I perfected this 1983 Giulietta for her second life
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- Опубліковано 5 лют 2025
- This Alfa Romeo Giulietta (tipo 116) was acquired as a new car in 83 and stayed with her sole owner in Sicily till I bought her in January 24. In those more than 40 years she had collected only 21.000 kilometers, she's virtually a new car. During the 9 months of my ownership I've perfected her in terms of corrosion protection and she received an extensive service and clean-up. I've fixed some of the weaknesses and defects she hatched and removed all the squeaky and rattly noises Alfa had built in - honestly, she feels like a Mercedes.
The car is put up for sale, if you're interested in buying her, please contact me at halvar.v.flake@googlemail.com.
She's still registered in Italy, but I can take care about the export to any other country in Europe or North America.
A special thanks goes out to Matteo Licata whose love for the Giulietta was an inspiration to tackle this project.
Here's a link to Matteo's book about the Giulietta: amzn.to/3N3aNr4
Pictures of the Alfetta and Giulietta in the design review are courtesy of Laudoracing-Models Sarl, Hagenthal le Bas, France.
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Hello, me as a documentary maker and a Alfaholic, it very rare not advancing or skipping a clip after some minutes... jest brilliant !
Thanks, mate. That’s a huge compliment. I just watched one of your films …
“Gone in 60 minutes.” Fantastic car, fantastic joy for your work. Thank you for sharing.
You’re welcome, glad you like my stuff.
Oh gosh... My dad has two of them in storage in Italy (I haven't seen them since 2003 when I was 8). A 1.6 MK1 and a 2.0 TI MK2, both in Rosso Alfa 130. I grew up in these cars and they literally started my passion for cars. I had tears watching this video. Thank you for this video that brings back so many memories. 😢 And good job for keeping them alive! ❤
Man, I really LOVE your comment.
I guess that’s why we keep the cars of our youth in our hearts.
Go and find them !
What a lovely Giulietta 😍 Oh and your love for old Alfa Romeos is simply fantastic!
Thanks, Giuseppe.
My love for them is fantastic and VERY expensive. 😆
@@GreasyFingers I totally get that, as owner of a 1974 Spider 1300 and a 1970 GT Junior stepnose 😅
Alfa Romeo for Life I congratulate you for the dedication 👍
Thanks, Carlo.
Reminds me of „football is life“ from Ted Lasso.
Wonderful, I really enjoyed the pace and humorous calm narration of your video, I liked the special occasion yellow hat! My first ever car was a red 1.6 Guilietta which I was very lucky to inherit from my Dad in 1990 when he upgraded to a 2.0TS Alfa 75. We then put a 2L engine in my Giulietta (out of a donor GTV from memory) which transformed it. Some nice alloys and a slightly louder exhaust later and it was my absolute pride and joy, the good times I had in that car! We had a 164 after the 75. Thanks for the wonderful video, it took me smiling all the way down memory lane.
A family of Alfisti!
My Alfa history (contemporary ones): Spider 916, 156 SW 2.5, 159 JTD.
@@GreasyFingers we have a passion for two and four wheeled Italian machines. Great owners list you have, I too had a 159 SW 2.4, it's still one of my all time favourite Alfa designs.
Dear Johannes, it’s a wonderful car and it gives the same pleasure as a 105. Thank you for sharing this car and your work on it with us.
Regards Roeland
Thanks, Roeland.
I decided in basically a split second that I’ll buy it, not kidding you.
I just love the 116 Giulietta, you bought a lovely car. Must be one of the lowest kilometer Giuliettas in the world. These Giuliettas are very underrated and probably undervalued as well. Naturally I own one (a 2.0), as well as an Alfetta GTV 2.0. The Giulietta is the more enjoyable car, sorry coupe fans.
@MLC... I had a 75 3.0 V6, which in all honesty is just the Gulietta face lifted with a Busso shoe horned inside. It was the most fun car I ever had and the one I most regret selling.
Great to hear this from a guy who owns both!
I got 1981 serie 2 originally was 1.8 but I have it 2 lt. Lovely car and I have 1982 alfetta sedan 2lt as well❤
Nice to see such a clean and original Alfa of that vintage and anyway she is one lucky car to have found her way into your hands. Lovely work as always.
Thanks, Mate.
Yeah, I really think she became a better car since I’ve owned her.
