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116 Series (Alfetta Sedan/GT/GTV & Giulietta Sedan) / Re: Brakes...or lack thereof

« Last post by sudsy on January 17, 2020, 10:15:10 PM »

FWIW.. I found that my Alfetta brakes went to Xanadu if the rear calipers got sticky  to some degree or another...

This usually happens (still) after a hot run...

In this case, the brakes went very rubbery and not very effective at all..
Leaving the car rest overnight with handbrake off tends to restore braking efficiency..

Take away from this is ....sticky rear calipers...

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General Discussion / Just an idea.

« Last post by bazzbazz on January 17, 2020, 09:28:37 PM »

To all those around the country who are the organizers for club drives, I was wondering if it may/may not be a worthwhile idea to take the drives to suitable areas/communities affected by the recent fire crisis. (NO, not active fire areas  )

I am sure they could do with the business/income from where ever our merry little bands my stop, spend, have lunch, buy fuel.

Like I said, don't know if it's a good idea or not, but just thought i'd mention it.

Baz

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Introduce Yourself / Re: Hi from Brissbane

« Last post by bazzbazz on January 17, 2020, 09:22:02 PM »

Hi Peter,

Congrats on the purchase, welcome to the world of Alfa.

You'll find us a friendly lot on here, a little weird, a bit strange, but that's all part of the Alfa charm. 

Sent you a PM too.

Baz

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932 Series (156, GTV, Spider, 147, GT, and 166) / Re: Back In The Saddle!

« Last post by Beatle on January 17, 2020, 09:08:37 PM »

I will take precautions to protect the leather.  Maybe slide a deflated football into the gap and inflate it........   What can possibly go wrong    Probably open the sunroof first and place a net over the hole  .

PS:   I believe 'facetious' is the shortest word to contain all the vowels, in order, with no repetition.

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Introduce Yourself / Re: Hi from Brisbane

« Last post by SimplePeter on January 17, 2020, 09:03:52 PM »

Hi All,

Here is my new ride. 2009 159 JTD Ti.

I have a few question though I'll post in other topics.

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Buy/Swap/Sell [Announce ONLY] / Re: Alfetta 79 GTV horns, speedo cable, bumpers

« Last post by sudsy on January 17, 2020, 08:58:47 PM »

bump..

anyone got a good front stainless steel GTV bumper?

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932 Series (156, GTV, Spider, 147, GT, and 166) / Re: Back In The Saddle!

« Last post by bazzbazz on January 17, 2020, 05:55:42 PM »

Maybe for Military vehicles, but definitely NOT the case, if they were working on fixed or rotary wing aircraft.

I was being facetious.   

 

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Buy/Swap/Sell [Announce ONLY] / Re: 1992 Alfa Romeo 33 16V QV

« Last post by philpot on January 17, 2020, 05:48:11 PM »

Bump !

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932 Series (156, GTV, Spider, 147, GT, and 166) / Re: Back In The Saddle!

« Last post by bonno on January 17, 2020, 04:34:39 PM »

Maybe for Military vehicles, but definitely NOT the case, if they were working on fixed or rotary wing aircraft.

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932 Series (156, GTV, Spider, 147, GT, and 166) / Re: Back In The Saddle!

« Last post by bazzbazz on January 17, 2020, 04:20:23 PM »

I'll have to try using a bit more brute force.

"Use a bigger hammer"

"If it won't fit, FORCE IT! If it break, eh, it needed replacing anyway"

Two very popular dictum employed by Air Force maintenance personnel on a daily basis. 
(Especially "Sumpy's")*






* Sumpy - Military slang for a Engine Fitter