One Dead Alfa! - Alfa Romeo 145

One Dead Alfa!

cloverboy145 View Member Profile Find Member's Posts	20th April 2011 16:32 Post #41 \| Print
1.4 16v Group: Regular Posts: 485 Joined: 7th June 2009 Local Time: 23rd January 2020 19:19 Member No.: 4,192 Driving: Alfa Romeo 145 cloverleaf From: Worcestershire	QUOTE(cesar86 @ 13th April 2011 12:29) So, how's it going so far? Well. Slow progress and i'm doing it all via a telephone at moment. (finish degree in three weeks time so a little busy) All broken bits are off the crashed one and ready I think for new bits to go on. I haven't actually seen it since i towed it their unfortunately but my dad is overseeing everything for me. Just found out today I had a close call with the cam belt which is odd. Its done 2years and 3 months and done 19,000 miles and its all perished and cracked (caught it before it snapped luckily) Thought i'd get more out of it. Think i'll be helping to get her finished once i'm done with Uni. Mind you i'm thinking while i'm at it I could go for a top end rebuild. Colombo barriani? reprofile the cams out of the spare engine? get some head work? what do we think peeps? all links greatfully recieved!! This post has been edited by cloverboy145: 20th April 2011 16:33 -------------------- "THE CLUE FOR ANYONE WHO'S JUST BEEN OVERTAKEN BY AN ALFA ROMEO 145 IS THE INNOCENT LOOKING FOUR LEAF CLOVER BADGE MOUNTED ON THE TAILGATE AND SILLS..." (GRAN TOURISMO 2, PS2) www.f1simulator.yolasite.com

cloverboy145 View Member Profile Find Member's Posts	12th May 2011 08:17 Post #42 \| Print
1.4 16v Group: Regular Posts: 485 Joined: 7th June 2009 Local Time: 23rd January 2020 19:19 Member No.: 4,192 Driving: Alfa Romeo 145 cloverleaf From: Worcestershire	Well its been a long time but there is hope for the old girl yet. Her welding has been done succesfully now time to bolt the new bits on and then its paint job time. I think she's pulling through folks. -------------------- "THE CLUE FOR ANYONE WHO'S JUST BEEN OVERTAKEN BY AN ALFA ROMEO 145 IS THE INNOCENT LOOKING FOUR LEAF CLOVER BADGE MOUNTED ON THE TAILGATE AND SILLS..." (GRAN TOURISMO 2, PS2) www.f1simulator.yolasite.com

NaanBread View Member Profile Find Member's Posts	12th May 2011 08:19 Post #43 \| Print
1.8 16v Group: Veteran Posts: 7,367 Joined: 7th September 2009 Local Time: 23rd January 2020 18:19 From: Lincolnshire Member No.: 4,404 Driving: So many Alfa's From: Lincolnshire	good good get some pics up -------------------- 'You know you're a true petrol head when you've had to buy parts for your Alfa'

aamrit View Member Profile Find Member's Posts	12th May 2011 09:38 Post #44 \| Print
1.4 16v Group: Regular Posts: 415 Joined: 30th March 2004 Local Time: 23rd January 2020 19:19 From: Shropshire, UK Member No.: 327 Driving: Ph2 QV From: Shropshire, UK	NO WAY!! I just read this complete post and couldn't believe it when I saw the pics .... that's my old car! She still lives! ... glad you are saving her! Looks/sounds like its had a bit of a rough ride since parting with it. More pics please and glad you are getting it sorted. -------------------- ------------------------------------ Freelance Graphic & Web Design www.anilamrit.co.uk

cloverboy145 View Member Profile Find Member's Posts	12th May 2011 11:28 Post #45 \| Print
1.4 16v Group: Regular Posts: 485 Joined: 7th June 2009 Local Time: 23rd January 2020 19:19 Member No.: 4,192 Driving: Alfa Romeo 145 cloverleaf From: Worcestershire	QUOTE(aamrit @ 12th May 2011 10:38) NO WAY!! I just read this complete post and couldn't believe it when I saw the pics .... that's my old car! She still lives! ... glad you are saving her! Looks/sounds like its had a bit of a rough ride since parting with it. More pics please and glad you are getting it sorted. If i'm not mistaken yours is the one pictured on the trailer. Right? Don't suppose you have the locking wheelnut key do you? If yours is the one on the trailer. I have some bad news for you. Its the donor car to fix mine up as mine has had virtually everything mechanical replaced on it before the accident. I'll be breaking and selling the rest of her once mine is done. Sorry. but thanks for the encouragement. This post has been edited by cloverboy145: 12th May 2011 11:29 -------------------- "THE CLUE FOR ANYONE WHO'S JUST BEEN OVERTAKEN BY AN ALFA ROMEO 145 IS THE INNOCENT LOOKING FOUR LEAF CLOVER BADGE MOUNTED ON THE TAILGATE AND SILLS..." (GRAN TOURISMO 2, PS2) www.f1simulator.yolasite.com

