Giulietta QV Timing Belt - Midlands?

[Funkstar De Luxe]

Hello everyone!

I have a Giulietta QV (1750TBi) that needs the timing belt done. This is the first Alfa I've owned in a while - is it still prudent to do the water pump and variator at the same time? Is the variator still a thing?

More importantly, can anyone recommend a specialist in the Midlands? I'm based near Coalville, Leicestershire but happy to travel a bit for the right place.

Thanks!

[underwhelmist]

Simply Alfas in Stourbridge seem to have a good reputation, haven't used them myself though.

I haven't got a Giuletta so not sure what the advice is on water pump, tensioners etc - I changed the lot on my 156 (plus the balance shaft belt, don't know if your car has one) for peace of mind.

edit: My car has a variator but it wasn't noisy so didn't change it this time. Next time!

Edited by underwhelmist on Tuesday 5th October 11:52

[BlackPorker]

Italia Autos in Walsall: http://italiaautoparts.co.uk/

[Alfahorn]

Funkstar De Luxe said:

Hello everyone!

I have a Giulietta QV (1750TBi) that needs the timing belt done. This is the first Alfa I've owned in a while - is it still prudent to do the water pump and variator at the same time? Is the variator still a thing?

More importantly, can anyone recommend a specialist in the Midlands? I'm based near Coalville, Leicestershire but happy to travel a bit for the right place.

Thanks!

Dave at Intaservices, Abbey Lane, Leicester. He's got a small workshop behind Raj Motors. Dave has worked on Alfas since the late 70's when he worked at Glebe Road Garage in Leicester. He's old school and extremely knowledgeable. Tel: [phone].

Dave looks after my Giulietta & Brera both of which are TBI's.

[arguti]

NJS Alfa in pershore around 6 miles off junction 6 of M5 near Worcester run by Neil Smith - Alfa Lancia independent who also owns the ex Tarquini 156.

[Squadrone Rosso]

Given your location, 100% Intaservices. Brilliant.

[Funkstar De Luxe]

Squadrone Rosso said:

Given your location, 100% Intaservices. Brilliant.

Will send an email. Thank you all!

[RonnieHotdogs]

BlackPorker said:

Italia Autos in Walsall: http://italiaautoparts.co.uk/

I'd second this ... But obviously it's not just down the road from Coalville unfortunately.

[Funkstar De Luxe]

Squadrone Rosso said:

Given your location, 100% Intaservices. Brilliant.

Got it done here. Quicker and cheaper than expected. Very pleased, highly recommended