purplebargeken Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 True lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted June 11, 2017 Author Share Posted June 11, 2017 MOAR WORK ON THIS TODAY! we dun fitted the akshul 205/60/15 tyre to the right rear meaning it sits level now:) Next up, the lap Belt was removed, and the centre full belt secured in place Lastly, we sorted out the spare wheel. - the car originally came with a space saver, but I like to have a full size spare. Removing the foam from the bottom of the spare wheel well meant I could have a full size spare and a flat floor:) CreepingJesus and purplebargeken 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted June 11, 2017 Author Share Posted June 11, 2017 Also, for the 5pot pervs out there.. dollywobbler, chaseracer, Dirk Diggler and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CreepingJesus Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 Phwoarrr...*grabs cushion* 320touring 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy18s Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 Sounds a bit norty 320touring 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 I like that shove and lazy driving you can have wjth modern diesels. But have to admit, I can not ever love the noise. 320touring 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Q Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 The whooshy rev bit sounds alright, the textbook idle clatter less so. 320touring 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted June 11, 2017 Author Share Posted June 11, 2017 Phwoarrr...*grabs cushion* Aye, this a bit mair like the hing than thon PD VAG nonsense Sounds a bit norty Fairly fruity under load too:) I like that shove and lazy driving you can have wjth modern diesels. But have to admit, I can not ever love the noise. The 5pot off beat sound of this is at least a bit more interesting than a 4 banger. Its not a patch on a straight 6 or v8 petrol though The whooshy rev bit sounds alright, the textbook idle clatter less so.I think it sounds XUD and a quarter on startup.. outlaw118 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted June 12, 2017 Author Share Posted June 12, 2017 First tank in this yesterday 58.53l for 552.9 miles. 42.93mpg ain't too bad for getting hammered everywhere.. Dave_Q and outlaw118 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sporty-shite Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 First tank in this yesterday 58.53l for 552.9 miles. 42.93mpg ain't too bad for getting hammered everywhere..Doing better than my 306. Still gutted I didn't persevere with this car. outlaw118 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted June 12, 2017 Author Share Posted June 12, 2017 Doing better than my 306. Still gutted I didn't persevere with this car.We'll see how long I last;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 43mpg is pretty much my average on the 2.4 all these years Can get a heap more by keeping the cruise on below 60 mph, but life is too short for that and part of the reason a proper life is with an Alfa 320touring and outlaw118 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sporty-shite Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 We'll see how long I last;)Let me know when you've fixed everything. I like coming to Scotland for cheap 156s!! Cavcraft and outlaw118 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainagain Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 I used to sort the squeaking front suspension on mine by giving the bushes regularly sprays of silicon. You can reach the top wishbone if you put the wheel on full lock 320touring 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted June 12, 2017 Author Share Posted June 12, 2017 43mpg is pretty much my average on the 2.4 all these years Can get a heap more by keeping the cruise on below 60 mph, but life is too short for that and part of the a reason proper life is with an AlfaFunnily enough, I've pegged it back to 60-65 this tank and it appears to be sipping.. Its a nice refined way to slip along at 60 oblivious to the commuters.. Let me know when you've fixed everything. I like coming to Scotland for cheap 156s!!LOL:) I used to sort the squeaking front suspension on mine by giving the bushes regularly sprays of silicon. You can reach the top wishbone if you put the wheel on full lockI think it needs new all round- bottom ball joints like to rattle too. For £100 for all new gear (of unknown quality!) Its gotta be worth a punt. It needs to pass the CAN I BE ARSED test at the weekend though get the wheels off it and see what its needing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sporty-shite Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 Good luck with the bottom arms. Seriously, though, if you find an easy way to do them, please let me know, because I struggled with the ones I did on the 147. