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Has anyone had problems with 156GTA engines or gearboxes? We have one with only 6k on the clock; last week it filled with blue smoke - all the oil had apparently fallen out of it. 
Nice man from the AA reckoned the camshaft gasket had blown. Now the dealer reckons the gearbox has blown up... though how they reckon there's a connection between the two oil-wise is a bit of a mystery.
Ring any bells anywhere?
Gonna stick with the TVR - at least it's reliable!
Nice man from the AA reckoned the camshaft gasket had blown. Now the dealer reckons the gearbox has blown up... though how they reckon there's a connection between the two oil-wise is a bit of a mystery.
Ring any bells anywhere?
Gonna stick with the TVR - at least it's reliable!
wedgie said:
Further investigation has shown that the diff has sheared, slicing 3 inches off the end of the gearbox. If this had happened at speed, the consequences could well have been fatal.
Christ! Glad you're ok.
[quote]Bloody charming[/quote]
Sorry, too funny. Timing is everything.wedgie said:
More about the one with 12,900 and a blown engine - I gather it hadn't been serviced at 12k, so Alfa won't touch it - worth bearing in mind when scheduling your servicing!
Fair enough then, up to a point. Seeing as 12k is the first service and Alfa's are renowned for liking a drop or two of the black stuff
as they're running in, the owner/driver may simply have been a bit of a muppet with an aversion to bonnet releases!My name is Daniele Giuliano I live in Australia, Sydney to be exact. I am having problems with my Alfa 147 GTA. I purchased my Alfa-Romeo 147 GTA from Alfa-Centro in Rushcutters Bay. It is the Blue color. The car is advertised as a ”Hot Hatch” or a performance car. I first noticed problems after 5000-6000km and mentioned it to them after approximately 7,500km. My problems are as follows:
1.After receiving the car from service, they told me my car, after 10,000km, has a problem with the clutch. Worn apparently. 10,000km?
Because this is a "Ware and Tare" item, I may have to pay for the labor involved in changing the clutch including the clutch. Let me tell you I have been driving these cars for a long time and I know how to drive.
2.After 7,900km all my tires were worn out. I went to see Steve at Bob Jane in Haberfield, as he has looked after me for a long time. Also with my previous car, an Audi S3.
The "Toe" of the rear wheels was both out by 5.9mm and 5.2mm respectively. The tires were shot to pieces and opted to do a front to back rotation and got away with approx. 10,000km.
I brought this up with Jason and the Service crew and is still being investigated. Up till now have denied any responsibility.
I thought the cars were supposed to have a "Wheel Alignment" before they left the showroom. They apparently get their alignments at Bob Jane Rushcutters Bay.
3.After a long day, I got into my car, started it and took off normally to the traffic lights ahead. As I released the clutch to move off, the car made loud clunking noises from under the bonnet! I was stunned. I turned the car off immediately and called a toe truck. Later that week, they found that the Differential had teeth sheared off. When they drained the oil, metal shavings came out with it. They told me it is not covered under warranty.
All these problems happened in a short succession. I have absolutely nothing to hide. I DO NOT “Thrash” my car, I DO NOT ‘Ride The Clutch” and I DO NOT abuse my car in any way what so ever. This damage to my car is a real shock to me and am very disappointed with the Customer Service and the treatment that I have been receiving, implying that I abuse my car. I am get very offended every time they bring up “Drive Technique” as an excuse.
I have also had the problem with the VDC light. 2 times.
I am fed up and what my car back as I bought it. The car is still characterized as new and I want it that way.
Please get your car checked properly. If you have to go to the Importer.
Where are you from?
Thank You
Barba
1.After receiving the car from service, they told me my car, after 10,000km, has a problem with the clutch. Worn apparently. 10,000km?
Because this is a "Ware and Tare" item, I may have to pay for the labor involved in changing the clutch including the clutch. Let me tell you I have been driving these cars for a long time and I know how to drive.
2.After 7,900km all my tires were worn out. I went to see Steve at Bob Jane in Haberfield, as he has looked after me for a long time. Also with my previous car, an Audi S3.
The "Toe" of the rear wheels was both out by 5.9mm and 5.2mm respectively. The tires were shot to pieces and opted to do a front to back rotation and got away with approx. 10,000km.
I brought this up with Jason and the Service crew and is still being investigated. Up till now have denied any responsibility.
I thought the cars were supposed to have a "Wheel Alignment" before they left the showroom. They apparently get their alignments at Bob Jane Rushcutters Bay.
3.After a long day, I got into my car, started it and took off normally to the traffic lights ahead. As I released the clutch to move off, the car made loud clunking noises from under the bonnet! I was stunned. I turned the car off immediately and called a toe truck. Later that week, they found that the Differential had teeth sheared off. When they drained the oil, metal shavings came out with it. They told me it is not covered under warranty.
All these problems happened in a short succession. I have absolutely nothing to hide. I DO NOT “Thrash” my car, I DO NOT ‘Ride The Clutch” and I DO NOT abuse my car in any way what so ever. This damage to my car is a real shock to me and am very disappointed with the Customer Service and the treatment that I have been receiving, implying that I abuse my car. I am get very offended every time they bring up “Drive Technique” as an excuse.
I have also had the problem with the VDC light. 2 times.
I am fed up and what my car back as I bought it. The car is still characterized as new and I want it that way.
Please get your car checked properly. If you have to go to the Importer.
Where are you from?
Thank You
Barba
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