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  Topic: thermostat
RFlower

Replies: 73
Views: 27155

PostForum: General   Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2015 5:18 pm   Subject: thermostat
Thanks.
  Topic: not getting email notifications
RFlower

Replies: 9
Views: 4432

PostForum: General   Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2015 8:57 am   Subject: not getting email notifications
Sorry.

The notifications are from the Alfa Romeo Forum.

So still no notifications from here.
  Topic: not getting email notifications
RFlower

Replies: 9
Views: 4432

PostForum: General   Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2015 8:44 am   Subject: not getting email notifications
I just had a look at my mail account on line and found two notifications from this forum, dated 26 and 27/09, were held as spam.

I still use Outlook Express, so don't often look at mailboxes on lin ...
  Topic: not getting email notifications
RFlower

Replies: 9
Views: 4432

PostForum: General   Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2015 8:30 am   Subject: not getting email notifications
Still not getting any notifications Sad

But this is happening with two other forums (fori?), so maybe my my mail system has become paranoid.
  Topic: Not receiving notifications
RFlower

Replies: 1
Views: 2450

PostForum: General   Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2015 8:22 am   Subject: Not receiving notifications
Since the Forum returned from holiday I don't seem to be receiving any email notifications of replies to my posts. I have checked the settings in my Profile and they don't seem to have changed.

Is ...
  Topic: Removing gearbox on stands
RFlower

Replies: 19
Views: 17447

PostForum: Boxer Workshop   Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2015 8:07 am   Subject: Removing gearbox on stands
Thanks zp and others.

As I have a pit and no-one to help me lift the box I'm worried I might bend the layshaft getting it back into place.

Also, judging from the horrible noises, Sod's Law state ...
  Topic: Removing gearbox on stands
RFlower

Replies: 19
Views: 17447

PostForum: Boxer Workshop   Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2015 11:35 am   Subject: Removing gearbox on stands
Hi zp,

I have to replace the Trofeo clutch, which started making terrible rattling and grinding noises, and has been sitting over my pit for a few months waiting its turn.

I didn't know it is po ...
  Topic: New little project(italian but not alfa)
RFlower

Replies: 18
Views: 6922

PostForum: General   Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2015 11:40 am   Subject: New little project(italian but not alfa)
There must be an epidemic of these - seen in our garden.........

http://i857.photobucket.com/albums/ab131/nomoss/Posted%20on%20Forums/In%20garden%20May%202015%20crop_zpsheuprbw6.jpg
  Topic: no alfa pages
RFlower

Replies: 5
Views: 3356

PostForum: General   Posted: Sun Aug 16, 2015 1:40 pm   Subject: no alfa pages
Had me worried there, losing contact with all you folks and also not having the Alfa info' available Sad

I have probably all the available manuals stored, but have now copied and saved all the &qu ...
  Topic: glowing battery light
RFlower

Replies: 8
Views: 6706

PostForum: Boxer Workshop   Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2015 6:50 pm   Subject: glowing battery light
The burnt connection quite possibly has something to do with the problem Very Happy

You disconnected other wires when you removed the block, which could have also affected the light.

Instead of trying t ...
  Topic: 33 users beware
RFlower

Replies: 5
Views: 6312

PostForum: Boxer Workshop   Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2015 6:41 pm   Subject: 33 users beware
If you Google "nylon fuel line fitting tool" there are some suggestions (hot water and heat gun) plus videos of the tool required.
It might be possible to improvise something using a pipe f ...
  Topic: The New Giulia
RFlower

Replies: 5
Views: 3428

PostForum: General   Posted: Fri Jun 26, 2015 1:05 pm   Subject: I'm afraid to me it looks
I'm sorry to say that to me it looks much like most of the other slope-eyed suppository-shaped creations on offer these days. Confused
  Topic: Starter problem, yay it's alive!
RFlower

Replies: 4
Views: 4863

PostForum: Boxer Workshop   Posted: Sun Feb 15, 2015 1:25 pm   Subject: Starter problem, yay it's alive!
I'm wondering how you "took it apart", it looks as if a lot of force was applied Shocked Did you pull the armature out from the drive end?

It looks like part of the heavy flat "wire& ...
  Topic: 16v hydraulic tappits
RFlower

Replies: 4
Views: 4758

PostForum: Boxer Workshop   Posted: Sat Jan 17, 2015 12:56 pm   Subject: 16v hydraulic tappits
I suggest you are careful about how much you grind down the tops of your tappets.

