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chpinto
Alfa Arna
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 Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2005 12:02 am Post subject: Cylinder number 4 not working |
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Turning the carburetor mixture screw in and out has no effect on the firing of this cylinder. My 33 twin carburetor series 3 1.3 engine is running on 3 cylinders only. According to 2 mechanic friends i have valve problems on that cylinder. The question is, can i repair the valves whithout having to take the engine out ? It seems to be a hell of a job having to remove the engine on my own with no help.
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Bellamachinna
Alfa 33
Joined: 12 May 2003
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Location: Lisbon-Portugal
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| Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2005 12:19 am Post subject: |
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Hi... 
Not sure but i think that heads can be removed with engine on car...
At least, the manual states the procedings for removing the 16v heads without removing the complete engine.
So, if the 16v heads can be done that way the 8v will be less complex.
Removing the engine is not very difficult. I find it harder to put it back in place...
If you are in Lisbon area, drop me a mail if you need help.
Best regards
P.Camilo
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chpinto
Alfa Arna
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| Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2005 4:03 pm Post subject: cylinder nē4 not workingi |
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Thanks for your help. This morning, i reconfirmed again that the problem is not in the fuel suply, carburetor, firing ignition or leaks in the gaskets. There is definitly a problem inside that nē4 firing chamber. Coud be valves, rings etc. I made a decision : try to sell it first as a spares car . If after some time i find it dificult due to the low comercial value, then i will make it my future project to restore it with no rush. Anyway i will let you know of future developments.
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Bellamachinna
Alfa 33
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| Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2005 4:57 pm Post subject: |
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Hi
It will be very difficult to pass the car to other person. (unless you give the car away  ).
Nobody wants 33`s. Good ones are hard to sell...Spare parts cars, even junkyards dont want them, unless you pay them to colect the car 
Best option was to get an 1.5 or a 1.7 16v and spend your money on it.
At least, when the job was finished you end up with a mighty engine, and not just a 1.3...
In the end of the day, its your decision, its your cash...
Anyway if you decide to restore the car and need help, mail me...
I will be glad to help...
P.Camilo
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cpinto
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| Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2005 10:45 pm Post subject: cylinder nē4 not workingi |
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Basicaly I agree with your coments, but i will give it a try anyway. I know that even if i manage to put the car back on its feet again the only satisfaction i am going to get is a feeling of personal achievement since the selling price after it is ok will still be very low. I sold recently a twin carb car 1.3 alfa 33 SW for 400 euros to a brasilian guy, but this car was ok.
One day i will look for a more potent version like the 16 V 1.7 injection model because i like the the boxers and reckon that it is easy to get addicted to these type of cars.
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