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  Topic: Quiet
ChrisC

Replies: 47
Views: 12349

PostForum: General   Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2008 6:19 pm   Subject: erp
Just thought id remark that the site still seems very active, especially given that according to Practical Classics (who get their info from the DVLA), there are only 40 33 16v cloverleafs left taxd + ...
  Topic: My expensive journey to and from work pt 2
ChrisC

Replies: 113
Views: 28137

PostForum: General   Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2007 6:51 pm   Subject: erp
When you have that bumper off be sure to check out the state of the chassis where the towing eyes attached to - hope its all ok.

When the RAC tried to tow my sprint onto a flatbed following the sla ...
  Topic: Forgotten how tricky 16v plugs were.
ChrisC

Replies: 14
Views: 3628

PostForum: General   Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2007 4:04 pm   Subject: Forgotten how tricky 16v plugs were.
Worst slave cylinder I ever did was on a Sprint. Took about three hrs to get the b Embarassed d thing out and about 10mins to fit the new one. Will fit one though just in case Wink
Ta

I think the fe ...
  Topic: How much???????
ChrisC

Replies: 10
Views: 2420

PostForum: General   Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2007 11:39 am   Subject: Its nice
I've seen it driving about and it looks very very nice, but that is so far different from the regular cost it makes me suspicious, especially when you cant see the bidder history to check for shill bi ...
  Topic: is my 33 dieing
ChrisC

Replies: 23
Views: 5632

PostForum: Boxer Workshop   Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2007 9:12 am   Subject: erp
had a expert opinion today and he recons its the berrings on cam belt tensioners so getting a price to get them and belts done

Exclamation Reading this thread made me angry. now i have to post to let it g ...
  Topic: Tough back lights -weak back panel!
ChrisC

Replies: 18
Views: 4614

PostForum: General   Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2007 12:32 pm   Subject: erp
Bit concerned that the gaps where it was damaged around the light fitting is still all wrong - whats going on with that?
  Topic: Why does it always rain on me?
ChrisC

Replies: 3
Views: 1303

PostForum: Boxer Workshop   Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2005 5:02 pm   Subject: Why does it always rain on me?
Is it because I lied when I was 17?

nope, its because of the massive amounts of condensation im my sprint due to the leaky boot. I cant figure out how its getting in though Sad even done the hide in ...
  Topic: How cool is that?
ChrisC

Replies: 10
Views: 2990

PostForum: General   Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2005 5:04 pm   Subject: erp
Shocked

Razz
  Topic: How cool is that?
ChrisC

Replies: 10
Views: 2990

PostForum: General   Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2005 11:13 am   Subject: bleugh
'Lambo' door kits are the worst thing since 8" chromed exhaust tips designed for fitting to a 1 inch pipe.

For one thing, its not a lamborghini.
second thing, the 33 is a four door
third thing - ...
  Topic: airbox
ChrisC

Replies: 3
Views: 1370

PostForum: General   Posted: Thu Oct 20, 2005 10:01 am   Subject: erp
Twin K&Ns on my sprint and the induction noise is LOUD!

I thought about putting on the original airbox. Decided against it - ive paid the additional insurance already and the k&ns are the o ...
  Topic: leaky car - petrol
ChrisC

Replies: 4
Views: 1445

PostForum: General   Posted: Tue Oct 18, 2005 4:26 pm   Subject: erp
I think its the pipework you mentioned Razz

aka. get the tank out of there and have a look!
  Topic: new perm 4
ChrisC

Replies: 18
Views: 5190

PostForum: General   Posted: Thu Oct 06, 2005 10:17 am   Subject: engines
I got a complete running 16v engine + ancilliaries for £32

Made my shedmobile renault i was driving handle a bit funny with it in the back Smile Quite heavy to lift out of the boot on my own too Smile
  Topic: My 1.7 Twin Carb 33
ChrisC

Replies: 21
Views: 6995

PostForum: General   Posted: Mon Sep 26, 2005 10:05 am   Subject: erp
That interior is mad! glad youve got it how you like it though.
  Topic: Electrical trouble
ChrisC

Replies: 6
Views: 2110

PostForum: Boxer Workshop   Posted: Sun Sep 18, 2005 10:11 am   Subject: erp
Turned out to be a loose connection at the fusebox. Phew.
  Topic: Electrical trouble
ChrisC

Replies: 6
Views: 2110

PostForum: Boxer Workshop   Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2005 5:25 pm   Subject: erp
Im also looking for wiring diagrams. Its an 88 sprint cloverleaf, anyone have any idea if it shares schematics with other models? Ive not seen the electrics on s1/2 33s...
  Topic: Electrical trouble
ChrisC

Replies: 6
Views: 2110

PostForum: Boxer Workshop   Posted: Tue Sep 13, 2005 10:26 am   Subject: hmm
Had the dash cluster out and cleaned up all the contacts on the column switches last night, to no avail. It seems the switch is doing something (battery light changes intensity on its switching). but ...
  Topic: Electrical trouble
ChrisC

Replies: 6
Views: 2110

PostForum: Boxer Workshop   Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2005 10:00 am   Subject: Electrical trouble
My sprints decided to lose half the dashboard + column electrics today... All fuses intact, right stalk doesnt work, all electric gauges on the dash are dead. the only thing happening on it is the bat ...
  Topic: ALFA 33 MEETING (yes, ok Suds and Sprints ok too!)
ChrisC

Replies: 24
Views: 8419

PostForum: UK   Posted: Wed Aug 03, 2005 11:50 am   Subject: erp
Yep, just down the road from me Smile
  Topic: A couple of pics
ChrisC

Replies: 15
Views: 4335

PostForum: General   Posted: Wed Jul 27, 2005 10:00 am   Subject: erp
My sprint could always make an appearance - I live in Frome.
  Topic: Alternator light when starting
ChrisC

Replies: 5
Views: 2075

PostForum: Boxer Workshop   Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2005 12:14 pm   Subject: hmm
I get the overheat warning light as well till its been > 1500rpm because im special. Im planning on whipping the fusebox out and cleaning it out.
  Topic: clutch!
ChrisC

Replies: 13
Views: 4301

PostForum: Boxer Workshop   Posted: Mon Jul 18, 2005 10:45 am   Subject: erp
Might be worth finding out why the fluid is low too Smile
  Topic: A couple of pics
ChrisC

Replies: 15
Views: 4335

PostForum: General   Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2005 6:47 pm   Subject: Very clean!
Direct links for the lazy

http://www.alfa-restoration.co.uk/lee16v/the%20beast%20001.jpg

http://www.alfa-restoration.co.uk/lee16v/the%20beast%20003.jpg

Very clean. is it a p4 or just on p4 al ...
  Topic: WANTED - 6J Wheels, 13" or 14"
ChrisC

Replies: 2
Views: 1314

PostForum: For Sale & Wanted   Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2005 6:44 pm   Subject: erp
Full set of spare sprint alloys here. in somerset too..
  Topic: Sprint a little hot under the collar
ChrisC

Replies: 13
Views: 3684

PostForum: Boxer Workshop   Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2005 12:17 pm   Subject: hg?
who said anything about a failing head gasket? nothing to support that conclusion. I also wouldnt be putting in anything to gunk up the cooling sytem if it was.
  Topic: Sprint a little hot under the collar
ChrisC

Replies: 13
Views: 3684

PostForum: Boxer Workshop   Posted: Thu Jun 23, 2005 10:55 am   Subject: yup
yup, ive only ever owned one car that didnt heat up in traffic, so the heater trick is well known to me.
 
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