Category: Alfa Romeo 145, 146, 147, 155, 156, 164, 166, GT Forum

Moin, this morning I wanted to get to work, get into my Alfa 147 1.9 JTD and turn the key upside down and it did something for a short time, so once a short display was lit up and after that everything was dark, only the airbag lamp flashed around uncontrollably until the one was off. So ADAC called, which meant the battery is completely on the ass, I need a new one, he would install me for 120 €. Somehow I remembered the batteries should not cost 120 € and so I rather called my contract workshop, because I still have a service voucher for it. Since the ADAC that he can give me start help, but the battery is so dead that he can go out in the middle of it and it would not be good for the electronics too. So I asked if he can drag me to the workshop, he meant no, for a battery is not worth the effort, he already has a new one………I was already Baff, because I actually assumed that the ADAC dragged me through at least to my workshop and I am not forced to buy one over the battery for a long time.

Hello, I bought an Alfa Romeo 156 1.9 JTD from 1st hand with a completely guided service booklet. It was approved for the first time in 2004 and now has 120,000 km down. According to the service booklet, the timing belt would have to be changed for the first time at this mileage level. However, a change already took place in 2013 at 57,000 km. This was probably rather unscheduled. My question now in the round: Should I change the timing belt anyway or is this now rather unnecessary? Thank you already in advance for your answers!

Hi guys. My 147 and I have now again ne kriese Many will remember that we have recently brought a dark time behind us… Somehow it doesn’t get better. To better understanding I count on what we have been through so far. We found ourselves in 2006 when my 147 still innocent 80tkm had on it At about 130tkm then the first shock, Koilbentipper. Engine was completely overhauled, cylinders drilled up and oversized piston used. B 180tkm at the front the lower crossbars were replaced so much all shock absorbers. But I value this as normal wear. At approx. 200tkm I had to renew all the cats because they are crumbled. At approx. 250tkm the gearbox has gone away and was replaced. At approx. 265tkm front all crossbars were replaced plus track bars. Now at 272tkm my steering and an ignition coil has gone away. Servo oil loss in the area of the right fold bellow. So new steering. Steerings are currently not available so a new part has to be taken… well, for my little one only the best intermediate by of course some wear parts like timing belts, brakes and such a stuff however is normal. Meanwhile the underbody was already quite gammeln. However, because I still have about 3-4 years to stay faithful to the car I have had the underbody completely resealed. As you can see we already have a lot of perseverance. I still stick to it still the Car to drive for about 3 years because I don’t get any more for the car but it gets harder and harder… Only if I look at the car I could fall in love with it again and again Even if it is used up and worn out. Is it so much that doesn’t break everything in the time what CAN be broken? In addition, the oil consumption is unfortunately not the lowest. But well, I’ve already used to it… Nevertheless, I ask myself the question so slowly whether “we” still have a great common future… But I think if I get it back at the end of the week I will probably fall in love again, at least I hope that for my 147 In the sense, for the next three years. Cheers

The engine of my Alfa 146ti (EZ 2/96) gets very warm and only max. approx. 65 degrees (after >10km). The heating is also hardly appealing. What does this look like with your Alfa 145/146 ? When I bought the car from 2 years, the problem was even bigger, because I had at -3 degrees outside temperature max. 50 degrees lt. display. At that time there was still warranty on it, so the dealer has the Therm ostat changed, which made it a bit better (even the above described 65 degrees). Since that was still too little for me (especially because it takes a very long time) I made a complaint again, but I was told that this would be normal. Here in the forum I found some posts, in which low engine temp. was written, so I took it that way. If it gets really cold outside, however, it bothers me considerably ( unfortunately I didn’t have a garage, i.e. car is outside). This year I wanted to tackle the problem even before the big cold. Can it be that the dealer at that time did not exchange the thermostat at all as claimed, but otherwise “repaired” like (e.g. bend up) ? I would have a new thermostat installed if I knew that the problem is gone, but of course have no desire to spend unnecessary money (how much would I have to expect there ?). Are these temperatures with intact thermostat normal (the engine takes 10 km to the 65 Is there any other tips on how to get the engine warm faster ? Thanks and greeting Thorsten P.S.: Motor will be in the city in summer up to about 90 degrees and in winter about 80, so display should be ok.

