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105/115 Series (105 Coupe/Spider/Berlina) / Beware of Shell 98!
Last post by LukeC - June 03, 2024, 11:43:30 PMFor those of you out there still driving real Alfas with Nord engines: This trap is catching a few people out here and there...
If you are using the stock type rubber carburetor isolators: DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES USE SHELL 98!
There is something in Shell's 98 jungle juice that will turn your carb rubbers to jelly within a couple of tanks. I have been caught on a few engine builds I have done over the last few years until things clicked to me. This fuel will turn your carb mounts to jelly in short order (like a couple of tanks). When I first struck this, I though it was poor quality non-OE carb mounts, but it happened even with OE Pirelli ones. Common theme was ALWAYS the vehicle's owner was using exclusively Shell 98.
You have been warned! Like a ~$600 repair bill.
Just a quick word about 98 octane fuels in general: Unless you have a high compression ratio, you are wasting money on these fuels. A 2.0 Nord has a compression ratio of 9:1 and was originally tuned for 92 octane fuel. The actual calorific value of all petrol fuels is around 46 MJ/kg, the gains in power can only be realised when your engine has a higher compression ratio and you need the knock resistance. E.G: My Subaru has a compression ratio of 11:1 and requires 98 to run correctly. I am not going to get into why here.
What do I recommend? Anything but shell... In fact, don't even drive into a Shell service station in any of your cars. I use BP... for the purely scientific reason that it an ingrained habit.
If you are using the stock type rubber carburetor isolators: DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES USE SHELL 98!
There is something in Shell's 98 jungle juice that will turn your carb rubbers to jelly within a couple of tanks. I have been caught on a few engine builds I have done over the last few years until things clicked to me. This fuel will turn your carb mounts to jelly in short order (like a couple of tanks). When I first struck this, I though it was poor quality non-OE carb mounts, but it happened even with OE Pirelli ones. Common theme was ALWAYS the vehicle's owner was using exclusively Shell 98.
You have been warned! Like a ~$600 repair bill.
Just a quick word about 98 octane fuels in general: Unless you have a high compression ratio, you are wasting money on these fuels. A 2.0 Nord has a compression ratio of 9:1 and was originally tuned for 92 octane fuel. The actual calorific value of all petrol fuels is around 46 MJ/kg, the gains in power can only be realised when your engine has a higher compression ratio and you need the knock resistance. E.G: My Subaru has a compression ratio of 11:1 and requires 98 to run correctly. I am not going to get into why here.
What do I recommend? Anything but shell... In fact, don't even drive into a Shell service station in any of your cars. I use BP... for the purely scientific reason that it an ingrained habit.
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116 Series (Alfetta Sedan/GT/GTV & Giulietta Sedan) / Beware of Shell 98!
Last post by LukeC - June 03, 2024, 11:42:12 PMFor those of you out there still driving real Alfas with Nord engines: This trap is catching a few people out here and there...
If you are using the stock type rubber carburetor isolators: DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES USE SHELL 98!
There is something in Shell's 98 jungle juice that will turn your carb rubbers to jelly within a couple of tanks. I have been caught on a few engine builds I have done over the last few years until things clicked to me. This fuel will turn your carb mounts to jelly in short order (like a couple of tanks). When I first struck this, I though it was poor quality non-OE carb mounts, but it happened even with OE Pirelli ones. Common theme was ALWAYS the vehicle's owner was using exclusively Shell 98.
You have been warned! Like a ~$600 repair bill.
Just a quick word about 98 octane fuels in general: Unless you have a high compression ratio, you are wasting money on these fuels. A 2.0 Nord has a compression ratio of 9:1 and was originally tuned for 92 octane fuel. The actual calorific value of all petrol fuels is around 46 MJ/kg, the gains in power can only be realised when your engine has a higher compression ratio and you need the knock resistance. E.G: My Subaru has a compression ratio of 11:1 and requires 98 to run correctly. I am not going to get into why here.
What do I recommend? Anything but shell... In fact, don't even drive into a Shell service station in any of your cars. I use BP... for the purely scientific reason that it an ingrained habit.
