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Topic: 1.7 8v heads |
Bobkelso
Replies: 3
Views: 8014
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Fri Mar 06, 2015 4:54 pm Subject: 1.7 8v heads |
Hi,
I'm trying to understand if there are
more type of 1,7 8v heads/pistons or only one:
1987: 1.7 8v twin carbs mechanical tappets 118 PS (116HP)
1988-89: 1.7 8v twin ... |
Topic: Alex sorted this out for me - thanks! |
Bobkelso
Replies: 4
Views: 6445
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Forum: General Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2014 12:29 am Subject: Alex sorted this out for me - thanks! |
..what about do a similar thing with master clutch cylinder?
..inner chamber diameter should be 19mm (but I'm not sure),
against an external diameter of 28mm (I think they used
the same ov ... |
Topic: Useless product!!! |
Bobkelso
Replies: 3
Views: 7820
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2014 10:18 am Subject: Useless product!!! |
..also if they say something like this:
"Where damping lacquer coatings or damping shims
are fitted metal free anti-squeal lubricant is not required.
Only use the metal free anti-sq ... |
Topic: Wanted: Gearbox Mainshaft Pilot Bearing |
Bobkelso
Replies: 17
Views: 16872
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Fri Nov 07, 2014 8:29 am Subject: Wanted: Gearbox Mainshaft Pilot Bearing |
Hi, happy you find the spare!
Ps. I try to ask some questions, may be someone knows,
when if I'm changing clutch and may be also the gearbox,
and I verify mechanical plays at the small axe th ... |
Topic: Alex sorted this out for me - thanks! |
Bobkelso
Replies: 4
Views: 6445
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Forum: General Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2014 8:57 pm Subject: Alex sorted this out for me - thanks! |
Totally genius |
Topic: P4 Fratellino |
Bobkelso
Replies: 21
Views: 12151
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Forum: General Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2014 8:28 pm Subject: P4 Fratellino |
Bad accident but I'd like the short time
you got to start to repair it..maybe fast action
is the best medicine to adverse accident |
Topic: Wanted: Gearbox Mainshaft Pilot Bearing |
Bobkelso
Replies: 17
Views: 16872
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2014 8:24 pm Subject: Wanted: Gearbox Mainshaft Pilot Bearing |
Really nice information, thanks everybody |
Topic: Wanted: Gearbox Mainshaft Pilot Bearing |
Bobkelso
Replies: 17
Views: 16872
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Thu Oct 02, 2014 10:02 pm Subject: Wanted: Gearbox Mainshaft Pilot Bearing |
I know normal alfa / fiat centers don't like people asking them for old spares,
they are terribly small minded in that sense..opposite than other vendors..
May be someone more skilled tha ... |
Topic: Wanted: Gearbox Mainshaft Pilot Bearing |
Bobkelso
Replies: 17
Views: 16872
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Thu Oct 02, 2014 1:04 pm Subject: Wanted: Gearbox Mainshaft Pilot Bearing |
Ok, is the bush 15 ( weight 35gr ), as you say it sits in the back end of the crankshaft.
(the 16 is a small insert, in italian is "grano", weight 7 gr)
Something available on web sear ... |
Topic: Wanted: Gearbox Mainshaft Pilot Bearing |
Bobkelso
Replies: 17
Views: 16872
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2014 9:12 pm Subject: Wanted: Gearbox Mainshaft Pilot Bearing |
It is number 15 here?
http://eper.fiatforum.com/eper/navi?MOD_COD=133&COUNTRY=012&GRP_COD=101&CAT_COD=W6&SBMK=R&DRIVE=D&MAKE=R&COMM_MODEL=33&ALL_FIG=0&LANGUAGE=0 ... |
Topic: 33 1.7 16V not starting |
Bobkelso
Replies: 18
Views: 17184
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2014 9:14 pm Subject: 33 1.7 16V not starting |
I remember something similar in a forum with a 16v:
are you sure camshafts are not been exchanged (in with out)
in that case you will have visual correct timing on pulleys
but not correct ... |
Topic: Removal of front suspention lower ball joint on alfa 33 |
Bobkelso
Replies: 8
Views: 11083
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2014 3:21 pm Subject: Removal of front suspention lower ball joint on alfa 33 |
Hi eagle3,
Hi ZeNiTh-PbArM,
thanks, ok so:
- the secure way is removing the drive-shaft,
in practice it could be convenient planning
to do a complete revision of front train..
