Hey all!

Started by Alfa156Melb, April 28, 2008, 03:33:57 PM

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Alfa156Melb

Hi All, just bought a 2003 156 upgrade - and love it!  It has some of the common problems like a creaking upper wishbone, and the engine tenp seems to be running a little low (60 Degrees!) but otherwise its just fantastic.

I can't believe i was considering a BMW! in fact, having had a number of Beemers before, I doubt ill go back to them - Alfa's for me from now on :)

Anth73

Welcome aboard! What engine / transmission combination did you end up getting?

The low engine temp will be due to the thermostat not fully closing. You can replace it yourself in under an hour if you have some basic tools and some mechanical inclination.

The creaking wishbones are another common "feature". Not really worth changing unless they are driving you mad. Get them checked by an Alfa specialist to be sure. Damon at Lance Dixon has looked after me very well...highly recommended.
Now:
2012 Giulietta QV
1982 GTV6 3L fast road build
1966 Giulia Sprint GT Veloce...the long term project
1970 1750 GTV project car for sale

Then:
2002 156 2.5V6 Manual
2012 159 2.4JTDm Sportwagon
1973 2000 GTV with a 1750 rear half...that was a shame!
Alfa 90 (only for its engine mounts)

Alfa156Melb

Hi Anth,

I have the JTS 2 litre with Selespeed. I know the selespeed gets a lot of flack, although I think they mostly fixed the problems from '03 onwards.. but its just so much fun!

I'm actually planning on calling Damon today - he's mentioned everywhere in this forum - thats gotta say something.

Dave.

Victor Lee

Dunno if he's back from his honeymoon yet ... ;)
Current Alfas:  Alfa 159 3.2lt Q4; Alfetta GTV6; ES30 SZ (all V6s!);  2015 4C LE.
Past Alfas:      '02 156 2.0lt JTS; '84 Alfetta GTV6; '82 Alfetta GTV 2.0; '85 Alfa 33 1.5 GCL single carb