Welcome to the professional side of the medal! It never gets old watching your content! Entertainingly calm and with a wonderful and unvarnished glimpse you highlight workshop reality with its ups and downs, comprising swear words and exclamations of joy. Yes, indeed, wrenching becomes increasingly more challenging when you get older. And, interestingly, it shows the most working under the dashboard. I love theGiulietta despite its subtle ugliness, such a child of the 80s.
Your narration is soporific yet uplifting, calming yet inspiring. Bravo, Sir.
Thanks, I very much like that feedback.
In fact trying to relax people is one of the guiding stars of my filmmaking.
My friend had an 84 2.0 which he allowed me to drive in the mountains
I drove the car like I stole her because compared to my Alfasud she gave 100% feeling of control and confidence. One of the most memorable drives of my life
Thanks for commenting, mate.
These Alfas are prone for lifetime memories like few other cars.
This was a fantastic video thank you for sharing your journey with the Giulietta
Glad you liked it!
Great great car and well done on the mild restoration. I have a Giulietta 1.8 from 1980. It has 39000 miles. I still have to finish the restoration. Interior is like new.
It’s good to hear that I’m not the only one to appreciate a 116 Berlina.
All the best for your restoration!
Awesome video and car, truly a rare find. Thank you for sharing and inspiring with your unconditional love for the italian ladies.
Yes, and my love for Italian cars! 😆
Yes, Please!! MORE OF THAT!! Your work is easily as impressive as these all too rare videos. Such a pleasure to witness the sheer elegance combined with properly engineered craftsmanship! So excited for your new workshop but somehow rather sad you’ll be letting this one go! I’m sure she will be well loved and perhaps even grace your lift in the future when it will certainly be in need of maintenance and repairs. Cheers and thanks for giving us such sublime content!! 🤩👍
Thanks, mate. What a beautiful comment. 🤩
Thank you for taking us along on your Giulietta journey. Your mechanical problem solving skills are superb and matched by your videography craftsmanship. Love your understated sense of humor. ❤
Glad you like my stuff, mate & thanks for such a nice comment!
Fantastic find of the car and so nice approach of restauration!!!!!
Thanks, Hansjörg. Yes, the idea is to repair only the necessary and keep originality as much as possible.
A video featuring my favorite car series (116s) and my favorite car restorer! Perfection! Keep up the great work sir!
Thanks for commenting!
It’s a rare thing that someone calls a 116 his favourite car. We have something in common there.
Great work and great video. Thank you bringing her back to 100%. Bravo!!
Thanks for commenting, mate. ☺️
Great that you are back! I do enjoy your videos!
My pleasure!
Congrats on the new ride... she's a beauty. Great to see one of your videos :)
Thanks, mate.
Wieder ein wunderbares Video von Ihnen. Habe Sie schon vermisst. Ein Auto würde Ihnen ungesehen abkaufen. 😊😊😊
Danke vielmals für das Kompliment, ich freue mich sehr darüber.
Ich würde gern wieder mehr Videos machen, und jetzt, da mein Neubau rundlich fertig ist, stehen die Chancen auch nicht schlecht. Hoffe ich.
Great car. Great video. Thanks for taking the time to make these films
Glad you like it, mate.
Bravo! What a fantastic video, and congrats on the new workshop! 👏🏻😃
Thanks!
Next film is probably about the workshop.
Another great piece of educational entertainment. Or is it entertaining education? And the best car ad I've ever seen.
Thanks, Christian.
I‘d be happy if it was 99,99% entertainment.
Yeah, she’s an excellent car.
Lovely, thank you for sharing! Your storytelling matches the beautiful automobiles! I selfishly ask; more content please! 😃
Thanks, Leon.
Yeah, I’m trying to produce more films in the future. Let’s see whether I can go up from 6 to 8 / year.
Excellent workmanship as ever, I really look forward to these video's, Alfa Romeo and Porsche, a perfect combination.
Thanks, Rhett.
Sometimes I throw an eye in 02 BMW‘s and XJ Jags. 😁
@@GreasyFingers they are all good cars :).
Johannes -I'm so sorry I missed this when it came out. but glad I found your latest project. Someone will indeed by lucky to take on a car you've brought back. Best from Austin TX
Great to hear from you, Steve.
I hope things are doing good in Austin.
Any work on your cars lately?
Welcome back. Missed ya!
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I have so much admiration for your engineering prowess
Thanks, mate.
Trying to do the best I can.
I had a black one 1986, my second car, followed by two 75s. All were great.
Talking about Giulietta and 75: it’s amazing how these few changes in design brought forth an entirely different looking car.