If you are using the stock type rubber carburetor isolators: DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES USE SHELL 98!
There is something in Shell's 98 jungle juice that will turn your carb rubbers to jelly within a couple of tanks. I have been caught on a few engine builds I have done over the last few years until things clicked to me. This fuel will turn your carb mounts to jelly in short order (like a couple of tanks). When I first struck this, I though it was poor quality non-OE carb mounts, but it happened even with OE Pirelli ones. Common theme was ALWAYS the vehicle's owner was using exclusively Shell 98.
You have been warned! Like a ~$600 repair bill.
Just a quick word about 98 octane fuels in general: Unless you have a high compression ratio, you are wasting money on these fuels. A 2.0 Nord has a compression ratio of 9:1 and was originally tuned for 92 octane fuel. The actual calorific value of all petrol fuels is around 46 MJ/kg, the gains in power can only be realised when your engine has a higher compression ratio and you need the knock resistance. E.G: My Subaru has a compression ratio of 11:1 and requires 98 to run correctly. I am not going to get into why here.
What do I recommend? Anything but shell... In fact, don't even drive into a Shell service station in any of your cars. I use BP... for the purely scientific reason that it an ingrained habit.
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116 Series (Alfetta Sedan/GT/GTV & Giulietta Sedan) / Re: Alfetta 2000 hard to start...
Last post by Craig_m67 - June 03, 2024, 11:50:08 AM... I always found they preferred to be driven hard and put away wet always won them over, works out any niggles too
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116 Series (Alfetta Sedan/GT/GTV & Giulietta Sedan) / Re: Alfetta 2000 hard to start...
Last post by MD - June 03, 2024, 07:23:04 AMWell let's think about it out loud. Only 3 elements make it run. The air is the same. Fuel I presume it has in abundance. So 2 out of 3 it has.
The fly in the ointment has to be electrical. You are on the money trail. Humidity could be playing a part in any borderline ignition connection where there may also be verdigris present. This can result in a voltage drop over that connection. The system may produce a spark but not high enough voltage. Is there a high intensity spark at time of cranking? Check ignition relay. Do you have a failing coil, ballast resistor (if it has one) faulty ignition module?
My actual diagnosis is rebuff from the utter shame of being called a shitter. No Alfetta deserves that. I think you need to show it some love with a cut and polish. She is a girl after all..flowers in the back seat and some tyre shine perhaps may win her over.
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The fly in the ointment has to be electrical. You are on the money trail. Humidity could be playing a part in any borderline ignition connection where there may also be verdigris present. This can result in a voltage drop over that connection. The system may produce a spark but not high enough voltage. Is there a high intensity spark at time of cranking? Check ignition relay. Do you have a failing coil, ballast resistor (if it has one) faulty ignition module?
My actual diagnosis is rebuff from the utter shame of being called a shitter. No Alfetta deserves that. I think you need to show it some love with a cut and polish. She is a girl after all..flowers in the back seat and some tyre shine perhaps may win her over.
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116 Series (Alfetta Sedan/GT/GTV & Giulietta Sedan) / Alfetta 2000 hard to start.
Last post by simmi1983 - June 02, 2024, 06:27:37 PMHi guys,
To my other Alfetta...
This one is a run around shitter, but it seems whenever I leave it outside and there's rain it gets impossible to start- even after the rain has been gone a few days and even though it ran fine when I parked it there.
Do these things get moisture problems anywhere?
Cap and rotor all good and I sprayed the ignition module and hall effect sensor plug with wd40 to chase out moisture.
It seems you wait a few days and off it will go after lots of time trying to start it.
I really like them when they drive but it really feels like you don't know what you're gonna get when you jump in it.
Thanks,
Luke
To my other Alfetta...
This one is a run around shitter, but it seems whenever I leave it outside and there's rain it gets impossible to start- even after the rain has been gone a few days and even though it ran fine when I parked it there.
Do these things get moisture problems anywhere?
Cap and rotor all good and I sprayed the ignition module and hall effect sensor plug with wd40 to chase out moisture.
