I was despairing of finding a dedicated UK-based group for devotees of the boxer-engined Alfas and so I was very happy to find Sprintformation. I know of the...
I've heard of a boxer for road use going out to 1800, but whether it was by boring or stroking (or both) I don't know. Savali in the Netherlands, an...
Hi Some time ago (mmm, longer than I want to admit) I drove my P4 through some deep water, and then had to push it out of the other side. Over Christmas we...
Hi ... Sportwagon, and if there really is a 4WD 16v version I may have to track one down. From what I've seen in classified ads, Wagons are either 16v and 2WD...
Hi Keith, Sounds like you are having fun! My friend Paul with the 16 valve Sud, who you met at the Auto Italia day at Donnington, is using 90mm pistons to ...
Hi Keith, I think Autodelta (think they have a web site www.autodelta.co.uk) did make 90mm forged pistons for the 33 16valve. Some details were posted on the...
There have been made a 16v Q4 SW. I think 500 of them was made. We have at least one of them in Norway. That car was imported from Germany. But why don't you...
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Jan 14, 2002 6:05 am
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Hi ... make 90mm forged pistons for the 33 16valve. Some details were posted on the 33 dicussion list a year or 2 back.<< Mmm, I think the details included a...
Hi ... you met at the Auto Italia day at Donnington, is using 90mm pistons to create a displacement of 1830cc. I do know that they are forged and very ...
Dear all, I am a new member to sprintformation and have read with interest many of the previous discussions. I too have been afflicted with the disease that...
Hi Gary, Before you decide on the cam, it might be worth checking on the profile. One of the big cam companies (Kent or Piper, I can't remember which) used to,...
Hi I dont think you could fit the hydraulic followers to a non hydraulic head / camshaft carrier. They are a fair bit larger. Not sure if the hydraulic tappet ...
Hi friends, Sorry for derailing the topic of discussion. This is all very interesting to read, and also serves as quite an education to those of us still...
... Sprint?<< There was a Sprint supplement to the 33 manuals. This basically cover the electrics, bodywork, etc, but not the engine, gearbox, etc. I know that...
Hi all, I'm not a regular contributor to the discussions, but I do read them with interest! Here's a slight red herring but nonetheless relevant to the...
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Jan 18, 2002 9:05 am
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Hi all, My understanding is there are 4 main boxer head/camshaft types: 1) Original Alfasud (8v) - so call split lobe/split follower type. Adjust valve...
Opps, full of typos.... in paragraph 2, I meant to say: ....neither the 95bhp 301.28 nor the 105bhp 301.46 would.... Lux, do you know the engine type of the...
... Sprint?<< There was a Sprint supplement to the 33 manuals. This basically cover the electrics, bodywork, etc, but not the engine, gearbox, etc. I know that...
Hi The 33 manual is available as a reprint from a company called Mercian Manuals. As the original is mainly line drawings it has reproduced quite well. The...
What's the general view on altering wheel sizes? Even if you keep the same rolling radius by having a bigger wheel and smaller tyrewall, can this affect...
Alex, Thanks for the very useful info. Not sure about the engine type. I've looked in the owner's handbook but that isn't very helpful. I would guess that it...
Andrew Luckhurst
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Jan 22, 2002 10:03 pm
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Hi Lux, Is the engine number to be found somewhere on the engine? I'm not at home right now and don't have my manuals handy either. What about the vehical...
Hi Lex, I should have thought of that! Yes, the registration document shows that the engine number begins 30146, so that confirms that in fact I have the 105...
Andrew Luckhurst
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Jan 23, 2002 10:49 pm
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Hi, Anyone ever tried to DIY change a front wheel bearing on a 1.5TI sud? I know the Haynes says take it to a garage, but the Haynes says that for every other...
... press, but anyone reckon its possible to drift it in/out? Any advice gratefully received. << Personally I would say pick up a spare hub and get a bearing...
About a week ago, there was some discussion about oversize pistons for a 1.7 - I think this was for Keith's water damaged 16v engine? I noticed on Tim Rauen's ...
... 1.7 - I think this was for Keith's water damaged 16v engine? I noticed on Tim Rauen's Alfasud site, there is mention of a 8v Sprint with 88mm Asso pistons....
I need to sell my Graduate quickly because I am relocating. I am willing to let it go cheaply. It is in fine working order and just got a new German canvas...
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