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted June 12, 2017 Author Share Posted June 12, 2017 Good luck with the bottom arms. Seriously, though, if you find an easy way to do them, please let me know, because I struggled with the ones I did on the 147.I will likely apply a wiser* more sensible* head from another personage during it. DeeJay 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 I think it needs new all round- bottom ball joints like to rattle too. For £100 for all new gear (of unknown quality!) Its gotta be worth a punt. At that money though you'll be revisiting the job before you realise. The cheap ARBs knock out after a few months. I've been there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted June 12, 2017 Author Share Posted June 12, 2017 At that money though you'll be revisiting the job before you realise. The cheap ARBs knock out after a few months. I've been thereIts rare I keep a car long enough to re mot it.. Cavcraft and fiatdaft 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainagain Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 Good luck with the bottom arms. Seriously, though, if you find an easy way to do them, please let me know, because I struggled with the ones I did on the 147.I think I posted this before but here's a guide I wrote after changing mine:http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/alfa-147-156-and-gt/366014-changing-lower-wishbone-experience.html#/topics/366014?page=1 Inspector Morose, sporty-shite, 320touring and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outlaw118 Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 I love mine, makes a nice noise (for a diesel), and if you behave(!) as mentioned, 50mpg is attainable. But fuck that, who wants to be sensible? My average is more like 38.... flat4alfa, 320touring and purplebargeken 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted June 13, 2017 Author Share Posted June 13, 2017 This is out earning its keep today.. At least 1 forum member should recognise this view through the side rear window.. Tickman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted June 13, 2017 Author Share Posted June 13, 2017 Slowing down a touch seems to have made a fair difference.. That's 301 miles on less than 1/2 tank So far its been worked as hard as the Fabia - I've had it 11.5 days and its done 853 miles... Tickman, outlaw118 and The Moog 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted June 16, 2017 Author Share Posted June 16, 2017 The Alfa has done 1k miles in my ownership.. How has it got on? https://fuguttycars.wordpress.com/2017/06/16/the-156-1000-miles-in/ The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted June 18, 2017 Author Share Posted June 18, 2017 This here has just had its 2nd tankfu... 645.2 miles, 58.94L gives 49.76mpg. That's 10p per mile for a sharp handling, engaging, quirky engined load lugger. Fuck knows why I put up with the Fabia for so long. purplebargeken, Jim Bell, Dave_Q and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted June 20, 2017 Author Share Posted June 20, 2017 A list of niggles and progress: Front suspension squeaks and clunks (likely replacement needed) Cheap replacements seem to be circa £100 for everything, but I can also get Lemforder upper arms for £70 a pair. Fitting it is likely to be the main issue. 4 different makes of tyre (at least they are all the same size now..)Dunlop bluresponses seem to be circa £60 a corner, not too bad 5th gear can be grumpy to engage if hustling along there are a couple of potential causes. Either a cracked gearleaver unit or a problem with the selector mech. So either an easy or a more involved fix Suspected battery drain – the classic “bulb out” light issue in the rev counter.I'll have a look at the rear clusters and see, I believe Ken swapped out the rev counter (the other common issue) Key sometimes needs jiggled to get ignition to function lock sets are available, but hoping I can restore the existing one first. Boot carpets and load covers are manky and need replaced. Interior could do with a proper clean- I may have to crack out the Rug Doctor. I know I can get a spare boot set easily enough, but at about £50 cost, so I'll try the rug doctor first and see 60% split of folding rear seat won’t fold down.May need either a replacement back section or the mechanism sorting. Handle to release is broken. Not pressing as seat back is secure. Bottom of the front wings are holy enough for the Vatican City. There is talk of Tickman overseeing me expertly* tack some metal in as required. I think this weekend may see me trying to get a full looks at this beast. I may need to consider servicing it too- rapidly approaching 1500miles. dome 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beko1987 Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 Take out boot carpet Nail it from 2 corners to the garage wall Pressure wash Tae fuck out of it Spray cleaner, scrub hard, pressure wash Tae fuck out of it Extract water with rug doctor De nail it from the garage wall Brush the carpet pile over the nail holes Refit Go like clean fuck Cavcraft, dome and stripped fred 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted June 20, 2017 Author Share Posted June 20, 2017 Alas nae garage wall;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 Nail it to Hadrian's Wall dome, Cavcraft, loserone and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted June 20, 2017 Author Share Posted June 20, 2017 Nail it to Hadrian's WallFunnily enough, the Antoine wall ain't too far from here.. Only issue now is getting a water supply for the jetwash (that I don't have). Joys of having no external tap and access to back garden via the house. Think stiff brush plus rug doctor should do it. But not until I've worked out if its worth the saving! beko1987 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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