aamrit View Member Profile Find Member's Posts	12th May 2011 18:18 Post #46 \| Print
1.4 16v Group: Regular Posts: 415 Joined: 30th March 2004 Local Time: 23rd January 2020 19:19 From: Shropshire, UK Member No.: 327 Driving: Ph2 QV From: Shropshire, UK	QUOTE(cloverboy145 @ 12th May 2011 12:28) If i'm not mistaken yours is the one pictured on the trailer. Right? Don't suppose you have the locking wheelnut key do you? If yours is the one on the trailer. I have some bad news for you. Its the donor car to fix mine up as mine has had virtually everything mechanical replaced on it before the accident. I'll be breaking and selling the rest of her once mine is done. Sorry. but thanks for the encouragement. Yep, mine was the old one on the trailer, its had 2 owners since I parted with it and the locking wheelnut key went with the car. Donor car, meh... it werent goin to last for ever! ... at least its being used to keep another 145 on the road instead of being totally scrapped. Either way, keep us posted on the repair and fair play for repairing it. -------------------- ------------------------------------ Freelance Graphic & Web Design www.anilamrit.co.uk

cloverboy145 View Member Profile Find Member's Posts	18th May 2011 08:18 Post #47 \| Print
1.4 16v Group: Regular Posts: 485 Joined: 7th June 2009 Local Time: 23rd January 2020 19:19 Member No.: 4,192 Driving: Alfa Romeo 145 cloverleaf From: Worcestershire	Well I've been told She's getting primered today. Havn't been down to see her in a while as finished degree yesterday. This sounds like might be ready for travelling to GT1 silverstone on June 5th -------------------- "THE CLUE FOR ANYONE WHO'S JUST BEEN OVERTAKEN BY AN ALFA ROMEO 145 IS THE INNOCENT LOOKING FOUR LEAF CLOVER BADGE MOUNTED ON THE TAILGATE AND SILLS..." (GRAN TOURISMO 2, PS2) www.f1simulator.yolasite.com

cloverboy145 View Member Profile Find Member's Posts	31st May 2011 16:38 Post #48 \| Print
1.4 16v Group: Regular Posts: 485 Joined: 7th June 2009 Local Time: 23rd January 2020 19:19 Member No.: 4,192 Driving: Alfa Romeo 145 cloverleaf From: Worcestershire	Well, I think she lives!!! Finishing touches to body work being done tomorrow and she starts and runs too. Now for a cambelt service and some tax and she'll be right. Not ready to go to GT1 in but very shortly after I should Co Co!!! Will get some photos up tomorrow night. This post has been edited by cloverboy145: 31st May 2011 16:39 -------------------- "THE CLUE FOR ANYONE WHO'S JUST BEEN OVERTAKEN BY AN ALFA ROMEO 145 IS THE INNOCENT LOOKING FOUR LEAF CLOVER BADGE MOUNTED ON THE TAILGATE AND SILLS..." (GRAN TOURISMO 2, PS2) www.f1simulator.yolasite.com

stevepx View Member Profile Find Member's Posts	31st May 2011 18:31 Post #49 \| Print
1.6 16v Group: Veteran Posts: 1,430 Joined: 21st January 2011 Local Time: 23rd January 2020 19:19 From: Southampton Member No.: 6,258 Driving: 146 1.6 TS 16v From: Hampshire	QUOTE(cloverboy145 @ 31st May 2011 17:38) Well, I think she lives!!! Finishing touches to body work being done tomorrow and she starts and runs too. Now for a cambelt service and some tax and she'll be right. Not ready to go to GT1 in but very shortly after I should Co Co!!! Will get some photos up tomorrow night. nice one fella good work................get some piccy's up when you can -------------------- I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the dark near the Tannhauser gate. All those moments will be lost in time... like tears in rain... Time to die.

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QUOTE(stevepx @ 31st May 2011 19:31)

nice one fella good work................get some piccy's up when you can

Well Here she is all put back together

Now for a cam belt service and she'll be good

(Oh why does piccassa show picture orientation correctly then post them the wrong way round? Hey ho)

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stevepx View Member Profile Find Member's Posts	2nd June 2011 10:27 Post #51 \| Print
1.6 16v Group: Veteran Posts: 1,430 Joined: 21st January 2011 Local Time: 23rd January 2020 19:19 From: Southampton Member No.: 6,258 Driving: 146 1.6 TS 16v From: Hampshire	well............looks excellent!! paintwork is really good. nice one, pleased it's gonna be back on the road!!!! -------------------- I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the dark near the Tannhauser gate. All those moments will be lost in time... like tears in rain... Time to die.