See remarks of ZeNiTh-PbArM here
http://www.alfa-pages.co.uk/viewtopic.php?p=39172&highlight=&sid=f7bf2d5 ...
  Topic: HAPPY CHRISTMAS
RFlower

Replies: 4
Views: 3005

PostForum: General   Posted: Fri Dec 26, 2014 2:42 pm   Subject: HAPPY CHRISTMAS
Merry Christmas everyone!

We can see the snow on the Pyrenees in the distance from here.

That's about as close as we want to get to it Very Happy
  Topic: Rust in the brake caliper cylinders
RFlower

Replies: 12
Views: 9265

PostForum: Boxer Workshop   Posted: Tue Nov 25, 2014 11:59 am   Subject: Rust in the brake caliper cylinders
Sorry, I don't know anything about rear disc brake calipers.
  Topic: Rust in the brake caliper cylinders
RFlower

Replies: 12
Views: 9265

PostForum: Boxer Workshop   Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2014 1:26 pm   Subject: Rust in the brake caliper cylinders
I don't think you need bother about rust stains too much. As you say, the seal is between the (chrome plated) piston and the "O"- ring.

If the marks are as small as you say they may be pi ...
  Topic: Useless product!!!
RFlower

Replies: 3
Views: 4561

PostForum: Boxer Workshop   Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2014 12:01 pm   Subject: Useless product!!!
I must admit they don't squeal, though Very Happy
  Topic: Useless product!!!
RFlower

Replies: 3
Views: 4561

PostForum: Boxer Workshop   Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2014 12:00 pm   Subject: Useless product!!!
I put this on my brake pads and linings and now my brakes don't work any more Very Happy

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mintex-Ceratec-Anti-Squeal-Brake-Pad-Lubricant-Grease-75ml-tube-Cera-tec-new-/27161569469 ...
  Topic: Wanted: Gearbox Mainshaft Pilot Bearing
RFlower

Replies: 17
Views: 12543

PostForum: Boxer Workshop   Posted: Fri Nov 07, 2014 2:08 pm   Subject: Wanted: Gearbox Mainshaft Pilot Bearing
I make some comments below, but I have never stripped a 33 gearbox. Doubtless someone will be along with more experienced advice

- mechanical (lateral) play at bush in the crankshaft
(probably i ...
  Topic: Wanted: Gearbox Mainshaft Pilot Bearing
RFlower

Replies: 17
Views: 12543

PostForum: Boxer Workshop   Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2014 1:11 pm   Subject: Wanted: Gearbox Mainshaft Pilot Bearing
Just received 2 bushes from Gieffecar, after a few hiccups, mainly due to my lack of Italian and confusion with Google translations.


Many thanks, Bobkelso.

Seems that Italian Alfa dealers can ...
  Topic: Wanted: Gearbox Mainshaft Pilot Bearing
RFlower

Replies: 17
Views: 12543

PostForum: Boxer Workshop   Posted: Mon Oct 13, 2014 11:50 am   Subject: Wanted: Gearbox Mainshaft Pilot Bearing
Hi
I am currently away from home but I'll be back in one week time if you aren't in such a hurry i can get one measured for you just let me know

Regards,
ZP

Many thanks, Z- P, but I just order ...
  Topic: Wanted: Gearbox Mainshaft Pilot Bearing
RFlower

Replies: 17
Views: 12543

PostForum: Boxer Workshop   Posted: Tue Oct 07, 2014 6:12 pm   Subject: Wanted: Gearbox Mainshaft Pilot Bearing
The guy at Getyourbearings said they can only supply to measurements, not part numbers, so I thought I'd check with my local bearing supplier, http://www.cir.fr/

Gave them a ring this morning, and ...
  Topic: Wanted: Gearbox Mainshaft Pilot Bearing
RFlower

Replies: 17
Views: 12543

PostForum: Boxer Workshop   Posted: Mon Oct 06, 2014 6:39 pm   Subject: Wanted: Gearbox Mainshaft Pilot Bearing
I asked at the local Alfa agent today. I was told the bush is no longer available, even if ordered from Italy. Maybe that's short for can't be bothered to order such a small item Sad

Z-Pb, do you ha ...
  Topic: Wanted: Gearbox Mainshaft Pilot Bearing
RFlower

Replies: 17
Views: 12543

PostForum: Boxer Workshop   Posted: Sat Oct 04, 2014 1:04 pm   Subject: Wanted: Gearbox Mainshaft Pilot Bearing
Hi,

this is a bronze bushing, any decent machine shop can make one for you.
I don't recommend using a needle bearing - shall this seize you'll have to replace crankshaft and mainshaft as they will ...
 
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