Suggested Use for a DEAD Alfa!
Suggested Use for a DEAD Alfa!
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alphaalfa

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38 posts

171 months

Thursday 5th September 2013
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OK, form over function has bitten me, again.

Spectacular turbo failure on my 156 2.4JTD has rendered the diesel lump useless and even sourcing recon blower and associated bits etc, combined with fitting, fettling, testing and more cursing, has effectively left me with - well....

Over to you, suggestions on the best way to retire an old, knackered Alfa (with dignity....)

405dogvan

5,329 posts

296 months

Thursday 5th September 2013
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I used to work for someone who continued to drive his cars LONG after their turbos had failed.

Started-off with an old Carina - I drive it twice and weird things happened when you accelerated, but it worked.

He now has a Vectra C - same deal, Turbo is humped - has been for at least a year, he still drives it

No idea what he DOES to keep the car running - lots of lights on and not a lot of performance but...