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by SimonB
Wed Nov 19, 2014 6:27 am
Forum: Fuel, Electrical & ignition (stock Bosch)
Topic: HT Leads
Replies: 6
Views: 6681

HT Leads

This may sound like a silly question and I think I know the answer but do the HT leads from a 75 2.5V6 fit the GTV6 2.5? I am pretty sure they do but want to make sure before I pay my £50,

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/390464898654? ... EBIDX%3AIT
by SimonB
Wed Oct 15, 2014 1:51 am
Forum: Vendor & Product Reviews
Topic: David Thomas Garages, near Welwyn Garden City, Herts.
Replies: 0
Views: 4396

David Thomas Garages, near Welwyn Garden City, Herts.

I have been using this garage for the last year or so. They really know old Alfas and have done some servicing and recently changed my centre prop coupling. No fuss, car was ready on time and price was contained too. Totally recommend them as they really rock. My GTV6 is driving better than ever (I'...
by SimonB
Wed Oct 15, 2014 1:47 am
Forum: Fuel, Electrical & ignition (stock Bosch)
Topic: New source of RHD headlights?
Replies: 2
Views: 4375

New source of RHD headlights?

What do you think of these? Ebay compatibility checker suggests they fit the GTV6, this could be a crock but how many of us need new headlights? My main bugbear now on long trips is eyestrain at night because of my old, masked LHD headlights. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Valeo-Headlight-Headlamp-Dr...
by SimonB
Sun Oct 12, 2014 7:11 am
Forum: Gearbox, Clutch and Driveshaft
Topic: middle guibo
Replies: 46
Views: 38251

Re: middle guibo

I would love to come down for one of these but our family day out was yesterday to the seaside. Will try to get down to Surrey for one of the events though one of these days.
by SimonB
Wed Oct 08, 2014 2:30 pm
Forum: Gearbox, Clutch and Driveshaft
Topic: middle guibo
Replies: 46
Views: 38251

Re: middle guibo

It worked fine! Garage said it was no problem to put on. Really pushed on the way home and all was sweetness and light. So far, so good. Thanks for the tip! :)
by SimonB
Tue Sep 30, 2014 1:51 pm
Forum: Gearbox, Clutch and Driveshaft
Topic: middle guibo
Replies: 46
Views: 38251

Re: middle guibo

It should come tomorrow, I will let you know how it goes...
by SimonB
Thu Sep 25, 2014 12:56 am
Forum: Gearbox, Clutch and Driveshaft
Topic: middle guibo
Replies: 46
Views: 38251

Re: middle guibo

Just to be totally neurotic, here is the spec. Should I buy it for 36 quid? Part Specifications Part Number: OE-26111225624 Required Quantity: 1 Quantity Included: 1 Fitting Position: Front Inner Diameter: 40 mm Material: Steel Elastomer Number Of Holes: 6 Outer Diameter: 110 mm Pitch Circle Diamete...
by SimonB
Mon Sep 22, 2014 10:46 pm
Forum: Gearbox, Clutch and Driveshaft
Topic: middle guibo
Replies: 46
Views: 38251

Re: middle guibo

The one I saw is Gebi-Bilstein (made in Germany) what do you think?
by SimonB
Mon Sep 22, 2014 1:15 pm
Forum: Gearbox, Clutch and Driveshaft
Topic: middle guibo
Replies: 46
Views: 38251

Re: middle guibo

Wow! Ok, so this is the one?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Febi-Join ... 56681a255e

And it is stronger, cheaper and won't hurt anything? Do you think the garage will freak out if I propose this?
by SimonB
Mon Sep 22, 2014 6:09 am
Forum: Gearbox, Clutch and Driveshaft
Topic: middle guibo
Replies: 46
Views: 38251

Re: middle guibo

I wish I'd read this before, didn't know what a "guibo" was. Ok, I will look for a BMW one and see if it is much cheaper or maybe its just worth £89 + VAT to get an original one.
by SimonB
Thu Sep 18, 2014 9:18 am
Forum: Gearbox, Clutch and Driveshaft
Topic: Propshaft Centre Coupling
Replies: 2
Views: 4466

Propshaft Centre Coupling

Hello guys! I got an advisory on my MOT for a cracked centre propshaft coupling. Its the thin one on an '84 GTV6. The cheapest I can find is £89 + VAT. Is there a cheaper source of these or am I just going to have to bite the bullet and save up? My garage is quoting 2 hours labour to change it too. ...
by SimonB
Mon Apr 21, 2014 10:06 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: Fanbelt keeps losing tension.
Replies: 9
Views: 5592

Re: Fanbelt keeps losing tension.

Thanks Kevin, better nuts, bolts and washers have been ordered. Bottom nut wasn't that tight so thats a good tip too.
by SimonB
Sat Apr 19, 2014 12:44 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: Fanbelt keeps losing tension.
Replies: 9
Views: 5592

Re: Fanbelt keeps losing tension.

The belt is new but might not be the best quality, I have just ordered an OE quality one, but I think its probably the old nuts, bolts and washers that is causing the problem.
by SimonB
Sat Apr 19, 2014 12:42 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: Fanbelt keeps losing tension.
Replies: 9
Views: 5592

Re: Fanbelt keeps losing tension.

So, assuming all the nuts, bolts and washers are rubbish, what should I buy to sort this out? I am not very good with all the M numbers and stuff. Otherwise I'll just go to a hardware shop with the old ones. Cheers again.
by SimonB
Fri Apr 18, 2014 11:47 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Fanbelt keeps losing tension.
Replies: 9
Views: 5592

Re: Fanbelt keeps losing tension.

Thank you Kevin, these nuts and washers are just the sorts of things that can disappear over time.