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 Cain said: 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* 856 Report post Posted August 3, 2008 Nick021 said: 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 botanymotorworx said: 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 Nick021 said: 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 botanymotorworx said: 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 gannetboy said: 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 2997 Report post Posted August 6, 2008 sin-drome said: 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 2997 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 richb said: 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 sin-drome said: 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 richb said: 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
