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by brookstroutr
Fri Dec 26, 2008 12:42 am
Forum: Fuel, Electrical & ignition (stock Bosch)
Topic: GTV6 wont start
Replies: 23
Views: 13365

Re: GTV6 wont start

Hey, I just picked up an'86 that had been sitting in an Alfa shop (mechanic's car) for 3 years. 5k miles on a rebuilt motor. The fuel in the tank had gone bad. Had to remove the tank to clean the sludge and flush out the system. The petrol had turned to varnish from sitting. The sludge was sooo baaa...
by brookstroutr
Thu Dec 11, 2008 8:34 am
Forum: Fuel, Electrical & ignition (stock Bosch)
Topic: FS - '82/'83 Great Fusebox & New RR Taillite Lens
Replies: 0
Views: 1794

FS - '82/'83 Great Fusebox & New RR Taillite Lens

I have a '82/83 ( maybe other years?) that is in excellant, cleaned condition for sale ($40). This is a spare, but I figured if I'm ever going to be pulling the existing one, I'll just clean like this one and re-install. Also, a NEW Right Rear Tail Lite lens ($80). Make offer + shipping. pm me
by brookstroutr
Thu Nov 13, 2008 8:24 am
Forum: Gearbox, Clutch and Driveshaft
Topic: Tired of replacing box mounts??-Barry
Replies: 44
Views: 28724

Re: Tired of replacing box mounts??-Barry

Has anyone investigated getting these manufactured in Poly? From my understanding, the BMW E30 M3 guys had this done for the same reason, especially the Club Racers.
by brookstroutr
Tue Oct 14, 2008 4:51 pm
Forum: Parts
Topic: FS - Good Spare '84 Transaxle
Replies: 0
Views: 1434

FS - Good Spare '84 Transaxle

I have a spare transaxle that I pulled from my '84 GTV6 when I swapped it. I installed most of the seals w/new except the side output shafts, but I have the new seals to go with it. The transaxle had 122k miles when removed and shifted fine even 2nd as long as you shift properly. I used Redline flui...
by brookstroutr
Sun Oct 12, 2008 4:28 pm
Forum: Gearbox, Clutch and Driveshaft
Topic: performatek alloy fleewheel
Replies: 5
Views: 4429

Re: performatek alloy fleewheel

Let me pipe here on this one. Performatek supplies EXCELLANT products. Andy has his challanges from his suppliers, But let me be EMPHATIC, he stands behind his product. This flywheel is balanced, but just like changing any other part in conjunction with others, ya gotta balance them together. Andy's...
by brookstroutr
Sun Oct 12, 2008 3:49 pm
Forum: Body (exterior)
Topic: Window Rubber Trim Shrinkage
Replies: 0
Views: 4178

Window Rubber Trim Shrinkage

I found a 'quick fix' for the old window exterior rubber trim shrinkage issue that a few have complained about. It's so simple that I saw it on my recent re-spray after passing the no man's land. SWAP SIDES!!! The interior doesn't get exposed to the sun so it doesn't shrink. The profile of the rubbe...
by brookstroutr
Sun Oct 12, 2008 3:40 pm
Forum: Fuel, Electrical & ignition (stock Bosch)
Topic: 83 gtv6 engine quits
Replies: 10
Views: 5225

Re: 83 gtv6 engine quits

I'd check the coil, fuel pump & fuel pump relay. This is symtomatic of these items failing.
by brookstroutr
Sun Oct 12, 2008 2:50 pm
Forum: Suspension, Steering, Wheels, Tires
Topic: any tricks to replacing the rack in a GTV6
Replies: 10
Views: 6265

Re: any tricks to replacing the rack in a GTV6

Just read this post. Mats, you crack me up!!!! The suggestion to raise the motor is a good move. My Biturbo you have to take the motor mounts loose and shove the rngine forward all the way to the radiator. Otherwise, your vulgar vocabulary increases ten-fold..... One thing to help preserve the rack'...
by brookstroutr
Sun Oct 12, 2008 9:55 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: Front Crank Seal R & R in Car - Help!!
Replies: 6
Views: 3932

Re: Front Crank Seal R & R in Car - Help!!

Finally got the hub off. I jambed a medium sized screwdriver up through the front donut through the rear engine cover, It didn't make it and you can guess what happened to me when that on went.... Big one held.
by brookstroutr
Sun Oct 12, 2008 7:52 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: Front Crank Seal R & R in Car - Help!!
Replies: 6
Views: 3932

Re: Front Crank Seal R & R in Car - Help!!

Couldn't get it with the impact nor with the starter. Tried locking the front hub nuts and one broke off!!! Also I think the timing jumped... Fme!!! Hope nothings messed up.
by brookstroutr
Sun Oct 12, 2008 5:59 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: Front Crank Seal R & R in Car - Help!!
Replies: 6
Views: 3932

Re: Front Crank Seal R & R in Car - Help!!

Tried that. Didn't work as the clutch couldn't hold it and the clutch is fairly new.
by brookstroutr
Thu Oct 09, 2008 10:58 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: Front Crank Seal R & R in Car - Help!!
Replies: 6
Views: 3932

Front Crank Seal R & R in Car - Help!!

I'm R & R'ing the leaky front crank seal with the motor in the car. I cannot lock down the motor from turning (and I don't like the engine turning backwards) trying to get the hub nut free. Is there a homegrown method to achieve this w/o the 'special tool #^%*$&#????
by brookstroutr
Tue Aug 19, 2008 3:47 am
Forum: Fuel, Electrical & ignition (stock Bosch)
Topic: replacement headlights
Replies: 20
Views: 9914

Re: replacement headlights

Jason, I think I'd rather go up against that breed of dangerous characters there than what we have to contend with her in US. Let's see, crooked politions, corporate corruption and greed, zealot government, taxed to death which is why this country seceded from the UK, Chester the child molester prie...
by brookstroutr
Mon Aug 18, 2008 5:53 pm
Forum: Fuel, Electrical & ignition (stock Bosch)
Topic: replacement headlights
Replies: 20
Views: 9914

Re: replacement headlights

AL,

How's the Mazda? Was the EMU meat good?
by brookstroutr
Fri Aug 15, 2008 4:15 am
Forum: Body (exterior)
Topic: Looking for the front right turnng signal lens,
Replies: 1
Views: 3745

Re: Looking for the front right turnng signal lens,

I just saw them in either IAP or Centerline's catalogues. Check there.