sin-drome 0 Report post Posted August 3, 2008 hey guys just wanted to know were someone could recommend me a good a place to service my Alfa Romeo ? any input would be much appreciated :D thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greenday-rulz21 6 Report post Posted August 3, 2008 Glenn at Botany Motor Worx! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cainchapman 0 Report post Posted August 3, 2008 Well, which model is it? A new one should go to Conti's, a classic, well, there are plenty of specialists. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sin-drome 0 Report post Posted August 3, 2008 Well, which model is it? A new one should go to Conti's, a classic, well, there are plenty of specialists. its a 1988 33 1.5ti thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted August 3, 2008 Glenn at Botany Motor Worx! Sorry we don't repair Alfa's I would suggest trying Italian Autos in Otahuhu Ph.2767245 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greenday-rulz21 6 Report post Posted August 3, 2008 Sorry we don't repair Alfa's I would suggest trying Italian Autos in Otahuhu Ph.2767245 Haha Yea, I had a quick look at your website but couldn't see exactly what you repair so had a guess. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sin-drome 0 Report post Posted August 4, 2008 Haha Yea, I had a quick look at your website but couldn't see exactly what you repair so had a guess. thanks for the help will call them 2mro Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark 178 Report post Posted August 4, 2008 Sorry we don't repair Alfa's I would suggest trying Italian Autos in Otahuhu Ph.2767245 You thought BMW maintenance was bad.... Then there is Alfa.... a whole 'nother league!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sin-drome 0 Report post Posted August 5, 2008 You thought BMW maintenance was bad.... Then there is Alfa.... a whole 'nother league!!! the carburetor needs balancing is this a hard job? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2963 Report post Posted August 6, 2008 the carburetor needs balancing is this a hard job?I have done quite a few carb balances in the past, and while it's not a hard job, there is a certain knack to it.If you get it very wrong there is a potential to cause damage to valves, etc. but this is most unlikely. Worst thing that is likely to happen if you have a reasonable mechanical knowledge is a little rough running under heavy load and poor fuel consumption! Is the 33 ti a boxer engine, with two twin choke weber carbs? Remembering the twin webers I used to try and balance it took a while as there are about three adjustment screws, idle, main jet and secondary jet, and four sets of them. So it can take a while. There are plenty of reference books and web-sites that will give you the basic procedure, and a piece of garden hose is almost as accurate as any carb-balancer that I have ever tried unless you have a CO meter. Good luck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2963 Report post Posted August 6, 2008 Ok genius, which particular bit is a crock of crap? Having worked on a car with a different engine you obviously know all there is about carbs on Alfas. So please enlighten me, I am always open to new learning opportunities. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
richb 0 Report post Posted March 23, 2009 bring it to wellington and i will do it : ) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sin-drome 0 Report post Posted March 23, 2009 bring it to wellington and i will do it : ) Lol i sold it a while back because i couldnt deal with it and an alda womeo specialist told me it would cost $500 to fix.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
richb 0 Report post Posted March 23, 2009 Lol i sold it a while back because i couldnt deal with it and an alda womeo specialist told me it would cost $500 to fix..yep, the biggest problem with alfa is the crap dealers and support networks . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sin-drome 0 Report post Posted March 23, 2009 yep, the biggest problem with alfa is the crap dealers and support networks . Yeh i figured that out, and then i bought an e30 shame its an auto tho Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites