164 'Restoration'

[stustustu123]

Ps. Stu, you have no excuse to miss out on Spettacolo this year, you are coming along!!!

Haha, will deffo try and make it as a spectator at least. My list of work is going to tide me over til next year, but would be great to see your cars on the field. Never see many 164s there so good work on planning on taking two of them.

How did you go getting the Q running? Found the issue that was stopping it from starting? Hopefully just something simple electrically that you can fix (or have already fixed) yourself. The earthing points are always a good place to start on these cars!

[V AR 164]

Sounds good. Last year there were only two 164's, mine and another red Q.

Still haven't got her running yet, but I have been really busy cleaning and detailing it. Honestly looks like a brand new car  (biased maybe )
In saying that, next Monday it will be towed over to a mates place and we will get it running.

Also stu this weekend the club is running a drive up to Daylesford, try and come along, it should be a great day.

Thanks, Andrew.

[V AR 164]

My gosh, I cannot get over my excitement tonight 

The Q is finally running after 5 years! This is not the first startup, sadly I wasn't there for that, but, I went over this evening and my gosh does she sound good!

First thing I noticed was it sounded like it was missfiring, but it wasn't, and that may be down to the fact these have larger cams from the factory in comparison to the standard 164's which gives it that aggressive idle, (me like  ) And also that ANSA exhaust sounds wicked!

Tomorrow she is getting a brand new slave cylinder (old one was rusted and seized) and then onto the timing belt and accessories. She should be finished by next week I assume.

Anyways, here is what you came for:  https://youtu.be/XoL2QMN65GQ

Cheers, Andrew

[poohbah]

Congratulations mate on getting her going. Sounds as good as she looks. Happy hooning!

[V AR 164]

Thanks poohbah, that Busso certainly does sound fantastic. Unfortunately, my other Busso doesn't sound that good anymore 

I started it today for the first time in months and too my surprise, she blew a bottom radiator hose. I believe it was because the rad fan did not engage and it overheated. And boiling hot water under pressure with 25+ year old rubber hoses do not go well together. This can be a lesson to replace all lines and hoses!

https://youtu.be/O_fnBaWDHuQ

Cheers, Andrew.

[poohbah]

Sensible advice, whatever age of car. I had to replace pretty much all the hoses in my first 156 (had major hose blowout), and in my GTV (preventative - they were a bit crusty).

Anyway, you've worked out the secret for happy Alfa motoring - if you have more than one, one should always be working!

[VeeSix]

Did you just have regular water in it? 

[V AR 164]

Very true poohbah, you need at least 2 Alfas!

I'm not sure what was in it. I haven't touched the cooling system on it since I bought it. And the previous owner probably didn't do anything with it for a few years. I have topped up the coolant tank with water once before though. It did look green on the ground this evening, so it was probably mostly coolant.

Andrew.

[V AR 164]

Hey guys,

I am in urgent need of a clutch master cylinder to suit a 1992 164Q. I have found some on eBay but I am unsure if they are for a RHD car. I have found one but it will take too long to get here and costs too much. If anyone knows of one or has one please let me know.

Thanks, Andrew

[V AR 164]

Ahhhh the never ending parts list for the Q. Who would have thought 

Just a quick little update for anyone who is interested.

So far the new parts:
Timing belt
Water pump
Idler bearing
Thermostat
Fuel pump
Fuel filter
Brake rotors
Clutch slave
Clutch master (refurbished at Monza Motors)

To buy:
Brake pads
C.V boots
Suspension bushes
Side skirts
And finally.... Gulp..... Clutch kit. Ouch.

So yeah, she runs but doesn't drive. And my worst nightmare was confirmed, a new clutch is needed 
Plus it is lowered that much, I highly doubt it will pass for roadworthy....

The dream for Spettacolo is slowly drifting away, but fingers crossed, there is a miracle.

Cheers, Andrew.

Oh and here's a pic of what 2 money pits look like

[VeeSix]

Looking great 👍

[stustustu123]

Dream driveway*!!






* = Mine, not my wife's!

[ARQ164 Shane]

 

[V AR 164]

Cheers guys!

Guess who came home today! The Q is back from the mechanics and runs like a dream. Although I really need to sell a few 164's, I have a tad too many!





The Q is AWESOME!!! It is so much fun and I never want to stop driving it! I think my auto car will be neglected as soon as the Q is registered 

Cheers, Andrew.

[ARQ164 Shane]

WOW that awesome group of alfa 164
I am wreaking a Q and have a spare sunroof and leather trim if you need it.

I only have 2 in my line up and one is about to be a ute.

Cheers
Shane