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ChrisC · Alfa Sprint Joined: 13 Mar 2003 Posts: 152 Location: Frome

Well, its not a 33, but I finally bought a boxer powered alfa. Its an 88 Sprint cloverleaf - twin dellorto carbs.

Its got plenty of little bits of rust to keep me busy, but not too much actually needed for an mot. Its also got k&n filters, a stainless exhaust system, the engine has been ported and the dodgy springs (cut), are being replaced with a set of justsuds lowering springs.

Today ive been mostly messing around resurrecting electrical stuff like the oil pressure gauge and lights, which are nice things to have.

These are all photos of before I bought it. Ill get some pics up at some point, but I daresay ill be recording a clip of the exhaust noise tomorrow!
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Ken McCarthy · Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2005 3:39 am Post subject:

Welcome to the club, Chris. Now all you need is a 16V for it.

Have fun.
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Ben_nz · Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2005 6:46 am Post subject:

You don't need a 16V. ;p

By K&N filters, do you mean the original airbox has been replaced with two separate filters, one on each carburettor?
If so, you wouldn't happen to know whether it's the same part as the one in this auction? http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Car-parts/Performance/Air-filters/auction-23484937.htm
Looks like it would sound good!

Dreamracers · Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2005 9:39 am Post subject:

Nice one Chris - well done chap, look forward to you coming along to a track day with us in Sparkford!
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ChrisC · Alfa Sprint Joined: 13 Mar 2003 Posts: 152 Location: Frome

Bellamachinna · Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2005 5:12 pm Post subject:

Hi

Congratullations, on your new "bellissima"...Looks still in very good condittion...Is it an 1.7 QV??? I ask this, because it lacks the side mouldings, has the rear spoiler, and has the "uglier" alloys as the 33 1.7 QV.
Anyway its a top motor, keep us posted...

J.Oliveira

ChrisC · Alfa Sprint Joined: 13 Mar 2003 Posts: 152 Location: Frome

alfa-alex · Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2005 7:52 pm Post subject:

the motor looks top! in my humble opinion there arent enough alfas in colours other than red.

whats the interior like?

nice purchase!
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ChrisC · Alfa Sprint Joined: 13 Mar 2003 Posts: 152 Location: Frome

Terrible quality sound clip

Starting from cold, mic far too close to the exhaust pipe, but hopefully this gives some idea of potential Twisted Evil

nb. 3000 rpm was not exceeded during the making of this clip Smile

The interior is pretty good - the front seats have been replaced with some ones from what look to be the same model, but with blue cloth rather than red. The glovebox is a tad broken and the indicator stalk is a wee bit floppy :p

If anyone knows where I can get these bits let me know Smile

Its off to the mechanic tomorrow for a stay there whilst it gets welded up and the proper lowering springs and new front shocks put on. And an mot. Heres hoping itll be done in time for the 28th...
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Dreamracers · Posted: Wed Mar 09, 2005 9:18 am Post subject:

Glad to hear the no Alfas were harmed in the making of that clip Very Happy

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Eddie W · Posted: Wed Mar 09, 2005 11:28 pm Post subject:

Very nice!
Regards Eddie
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ChrisC · Alfa Sprint Joined: 13 Mar 2003 Posts: 152 Location: Frome

Estimate for mot work has come in...

£400 Shocked

It left most of the n/s inner sill on the floor at the test centre, combine that with the springs and the lots of little bits of welding and there you go...

Still, cant wait to start using it. Belts will have to wait till next payday though!
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Silver Lancia Beta HPE Volumex - under restoration

Guest · Posted: Fri Mar 11, 2005 1:51 pm Post subject: Re: MOT repair bil

LDA · Alfa 33 Joined: 28 Nov 2004 Posts: 276 Location: France

very nice looking motor!
welcome to the club Very Happy

the sound file was a bit poor quality but the exhaust sounds like a monster none the less. i do love a well vented boxer exhaust note.

hope all the repairs go well and you have it up and running soon!

L.
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ChrisC · Alfa Sprint Joined: 13 Mar 2003 Posts: 152 Location: Frome

Mechanics already phoned once complaining that the car is fighting him every step of the way!

Hes also found more rot on one of the front inner wing to be fixed later, but that will have to wait as the wing has to come off. I have a good wing needing painting, but its going to have to wait for a month or so.

Belts are being done as soon as the mot is done.

I should have bought a good one to begin with Smile

but at least when its repaired it will be an upgraded good one, rather than a stock good one.
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johnboy · Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2005 4:13 pm Post subject: Re: progress

Hi chris

I can help with the painting as thats my trade. im building a garage at the back of my house,plus my alfa is black Wink

i live in margate kent

regards john
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ChrisC · Alfa Sprint Joined: 13 Mar 2003 Posts: 152 Location: Frome

Wrong side of the country im afraid Very Happy

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ChrisC · Alfa Sprint Joined: 13 Mar 2003 Posts: 152 Location: Frome

Hi, just thought id post an update.

Got it back today, still un motd due to a misunderstanding of the mechanic thinking I was going to take it back to the original mot station. However, at least all the work needed has been done and the car looks a lot happier sitting what looks like a good 20mm higher than it was on the cut springs which is welcome ground clearance. Driving it back even just across town was an absolute joy. The noise it makes and the 3 spoke wheel just has me imagining myself as Nicholas Cage in Gone in 60 seconds! albeit replace super light with super heavy steering. I also have a bill which will not feel ashamed to be placed alongside the others in the history file (gulp)

The bad news is that I cant get it booked in to have an mot and the cambelts done in time for the 28th, so I shall have to turn up in my shedmobile. The other bad news is that the springs I got still come out of place at the rear if you fully extend the suspension ie put the car on a lift. This is because of the koni adjustables on the back it would seem. However, they were fitted in about 1990, and its passed plenty of mots since then! so hopefully an mot tester wont be too picky.
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Silver Lancia Beta HPE Volumex - under restoration

Dreamracers · Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2005 9:17 am Post subject:

Have you tried the Haynes Motor Museum for an MOT? They are a testing station too. 01963 440804

Mark
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