Hello everyone, I hope I’m not stoned the same way… It’s about the mannol 10w60. I stumbled over it on eBay and wonder that it meets the same standards as Castrol but only costs half (Api / Acea) . Where is there (founded) the catch? This is purely of personal interest I already have my oil It would be great if no answers would come in the direction like “just take xyz and don’t ask so stupid – because it’s just so…” Sorry also for d en oil thread but I found nothing useful in the search

Good morning, As the title already reveals, it is about the transmission / circuit of my Bella. 1. If the engine and the transmission are really warm, the return gear cracks sporadic when inserting. In the cold condition this is not the case. What can this be? – Have to change one way or another before the transmission oil on the WE against corresponding Castrol EPX90 – can it be that it gets better? (The first filling is now 100tkm or 10 years inside) 2. If I am strong from the first gear or with I often don’t get it in. I press the lever on the left and pull it in direction 2. It feels like there’s a kind of cone that prevents it from inserting (it doesn’t crack or nothing grinds or the like, I just can’t get any further). If I “get around the cones exactly”, however, it can be inserted problemlessly – without cracking and force. If I drive normally, it’s not a problem to put it in. – (See also 3) 3. The circuit feels a bit tacky. If the gear is inserted you have in every direction about 1cm game. You find the gears all without any problems they can be easily inserted and stay inside but somehow this bothers me. – Have already read some of a switch box / shawl backdrop / switch block / rope pull etc. but that was all for other Alfa models. Is a remote diagnosis possible here or should I drive to the dealer? I didn’t actually have any e Pleasure for troubleshooting to spend money on what I could invest in spare parts that I can install myself… BTW: The clutch I tested the works I hope you had a nice Easter and a pleasant weekend

hello alfa friends unfortunately the sufu did not bring me enough information therefore I open a new topic! I decided to buy a 156 2.5 v6! the purchase decision is first and foremost the wonder beautiful design and the fascinating v6 engine! now are however still a few questions open, the while: is the 156 v6 really as susceptible as many say? how high is the realistic consumption of sporty driving excellent country road? is this aut o from the spare parts and maintenance (if you can do a lot of yourself and my friend mech. is at alfa) affordable for a otto-normal earner? what do you have to pay special attention to when buying this model from which run performance would you leave the fingers off? calculate so with 600€, you get for this money already well maintained exemplare (prices refer to Austria)? what I still want to say: I buy this alfa not so that I get cheap from a to b for there s I have my mazda, it serves rather as a second car for beautiful Sunday exits! I am also aware that so many an alfa needs a lot of love and inclination, so for me a car is not only some object! I have no two left hands and already guess of cars! would look forward to numerous tips of 156 drivers! mfg harry

Hello, I recently bought an Alfa 156 1.8TS… already before I bought the test drive, I noticed that the car is unusually fast and powerful for a vehicle with 1.8 liters of engine capacity… Well, it’s not a small machine but I didn’t expect this brachial force… So I drove out the car on the highway and the speedo needle went well over the 240 km/h… At first I thought the speedo was broken, but then I took a nav. .. Top speed on the Navi was 237km/h on straight road… After that I had the car tested on a test bench… Result: 144KW so almost 200hp… That’s why I have a few questions for you: Is there anyone else whose 1.8 is so different from its performance??? Or can it be that there is a fault in the factory data and the car does not have 144 HP but 144 KW??? It is not impossible to get 200 HP out of a 1.8L engine… think of the Ho nda S2000, the 240 hp delivers at 2 liters of engine capacity or various other overturned high-tech cars from the Far East… Would be grateful for your advice…

Hello people, apart from the suspension problem, timing belts and oil and so I have another question. I heard, the V6 easily manages 300tkm and more if the driver treats it properly. I have now discovered one with, one without LPG conversion. Are the gas resistant? Or should I rather take the without gas? both run around 160tkm. Otherwise, timing belts, crossbars and entire front axle testing is so the most important thing in the mileage or? Or is there something that in the km performance must be made before like e.g. bearing shells with the e36 M3

Hello together, I am thinking of buying an Alfa 147 1.6 TS 105 eco from the dealer. The car is rust-free, had the last service at 50,000km. The dealer would change the timing belt, as well as remove new TÜV and a small rust spot at the wheelhouse by Smart Repair and the circuit is somewhat cumbersome, is also done. Purchase price from the dealer 7500 we agreed on 7000 Euro if I now agree. Test drive had already been and I was with it also at the Fiat/A Ifa dealer who also told me that the car is all right. And here I trust the car master already. He was just not sure about the price.