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More recent problems
POSTED: 22/02/2009 15:17:00

Since our last blog we have been busy with more common problems.

The first was the influx of several twin spark models with crank sensor failures. The symptoms are ... starts fine from cold but when trying to restart with the engine still hot, the engine refuses to fire. When the engine has.....

Common problems met last week - we will continue this thread
POSTED: 01/02/2009 18:48:00

In the last 2 weeks we have had several GTVs, followed by the same number of 147s. We regularly meet the same problems and wondered if our readers would find it useful to see what they are.

GTVs - problems with the air intake pipe between the airflow meter and the throttle body splitting......

GTV brake upgrade
POSTED: 31/01/2009 21:58:00

These are the 330mm upgrade discs and calipers we have fitted to a GTV 3.0 24v. This is a big improvement on the standard 305mm ones. The owner was more than pleased with the result.

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3.0 24v V6 Engine
POSTED: 18/01/2009 15:34:00

We are building this 3.0 24v V6 engine to be installed in a GTV which is being prepared by one of our customers. When completed this car will race in Production Class C of the Alfa Romeo Championship.

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GTAm replica
POSTED: 18/01/2009 15:38:00

We have now installed the 8v Twin Spark engine. It shouldn't be long before we fire it up!

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26 November
POSTED: 26/11/2008 20:45:00

Much of the week so far has been taken up with preparing the 2.0 8v ts engine for the GTam replica. It is now begining to look more complete. Also, we have been installing the engine loom for the Omex management system.

Alongside this project we have been working on fitting a Ragazzon.....

147 GTA upgrades
POSTED: 29/10/2008 17:35:00

29/10/08

Work on 147 GTA today has included the addition of a Q2 diff. It will be interesting to find out what a difference this will make to the grip on wet surfaces and when accelerating away. A CDA airbox was also added. Even in the workshop the sound of the engine was better...a.....