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Back in the Saddle Again

ocduff — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:14:16 GMT

Bought a "new" Spider. Veloce, 1991, 55K original miles. It's been almost 2 years since my last Alfa. I had needed a daily commuter before and had to sell my '91, but now this is just a fun beach car - just moved down to Charleston SC (LOVE it here). Already I've done quite a bit, and there's a to-do list accumulating. I put in a new water pump, tune-up, re-torque, detail, and repaired some vaccum leaks. It has the typical motor mount wear. The manual is not very informative on the auto trans mount. Overall, the car feels good, with a few noises and groans to locate. A sheared wire to the AC electro-coupling/clutch. I like the auto trans, actually. Just some basic little sorting out to do on this car - and I know it'll take a while. I'm sure you'll all be hearing from me - I am, and will always be Alfa sick. It's been fun going over the car with many of the tips and tricks I've learned from many of you. It's good to be back!

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my albums pics of 70s autodromo el jabali

TORNILLO20003 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:04:08 GMT

here im w pino miccolo padre and hijo autodromo el jabali alfasal y jamsal team
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Scary experience in 91L

Alfisto Steve — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:01:40 GMT

Flew to Orlando on Thursday bought a pristine black 91L with pristine S interior. Drove back Thursday evening to Santee, SC for RON (crew rest). Up early today drove for hours in the dark with no drama.

At 0800 this morning in bright daylight left I-95 and hit a two lane to get back home (Interstate does not go here from the south).

At about 0830 out of the woods from my right comes a deer across the road. Slam on the brakes deer misses me. But now out of the woods comes a big arse dog in hot pursuit of said deer. I nail him in his left rear hindquarter with left front corner of bumper still going about 45 or so. Deer long gone and dog disappears too so condition unknown.

Scard the ---- out me but God saved me and the Alfa today. Thank You Lord!

Only damage to car is left head light washer nozzle which appears to have been already broken and glued to bumper disappeared.

Scary 91 164L, deer and dog story

Alfisto Steve — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:59:37 GMT

DUPLICATE THREAD AS FIRST ONE DIDN'T POST And went into cyberspace BUT THEN DID AND DELTE FUNCTION SEEMS TO HAVE DISAPPEARED ALONG WITH THE DEER AND THE DOG.

Flew to Orlando on Thursday bought a pristine black 91L with pristine S interior. Drove back Thursday evening to Santee, SC for RON (crew rest). Up early today drove for hours in the dark with no drama.

At 0800 this morning in bright daylight left I-95 and hit a two lane to get back home (Interstate does not go here from the south).

At about 0830 out of the woods from my right comes a deer across the road. Slam on the brakes deer misses me. But now out of the woods comes a big arse dog in hot pursuit of said deer. I nail him in his left rear hindquarter with left front corner of bumper still going about 45 or so. Deer long gone and dog disappears too so condition unknown.

Scard the ---- out me but God saved me and the Alfa today. Thank You Lord!

Only damage to car is left head light washer nozzle which appears to have been already broken and just glued to bumper disappeared.

For Sale Alfa Romeo Spider Fuel/Gas Tank 77-79

geos — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:47:48 GMT

Purchased originally from IAP, but is not correct for my spider.

Alfa Romeo Spider Fuel/Gas Tank 77-79 :eBay Motors (item 200408598119 end time Nov-30-09 16:38:58 PST)

Thank you for looking.

Scary Experience in '92 164S

Fastpants — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:35:50 GMT

Hi All,

My '92 164S came with no manuals so, suffice to say that this board has been a tremendous help to this first-time (and very proud) Alfa owner.

So today I'm cruising down the street and, as I come up to a red light, I press the brake pedal and it goes to the floorboard, providing just barely enough stopping power to halt the car. I immediately pull in to a nearby 7-11 to get off the road and check out the problem. While in the parking lot, I pump the brakes and about 70% of the stopping power returns.

I go in and buy some brake fluid and then open the hood with no idea where to put it. So, I figure that since I'm just a little over a mile from home and since pumping the brakes restored a reasonable amount of stopping power, I decided to "limp" home and ask you guys.

Of course, during that short drive, my brakes returned to their normal operating state.

What happened?! What should I check and where exactly is the brake fluid reservoir? I figure the most obvious approach is to check the fluid, but I'm lost without any type of manual.

Thanks a bunch,
Nick

New Brake Reservoir Lines

john.harrill — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:21:18 GMT

Finally replaced the lines from the reservoir to the master cylinder. The hose came from Pegasus Racing. Ditched the worm-style clamps in favor these.

Hopefully, this will solve my smoking issue. The fluid was dripping onto the anti-roll bar, running along it to the center of the car, then dropping right onto the exhaust.

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windshield alfa spider 76

mango0559 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:21:17 GMT

hi I looking for alfa romeo spider 76 used windshield glass am location in new york tank you.

Track Time!!

