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Topic: Sprint in Gallery |
Ken McCarthy
Replies: 1
Views: 1181
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Forum: General Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2009 7:49 am Subject: Sprint |
Thanks for the compliment John. I still have the car but am not driving it at the moment. It needs a few things done and I am short on time. I may have to let it go I think. |
Topic: GIFT WRAPPING |
Ken McCarthy
Replies: 0
Views: 1370
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Forum: Jokes & Funnies Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2007 11:33 pm Subject: GIFT WRAPPING |
GIFT WRAPPING TIPS FOR MEN
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This is the time of year when we think back to the very first Christmas, when the Three Wise Men; Gaspar, Balthazar and Hiram, went to see the ... |
Topic: Admin / Kickstart / Keith |
Ken McCarthy
Replies: 3
Views: 1987
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Forum: Introduce Yourself Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2007 1:22 am Subject: Introduction |
OK, I'm game!
I'm Ken and live in Brisbane, Australia. I didn't become an Alfaholic until 1994. First car way back in the dark ages was a Hillman Minx. The car was a 1950's something and the tim ... |
Topic: Drag racing a school bus |
Ken McCarthy
Replies: 1
Views: 1572
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Forum: Jokes & Funnies Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2007 12:39 am Subject: Drag racing a school bu |
They didn't have those when I went to school! |
Topic: A True Story |
Ken McCarthy
Replies: 4
Views: 1766
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Forum: Jokes & Funnies Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2007 11:44 pm Subject: A True Story |
Are you sure it was his car he wanted to swap? |
Topic: New Struts and shocks |
Ken McCarthy
Replies: 3
Views: 5583
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Forum: Australia & New Zealand Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2007 12:21 am Subject: New Struts and shocks |
Mark
If it is just the shock absorber part that has failed, you could fit Koni inserts.
Regards |
Topic: Hello from Croatia |
Ken McCarthy
Replies: 8
Views: 2169
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Forum: General Posted: Wed May 09, 2007 11:59 pm Subject: Hello from Croatia |
G'day Sasa
Welcome from Australia
Regards |
Topic: A/C question ... |
Ken McCarthy
Replies: 10
Views: 2536
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Forum: General Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2007 12:34 am Subject: A/C |
Hi Thanassis
Yes the compressor should cycle off under the frost sensor control. I have not investigated the Alfa system in detail but there are two problems that can occur if this does not happen ... |
Topic: Speedo's packed up |
Ken McCarthy
Replies: 6
Views: 2246
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2007 12:28 am Subject: Speedo's packed up |
Please don't throw away any more speedos. I am stil looking for one for a Series 3 16V.
Regards |
Topic: Bigger Front Brakes |
Ken McCarthy
Replies: 11
Views: 7721
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Forum: General Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2007 12:20 am Subject: Bigger Front Brakes |
BigAl
In theory, the two main factors affecting braking are the leverage (distance from the axle centreline to the point of application of the pads) and the force applied to the pads. The friction ... |
Topic: 33s in the U.K. |
Ken McCarthy
Replies: 32
Views: 8852
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Forum: General Posted: Tue Feb 20, 2007 12:20 am Subject: 33s in the U.K. |
Just out of interest, what does SORN stand for? |
Topic: merry christmas |
Ken McCarthy
Replies: 12
Views: 3705
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Forum: General Posted: Sun Dec 24, 2006 2:43 am Subject: merry christmas |
Merry Christmas everyone. |
Topic: 33 spare`s |
Ken McCarthy
Replies: 17
Views: 4823
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 1:15 am Subject: 33 Spares |
Hello
Do you have the complete instrument cluster (speedo, tacho etc) and the plastic cowls, top and bottom that cover the steering column? If so, would you be able to email me pictures and prices ... |
Topic: Bigger Front Brakes |
Ken McCarthy
Replies: 11
Views: 7721
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Forum: General Posted: Wed Oct 25, 2006 11:42 pm Subject: Bigger Front Brakes |
Thanks Tino
By the way, the little picture of the wheel and disc on the car is a thumbnail so will enlarge if you click on it.