cloverboy145 View Member Profile Find Member's Posts	6th June 2011 13:17 Post #52 \| Print
1.4 16v Group: Regular Posts: 485 Joined: 7th June 2009 Local Time: 23rd January 2020 19:19 Member No.: 4,192 Driving: Alfa Romeo 145 cloverleaf From: Worcestershire	QUOTE(stevepx @ 2nd June 2011 11:27) well............looks excellent!! paintwork is really good. nice one, pleased it's gonna be back on the road!!!! Thanx Steve!!! -------------------- "THE CLUE FOR ANYONE WHO'S JUST BEEN OVERTAKEN BY AN ALFA ROMEO 145 IS THE INNOCENT LOOKING FOUR LEAF CLOVER BADGE MOUNTED ON THE TAILGATE AND SILLS..." (GRAN TOURISMO 2, PS2) www.f1simulator.yolasite.com

cesar86 View Member Profile Find Member's Posts	6th June 2011 20:25 Post #53 \| Print
1.6 8v Group: Regular Posts: 969 Joined: 3rd September 2010 Local Time: 23rd January 2020 15:19 Member No.: 5,465 Driving: Alfa Romeo 145 QV From: Brazil	Wonderful job! Congrats! She's looking great! Now go enjoy some proper driving --------------------

NaanBread View Member Profile Find Member's Posts	7th June 2011 23:06 Post #54 \| Print
1.8 16v Group: Veteran Posts: 7,367 Joined: 7th September 2009 Local Time: 23rd January 2020 18:19 From: Lincolnshire Member No.: 4,404 Driving: So many Alfa's From: Lincolnshire	YAY! finally back on the road! I hope all goes well for you -------------------- 'You know you're a true petrol head when you've had to buy parts for your Alfa'

cloverboy145 View Member Profile Find Member's Posts	9th June 2011 13:46 Post #55 \| Print
1.4 16v Group: Regular Posts: 485 Joined: 7th June 2009 Local Time: 23rd January 2020 19:19 Member No.: 4,192 Driving: Alfa Romeo 145 cloverleaf From: Worcestershire	Cheers NAAN!! Btw U missed a good weekend of racing @ Silveerstone!!! -------------------- "THE CLUE FOR ANYONE WHO'S JUST BEEN OVERTAKEN BY AN ALFA ROMEO 145 IS THE INNOCENT LOOKING FOUR LEAF CLOVER BADGE MOUNTED ON THE TAILGATE AND SILLS..." (GRAN TOURISMO 2, PS2) www.f1simulator.yolasite.com

NaanBread View Member Profile Find Member's Posts	9th June 2011 16:45 Post #56 \| Print
1.8 16v Group: Veteran Posts: 7,367 Joined: 7th September 2009 Local Time: 23rd January 2020 18:19 From: Lincolnshire Member No.: 4,404 Driving: So many Alfa's From: Lincolnshire	u missed a good week in crete saw quite a few 145s and 146s...quite popular for a little island. -------------------- 'You know you're a true petrol head when you've had to buy parts for your Alfa'

cloverboy145 View Member Profile Find Member's Posts	16th June 2011 17:51 Post #57 \| Print
1.4 16v Group: Regular Posts: 485 Joined: 7th June 2009 Local Time: 23rd January 2020 19:19 Member No.: 4,192 Driving: Alfa Romeo 145 cloverleaf From: Worcestershire	woooHooo!!! The old girl is back on the road!!! Just picked her up tonight -------------------- "THE CLUE FOR ANYONE WHO'S JUST BEEN OVERTAKEN BY AN ALFA ROMEO 145 IS THE INNOCENT LOOKING FOUR LEAF CLOVER BADGE MOUNTED ON THE TAILGATE AND SILLS..." (GRAN TOURISMO 2, PS2) www.f1simulator.yolasite.com

cesar86 View Member Profile Find Member's Posts	16th June 2011 18:01 Post #58 \| Print
1.6 8v Group: Regular Posts: 969 Joined: 3rd September 2010 Local Time: 23rd January 2020 15:19 Member No.: 5,465 Driving: Alfa Romeo 145 QV From: Brazil	--------------------

stevepx View Member Profile Find Member's Posts	16th June 2011 18:19 Post #59 \| Print
1.6 16v Group: Veteran Posts: 1,430 Joined: 21st January 2011 Local Time: 23rd January 2020 19:19 From: Southampton Member No.: 6,258 Driving: 146 1.6 TS 16v From: Hampshire	Awesome!!!! -------------------- I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the dark near the Tannhauser gate. All those moments will be lost in time... like tears in rain... Time to die.

cloverboy145 View Member Profile Find Member's Posts	19th June 2011 21:24 Post #60 \| Print
1.4 16v Group: Regular Posts: 485 Joined: 7th June 2009 Local Time: 23rd January 2020 19:19 Member No.: 4,192 Driving: Alfa Romeo 145 cloverleaf From: Worcestershire	QUOTE(stevepx @ 16th June 2011 19:19) Awesome!!!! Just took her out today to stretch her legs after major service of: All belts, and tensioners, waterpump, plugs, engine flush,oil and filter change. Variator is fairly new and she purrs like a kitten so I kept that one. OMG!!! She pulls like a train all the way to 7.5K rpm with no flat spots Good to be back fellas!! P.S. off to petrol station in the morning in true twin spark style!! -------------------- "THE CLUE FOR ANYONE WHO'S JUST BEEN OVERTAKEN BY AN ALFA ROMEO 145 IS THE INNOCENT LOOKING FOUR LEAF CLOVER BADGE MOUNTED ON THE TAILGATE AND SILLS..." (GRAN TOURISMO 2, PS2) www.f1simulator.yolasite.com

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