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by grega
Thu Aug 27, 2009 8:02 am
Forum: Braking
Topic: rear brake calipers
Replies: 0
Views: 3788

rear brake calipers

Hey guys
does anyone have a source for the plastic cover that goes over the rear brake caliper adjusters?

i need one

Greg A
83 gtv6
toronto
by grega
Sat Aug 22, 2009 5:15 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: rev counter and spedo bent needles
Replies: 5
Views: 6360

rev counter and spedo bent needles

Has anyone found a good solution this problem?
The way our rev counter and spedo needles seem to bend and get stuck to the face
of the gauge?
Just wonder what others have done? and what worked out nice.

Greg A
Toronto
by grega
Sat Aug 22, 2009 5:08 pm
Forum: Braking
Topic: "odd" brakes?
Replies: 12
Views: 12586

Re: "odd" brakes?

I rebuillt my rear brake calipers. And have been having a hard time bleeding the system. no mater what i did, it seems the pedal is still spongy. i finaly got it to work. So i thought i'ld share what worked for me It seems you need to take a few days with the bleeding. i didn't use any vacum device....
by grega
Wed Jul 15, 2009 9:02 pm
Forum: Braking
Topic: rear brake caliper rebuild
Replies: 0
Views: 3523

rear brake caliper rebuild

hey guys, i'm have the rear brake calipers removed. I have a rebuild kit from I.A.P. it seems to be missing the 2 seals between the caliper halves. Does anyone have a source for them? how about the adjuster plastic dust cover. i'm missing one, and that side adjuster was all rusted because of it. Tha...
by grega
Sat Jul 11, 2009 11:32 am
Forum: Braking
Topic: Rear Caliper Rebuild Serious Problem!
Replies: 17
Views: 18646

Re: Rear Caliper Rebuild Serious Problem!

hey guys, i'm have the rear brake calipers removed. I have a rebuild kit from I.A.P. it seems to be missing the 2 seals between the caliper halves. Does anyone have a source for them? when installing the two haves with the bolts should i put thread locker on the threads? what type of threadlocker? h...
by grega
Thu Jul 09, 2009 9:50 am
Forum: Cooling system, Heating and Air conditioning
Topic: Help need picture of Heater valve area
Replies: 14
Views: 11835

Re: Help need picture of Heater valve area

so IAP sells this part for 200 bucks.

with this setup what happens to the thermo coupler or whatever its called that sits inside the exisiting valve?

Greg A
by grega
Wed Jul 08, 2009 10:10 pm
Forum: Cooling system, Heating and Air conditioning
Topic: Help need picture of Heater valve area
Replies: 14
Views: 11835

Re: Help need picture of Heater valve area

thanks for the link,
i just sent them an email to see if they still sell this bracket that allows you to use a different alfa valve on our cars.

Greg A
by grega
Wed Jul 08, 2009 9:54 am
Forum: Cooling system, Heating and Air conditioning
Topic: Help need picture of Heater valve area
Replies: 14
Views: 11835

Re: Help need picture of Heater valve area

well,
i've compared my setup to the picture and it looks like mine is in the same holes as in the picture. so bad news i guess. Anyone have a source for a new heatervalve?


Greg
by grega
Sat Jul 04, 2009 10:17 pm
Forum: Cooling system, Heating and Air conditioning
Topic: Help need picture of Heater valve area
Replies: 14
Views: 11835

Re: Help need picture of Heater valve area

AWESOME!

i'm going to check this out sunday night or on monday.

Thanks guys. i'll keep you posted on what i find

Greg A
by grega
Tue Jun 30, 2009 8:23 pm
Forum: Cooling system, Heating and Air conditioning
Topic: Help need picture of Heater valve area
Replies: 14
Views: 11835

Re: Help need picture of Heater valve area

Yes this does sound very complicated. I would like to see some pictures of the whole setup. Anyone know a source for a new heatervalve? can someone PLEASE take a picture of the heater valve area. I need to see if the metal arm that activates the plunger in the valve is set up properly. Untill this i...
by grega
Tue Jun 30, 2009 9:41 am
Forum: Cooling system, Heating and Air conditioning
Topic: Help need picture of Heater valve area
Replies: 14
Views: 11835

Re: Help need picture of Heater valve area

thanks for the tip. Would you install these in the engine bay? Where does one buy such ss valves? They have to be a certain size to fit the standard hose. I'd still Would like a picture of the area where the stock valve lies, to determine weather not the metal leaver is orientated properly. This way...
by grega
Wed Jun 24, 2009 9:06 pm
Forum: Cooling system, Heating and Air conditioning
Topic: Help need picture of Heater valve area
Replies: 14
Views: 11835

Re: Help need picture of Heater valve area

hello lads, It's getting very hot here in toronto, still no luck with the alfa. it's too hot inside now to drive. I've got to figure out why my heater valve isn't closing. So i'm asking again hoping someone can take 10mins out of there day to help me out. can someone please take a picture of the hea...
by grega
Sun Jun 07, 2009 8:53 pm
Forum: Cooling system, Heating and Air conditioning
Topic: Help need picture of Heater valve area
Replies: 14
Views: 11835

Help need picture of Heater valve area

Hey guys. I'm having problems with my heater valve it stays open, and there's always heat coming out of the vents. I think the problem is related to the metal bracket that activates the plunger in the heater valve. I think mine is not installed in the right hole or is orientated incorrectly. Can som...
by grega
Wed May 06, 2009 10:02 pm
Forum: Fuel, Electrical & ignition (stock Bosch)
Topic: BATTERY KEEPS DRAINING. HELP!
Replies: 22
Views: 10219

Re: BATTERY KEEPS DRAINING. HELP!

wow,

I had no idea. i i had known i wouldn't of spent all that money on one. twice as much for half the life span? Oh well no point in crying over spilt milk.

greg a
by grega
Tue May 05, 2009 8:26 pm
Forum: Fuel, Electrical & ignition (stock Bosch)
Topic: BATTERY KEEPS DRAINING. HELP!
Replies: 22
Views: 10219

Re: BATTERY KEEPS DRAINING. HELP!

i will make sure to get a male end that makes good contact. Thanks for the tip.
is 4.5 years a long time for a gel cell battery? I hope not!

greg a