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  Topic: Fuel Injection Vs Twin Carb 33 fuel consumption
jmmoss

Replies: 7
Views: 2784

PostForum: General   Posted: Wed Aug 11, 2004 7:25 am   Subject: Fuel Injection Vs Twin Carb 33 fuel consumption
Hi there,
I am thinking about selling my 1987 33 1.5 twin carb for a 1991 16v 1.7 33 with fuel injection. Although a really like my current 33, I only get 350km per AUS$40 tankful which is quite poor ...
  Topic: Central locking has a mind of its own, help please!
jmmoss

Replies: 6
Views: 2027

PostForum: Boxer Workshop   Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2004 2:02 am   Subject: Central locking has a mind of its own, help please!
Hi there,
My 1987 Alfa 33 has had an ongoing problem with the central locking. Half the time the central locking fails to work all day, and I have to manually open all the doors and press down the lo ...
  Topic: Lada Samara ripped off Alfa 33 styling?
jmmoss

Replies: 25
Views: 8672

PostForum: General   Posted: Fri May 21, 2004 7:08 am   Subject: Lada Samara ripped off Alfa 33 styling?
http://us.f2.yahoofs.com/users/40ad9ab0_37a7/bc/b0ba/__sr_/9958.jpg?phb9ZrABQ0VDmXah

My lovely red 33.
  Topic: Lada Samara ripped off Alfa 33 styling?
jmmoss

Replies: 25
Views: 8672

PostForum: General   Posted: Fri May 21, 2004 6:49 am   Subject: Lada Samara ripped off Alfa 33 styling?
http://www.lada-samara.de/meinlada/ladarot.jpg
  Topic: Lada Samara ripped off Alfa 33 styling?
jmmoss

Replies: 25
Views: 8672

PostForum: General   Posted: Thu May 20, 2004 10:54 am   Subject: Lada Samara ripped off Alfa 33 styling?
Hi there! Driving around in my new home of Townsville, Australia, I have seen a few Lada Samaras and have to admit I thought a few of them were 80's Alfa 33's. The Russian car was produced later than ...
  Topic: Anyone driven / own an Alfa Arna?
jmmoss

Replies: 6
Views: 2130

PostForum: General   Posted: Tue Apr 27, 2004 1:12 pm   Subject: Anyone driven / own an Alfa Arna?
Just wondered how similar to the 33 they are. I think it would be quite fun to own one as a project car runaround - a car you can take out and be pretty sure noone will know what it is. You could hot ...
  Topic: A quick fix for a leaky 33 heater core!
jmmoss

Replies: 2
Views: 1431

PostForum: Boxer Workshop   Posted: Sat Apr 24, 2004 7:16 am   Subject: A quick fix for a leaky 33 heater core!
yes the $300 included supply and fitting - I thought that was steep but perhaps not if there is several hours work involved. I thought you just unbolted the old unit from the engine bay and put in a n ...
  Topic: Replacing Your Fuel Filter: How often, and getting the part!
jmmoss

Replies: 1
Views: 1158

PostForum: Boxer Workshop   Posted: Sat Apr 24, 2004 7:10 am   Subject: Replacing Your Fuel Filter: How often, and getting the part!
Hi there,
My fuel filter looks like the orginal one from the factory (it has Milano, Italy stamped on it). I have read you are meant to change them once a year to avoid clogging leading to power loss ...
  Topic: How do you change brake / clutch fluid yourself?
jmmoss

Replies: 2
Views: 1312

PostForum: Boxer Workshop   Posted: Sat Apr 24, 2004 2:24 am   Subject: How do you change brake / clutch fluid yourself?
Hi there,

Just getting ready for a big trip in the 33 (3000km across Australia!) and need to get it up to a good standard. I want to change the brake/clutch fluid as it may have been years since th ...
  Topic: A quick fix for a leaky 33 heater core!
jmmoss

Replies: 2
Views: 1431

PostForum: Boxer Workshop   Posted: Wed Apr 21, 2004 1:15 am   Subject: A quick fix for a leaky 33 heater core!
Just thought I'd let you know the money I was able to save on this. My 1987 33 had a heater core bipass pipe on it when I bought it, indicating a leaky or blocked heater core. I reconnected it the oth ...
  Topic: Air Conditioning badge on the back of my 33: is this normal?
jmmoss

Replies: 9
Views: 3137

PostForum: General   Posted: Wed Apr 14, 2004 11:11 am   Subject: Air Conditioning badge on the back of my 33: is this normal?
My Australian1987 33 4C has a rear end cluttered with badges - it looks like too many. One says "Boxer 4c" one says "Alfa 33" one is the Alfa Romeo Badge and one even says Air Conditioning in Italian ...
  Topic: Differences between the Gold and Green Cloverleaf 33's?
jmmoss

Replies: 17
Views: 6653

PostForum: General   Posted: Wed Apr 14, 2004 11:06 am   Subject: Differences between the Gold and Green Cloverleaf 33's?
Thanks for the replies guys, but still a little confused:

They made 1.7 33's before 1987, I have seen them for sale 1985 models onwards. So my 1987 1.5 Gold Cloverleaf would not have been the most ...
  Topic: Converting to LPG Gas?
jmmoss

Replies: 1
Views: 1085

PostForum: General   Posted: Mon Apr 05, 2004 7:27 am   Subject: Converting to LPG Gas?
Hi there!

