33 16v.
Does anyone know if I can remove the R/H head (Cylinders 1 & 3) without removing the engine from the car? How can it be done?
If not, c ... |
Topic: Alfa 33 1.7 16v S For Sale |
Adam H
Replies: 0
Views: 799
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2004 7:42 pm Subject: Alfa 33 1.7 16v S For Sale |
Sadly for sale - 1991 (H) series 3 Alfa 33 1.7 16v S for sale with over 11 months MOT.
Black, in good, rust free condition, P4 alloys, good tyres (2x good, 2x new) new strut pan bearings, piles of ... |
Topic: Water problems |
Adam H
Replies: 11
Views: 3479
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2004 9:27 pm Subject: Water problems |
If it is not using water then it is not a cylinder head gasket leak. (water to outside or water to cylinder)
If your engine is running OK, is not using water or oil then simply maintain and drive i ... |
Topic: Service parts |
Adam H
Replies: 5
Views: 1656
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Forum: General Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2004 9:22 pm Subject: Service parts |
I've just had a look at the interfuture.net website - they seem to be a personnel management co - is this correct? |
Topic: Service parts |
Adam H
Replies: 5
Views: 1656
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Forum: General Posted: Tue Feb 03, 2004 7:51 pm Subject: Service parts |
I've always bought bits from alfashop.co.uk - always seemed good on price and delivery.
Adam H |
Topic: Front Springs |
Adam H
Replies: 18
Views: 4170
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Sat Jan 24, 2004 2:54 pm Subject: Front Springs |
Well today I had one of those phone calls, all about springs.
I had a chat with my insurance co - They wanted to load my premium £150 EXTRA if I fitted shorter springs to my 16v.
Thought I'd sha ... |
Topic: HELP! - 33 Series 3 16v Cambelt Timing Problem |
Adam H
Replies: 1
Views: 1040
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Sat Jan 17, 2004 6:37 pm Subject: HELP! - 33 Series 3 16v Cambelt Timing Problem |
I’m in an interesting sitch – having rebuilt my 16v 33 engine I’ve put the engine back in and timed the cams according to the instructions on http://www.alfisti.co.uk/16v_boxer_belts.htm Since then, ... |
Topic: Front Springs |
Adam H
Replies: 18
Views: 4170
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2004 10:21 am Subject: Front Springs |
(here in the UK) when you sign up for your car insurance you state that your car is unmodified, unless otherwise declared.
Your insurance also states that they hold the right to inspect your car at ... |
Topic: Front Springs |
Adam H
Replies: 18
Views: 4170
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2004 11:05 pm Subject: Front Springs |
I have this prob with my 1.7 16v QV - departure from standard will mean my insurance co. clobbering me for extra premium.
I have a quote for 'PI' springs, delivered to me in uk for £95.00 but of co ... |
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