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I checked wires.. they seem to be intact. nada

Next step..car is going for an outing to Beachy Head.

Twisted Evil

(touch wood!)

was falty bulbe in front lhs which got blown in process of sorting out the rears. rear break light still a bit weak so may have to feed it seperate earth from battery.

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i cleaned up the four spade contacts on coil..
but still speedo and rpm both dead? I thaught it was just the rpm, but confirmed speedo also when took car out.

are there any further conn ...

while trying to fix my in-op horn (elecy contacts problem earth probs etc)
I took off the engin bay battery heavy duty earth connection (the one that bolts to engine bay kinda where bonnet latch is ...

i fixed the horn as per help above. cleaning the earth contact on the steering wheel with wet dry paper made all the difference and had to disconnect the battery to replace steering wheel cover so not ...

Yep the horn only works when the steering lock is on.
I took the middle of the steering wheel off to check contacts, but everything seemed in place and even cleaned up the earth contact on the steer ...

you can get a digital workshop manual covering all 33 varients on ebay. its about 12pounds on immediate download. but i dont think break/clutch line diagrams would be on the web apart from getting th ...

what do i need to replace to sort out the rusted spring cup.. do i need to replace the whole shock absorber? ? Anyone know any places/websites that do 33 parts used/new ? the garage can get me one ...

i cleaned the connectors up as suggested. seems to work better , but i can see what the failure was ; with left indicator on, apply foot brake for brake lights come on, this causes the left indicator ...

my car needs some things for mot as just failed on few points.. I need a new frontside shock absorber as the spring cup has rusted. garage say cost £50 for it. where could i get one cheaper any link ...

thanks gary and matt and others for advice on process. great help to me that all clarified. .I will attempt a local area touch up.. see how it goes. but i think i may do a larger area at a later date ...

Interesting about the paint dos-donts. Im a bit confused about this two pack paint and gloss coat paint.
Im about to do some toutching up of the fiberglass rear skirt so what do you reckon the type ...

I was thinking if i use grey primer then at least i'll be able to see if I have sucesfully covered all the primer with white. that way ill know if I have rubbed a layer too far back. white primer you ...

anyone have any experience with this claying process for cleansing body before polishing the car?
I am looking at meguiars polishing stuff and clay. but there are a few manufactures for good polish a ...

thanks for both advice tips. !
white primer then am going to change grey back at shop - who didnt really have much of a clue - they just sold stuff.

and looking at your por15 link i just found a g ...

Hi,Im learning about repairing stone chips , blemishes , rusty patches on body and looking for a bit of advice

I am sorting out some anoying blemishes on my bodywork left by previous owner. a few ...

If you live near yorkshire area this freebie I have seen on Ebay may be for you..

while looking for some bits on ebay I have seen a M reg Alfa 33 which looks tidy body in red. it needs repairs to ...

could you re explain the relay -micro switch circuit for imobilising car. sounds interesting. I used to do loads of electronics but not for years now so cant figure it.

You can also buy a device w ...

I am thinking of selling my 1989 33 cloverleaf and getting a 16valve qv with trimmings and stuff. Or could keep my 89 and have a play with engine and carbs / filters whatnots to get a bit more punch o ...

I am about to book my car for a tune on rolling road, but before i do i thaught iy might be an idea tochange the cam belts. its a 8valve carb version. I dont know if they need changing but dont know ...

what, no turbo boost button ? !! ?
oh darn and blast.

but the body kit gives more horsepower surly... yea it must do Laughing

I have a 33 1.7 Cloverleaf Veloce (8valve) 1989 and was wondering
what difference does this car have over normal 33 1.7 . is it just the veloce (zender?) body kit? or was it produced with some mecha ...

I am experiencing simular problems , as post to thios group earlier on this.
what was reccomended wass to check suspension mounts. I get a kind of rumble and assorted knock if driving along anything ...

hi thanks for yuor reply.
my car is the earlier model with no power steering (its 33 Veloce G plate). andfrom memory I dont think i get a clunk when reaching lock to lock. but will check out the top ...

I am trying to identify some kindof knocking-clunk (but not engine) sound car tends not to fee too smooth on less than perfect roads over pot holes and general tarmac imperfections (hedgehogs etc.. no ...