3200 bits and bobs

chippiepilot

chippiepilot

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Hi all,

looking for advice for what I could do to/purchase for my 3200 to help improve its longevity etc, my list at the moment is

Jobs done/purchases
fitted ferrari 550 discs all round
renewed handbrake shoes co belfast brakes
Underbody cleaned and proofed
spare suspension actuator
second set of rims with winter tyres and pewag chains to accompany
New battery

Imminent purchases/jobs
B&M air filters and regeneration kit
goodridge brake hose kit
sort out paint issues (scuff)

longer term purchases/jobs
clutch kit - what other bits should I replace when I change the clutch?
contactless throttlebody
roose hose kit
3200 ac steering rack (maybe)

This is all in addtion to the usual servicing

thanks in advance
 
davy83

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Other items that appear to turn up pretty often are the knock sensors and the starter motor (intake plenum removal and fix every thing under there) with a new gasket and locktite on the plenum cover, and screws. Get the Bosch starter as it is meant to be tougher, i did and it seems much better. lower ball joints are another one you will run into, but nothing you can do to pre-empt that i think. I can provide you with a contactless throttle pedal sensor which is anther regular bug bear, or you can wait see how yours lasts? I am contemplating replacing the water pump on my next CAM belt change, as this is a catastrophic engine failure and not so bad to do when you are in at the CAM belt anyway. I would also look at the CAM belt pulleys and the aux belt tensioner as these do not last forever either. I have an auto so can't comment on the clutch!
 
Rex B

Rex B

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Hi
To achive longevity on a manual I would never start the car with your foot on the clutch, always take it out of gear if stationary for any lenght of time, annual measurement of end float at the annual servicing. Things worth doing when the cam belt service is due are, water pump, tension bearings, cranksahft pulley sensor and valve clearances, a time consuming job but one which should ensure you don't knacker the cams. My own car at 48k miles had all of the above plus Lamba sensors , TB, Starter Motor, brake hoses and has performed reliably for the last 2 1/2years. It now need a Radiator ( not leaking but showing signs of corrosion,and one Phonic wheel.

Rex B
Manual 3200
 
chippiepilot

chippiepilot

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alfa, that is a good point I think I really should source one - I think in the alternative parts thread it turns out an alfa space saver is the same - will check that out further.
Rex - thanks for the info, I have (as did the previous owner) start with clutch up and in neutral for long waits etc, mine is around 67K miles and should be going to bill mcgraths soon for a major service including chains.
Im now revisiting engine preheaters after I found that the kenlowe system wouldn't fit but webasto might work
 
conaero

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chippiepilot said:
alfa, that is a good point I think I really should source one - I think in the alternative parts thread it turns out an alfa space saver is the same - will check that out further.
Rex - thanks for the info, I have (as did the previous owner) start with clutch up and in neutral for long waits etc, mine is around 67K miles and should be going to bill mcgraths soon for a major service including chains.
Im now revisiting engine preheaters after I found that the kenlowe system wouldn't fit but webasto might work
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Alfa is a very different PCD but I would love to be proved wrong.

Alfa 5x98pcd
Maserati 5x108

I am not sure if 10mm is too much to take up with wobble bolts, I suspect so.
 
cobratwin

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Conaero said:
Alfa is a very different PCD but I would love to be proved wrong.

Alfa 5x98pcd
Maserati 5x108

I am not sure if 10mm is too much to take up with wobble bolts, I suspect so.
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Your right on the older alfas matt. The newer oned ie the 159 and giulietta run a 5x 110 and should beable to use std bolts but may need wobble bolts. Although a couple members do not agree.
 
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