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by BotswanaAlfa
Wed Nov 13, 2019 6:26 am
Forum: Fuel, Electrical & ignition (stock Bosch)
Topic: Buying new fuel injectors
Replies: 3
Views: 4942

Re: Buying new fuel injectors

Thanks 75EVO, yeah im really struggling, i wanted to find them new to just eliminate any wear and tear issues completely for a few thousand ks :lol: I think ill hunt on Ebay then. I also looked at switching to more modern injectors but want to keep the car original and nothing else seems to work wit...
by BotswanaAlfa
Thu Oct 31, 2019 1:01 am
Forum: Fuel, Electrical & ignition (stock Bosch)
Topic: Buying new fuel injectors
Replies: 3
Views: 4942

Buying new fuel injectors

Hi guys! So I'm heading back to southern Africa for some much needed holidays and want to replace my fuel injectors when I go! Where can I get 6 new stock Bosch fuel injectors? :D I've been hunting desperately but may have to pay the price+crazy shipping costs of iap to get them. :( I'm in the Nethe...
by BotswanaAlfa
Tue Aug 15, 2017 8:50 am
Forum: Cooling system, Heating and Air conditioning
Topic: Desperate for a thermostat housing
Replies: 5
Views: 5597

Re: Desperate for a thermostat housing

Hi guys!
Thanks for all the assistance but Kevin from AK classics managed to sort one out.
Im sure all you s.a guys know him but if not, he's definitely my go to guy.
I was looking at centreline alfa for it but I needed it ASAP so it wasn't viable.
by BotswanaAlfa
Sat Jul 22, 2017 11:54 pm
Forum: Cooling system, Heating and Air conditioning
Topic: Desperate for a thermostat housing
Replies: 5
Views: 5597

Re: Desperate for a thermostat housing

Hey! Thanks for the super quick reply :lol: Its my last resort, id like to know that its been done right and I can forget about it, and that whole piece is pretty pitted inside too, so id prefer a replacement. If theres no alternative then thats what ill do. But its not ideal. Ive tried finding repl...
by BotswanaAlfa
Sat Jul 22, 2017 7:37 am
Forum: Cooling system, Heating and Air conditioning
Topic: Desperate for a thermostat housing
Replies: 5
Views: 5597

Desperate for a thermostat housing

Hey guys! So I am doing a much needed recoring of my radiator plus replacement of hoses etc. I did this because my radiator fans were squealing like crazy (any upgrade recommendations?) :lol: While doing this I noticed that my thermostat housing was completely knackered (see pic) 20273248_1020923424...
by BotswanaAlfa
Thu Jun 08, 2017 8:18 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: What to do re: engine overhaul
Replies: 3
Views: 4223

Re: What to do re: engine overhaul

Hi Kevin! Thanks for the reply :) I was planning to order the stuff from centerline. Are you saying id be better off getting the kits from EB or highwood when im in s.a? I need to do the gaskets of the engine from top to bottom as it has leaks all along the block. I believe some of the smoking is fr...
by BotswanaAlfa
Sat Jun 03, 2017 9:38 am
Forum: Fuel, Electrical & ignition (stock Bosch)
Topic: Adjust odometer
Replies: 1
Views: 3300

Re: Adjust odometer

hey! :) im just snowballing here but i think if you could get a pulse generator (from a university/electrical shop and create input signals to simulate speed (as the speed in these cars is done by electrical impulses) you could run it at 240 kph until it hits your required mileage. It may take a whi...
by BotswanaAlfa
Sat Jun 03, 2017 8:57 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: What to do re: engine overhaul
Replies: 3
Views: 4223

What to do re: engine overhaul

Hey guys So im curious here. my v6 isnt running right and im prepping to do a an engine removel and tear down to put new rings/gaskets in. The engine runs great but it has a few leaks and is down on power (75 kw :wall: ) Im curious what i should all get as this is my first rebuild! Im planning to ju...
by BotswanaAlfa
Tue Aug 16, 2016 2:59 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: A Quick dyno run
Replies: 5
Views: 5548

Re: A Quick dyno run

Well, he said its possible but hes done runs with vehicles from a south african dyno shop,to insure that its accurate. The thing is my graph looks different to murrays as the kw value climbs from 28kW at 3000 Rpm to 75 kw at 5500 Rpm. The torque also climbs steadily from 120 Nm to 145 Nm at 3000 and...
by BotswanaAlfa
Mon Aug 15, 2016 11:12 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: A Quick dyno run
Replies: 5
Views: 5548

Re: A Quick dyno run

Hi murray! Thanks for your reply! i must admit i was pretty shocked, the engine runs fine or so i thought and seems to pull hard and smoothly up the rev range, i can upload a video cia youtube of the dyno run itself if it helps? Ive had the injectors overhauled and the plugs are all a perfect greyis...
by BotswanaAlfa
Mon Aug 15, 2016 8:37 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: A Quick dyno run
Replies: 5
Views: 5548

A Quick dyno run

Hi guys So ive just gone for a dyno run, 2 runs. Both almost identical. Im attaching an image for you guys. My question is that shes making 145 Nm But only 75 kW Its at the wheels. is that supposed to be that low? i remember reading that they made 158Hp new, was that at the flywheel or at the wheels...
by BotswanaAlfa
Thu Jun 23, 2016 1:42 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: Oil on back cylinder exhaust manifold
Replies: 5
Views: 4836

Re: Oil on back cylinder exhaust manifold

Hmm, i had to do a clean of my injectors recently and didnt see any oil in the back of the vee but ill check again to be sure!
Thanks for the help. Its probably just stuffed oil rings, ill just have to face the music. :(
by BotswanaAlfa
Thu Jun 23, 2016 1:41 am
Forum: Performance
Topic: Cool Alfa 2.5 V6 12V CNC head porting video
Replies: 10
Views: 8617

Re: Cool Alfa 2.5 V6 12V CNC head porting video

Milling porn :shock:
Now i saw at the end a weird golf ball effect along what i think is the exhaust port. what is that from and what for? is it to increase back pressure reduce it? make the flow more turbulent? it got me curious :)
by BotswanaAlfa
Mon Jun 20, 2016 4:55 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: Oil on back cylinder exhaust manifold
Replies: 5
Views: 4836

Re: Oil on back cylinder exhaust manifold

I hope its not what you think it is gtv-racer! because thats exactly what i think it is and is alot more work and money than i want to spend right now :(

ill check the cam cover, but how do i check the oil pressure sender?
by BotswanaAlfa
Sat Jun 18, 2016 1:23 pm
Forum: Performance
Topic: Merc Kompressor Supercharger?
Replies: 7
Views: 7131

Re: Merc Kompressor Supercharger?

WOW! :shock: this seems to be a potential idea! I was expecting it to be shotdown immediately. Okay ill check up on them as soon as im back in Botswana. I do believe twin superchargers would sap a fair amount of Engine power but the boost per cylinder will definitely jump! :oops: :D :D I think the p...