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by lucagtv6
Sat May 08, 2010 12:38 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Not producing Vacuum?????
Replies: 10
Views: 5330

Re: Not producing Vacuum?????

I've just checked the valve clearances and found them them all tight, the exhaust more so than the inlet. I've adjusted the exhaust valves to be with in specs, the engine seems to run better but I'm still not getting near enough vacuum. What I was wondering is. How critical is the inlet clearances, ...
by lucagtv6
Sat Apr 24, 2010 9:45 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Not producing Vacuum?????
Replies: 10
Views: 5330

Re: Not producing Vacuum?????

There no water in the oil or visa versa, but it seemed to using a little water. I'll go to the workshop tomorrow and pressure test cooling system. I also want to do a cylinder leakage test, it should show something. Poor valve seating correctly makes a huge amount of sense.Thanks MD I just don't wan...
by lucagtv6
Sat Apr 24, 2010 2:05 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Not producing Vacuum?????
Replies: 10
Views: 5330

Not producing Vacuum?????

Just wondering if anyone could shed some light on this for me. I just recently had a larger diaphram put into my brake booster and dont seem to have any assist. So, I checked to see how much vacuum my engine is making and it only seems to be making 9mbar when it should be at least 20mbar. All the va...
by lucagtv6
Wed Apr 29, 2009 3:09 am
Forum: Gearbox, Clutch and Driveshaft
Topic: Gear and clutch..?
Replies: 4
Views: 3528

Re: Gear and clutch..?

I've got a gearbox out of a 2.5 gtv6, it's in excellent condition Ive just replaced it for a 75 TS box but there is nothing wrong with it drove beautifully. Email me at sseritti@bigpond.net.au if you are interested.
by lucagtv6
Wed Apr 22, 2009 2:43 pm
Forum: Introduce yourself - Gallery
Topic: I love the GTV6.
Replies: 13
Views: 7156

Re: I love the GTV6.

Thanks guys for the cool comments 8) .
Hey Jules I live in the Inner West area not far from Leichhardt.
by lucagtv6
Thu Mar 05, 2009 5:55 am
Forum: Introduce yourself - Gallery
Topic: I love the GTV6.
Replies: 13
Views: 7156

I love the GTV6.

Hello my name is Robert and ever since I was a teenager I've dreamed about owning an Alfa Romeo GTV6. Quite a few years have since passed and I finally had the opportunity to not only own one but to rebuild it and have have it looking just the way I want it. It it such a joy to drive and the attenti...
by lucagtv6
Thu Mar 05, 2009 5:30 am
Forum: Gearbox, Clutch and Driveshaft
Topic: T.S gearbox into GTV6
Replies: 2
Views: 2986

T.S gearbox into GTV6

Just wondering whether anyone can make my life a little easier? I've recently purchased a Twin Spark gearbox to fit into my 85 gtv6, and I'm wanting to know what changes do I need to make to it to make it fit. For example I'm aware that I need to replace the rear drive flanges to suit the GTV6's dri...