Hi. I have a problem with the front foglights on my 33 16V 92. Normally, this lights turns on using the switch on the dashboard (if you have turned on the...
Norberto Altalef
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Jan 13, 2000 6:50 pm
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Sprinters Every time I wash my sprint, or it is in heavy rain, I get water in the glovebox, which seems to be getting in through the bonnet air intakes. Is...
Andrew Witheford
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Jan 13, 2000 10:53 pm
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Andrew, I used to also suffer from this endearing-ish trait in my 83 Sud Ti. I used to get water in the glovebox and the parcel tray under the dashboard....
Evan Bottcher
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Jan 13, 2000 11:25 pm
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Hi My guess is that someone has hardwired the fog lights on. Check the fuse box for any "extra" wires. The fuse box unclips easily so you can look behind it. ...
Keith Walker
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Jan 13, 2000 11:29 pm
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Andrew I used to have this problem with my Sprint. You will probably find a large hole rusted through under the battery. That was the cause of wet feet in my...
Keith Walker
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Jan 13, 2000 11:30 pm
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My battery is in the boot, to make way for the dealer-fitted a/c. Do you think it may be rust somewhere else high in the firewall, or something related to the...
Andrew Witheford
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Jan 13, 2000 11:37 pm
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Or the windscreen seal could be the culprit (thanks). So many options! I'm glad there's a weekend coming up! AW ...
Andrew Witheford
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Jan 13, 2000 11:43 pm
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Andrew Could well be. Also check that the heater unit is properly sealed to the car. Water can easily collect in that area and will just run through any holes...
Keith Walker
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Jan 14, 2000 12:34 am
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'Where are you going Dad?' 'To try to fix the light on my car. One of them isn't working.' 'Is that the smashed one on your side, or the smashed one on Mummy's...
Guy Swarbrick
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Jan 18, 2000 8:17 pm
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Hi Everyone, With much regret I have decide to put my 1983 Alfasud 1.5 Ti GreenGloverleaf up for sale. This tough decision has been forced on me by a change...
philip_ohara@...
Jan 21, 2000 2:33 pm
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I know there was talk on the list a while back about specialist Alfa breakers... anyone know of any good ones? I desparately need these headlights... ...
Guy Swarbrick
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Jan 21, 2000 3:48 pm
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Hello Guy For any secondhand parts I need I give Steve Parry a call. His number is 0191 456 1511 (after 6pm - he has a day job as well!) Cheers Philip...
philip_ohara@...
Jan 21, 2000 4:12 pm
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Hi Guy, I know Southern Alfas in Southhampton have some as I was there earlier this week having a windscreen put in my sud ti green cloverleaf (stone chip...
m0479x00@...
Jan 1, 1998 12:37 am
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Dear Guy and All I have a Sprint Green Cloverleaf set of lights as well as a spares car which I haven't scrapped as it is a borderline case, it has inboard...
michael wilkinson
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Jan 21, 2000 10:06 pm
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Where's 0191? ... ********************************************************************** This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and ...
Guy Swarbrick
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Jan 22, 2000 1:58 pm
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Steve Parry is based up in the Newcastle area All the best Keith...
Keith Walker
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Jan 22, 2000 4:25 pm
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I currently have an '82 Alfasud Cloverleaf 5dr, taken off the road about six months ago due to an unfortunate complete lack of time and money, previously used...
steve@...
Jan 24, 2000 4:02 pm
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hello mike I'm vaguely interested in your sprint green cloverleaf - how bad is the body, is the engine ok, & how much do you want for it? Huw Jones (83 sud 1.5...
huw jones
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Jan 24, 2000 10:03 pm
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Hello Alfisti, I'm still trying to restore my sprint veloce '80. The car is in a body repair to be repainted. It progress slowly. So I've time to think other...
fx_auriche@...
Jan 25, 2000 4:32 pm
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Hello there, Several years ago I changed the rear shockers on my sud 1.5 sc for cheaper Monroe units-- they work, but the ride quality was absolutely ruined. I...
huw jones
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Jan 25, 2000 9:04 pm
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Run - do not walk - to your local games shop this coming weekend - and buy Gran Turismo 2. If you haven't seen it yet, Future have a Playstation Collectors...
Guy Swarbrick
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Jan 23, 2000 2:46 pm
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Can anyone help? My sprint '83 1.5 veloce is leaking water. I can't find any leaking pipes and have checked the radiator. Also with the engine running there...
Ian Markham
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Jan 26, 2000 9:18 am
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Re the Shock Absorber question from Fx_Auriche, well, about 5 or 6 years ago I replaced the original shock absorbers in my 1982 Sprint Veloce, with Monroe...
Graham Hilder
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Jan 26, 2000 11:33 pm
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Hello again I should have mentioned that the monroe shocks I fitted were not the gas filled type, but the real cheapies (they also squeak).I expect gas filled ...
huw jones
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Jan 27, 2000 11:40 pm
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Graham and Huw, Thanks for your information. I'll check tomorrow in a car parts shop if Monroe gaz units are still available for Sprint. I agree with Huw Jones...
fx_auriche@...
Jan 28, 2000 1:34 pm
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Hi, My 1983 Ti Green Cloverleaf has red Koni's all round. These are pretty hard, but they were set up that way (to match the lowered/uprated springs). As...
philip_ohara@...
Jan 28, 2000 2:22 pm
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... Cloverleafs and retro fitted Koni adjustables to the front anyway. << I believe these were fitted under warrenty to early 33's when the front shocks blew....
Keith Walker
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Jan 28, 2000 7:57 pm
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From: Carlos Oliveira <ip220569@...> Hello I´m Carlos, and I am from Portugal. I Have 2 Alfa Romeo, a 1984 Sprint 1.3 (1985 Model) and a 1992 33 1.7 QV. I...
Carlos Manuel Correia...
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Jan 31, 2000 5:43 pm
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Dear Sprinters, I've just got back from a great weekend donw on the SE coast of New South Wales (a couple of hours from where I live in Canberra). My Sprint,...
Andrew Witheford
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Jan 30, 2000 9:25 pm
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... not enough to get the light off. things sorted out OK as soon as it levelled out.<< My normal trick when the car is running hot is to open the windows and...