It seems you wait a few days and off it will go after lots of time trying to start it.
I really like them when they drive but it really feels like you don't know what you're gonna get when you jump in it.
Thanks,
Luke
#6
116 Series (Alfetta Sedan/GT/GTV & Giulietta Sedan) / Re: DHLA40 carb woes.
Last post by simmi1983 - June 02, 2024, 06:17:29 PMUpdate. I got it running mint. Turns our the carbs weren't balanced perfectly. Just a little bit out majes the world of difference. I then used a gunson colortune and rechecked the balance and now it's mint.
Thanks for the help.
Luke
Thanks for the help.
Luke
#7
Buy/Swap/Sell [Announce ONLY] / Giulia Sprint GT Veloce parts ...
Last post by Anth73 - May 25, 2024, 02:41:23 PMSelling a number of hard to find Giulia Sprint GT Veloce parts. Many of these parts were sourced from overseas. Please contact me via SMS on 0408 408 259 for further details, pricing and photos. Available seperately or will consider bulk purchase with the 1966 GT Veloce shell I am also selling.
Body Parts / Trims:
1. Stepnose used bonnet in good condition
2. Early series used bootlid in good condition (two available)
3. L/H door
4. R/H door
5. Original Veloce badge (two available)
6. Quadrifolgio C-Pillar badges (original Bomisa badges in NOS condition)
7. Clutch cable mount (often missing under the diver side floorpan)
8. RHD pedal box (correct specification for cable clutch cars)
9. Original GT Veloce front grille and side trims in excellent condition
10. Front bumper in excellent condition
11. Rear bumper in very good condition
12. Rear bumper in fair condition missing L/H side piece but includes license plate light mount
Engine / Gearbox / Drivetrain:
1. Period correct AR00536 1600cc engine block, sump, crankshaft, cylinder head (factory thickness), connecting rods, camshafts, inlet manifold and cam cover
2. Period correct Weber 40 DCOE 27 carburettors (pair) ready for overhaul
3. Period correct 5-speed gearbox for cable clutch cars and 9/41 diff ratio
4. Front uprights / stub axles with period correct small ATE brake calipers as homologated for Sprint GT Veloce production from Autumn 1966
5. Rear axle with correct 9/41 diff ratio and ATE brake calipers
6. Correct specification GT Veloce propshaft in need of refurbishement
7. Period correct early style rear T-bar (one refurbished and painted, one ready for refurbishment)
Interior:
1. GT Veloce front seats complete with seat rails, mounting hardware, adjustment knob and plastic trim cover for the side hinge. Ready for restoration and retrimming in your preferred colour.
2. GT Veloce rear seat ready for retrimming in your preferred colour. Note that later rear seats from the 1750 onwards do not fit the earlier stepnose coupes.
3. GT Veloce front door cars and rear inner panels in good condition ready for retrimming in your preferred colour.
4. GT Veloce dashboard complete with the hard to find stainless steel trims plus a near complete spare dashboard. Ready for restoration.
5. GT Veloce 38 cm three spoke steering wheel in excellent condition
6. Full set of metric Veglia instruments with Italian script
Thanks,
Anthony
Body Parts / Trims:
1. Stepnose used bonnet in good condition
2. Early series used bootlid in good condition (two available)
3. L/H door
4. R/H door
5. Original Veloce badge (two available)
6. Quadrifolgio C-Pillar badges (original Bomisa badges in NOS condition)
7. Clutch cable mount (often missing under the diver side floorpan)
8. RHD pedal box (correct specification for cable clutch cars)
9. Original GT Veloce front grille and side trims in excellent condition
10. Front bumper in excellent condition
11. Rear bumper in very good condition
12. Rear bumper in fair condition missing L/H side piece but includes license plate light mount
Engine / Gearbox / Drivetrain:
1. Period correct AR00536 1600cc engine block, sump, crankshaft, cylinder head (factory thickness), connecting rods, camshafts, inlet manifold and cam cover
2. Period correct Weber 40 DCOE 27 carburettors (pair) ready for overhaul
3. Period correct 5-speed gearbox for cable clutch cars and 9/41 diff ratio
4. Front uprights / stub axles with period correct small ATE brake calipers as homologated for Sprint GT Veloce production from Autumn 1966
5. Rear axle with correct 9/41 diff ratio and ATE brake calipers
6. Correct specification GT Veloce propshaft in need of refurbishement
7. Period correct early style rear T-bar (one refurbished and painted, one ready for refurbishment)
Interior:
1. GT Veloce front seats complete with seat rails, mounting hardware, adjustment knob and plastic trim cover for the side hinge. Ready for restoration and retrimming in your preferred colour.
