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Looking quite nice there you big gay jersey dweller ;)

Must take about 1.28 seconds to get from one side of the rock to the other now :)

Probably because the bottom end was also damaged when the belt went, and they just repaired the head. Doh!

Any cambelt going after 2k miles is pretty obviosuly a manufacturing problem with the belt.

I was just reading through this thread and about to mention about my cousin that had the 156 2.5 v6 that the cambelt snapped on leaving him with a 2 and a half grand bill... Lucky youve got the warranty, hope its covered. Lovely car btw, the 2.5 was great to drive when it was running right.

Aye, it's a fantastic car on the rare ocassions it's all in one piece and running properly mate! :)

oh dear,snapped belt.....ouch...how many valves!!!!! :lol: like the run about!

Loads of valves mate!!!!

My DJ name is actually Car Killer :)

Quick update for those that like to take the p*ss :)

The GTA snapped it's cambelt (one day before the warranty ran out!! :) ). so being a complete idiot I bought another alfa to reun around in while the GTA is rebuilt.

Quick pic for those that like alfas but won't admit it in front of their dub loving friends :)

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:wave: :nuts: :gag:

But because I am the luckiest man alive (sometimes) it happened on the penultimate day of my warranty!!

 

What!? :shock: That is mad! :lol: But I have to ask, how many miles had that belt done before it broke?

I know mate - they've already paid out for a gearbox because I blew the diff, which took the gearbox out with it! (£2200!) :)

Alfa reckon it may now need a full engine rebuild, which has gotta cost a good few grand. Luckily the (free) warranty is up to the value of the car :)

The belt snapped at 50k by the way. Not sure if it was the belt or a tensioner or something. It was serviced by an alfa main dealer 2k miles ago, including belt check etc.

There is a bit of a thing going on with alfa at the mo, as most other countries say change the belts on a GTA at 60k kilometers - 38k miles or so, but the uk service schedule says 72k miles! Alfa uk have already paid out on several out of warranty GTAs that have snapped belts.

Great cars though. When they work! That's why I've got 2 - one is always in the garage! :)

bloody hell Will what have you done to the poor GTA now then! :roll:

 

Well I liked them so much I bought another one! :)

 

Needed something to run around in while the GTA gets a new engine (oops!) so I bought a 155 2.0 sportpack for 700 quid. Bargain :)

'Motor Control Failure' warning light came on mate. I thought it was probably the lambda probe - it's fairly common. Turned out to be a snapped cambelt!

But because I am the luckiest man alive (sometimes) it happened on the penultimate day of my warranty!! :) SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET :)

Tis with Alfa as we speak. Although they're busy so I was thinking of taking it to this alfa racing fella up the road for a rebuild.

The silver lining........... I may well get it rebuilt a bit bigger (possibly 3.6) as it won't really cost any more.

Will (carkiller) :)

Well I liked them so much I bought another one! :)

Needed something to run around in while the GTA gets a new engine (oops!) so I bought a 155 2.0 sportpack for 700 quid. Bargain :)

Good stuff mate - you've put a hell of a lot of work into your rado :) It's going to be a cracker :)

The Alfa is good thanks. I'm rapidly working my way through the Alfa Romeo parts catalogue though! :) :) :) I'm sticking to major mechanical items such as gearboxes, diffs, etc to keep things simple :)

Other than killing it a few times already, it still gets me every time I drive it mate. The sound, the acceleration, etc. I love it! :) I still need to sort the suspension out though - I fancy some KWs.

Coming over there in a few weeks if you need anything from the UK dude?

Will

God mate, is that a Storm that you've butchered with lowered suspension and a non-standard grill!!!!!!!!!! Sacrilidge!! ;)

Goodness me where have you been hiding??

 

15s, nah, got to be bigger than that. Going away with work very soon so everything is kind of on hold until i get back and then ive got the next list of jobs and purchases including some nice shiney wheels..

 

Hows the alfa, Romeo???

Behind the sofa mate. Been scared to come out and see what else has fallen off the Alfa ;)

Tart ;)

I'd try and find some cracking 15 inchers matey. Old skool all the way!

6000 schmeuros on a respray!!! You are completely fekin chicken oriental my friend!! :) It is zee crazy cigarettes you 'dutch people' are smoking over there I think, yah? :)

Fair play though mate. If you're gonna do it, you might as well do it properly eh? It looks bleedin gorgeous.

How's life mate?

Will

Look who the cat dragged in :camp:

 

PMSL.

 

Haven't you got an Alfa forum to be annoying dooble 6s? ;)

Nice to see you too fellas! :)

(no time for forums recently - been working 8 jobs to try to keep up with repairs to the alfa ;) )

Try everyone mate, as it's pot luck depending on the car, the company, location, etc, etc.

 

In the last year i've had 2 accidents and lost my no claims bonus, and got 5 points for going a tad too fast, and my insurance only went up 90 quid!

 

Try as many different companies as you can.

 

£90! :lol:[/quote:38nw4pve]

 

 

Me and the fella from the insurance company were actually laughing about it on the phone! :)

Try everyone mate, as it's pot luck depending on the car, the company, location, etc, etc.

In the last year i've had 2 accidents and lost my no claims bonus, and got 5 points for going a tad too fast, and my insurance only went up 90 quid!

Try as many different companies as you can.

Oh and the torque steer/steering thing you mention mate.....

It does torque steer a bit, but you have to remember the steering is ultra quick at 1.8 turns lock to lock (or thereabouts). It's a two hands on the wheel afair most of the time, at least until you get used to how quick the steering is anyway.

You mean a 3.2 V6 mate. All GTAs (147 and 156) are 3.2 V6s.

I bought mine after planning on getting an S3 - once I'd driven both, there really was no option though!

Not sure I agree on two points though......

Not much quicker than an S3? Christ, mine is! Way quicker, especially at the top end. I haver got a decent exhaust and carbon intake which made a bit of difference I guess.

And plasticy interior? One of the things I didn't like about the Audi was the interior! I thought it felt a bit unspecial next to the GTA? ...........

I think pretty much any car you own will break down alot, cos you drive like a loon everywhere you go :lol:

 

...more pics!

 

Yeah but it doesnt help that the gearbox and diff are made of chocolate :lol:

Pasta actually Stanley :)

I thought you might be up still :)

 

A nice tune to them - I was expecting a typical diesel ticker, but instead heard a nice 5 pot growl.

 

Kind of looking forward to it, sod crimbo when you have an alfa on the way, even if it is only a diesel.

I#ve no idea what you mean mate ;)

Alfas are lovely these days. The interiors are a great place to be. I bloody love mine even though it is a complete pain in the t*ts much of the time! :)

Niceness :)

I was shocked at how un-nasty the Alfa diesels are too mate. Decent motorway tools indeed.

Did I just say that out loud?!!! :(

What is it and how much is left in it? Does it come with a selection of tunes also :lol:

Avon ZZ3 215/40/17 - as far as I rememebr it has 0 miles on it mate. I'll check tomorrow and let you know.

What sort of tuneage is sir into then? :)

Aye more pics!

 

Looks amazing!

Thanks mate :)

Need to get some more pics sorted - it's always in the garage though! ;)

damn, i have a new 205/45/16 sitting in my cupboard gathering dust. thought i could be a good samaritan.

 

lol - i've got a 215/40/17 in my back yard that I was going to donate as well! :)

 

Just the size i run matey shall i PM my address.........?

Mate, if you arrange/pay for postage, it's yours gratis.