I subscribed for the Porsche videos but also enjoy the insight into the Alfa world .Most of all i admire your attention to detail and the clever stop frame whatever its called sequences.😊
Thanks, mate.
More Porsche stuff to come soon …
I remember these being launched in '77 and seeing a dark blue one in southern France. They were a good car but rust absolutely destroyed them in Britain - probably as bad as the Alfasud. 4 or 5 years old, and they were done.
I had a late one from 1985, a 1.6RS that was in good condition in 1995 apart from a rust hole in the scuttle panel by the front screen. A metallic bronze car, it went to Ireland.Where is it now?
The 75 that replaced it (and used Giulietta doors) was much better for rust resistance.
Yeah, Alfa and rust … a never ending story. If I stand under the car and imagine all those seams being exposed to salt … 🙄
Great way to get worldwide eyes on your car for sale. Enjoyed your video, thanks.
Thanks, Richard!
Very entertaining video to watch! I love seeing Alfa Romeo's return to life and meet with their new owners.
Thanks, Ugur. Glad you liked it!
Sehr schönes Video von einer außergewöhnlichen Giulietta. Das Video hat mich dazu gebracht, gleich heute Morgen in unsere Gemeinschaftswerkstatt zu gehen und dort eine Giulietta aus Sizilien abzudecken und zu bewundern. Es ist eine 1300 Giulietta aus der allerersten 116 iger Serie mit Metallstosstangen in einem ähnlich tollen Karosseriezustand.
Viel Erfolg weiterhin, mit Grüßen aus hohen dem Norden.
Ich freue mich sehr über Deinen Kommentar! Die erste Serie ist natürlich mit Abstand die coolste.
Schön, dass das Auto inzwischen allgemein besser ankommt.
Love the film. Good luck with the sale. Someone is going to get the best 116 out there.
Thanks, mate.
Yes, I think it’s probably one of the most authentic 116 out there these days.
A lovely car!!
One note: Always remove and clean the brake fluid reservoir first (or emptying and claining)
If you don’t do this, you will first flush all the dirty fluid inti the system.
Thanks for the comment.
Yes you’re right, I regretted to not have removed and cleaned it. It costed me far too much brake fluid till it finally came out clear instead of beer-like yellow.
Yep , all the gunk gets pushed into the pistons and can get stuck there , I was shocked to see stirring of the reservoir then bleeding
@@Petrolhead912 No worries, mate. Wasn’t that dirty.
Wow! What a lovely condition 🤩. There cannot be many left in this state if any!
I think so too!
Forgot to mention, 'Congrats!' on the new workshop. May it bring you many years of enjoyment!
Thanks, Brad.
Ever since it’s finished, that’s just the right lifestyle for an Oldtimer like me: my way to work is now over the yard.
Hallo Johannes, es macht mal wieder so einen Spaß dieses Video über die Giuiletta anzusehen. Alleine die Werkstatt, die super fahrbare Hebebühne und das ganze drumherum
wie du mit einer perfektion dieses schöne Handwerk ausführst bis du mit dem Ergebnis zufrieden bist. Wenn ich an Fahrzeugen arbeite muss es auch für mich perfekt sein.
Übriges einen solchen Fund in Sizilien zu finden ist unglaublich,die geringen Kilometer und dieser Top Zustand . DU Glückspilz.
Gruß ac.
Freue mich, wenn’s gefällt!
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Beautiful car 👍
Great job my friend. What a great car… I also spotted the 944 too! 👍🏼
Thanks, mate.
And yes … it’s a Turbo! 😁
Ciao mio padre aveva un Alfetta 1.8 del 72, complimenti per il lavoro, e complimenti per la Giulietta veramente bella e soppratutto senza ruggine❤❤👏👏👏👏👏
Grazie per il commento, Pierfrancesco.
Le Alfa degli anni settanta sono magnifiche!
What a good job. Really wonderful car🎉🎉
Oh you made me laugh loudly with the steering column jobs! So much truth there :)
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Loved your video! I own a similarly lucky Alfasud. It spent it’s first 32 years in 50-200mm of annual rainfall in the Kalahari Desert. 25 years to find, and 1.5 with twin carbs, goes very nicely indeed. I’m sure your Sicilian princess will find a great home soon 💚🤍❤
Thanks for commenting, Howard.
It sounds too good to be true to find a Sud in desert. I know the 33 quite well but I’ve never driven a Sud. The design is a masterpiece!