Bremms — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:54:46 GMT

Went to CMP today for a local Ferrari club event.. Got out for 1/2 day.
Didn't take the Alfa. Drove the Volvo 142 (it is a track car)
Pics of car
MobileMe Gallery.

Anyway, I hadn't tracked the car yet and was wondering how it would do.
Only had one session since I didn't really "do" the track day. The Volvo was
a HOOT!!! Nice to finally get it out there. learned a couple of things.
I need a little more tuning on the SU Carbs and the Bilstien sport shocks
are too soft for the track. the car was sooo tossable, I was able to drive it
at 9-10/10 with ease. That went well. I have a guy in the club interested
in buying the car to do vintage racing. We went for a short drive.
Got back and I needed to go home to care for my 3 month old. I needed
to push start the car!!:eek::eek: I could tell the battery was low and the car
wasn't charging. Made 45 tense miles home.. hoping the car wouldn't
konk. A little later I put the battery on the charger and looked under the hood.
Thinking the regulator was bad ( Alt is nearly new). Found one of
the wires came off the alternator.. Easy fix, should have looked under the hood before I left.

Drive relay issues - 86 Grad

tulsalfa — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:24:09 GMT

I am still trying to get one rather obstinate 86 Grad to run. It seems that some of my problem may be in the main drive relay. The schematic that I have (Thanks again, Papa Jam!) shows the following terminals on that relay: 31, 31b, 87, 50, 30, 15. The Bosch relay that I pulled out of my Spider shows Bosch #0280230001 and IAP shows that as the correct relay. Here is the problem: that relay shows the following pins: 31, 30, 50, 15, 87b, 87, 1.

Have I confused the life out of everyone at this juncture? Assuming that all of the corresponding numbers hook up to one another, I am left with terminals number 87b and 1 on my relay with no idea where they go. AND, a number 31b on the plug.

Also, can anyone help me with color schematics for my FI system? The one from Papa Jam is in black and white and having the wire colors to trace could prove to be a huge help - or, perhaps someone is knowledgeable enough to tell me what color each wire is that comes off of this relay.

Any help would be MOST appreciated.

Dean Mandlebaum

1987 Alfa Romeo Spider Graduate

Mr.jon — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:35:48 GMT

I guess il repost these pics in this section:

1987 alfa romeo spider graduate, all original, 52k miles. Drives like a dream.

For Sale 91 Alfa Romeo 164B For Sale Runs, Needs work - $500 San Diego Area

Chiappino — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:35:10 GMT

I just bought this car, after an extremely untruthful seller..... I should have spent more time looking at it. Unfortunately I don't have the time, $ or storage to work on this one. So, it needs to move on to somebody who has the ability to work on it/use it for parts.
The car is a 164B, cloth interior (I know, big disappointment) however the interior is in great condition, especially with over 178,000 miles!

I'm going to try to be as thorough as possible. I don't like surprises and it's not fair to the next buyer, so bear with me....

The good:
all windows/door handles work
A/C blows ice cold/heater works
Starts and drives everytime
Does not overheat, (warm, it runs at about 210 Degrees)
New Water coolant reservoir
timing belt covers are in perfect condition
Transmission is extremely smooth

The bad:
Car has a significant miss. May be spark/fuel injection/ or possible head gasket, but car runs and drives rather well still.
There is minor anti-freeze leak that drips onto the floor by the gas pedal. (picture shows after 70 miles of driving)
Car is a lien sale, meaning it hasn't been registered since the previous owner bought it from the tow yard. (this just means you have to go to DMV, and not AAA)
Car hasn't been registered since 06.
Rear right passenger door makes loud sound when it locks/unlocks (but still works)
Car will need alignment
dent in drivers side front wheel well
Mediocre paint job (but all the same color)
Broken gas cap (of course!)

Obviously some work needs to be done. I just bought it as a supplement to my 87 spider, something to keep my dry when it rains, or is cold. But this is too much for me right now. Come take it away..... $500/firm!

I'm happy to drive it to you if you'll provide transportation back, or we work out something else. Car is located in Carlsbad, which is northern San Diego, CA area.

Pics can be seen at Picasa Web Albums - Chase - 164
Let me know if you have any questions! Thanks

Chase
760-902-0481

Leaking Injector

Swelles — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:18:04 GMT

Tracked the fuel smell I was experiencing down to a leaking injector. Planning to deal with this problem in the spring however I welcome any thoughts about this issue. Looks like a bit of a "job" to get at it. Thanks for your help.

fuel filter

caralio — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:20:44 GMT

Hello,
my fuel filter (see enclosed) is letting fuel leaking from the top of it. Any idea where it might come from ? btw, it is a sprint....
Lionel

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fuel pump FI to Carb

Stonewall13 — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:41:56 GMT

I am going from SPICA on a 78 Alfa Spider to carbs. What is the best fuel pump to use? I believe that the bosch pump is way to strong as psi. Any recommendations would be appreciated. thanks!!