2. GT Veloce rear seat ready for retrimming in your preferred colour. Note that later rear seats from the 1750 onwards do not fit the earlier stepnose coupes.
3. GT Veloce front door cars and rear inner panels in good condition ready for retrimming in your preferred colour.
4. GT Veloce dashboard complete with the hard to find stainless steel trims plus a near complete spare dashboard. Ready for restoration.
5. GT Veloce 38 cm three spoke steering wheel in excellent condition
6. Full set of metric Veglia instruments with Italian script
Thanks,
Anthony
#8
Buy/Swap/Sell [Announce ONLY] / 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint ...
Last post by Anth73 - May 25, 2024, 02:01:12 PMFor sale is a rare Australian delivered 1966 Giulia Sprint GT Veloce stepnose shell with doors and door glass. It is on a frame, has been blasted and rust cutout but requires extensive repairs.
The good: One of approximately 300 Alfa Romeos sold in Australia in 1966 and one of only 1407 ever made in RHD with certified Australian delivery from Centro Documentazione Alfa Romeo. Originally white with tan interior. Restored GT Veloces are now in excess of $100K.
The bad: The shell requires extensive repairs and replacement panels e.g. floor, sills, boot, front clip, front and rear quarter panels, windscreen scuttle. This will cost a lot of money for a bodyshop to do. This project is possibly best suited to a passionate Alfisto with metalwork skills to do the work themselves.
I will also be listing an extensive inventory of hard to find spare parts I accumulated with the intention to restore the car to its former glory given its rarity. This includes the RHD specific pedals for cable clutch cars.
Please contact me via SMS on 0408 408 259 for further details, pricing and photos.
Thanks,
Anthony
The good: One of approximately 300 Alfa Romeos sold in Australia in 1966 and one of only 1407 ever made in RHD with certified Australian delivery from Centro Documentazione Alfa Romeo. Originally white with tan interior. Restored GT Veloces are now in excess of $100K.
The bad: The shell requires extensive repairs and replacement panels e.g. floor, sills, boot, front clip, front and rear quarter panels, windscreen scuttle. This will cost a lot of money for a bodyshop to do. This project is possibly best suited to a passionate Alfisto with metalwork skills to do the work themselves.
I will also be listing an extensive inventory of hard to find spare parts I accumulated with the intention to restore the car to its former glory given its rarity. This includes the RHD specific pedals for cable clutch cars.
Please contact me via SMS on 0408 408 259 for further details, pricing and photos.
Thanks,
Anthony
#9
932 Series (156, GTV, Spider, 147, GT, and 166) / Gtv temperature sensor
Last post by Bobm - May 25, 2024, 07:01:09 AMDoes anyone know if there is a repair pigtail to fit the 3 pin temperature sensor fitted to the gtv. ( the male plug attached to the engine wiring loom ).
Totally Alfa sell one for the 4 pin plug.
Regards.
Bob.
Totally Alfa sell one for the 4 pin plug.
Regards.
Bob.
#10
932 Series (156, GTV, Spider, 147, GT, and 166) / Re: heater hoses supply discon...
Last post by Craig_m67 - May 24, 2024, 10:08:15 PMThese guys might be able to help, that have the 4cyl version
https://alfa-restoration.co.uk/shop/alfa-147gt-161820-heater-hoses-set-p-3955.html?sort=1a&cPath=59_99
https://alfa-restoration.co.uk/shop/alfa-147gt-161820-heater-hoses-set-p-3955.html?sort=1a&cPath=59_99