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Topic: Starter problem, yay it's alive! |
gritsop
Replies: 4
Views: 7606
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2015 7:37 pm Subject: Starter problem, yay it's alive! |
Hi
Well done! I am glad to see that the 33 is alive again
My 33 has been doing that kind of ticking noise since new, so I think it is not something to be worried
Regards |
Topic: Starter problem, yay it's alive! |
gritsop
Replies: 4
Views: 7606
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Mon Feb 16, 2015 8:17 am Subject: Starter problem, yay it's alive! |
I agree with RFlower. The only part at that side of the starte motor is the "clutch" which engages on the flywheel. This is a kind of ratchet which has a sophisticated internal and probably ... |
Topic: Alfa Romeo 33 S 16v in Argentina |
gritsop
Replies: 6
Views: 28786
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Forum: Introduce Yourself Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2015 7:44 pm Subject: Alfa Romeo 33 S 16v in Argentina |
Hi Dantino
Thanks a lot for the kind words! I am really glad that i have helped a fellow 33 owner who lives on the other side of the world .
I would be happy to help and discuss via email for yo ... |
Topic: Alfa Romeo 33 S 16v in Argentina |
gritsop
Replies: 6
Views: 28786
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Forum: Introduce Yourself Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2015 10:34 am Subject: Alfa Romeo 33 S 16v in Argentina |
Welcome to the forum and happy Alfa motoring!
In here you willl find helpful people who are always willing to help fellow Alfa 33 owners.
Parts availability is an issue but searching around usua ... |
Topic: Rust in the brake caliper cylinders |
gritsop
Replies: 12
Views: 12530
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Thu Nov 27, 2014 6:46 pm Subject: Rust in the brake caliper cylinders |
Hi
The rear calipers are more complicated to repair. Once you remove the piston (removed by turning CCW or acting on the handbrake rachet) you have to remove the handbrake mechanism also in order t ... |
Topic: 33 1.7 16V not starting |
gritsop
Replies: 18
Views: 16494
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Fri Oct 03, 2014 12:07 pm Subject: 33 1.7 16V not starting |
Any chance that the injectors are leaking? You can remove the fuel rail and observe the injectors for leaking in a jar or a container. |
Topic: So my 33 just caught fire... |
gritsop
Replies: 21
Views: 17241
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Mon Sep 29, 2014 10:24 am Subject: So my 33 just caught fire... |
A friend of mine who is also reading this forum had sometime in the past the very same incident like our friend had. The fuel rail was burnt and since then he has been using rubber fuel hoses in the p ... |
Topic: So my 33 just caught fire... |
gritsop
Replies: 21
Views: 17241
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Thu Sep 11, 2014 2:22 pm Subject: So my 33 just caught fire... |
You may use braided hoses provided that they are not rubber under the outer layer. Factory supplied fuel rail is nylon and wrapped in heat proof material, in order fuel which runs on the inside doesn' ... |
Topic: So my 33 just caught fire... |
gritsop
Replies: 21
Views: 17241
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Wed Sep 10, 2014 6:47 pm Subject: So my 33 just caught fire... |
Hi
Nylon fuel pipes on the intake are the best solution the manufacturer has installed. If you go to rubber hoses then they will fail every month... The best solution is to find a replacement pipew ... |
Topic: 33 S2 from Uruguay |
gritsop
Replies: 13
Views: 10608
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Forum: Introduce Yourself Posted: Tue Nov 19, 2013 10:34 pm Subject: 33 S2 from Uruguay |
Hi Leandro
Welcome to the board! Please tell us some details of your 33 as well as how the Alfa market in Uruguay is. What range of models did your country receive during the 90s and 00s?
I gues ... |
Topic: steering arm differences between powered/non powered rack |
gritsop
Replies: 11
Views: 12150
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Wed Oct 16, 2013 8:09 pm Subject: steering arm differences between powered/non powered rack |
Hi
My 33 which is a 1991 PAS model was fitted with the fixed length steering bars. A lot of years ago I had found a later production 33 which was fitted with the adjustable steering bars which I re ... |
Topic: Wanted: ’91 33 16V Rear brake drums in OZ |
gritsop
Replies: 2
Views: 1954
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2013 11:31 pm Subject: Drums |
Hi Scott
I have recently done a rear disk conversion to my 33. I had installed new drums (10/2008) before the conversion because the original ones were out of centre and they were jaging upon braki ... |
Topic: Headlight Upgrade |
gritsop
Replies: 24
Views: 7308
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Forum: General Posted: Sun Mar 24, 2013 11:28 am Subject: Headlight Upgrade |
A nice "upgrade" I have done is using Philips H4 blue lamps. They are stated Xenon effect and the light they emmit is clear white and not orange like, as the standard ones are.