Ps.: proba ... |
Topic: Removal of front suspention lower ball joint on alfa 33 |
Bobkelso
Replies: 8
Views: 11083
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2014 7:19 pm Subject: Removal of front suspention lower ball joint on alfa 33 |
Hi Mario,
thanks, yes I use a ball-joint extractor for the upper (steering) joint,
very effective, but for the lower suspension ball-joint in the case of alfa 33
I was not able to use extractor ... |
Topic: Removal of front suspention lower ball joint on alfa 33 |
Bobkelso
Replies: 8
Views: 11083
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2014 8:29 pm Subject: Removal of front suspention lower ball joint on alfa 33 |
Hi BigAl,
I tried as in the (very good) manual you linked
but last time I was not able to find good leverage points
or get enough time with hammering the hub,
may be it is easy and I was I bit i ... |
Topic: Removal of front suspention lower ball joint on alfa 33 |
Bobkelso
Replies: 8
Views: 11083
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2014 7:29 pm Subject: Removal of front suspention lower ball joint on alfa 33 |
Hi, I have I question,
when disassembling the front suspension
I'd like disassemble also the lower ball joint from hub,
if not it is easy that moving the parts around
(or working on the car) t ... |
Topic: Brit01 back in old blighty! |
Bobkelso
Replies: 6
Views: 7062
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Forum: General Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2014 8:41 pm Subject: Brit01 back in old blighty! |
Hi , nice to heard you again, good luck with your wife's status! |
Topic: 1.7 16v misfire - does it exist |
Bobkelso
Replies: 7
Views: 9212
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2014 8:11 pm Subject: 1.7 16v misfire - does it exist |
I'd like the definition "cup of coffe test"
- it seams to me the idle test is excellent
(I don't see misfires AND valves are probably perfect,
usually any valve problem is more ... |
Topic: 1.7 16v misfire - does it exist |
Bobkelso
Replies: 7
Views: 9212
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2014 10:37 pm Subject: 1.7 16v misfire - does it exist |
Hi Wombat,
for me the tests are the same for all boxer:
when the engine reach temperature, and you stay on the driver seat,
did you have vibration at the body of the car (or under your feet)
... |
Topic: Brit01 back in old blighty! |
Bobkelso
Replies: 6
Views: 7062
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Forum: General Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2014 12:24 pm Subject: Brit01 back in old blighty! |
Hi Brit,
aren't you tempted about put a boxer in your new Skoda
to get a familiar sound? |
Topic: What lightweight battery |
Bobkelso
Replies: 5
Views: 7706
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Forum: Motorsport, Racing & Trackdays Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2014 11:29 pm Subject: What lightweight battery |
30 AH lithium Ion battery are starting ( ) lowering price, but still expensive:
http://www.skyrichbattery.com/Lithium-Ion-Battery/c10/p552/HJTX30L-FP%3Cbr-/%3ELithium-Ion-Battery-YIX30L/produc ... |
Topic: Newbie challenge - removing heads to inspect tappets |
Bobkelso
Replies: 236
Views: 111010
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2014 2:09 pm Subject: Newbie challenge - removing heads to inspect tappets |
Thanks for information about long experience
with these motors and for measurements
PS.: you mean that all INA tappets 35mmx26mm we are talking
about could have same adjustment range (as a ... |
Topic: Newbie challenge - removing heads to inspect tappets |
Bobkelso
Replies: 236
Views: 111010
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2014 4:28 pm Subject: Newbie challenge - removing heads to inspect tappets |
Thanks very much for advises,
and these where also our doubs.
Head specicialist talked with another
motorist that have already done this operation
on (lightly) scratched alfa boxer hydraulic ... |
Topic: Newbie challenge - removing heads to inspect tappets |
Bobkelso
Replies: 236
Views: 111010
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2014 10:40 pm Subject: Newbie challenge - removing heads to inspect tappets |
Hi, today head specialist managed to
save old original tappets with a quite simple work:
by removing 0,2 mm of material with rectify machine
he renew the surface perfectly (alfa original tappets
a ... |
Topic: INA - LUK alternative hydraulic lifters / tappets alfa 33 |
Bobkelso
Replies: 1
Views: 8123
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2014 10:17 pm Subject: INA - LUK alternative hydraulic lifters / tappets alfa 33 |
Hi, I measured the hydraulic parts of INA 420 0043 10 (the light one, 56gr)
from a 1:1 print of the figure with cut in half tappets in the PDF
and it seams very similar to alfa original tappet:
... |
Topic: Newbie challenge - removing heads to inspect tappets |
Bobkelso
Replies: 236
Views: 111010
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2014 1:50 pm Subject: Newbie challenge - removing heads to inspect tappets |
Hi Brit, we are watching for INA tappets available
on Ebay, because Alfa tappets are quite expensive
(considering that here in Italy you can still find
complete engine low mileage with good tapp ... |
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