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- Tue Nov 03, 2020 9:36 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Restoring a TwinSpark Super to its former glory
- Replies: 45
- Views: 52830
Re: Restoring a TwinSpark Super to its former glory
It's been a while since the last update. 2019 brought a few events. Classic car (night) rallies. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/32905598407_63f114ff2b_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/40882752973_c6f6bdc254_c.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/47849618001_dd755df9c0_c.jpg It also ...
- Sun Mar 03, 2019 6:55 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: 164 Celebrity Race
- Replies: 4
- Views: 10569
164 Celebrity Race
I have been working on gathering information on the 164 Celebrity Race in 1988. There are some interesting stories to it and I have collected some image material. I have even been in contact with the owner of what may be the last surviving car that raced in the series; a white 164 (no 10) which is i...
- Sun Mar 03, 2019 6:48 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Restoring a TwinSpark Super to its former glory
- Replies: 45
- Views: 52830
Re: Restoring a TwinSpark Super to its former glory
After a few months of winter storage, my 164 is back on the road since this weekend. It started up without a problem! Although there are still many finishing touches, this year I hope to only work on some essentials; like a new exhaust. Other than that it is time to drive it a bit more. Should be po...
- Sun Mar 03, 2019 6:40 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Little 164 Owners meet in Taiwan
- Replies: 7
- Views: 13452
Re: Little 164 Owners meet in Taiwan
Fantastic idea to have such a mini meet and great pictures of it too!
- Tue Oct 09, 2018 9:27 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Restoring a TwinSpark Super to its former glory
- Replies: 45
- Views: 52830
Re: Restoring a TwinSpark Super to its former glory
Participated in a classic rally with the Alfa (first time since the restoration) and we won. Great pictures too. https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1944/45160960281_bdfa7401fc_c.jpg 43213582_2238218416251448_7672543269930139648_n by M R , on Flickr https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1911/30222805517_ddeae2d...
- Tue Oct 09, 2018 9:20 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Restoring a TwinSpark Super to its former glory
- Replies: 45
- Views: 52830
Re: Restoring a TwinSpark Super to its former glory
How was the Nordic Spettacolo? I spend quite a bit of time in Sweden typically (Gothenburg and Stockholm regions) but usually fly there. Would not mind to visit some events with my cars next year maybe.
- Mon Aug 27, 2018 10:03 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Restoring a TwinSpark Super to its former glory
- Replies: 45
- Views: 52830
Re: Restoring a TwinSpark Super to its former glory
I went to Zandvoort again; this time for the Spettacolo Sportivo Alfa Romeo. I am volunteer there every year for technical support. That also means be there early on Saturday (sometimes even on Fridays), have little sleep Saturday night and leave late Sunday night. Sounds bad and it is fantastic :D ...
- Thu Aug 23, 2018 1:42 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Restoring a TwinSpark Super to its former glory
- Replies: 45
- Views: 52830
Re: Restoring a TwinSpark Super to its former glory
Many small items are still not up to my standards. Striving (too) much for perfection. I had long been in doubt about the wheels but I decided in the end to go for refurbished original wheels. Bit of work still to do on them. Great ! what a job, how do you do that ??? :o I stripped the original pai...
- Thu Jun 14, 2018 7:24 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Restoring a TwinSpark Super to its former glory
- Replies: 45
- Views: 52830
Re: Restoring a TwinSpark Super to its former glory
Many small items are still not up to my standards. Striving (too) much for perfection. I had long been in doubt about the wheels but I decided in the end to go for refurbished original wheels. Bit of work still to do on them. https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1731/41858746805_85c32a9cc9_c.jpg IMG_20180...
- Wed Aug 30, 2017 10:42 am
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: 164 Q4 ABS problem (warning light on)
- Replies: 88
- Views: 103619
Re: 164 Q4 ABS problem (warning light on)
On some ABS units the relays are soldered on, on others they can be replaced like any relays. The ABS unit reads back essentially the voltage after the relay and on that basis it sets a faultcode. I'm not 100% sure it reads the high current (so the wire to the solenoid) but that is what I expect. If...
- Tue Aug 29, 2017 10:08 am
- Forum: Spotted!
- Topic: Book by designer 164 (and 916) within Pininfarina
- Replies: 1
- Views: 7153
Book by designer 164 (and 916) within Pininfarina
http://www.fucinaeditore.it/en/books/autoritratto http://www.fucinaeditore.it/sites/default/files/styles/dettaglio-catalogo/public/copertine_libri/solo%20piatto%202015-09-15.jpg?itok=Oo5KDJIh Mr. Enrico Fumia was responsible within Pininfarina for the 164, the design studies leading up to the 164 a...
- Tue Aug 22, 2017 6:44 am
- Forum: Events
- Topic: Spettacola Sportivo Assen
- Replies: 6
- Views: 11662
Re: Spettacola Sportivo Assen
Last weekend was the event for 2017. Next year at approx. the same dates it will be again, either at the race track in Assen or at the race track in Zandvoort. Is it nice? Well I'm not objective as I am one of the many volunteers. What I hear every year again from visitors from all over the world th...
- Wed Aug 09, 2017 2:59 pm
- Forum: Wanted!
- Topic: Front Suspension
- Replies: 4
- Views: 9265
Re: Front Suspension
Normal shocks (Monroe) are easy to get. Any parts store I tried so far (also online). Some other parts like the shocks bearings can be a bit more work but you also find those. The shocks for the adaptive system (Boge) are often at high prices on E-bay. There is a method however to rebuild them. I be...
