Shortly after the rainy season began, I received a call from an Alfa 147 late-model owner reporting that the driver's side wiper was wobbling and behaving erratically. I advised them to bring the car in when the weather improved and proceeded to research wiper linkage issues online. Vehicle details: 2006 GH-937AB Twin Spark 2.0L Selespeed, mileage: 72,000 km It … [Read more...] about The Inherent Structural Vulnerabilities of Italian Cars (Wiper Malfunction, Alfa 147 Selespeed)
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Production of replacement for discontinued rubber hose (Alfa Romeo GTV 3.0L V6 GF-916C1, P/N 60594244)
It's been five years since I started to maintain this Alfa Romeo 916 GTV. The owner said that he was longing the GTV of this model year, and he obtained a good condition pre-owned vehicle he wanted . He wants to own his car forever, but at the sane time I think he is constant worry about the failure problem, its cost and many discontinued genuine parts. When he got … [Read more...] about Production of replacement for discontinued rubber hose (Alfa Romeo GTV 3.0L V6 GF-916C1, P/N 60594244)
Repair of Power Window Regulator (Alfa Romeo 147 TS1.6 ABA-937BXB)
Owner of the Alfa Romeo 147, 'When I operated the power window on the passenger seat side, the glass window stopped at an angle, so I hastily supported the glass with my hand and returned it to the original position.' If the elevator is operated forcibly, a part of the lifting device called a regulator may be damaged, and the window glass may not move at all, so it seems … [Read more...] about Repair of Power Window Regulator (Alfa Romeo 147 TS1.6 ABA-937BXB)
Installing genuine suspension to Alfa Romeo 147GTA (GH-937AXL V6 3.2L 6MT)
Alfa Romeo 147GTA owner always asks an alfaromeo dealer for maintenance from a new car continuously. On the other hand, I have been only changing engine oil for several years. The engine with a large displacement of 3.2 liters is specified by the SAE 10W60, a Serenia brand named Racing, an Alfa Romeo original engine oil.I have prepared MOTUL's RB26DETT (a bold Skyline … [Read more...] about Installing genuine suspension to Alfa Romeo 147GTA (GH-937AXL V6 3.2L 6MT)
Reason why ride height of Italian original specification is correct (Alfa Romeo 156 2.0TS selespeed lower suspension arms replacement)
Alfa Romeo 156, which was a big hit in Japan, was officially imported to Japan lower than the ride height of the Italian original specification. The reason why the authorized importer gave a very mediocre sedan sensitive handling was because they wanted to give a sporty image to a exiotic italian car. The low-down suspension that can't afford the bump side (shrink … [Read more...] about Reason why ride height of Italian original specification is correct (Alfa Romeo 156 2.0TS selespeed lower suspension arms replacement)
Reason why recent imported cars feel weak – In process of Alfa Romeo 159 repair-
The fixed device of the heavy window glass, and the window regulator of the wire operating type made of resin of the pulley and the winding frame are close to the breakdown. In the past, japanese cars had similar structures, but gradually it became a metal pantograph type, and the breakdown was greatly reduced. This is the window regulator of Alfa Romeo 159, the resin … [Read more...] about Reason why recent imported cars feel weak – In process of Alfa Romeo 159 repair-
Tuning Twin Spark Again (Alfa 147 2.0TS GF-937AB Timing Belt Replacement)
Just four years ago, the Alfa 147 2.0TS's owner was requested to change the timing belt when mileage 100,000 kilometers. I'm sorry to have you come to the store for the timing belt exchange from a very far away. "Reference article" For Tuning Alfa Romeo Twin Spark(Alfa 147 GF-937AB timing belt replacement) "Part 2" For Tuning Alfa Romeo Twin … [Read more...] about Tuning Twin Spark Again (Alfa 147 2.0TS GF-937AB Timing Belt Replacement)
Alfa Romeo 147TS Selespeed Consultation -Car Consultation Counter Part.5
It is a consultation about the semi-automatic transmission of the foreign car. The semi-automatic transmission made by Magneti Marelli is "Selespeed" when it is on Alfa Romeo, "Dualogic" when it is on Fiat, and "Dolce Far Niente (DFN)" when it is on Lancia is a semi-automatic transmission system of Italian cars. The transmission body is the … [Read more...] about Alfa Romeo 147TS Selespeed Consultation -Car Consultation Counter Part.5
Question about Alfa Romeo 156TS Oil Leak – Car Consultation Counter Part.2
It is a consultation about the engine failure of the foreign car.Thank you for your inquiry. How do you do. Let me consult about my Alfa Romeo 156TS. The symptom is oil leakage from the side of the cam cover, but I had asked the shop(that had been taken care of for many years) to replace cam-cover-gasket, it leaks from all around of the cam-cover edge. when I look at the … [Read more...] about Question about Alfa Romeo 156TS Oil Leak – Car Consultation Counter Part.2
Role of Shock Absorbers Supporting Car Body (For Smooth Ride of 916 Alfa Romeo GTV with KONI STR. T)
The Alfa Romeo GTV, equipped with a 3.0-liter V-type engine, is normal and has a low ride height (vehicle height), and the front left and right suspension lower arm is "V-shaped" when viewed from the front. Since the wheel side is upward from the body mounting part of the lower arm, the state is similar to the outer ring where the load is applied at the time of … [Read more...] about Role of Shock Absorbers Supporting Car Body (For Smooth Ride of 916 Alfa Romeo GTV with KONI STR. T)
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