I ahve bee ... |
Topic: ABS installation |
gritsop
Replies: 33
Views: 18009
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2012 3:25 pm Subject: ABS installation |
Hi
Since the 33 is not driven regularly, I am waiting for the right side wheel to bed in correctly. Today I made a test on the wet and the 33 brakes in a straight line, so the new bias valve has so ... |
Topic: ABS installation |
gritsop
Replies: 33
Views: 18009
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Thu Nov 22, 2012 2:24 pm Subject: ABS installation |
Hi All
Well ... The brakes have now bedded in but I made a nice observation one the rear wheels. Left side showed the well-known black dust from the pads in contrast to the right side which showed ... |
Topic: ABS installation |
gritsop
Replies: 33
Views: 18009
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2012 9:04 pm Subject: ABS installation |
The only way to cure the problem is by getting a new valve.
The problem is attributed to the fact that the internal seals of the bias valve cant be obtained. Otherwise we could take it apart and re ... |
Topic: ABS installation |
gritsop
Replies: 33
Views: 18009
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2012 9:52 pm Subject: ABS installation |
I havent replaced the bias valve as it is out of production.
My garage had it adjusted to a less tight setup and the brakes perform very well compared to the previous setting of the bias valve. The ... |
Topic: 33 P4 has arrived |
gritsop
Replies: 13
Views: 6208
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2012 7:31 pm Subject: 33 P4 has arrived |
Thats a very good start. Please keep up updated on the progress.
P4 33s are rare so another one saved! |
Topic: 33 P4 has arrived |
gritsop
Replies: 13
Views: 6208
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2012 7:10 pm Subject: 33 P4 has arrived |
Hi
Nice work you are doing but since you mentioned one cambelt found on the cover and you run the engine, there is a great possibity the valves have snapped.
Are you opening up the engine as we ... |
Topic: ABS installation |
gritsop
Replies: 33
Views: 18009
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Fri Aug 31, 2012 10:50 pm Subject: ABS installation |
Hi
I will prepare a complete article for the website of www.alfa-restoration.co.uk and you will all see photos etc.
I really dont know about the two versions of bias valves. Once the rear disks ... |
Topic: ABS installation |
gritsop
Replies: 33
Views: 18009
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Fri Aug 31, 2012 8:48 am Subject: ABS installation |
The bias valve should be adjusted. I am waiting for the disks to bed in and my trusted garage will do the adjustment. |
Topic: ABS installation |
gritsop
Replies: 33
Views: 18009
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2012 8:29 pm Subject: ABS installation |
Hi all
Just to let you know I have completed the ABS installation on the 33. The phase of installation to the car was quite time consuming as different brake lines needed to be installed on the pla ... |
Topic: Whistling sound from carbon canister tube |
gritsop
Replies: 6
Views: 3041
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2012 10:48 pm Subject: Whistling sound from carbon canister tube |
Hi
My 33 in its 21 years life span is on its 4th valve. Thats why it is good to have a pile of parts ready for any occasion.
Regards |
Topic: Whistling sound from carbon canister tube |
gritsop
Replies: 6
Views: 3041
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2012 6:44 pm Subject: Whistling sound from carbon canister tube |
You are right the valve is out of production.
The valve is nothing more than a spring and a rubber membrane ... the membrane is torn apart so that why the valve whistles.
I suggest try eBay or D ... |
Topic: ABS installation |
gritsop
Replies: 33
Views: 18009
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Sun May 27, 2012 6:48 pm Subject: ABS installation |
Hi all
Progress has been made since the last post. The rear axle has been sandblasted along with the calipers and powdercoated.
The calipers were painted in yellow color which was an attempt to ... |
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