Alfa Romeo 164 Twinspark Super
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Spinakerr said:
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Little to see but the leather is now a lot more supply and deshinified - strust me, it was worth the hour of effort front and back, especially as the back seat headrests were suffering full UV poisoning.
Which brand leather wipes did you use?Little to see but the leather is now a lot more supply and deshinified - strust me, it was worth the hour of effort front and back, especially as the back seat headrests were suffering full UV poisoning.
The Triumph IL6 or the Jaguar XK could be my favourite sounding engine. I've driven a couple of Bussos in 156 and 164 and perhaps with more time in the 164 I'd have got it. I am imagining that 2600 Alfa sounded good.
Sorry I missed this - I used the Dr Leather wipes after a few recommendations from PH members. I was skeptical but they are quick & easy, and definitely are just the job for dirty leather.
For the seriously dry items I think dedicated potions will be required, but for an 'instant lift' they work well.
The 164 has now entered official retirement outside of the dreaded ULEZ 'Iron Shower Curtian'. A friend with enough storage is kindly hosting it in a dry bubble. I can't bear to part with it, and its not really worth much; with all the jobs done it really is in the best condition I've had it, so a little bit of effort and spend to keep it for Alfa meets and Italian car days is my decision for now.
Hilariously it has been trouble free of late but threw a tantrum after I left and wouldn't start. It turned out to be a damp starter relay, and after a good talking to over the phone it fired up and has since snuggled itself into a cocoon with the battery disconnected.
I think the best solution will be to plan some decdicated trips in it - like Italy, back to its place of birth, for a holiday next spring, in order to keep it on my mind. The suspension coilovers still need a proper setup by someone that knows what they are doing, but otherwise its all in good order for the next trip!
For the seriously dry items I think dedicated potions will be required, but for an 'instant lift' they work well.
The 164 has now entered official retirement outside of the dreaded ULEZ 'Iron Shower Curtian'. A friend with enough storage is kindly hosting it in a dry bubble. I can't bear to part with it, and its not really worth much; with all the jobs done it really is in the best condition I've had it, so a little bit of effort and spend to keep it for Alfa meets and Italian car days is my decision for now.
Hilariously it has been trouble free of late but threw a tantrum after I left and wouldn't start. It turned out to be a damp starter relay, and after a good talking to over the phone it fired up and has since snuggled itself into a cocoon with the battery disconnected.
I think the best solution will be to plan some decdicated trips in it - like Italy, back to its place of birth, for a holiday next spring, in order to keep it on my mind. The suspension coilovers still need a proper setup by someone that knows what they are doing, but otherwise its all in good order for the next trip!
I went to check on the 164 yesterday - nicely preserved in a carcoon for the past 5 months.
Sitting in it again really made me smile - I made the right decision to keep it, and the extra payment each month to keep it in this environment was worth it.
The car started on the first crank after letting the fuel pump prime - some steam/smoke cleared quickly and we brought it up to temperature, moving it around the yard.
More to come in the springtime, but for now the 164 continues to enjoy a little rest. I'm aiming to be at the Auto Italia Brooklands event, and perhaps the Bicester Scramble in April if anyone is going.
Sitting in it again really made me smile - I made the right decision to keep it, and the extra payment each month to keep it in this environment was worth it.
The car started on the first crank after letting the fuel pump prime - some steam/smoke cleared quickly and we brought it up to temperature, moving it around the yard.
More to come in the springtime, but for now the 164 continues to enjoy a little rest. I'm aiming to be at the Auto Italia Brooklands event, and perhaps the Bicester Scramble in April if anyone is going.
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