Just been for an interview for a job which (if I get) will require me to commute over 1000km weekly - and in an Alfa 33 that is a big fuel bill in any country. I get a maxium of 450km wit ...
  Topic: Just found original spark plugs in a 1987 33!
jmmoss

Replies: 7
Views: 2542

PostForum: General   Posted: Tue Mar 30, 2004 11:11 pm   Subject: Just found original spark plugs in a 1987 33!
Hi there, thanks for the replies.
I am in Blackburn, a nice quiet suburb of Melbourne. I have been going to the Italian Workshop in town to get things fixed. I could hang out in there all day looking ...
  Topic: Just found original spark plugs in a 1987 33!
jmmoss

Replies: 7
Views: 2542

PostForum: General   Posted: Tue Mar 30, 2004 4:50 am   Subject: Just found original spark plugs in a 1987 33!
Hi there!
After emigrating to Australia a month ago I bought a 1987 33 1.5 4c in good condition for $2600 (around 1000 pounds). I have been busy tinkering - changing the oil, filters etc and just got ...
  Topic: Tyre pressure
jmmoss

Replies: 5
Views: 2304

PostForum: General   Posted: Thu Mar 25, 2004 4:32 am   Subject: Tyre pressure
I know this is a late reply, but my Alfa 33 1987 1.5 owners manual says 26 front and 23 rear, and also has a sticker in the glove box with this information and the Alfa 33 logo. It seems very low - th ...
  Topic: Alfa 33 16v vs BMW 323ci ..in the twisties!
jmmoss

Replies: 37
Views: 10180

PostForum: General   Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2004 11:19 pm   Subject: Alfa 33 16v vs BMW 323ci ..in the twisties!
If you changed your 33 for a GTV6 you would have slower acceleration and a lower top speed, not sure if it would beat a 33 through the twisties either!
  Topic: Differences between the Gold and Green Cloverleaf 33's?
jmmoss

Replies: 17
Views: 6653

PostForum: General   Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2004 12:57 am   Subject: Differences between the Gold and Green Cloverleaf 33's?
Hi again, sorry more questions!

In my owners manual of my 1.5 Quadrifoglio oro (which I think is Cloverleaf Gold) it list the specs of two variartions of the 1.5 33: the Gold Cloverleaf and the Gre ...
  Topic: Shell Optimax:An amazing turn around now my 33 much faster!
jmmoss

Replies: 8
Views: 3395

PostForum: General   Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2004 1:05 pm   Subject: Shell Optimax:An amazing turn around now my 33 much faster!
Hi there,
Just filled up with Shell Optimax after being slightly disappointed with the performance of my "new" 1987 1.5 33 and the difference immediately is superb - much better acceleration and resp ...
  Topic: Getting more power from the 33 1.5 engine?!
jmmoss

Replies: 2
Views: 1242

PostForum: General   Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2004 4:49 am   Subject: Getting more power from the 33 1.5 engine?!
Hi there!
Just bought a 1987 twin carb 1.5 33 in really nice condition in Melbourne Australia for $2600. However, my last car was a 1990 1.7ie 33 when I was living in England, and it was so much fast ...
  Topic: Where can I get K & N filters in Melbourne?
jmmoss

Replies: 1
Views: 3448

PostForum: Australia & New Zealand   Posted: Mon Mar 15, 2004 7:50 am   Subject: Where can I get K & N filters in Melbourne?
Hi, any help on where to get panel K & N air filters for the 80's 33's would be a great help!

Thanks,
JON
  Topic: Indicator Stalks Don't Self Park - Failed Roadworthy HELP!
jmmoss

Replies: 5
Views: 1983

PostForum: Boxer Workshop   Posted: Tue Mar 02, 2004 12:37 pm   Subject: Indicator Stalks Don't Self Park - Failed Roadworthy HELP!
Hi there!
I have just bought a super Alfa 33 1.5 4c 1987 in Melbourne with Air Conditioning. My problem is that the car just failed its RoadWorthy test for having indicator stalks which don't return ...
  Topic: WANTED ALFA 33 1.7 IN MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA (FEBRUARY 2004)
jmmoss

Replies: 0
Views: 964

PostForum: For Sale & Wanted   Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2004 9:07 pm   Subject: WANTED ALFA 33 1.7 IN MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA (FEBRUARY 2004)
HI THERE,

I am looking for a good condition Alfa 33 / Alfasud in the Melbourne area. Must be suitable for daily use with no major problems. Please email jmmoss@hotmail.com if you have one for sale! ...
 
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