- Wed Aug 09, 2017 10:32 am
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: How to find or overhaul 3.0 24v brake booster?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6806
Re: How to find or overhaul 3.0 24v brake booster?
Where exactly is it leaking? Picture? It is possible to restore a brake booster I am sure.
If not the part number of the supplier can be cross referenced. Brake boosters are not that much car specific so would also have been used in other cars.
If not the part number of the supplier can be cross referenced. Brake boosters are not that much car specific so would also have been used in other cars.
- Tue Aug 08, 2017 11:16 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Restoring a TwinSpark Super to its former glory
- Replies: 45
- Views: 52830
Re: Restoring a TwinSpark Super to its former glory
http://alfa164register.nl/community/fotoboek/userpics/Engine/project/IMG_20170731_214110.jpg http://alfa164register.nl/community/fotoboek/userpics/Engine/project/IMG_20170731_214220.jpg Seeing these pictures I am very happy with the result and all the efforts! http://alfa164register.nl/community/fo...
- Tue Aug 08, 2017 10:59 am
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Coolant hose location.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6277
Re: Coolant hose location.
Not sure if still needed. There are two hoses of the same size that go throught the firewall. One is inlet to the heater core and one is outlet. You can disconnect them and use a small pipe to connect them to each other. That will bypass the heater core and the pipes in the firewall. Take care about...
- Tue May 09, 2017 12:52 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Restoring a TwinSpark Super to its former glory
- Replies: 45
- Views: 52830
Re: Restoring a TwinSpark Super to its former glory
As already seen in the previous pictures; in the end I decided to have the paint done professionally in the off-hours of a bodyshop. I just could not get it to the finish consistently as I wanted. http://alfa164register.nl/community/fotoboek/userpics/Engine/project/DSC_0001_36z.jpg http://alfa164reg...
- Tue Jun 21, 2016 8:29 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Restoring a TwinSpark Super to its former glory
- Replies: 45
- Views: 52830
Re: Restoring a TwinSpark Super to its former glory
http://alfa164register.nl/community/fotoboek/userpics/Engine/project/DSC_0029.jpg http://alfa164register.nl/community/fotoboek/userpics/Engine/project/DSC_0033.jpg http://alfa164register.nl/community/fotoboek/userpics/Engine/project/DSC_0034.jpg http://alfa164register.nl/community/fotoboek/userpics...
- Fri Jun 03, 2016 8:14 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Restoring a TwinSpark Super to its former glory
- Replies: 45
- Views: 52830
Re: Restoring a TwinSpark Super to its former glory
http://alfa164register.nl/community/fotoboek/userpics/Engine/project/13339427_629593690522932_518869206546862140_n.jpg http://alfa164register.nl/community/fotoboek/userpics/Engine/project/13312640_629593757189592_2718779137017672316_n.jpg http://alfa164register.nl/community/fotoboek/userpics/Engine...
- Sun Jan 03, 2016 3:57 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: td smoking
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3363
Re: td smoking
Hi, bit late response. Did you look at the low pressure fuel system? So the supply to the diesel pump? Even a small leak will cause air to enter this system and then when you start it after it sat for some hours it gets air bubbles instead of Diesel. Very common. I've had it happen on a Fiat TD and ...
- Wed May 06, 2015 8:22 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Help! Alfa 164 T.Spark Super Wont Start!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 8320
Re: Help! Alfa 164 T.Spark Super Wont Start!
Trying to grasp the issue. I'm not sure exactly what fuse keeps blowing up. Quick look did not show me any security device type of fuses. Maybe start following the diagrams (from this site)? This may be a start. Just a selection from the power distribution. Also should not be extremely difficult. Ju...
- Tue May 05, 2015 8:38 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Saab 9000 TQ4
- Replies: 45
- Views: 45621
Re: Saab 9000 TQ4
Maybe a little help. I've posted something on the Dutch 164 register. I took some pictures of a SAAB 9000 in the SAAB museum to compare against my 164. Note that I have a TwinSpark so without AWD. SAAB http://alfa164register.nl/community/fotoboek/userpics/Engine/SAAB%209000/image3.jpg http://alfa164...
- Tue May 05, 2015 8:23 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Restoring a TwinSpark Super to its former glory
- Replies: 45
- Views: 52830
Re: Restoring a TwinSpark Super to its former glory
http://alfa164register.nl/community/fotoboek/userpics/Engine/project/11127465_469597126522590_4407817483874892205_n.jpg http://alfa164register.nl/community/fotoboek/userpics/Engine/project/994191_469597169855919_7517951533967603108_n.jpg http://alfa164register.nl/community/fotoboek/userpics/Engine/...
- Sun Apr 12, 2015 6:13 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Restoring a TwinSpark Super to its former glory
- Replies: 45
- Views: 52830
Re: Restoring a TwinSpark Super to its former glory
http://alfa164register.nl/community/fotoboek/userpics/Engine/project/1501732_301592043323100_1561024717_n.jpg http://alfa164register.nl/community/fotoboek/userpics/Engine/project/11081360_454494721366164.jpg http://alfa164register.nl/community/fotoboek/userpics/Engine/project/10363763_4544954180327...
- Sun May 04, 2014 8:20 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Restoring a TwinSpark Super to its former glory
- Replies: 45
- Views: 52830
Re: Restoring a TwinSpark Super to its former glory
No, engine still needs to come out. Overhaul of the engine bay, not the engine. So another year at least..