Hi!I'm new here and I'm currently doing up an Alfasud 1350. I just bought the car earlier this year and it needs some work.This is my first Alfa and I've gotta...
Hi Kelvin. Sounds like an interesting project you've got there. I'll try to answer as best I can as I go through the mail. First suggestion - get a workshop...
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Forgot to ask about the brake shields.Does your car still have its brake shields on?Most Malaysian Alfasud's have had their brake shields removed,most of them...
Hi My isp keeps resetting so I will try help in sections Brakes - your brake calipers must be reconned PROPERLY, do not use force on them as you will damage...
Carbs - your fuel pump is probably faulty, check your filters/tank/lines first, these pumps do this after about 5 years. Your carbs are running out of fuel! ...
Startup smoke is normal, std cars don't have seals on the exhaust valves. If the white smoke starts getting worse, your brake master cylinder is leaking fluid...
This is common on all suds esp when they get wet. The problem gets worse as the disks wear out. One theory is that the sides of the pads make contact with the...
1) Rebuild the car as original 2) Fit a 33 rear axle/handbrake only 3) Fit the entire 33 suspension Bear in mind the sud CVs are no longer obtainable. u can...
... u ... Hi Magoo.Thanks for the suggestions.What do you mean by "No smoke = f/all oil in the sump!"? Are there any grooved brake discs for Alfasuds or do I...
Sorry to sound like a granny but the bottom line is that it is 20 years old and u will have to spend time and money on it to get it where it should be. The...
All Italian cars smoke when driven hard, no smoke means it is about to go bang as there is no oil in the motor. Drilled and grooved disks were available years...
... Alfa engines burn oil - at least 1980's and earlier do (not sure about modern Alfa engines), so you should expect some oil consumption and a little oil...
Hi.Got another problem.I've just started using the car after keeping it aside for close to a month.Had to change the seals in the clutch pump.But after driving...
You need to be more specific: 1) Does it only happen when the car is rolling or standing. 2) Does the body or the steering vibrate. 3) Does the vibration vary...
You will need to jack the front wheels off the ground to do all these checks. Dont forget to check the steering & rack! Move the wheels left & right while...
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Hullo Kelvin, and congratulations on joining the Alfasud fold. Wonderful cars, and you won't regret it. Re the problems on your car, here are my thoughts on...
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Merry Christmas everyone!Its a bit quiet this year but I'm still having a great time.Hope all you guys are having a good time too. Ciao! Regards Kelvin...
I've just finished building a mildly modified 1712cc engine for my sud. The heads have been ported and are fitted with Holbay 099 cams. I'm wanting to replace...
Hi Gez I have done dyno runs with the std air box K&N filter fitted, bolt on filters no trumpets & with trumpets. The best by a long way was the std air box...
Tony, many thanks for the reply, it makes very interesting reading. I'll have to reconsider my choice of air filter. I didn't actually pick the Holbay cams,...
The spec you quote are for a fast road cam, lift is how far the valves open (less any tappet setting) period at the crank is how long the valve is off the seat...
Some time ago, John Russell and Alex Jenner were discussing front inboard disc upgrades. If either of you are still posting, do you have drawings available so...
Hey ad I have a different approach and use the standard alfasud calipers in my race car. One of the big problems with the handbrake setup is that when it was ...
Grant, Thanks for the suggestion. I'll see what other responses I get and in the meantime have a play with a spare disc/caliper set up I,ve got in my garage. ...
Hi, still posting but I don't have drawings. There's a picture of John's car including front disk here: http://www.8ung.at/alfasud/asjr01e.html I'm still using...
Lex, Thanks for the info. My handbrake currently works hydraulically via an additional master cylinder connected by pushrod to the handrake lever. I am fitting...
Hullo all, Grant wrote "I have a different approach... I would suggest (and I am only assuming you haven't already) remove the calipers and remove the...
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