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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.

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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 ...

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 ...

They didn't have those when I went to school!

Are you sure it was his car he wanted to swap?

Mark

If it is just the shock absorber part that has failed, you could fit Koni inserts.

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G'day Sasa

Welcome from Australia

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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 ...

Please don't throw away any more speedos. I am stil looking for one for a Series 3 16V.

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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 ...

Just out of interest, what does SORN stand for?

Merry Christmas everyone.

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 ...

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.

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This is what it looks like on the car.

http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o118/alfasprint/th_10DiscInstalled.jpg

Seems to have worked but the images are in reverse order so please start at the bottom and work up.

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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.
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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 ...

Now I know what they mean by the expression:

"I used to have one but the wheels fell off!"

Thanks for the offer Bob. It may be a while before I am back there again though.

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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 ...

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 ...

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?" ...

There's always some new quirk to learn about these cars isn't there. Good Luck.

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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.

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