I think I am getting the hang of posting pictures now.
Regards |
Topic: Bigger Front Brakes |
Ken McCarthy
Replies: 11
Views: 7721
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Forum: General Posted: Wed Oct 25, 2006 1:38 am Subject: Bigger Front Brakes |
This is what it looks like on the car.
http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o118/alfasprint/th_10DiscInstalled.jpg |
Topic: Bigger Front Brakes |
Ken McCarthy
Replies: 11
Views: 7721
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Forum: General Posted: Wed Oct 25, 2006 1:27 am Subject: Bigger Front Brakes |
Seems to have worked but the images are in reverse order so please start at the bottom and work up.
Regards |
Topic: Bigger Front Brakes |
Ken McCarthy
Replies: 11
Views: 7721
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Forum: General Posted: Wed Oct 25, 2006 1:26 am Subject: Bigger Front Brakes |
OK, we will see if this works. Please note, no guarantee is given that the details given will work or that they will meet local government approval requirements. You will have to do that yourself.
... |
Topic: Bigger Front Brakes |
Ken McCarthy
Replies: 11
Views: 7721
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Forum: General Posted: Tue Oct 24, 2006 7:23 am Subject: Bigger Front Brakes |
I finally have 284mm diameter front discs up and running on the Sprint. Hardest part was getting this particular disc in Australia as it is a size that fits cars not sold here. In the end, I got the ... |
Topic: Citreon Saxo |
Ken McCarthy
Replies: 4
Views: 2070
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Forum: Jokes & Funnies Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2006 2:41 am Subject: Citreon Saxo |
Now I know what they mean by the expression:
"I used to have one but the wheels fell off!" |
Topic: Rare Breed |
Ken McCarthy
Replies: 4
Views: 1522
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Forum: General Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2006 11:09 pm Subject: Rare Breed |
Thanks for the offer Bob. It may be a while before I am back there again though.
Regards |
Topic: Rare Breed |
Ken McCarthy
Replies: 4
Views: 1522
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Forum: General Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2006 1:57 am Subject: Rare Breed |
You English 33 drivers seem to be a rare breed. I have just spent 6 weeks touring, starting in London and covering up to the Lakes District and down to Lands End, and travelling about 3,000 miles. I ... |
Topic: One for the older members |
Ken McCarthy
Replies: 1
Views: 1375
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Forum: Jokes & Funnies Posted: Wed Jul 26, 2006 2:36 am Subject: One for the older members |
Parent's Worst Nightmare!
A father entered his daughter's bedroom and saw a letter on the bed.
With the worst premonition he read it with trembling hands.
Dear Mum and Dad,
It is with ... |
Topic: Web sites not what they seem |
Ken McCarthy
Replies: 2
Views: 1788
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Forum: Jokes & Funnies Posted: Tue Jul 25, 2006 5:55 am Subject: Web sites not what they seem |
All of these are legitimate companies dealing in regular products and
services, but they didn't think their domain names through.
Some of them are prime candidates for the "What was I thinking?" ... |
Topic: 33 1.7 ie 8V 1990 Overheating |
Ken McCarthy
Replies: 3
Views: 1724
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Thu Jun 08, 2006 5:58 am Subject: 33 1.7 ie 8V 1990 Overheating |
There's always some new quirk to learn about these cars isn't there. Good Luck.
Regards |
Topic: 33 1.7 ie 8V 1990 Overheating |
Ken McCarthy
Replies: 3
Views: 1724
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Thu Jun 08, 2006 5:11 am Subject: 33 1.7 ie 8V 1990 Overheating |
Are you using a mechanic who knows the Alfa 33? If not, I suggest you take it around to John French. They have just relocated to 19-21 Balaclava Street, Woolloongabba, ph 3391 6055.
Regards |
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