@@GreasyFingers yes, I didn’t believe it for the first 4 years of ownership, although there was a very old number plate in some of it’s photos, that registered it to that town. Then a South African friend had access to the Driver License database there, and confirmed one owner. It is astonishingly rust free, also because they were apparently better painted than Mercedes in the factories there. But here’s something else for you. The 116 was the best selling car in South Africa. There are quite a few still running about, and my Sud has 116 front seats as a result. A 33 is quite similar to a Sud but Suds have inboard front discs which really transform the steering and handling
This was a really nice video to watch.
I had a Giulietta 1.8 some 30 years ago and it was a joy to drive. There where some small issues along the way, actually on a visit to Flensburg my ignition lock also failed! I found 2 used and bought them. I still have the not used lock laying around.
Dont think it will fit on my Spitfire MkIII.
I should have known you have an ignition lock in stock! It was tough to get one.
It’s really amazing how many of us were touched by the Giulietta.
@@GreasyFingers If you ever need one again, just let me know.
How could I not subscribe? I’m still enjoying the dopamine. 🇦🇺
Glad you did!! ☺️
Just discovered your channel, excellent 👌 I subscribed. Very nice Guillietta ❤🍀🇮🇹
Welcome & glad you like it!
That`s the way to go!!! I hope more car enthusiast dare to maintain their cars this way , so more beaty like this stay on the streets eternally!!! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟😎😉✌
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This has got to be the cleanest 116 in the world
You might be right, especially when talking about unrestored ones.
loved it. good luck with the sale
Thanks, Laurent!
My Patents had driven this Giulietta. IT was fantastic. We love Alfas Till today. 😊
Thanks for commenting, Bernd.
My neighbour had one and instinctively I noticed how respectfully everyone talked about it.
Wonderful car Robin! I love it.
Auto meravigliosa, l'adoro.
Grazie
It’s a huge pleasure this car, isn’t it?
Too good for filthy thieves … 😆
Lovely Alfa and very nice video. 👍
Thanks, John.
My father had one when I was 8 years old, would love to find one !
It’s not that difficult, is it?
Chapeau.
Und da ist wieder die Erinnerung an meine Erste...
Ez 1979
Danke!
Die erste von vielen?
@@GreasyFingers Alfa, Alfa, hatte 2 , danach Alfetta QO, Alfetta GTV, Spider, Alfa 90, diverse 33, Alfasud Sprint...
Glorious example. You don't them like that here in the U.K.! Must be a delight to work on.
Thanks, James.
Yes, it’s a very rare opportunity to experience an almost unused car like this. Opens one’s eyes to see how they were built.
It looks like a beutifully preserved example - congratulations. Having owned two 2.0 litre versions (one in Australia and one in England), I concur it's a wonderful classic Alfa that is softly sprung but has a rear end that is so well planted when compared to the earlier 105 series Giulia. The only drawback is the gear change - but once mastered - it's acceptable as long as the rod bushes are kept in good condtion.
I too have pressure washed the under floor of my classics but don't possess a mobile hoist which is clearly a very versatile piece of kit and perfect for under body washes. Instead I rely on placing the car on tall stands and it usually results in both I and the under floor receiving a thorough pressure wash, courtesy of the continuous but unintended back splash - so I tend to hold back on performing such cleaning tasks 'till the hot summer months.
Thanks for commenting, George.
I know exactly what you mean, there’s only a few days of summer when it can be done and even then, it’s a job that demands full dedication.
The soft springs lead to unique ride and combined with fully neutral handling that’s the signature feature of these cars.
My dad had one of those, in Rosso Amaranto. I was a kid on those velour seats.
That’s one of my favourite colours of Alfa Romeo. Closely followed by Faggio and Blu Olandese.
My neighbour had a white Giulietta, but when I talk to him about this car, I often hear the word corrosion.
@GreasyFingers it's a beautiful colour. I saw it on a Montreal in Balocco at an Alfa function last year, I'd forgotten how good it looked.
He had a Berlina 2000 before in the same colour. After that, an Alfetta in a deep purple, I don't know the name of that.
The blu Olandese looks excellent on the 1st Series Alfa GT/GTV, my favourite.
YES! I’ll do my 68 GTV in Blu Olandese.
@GreasyFingers ich freu mich schon drauf deinen Bertone zu sehen. Und den 928. Ich hätte vor 15 Jahren einen GT4 letztes Baujahr, König der Autobahn nannte ich ihn, den W140 den ich damals auch hatte den " dicken Helmut ".....mein W126 jetzt ist der "Schmidt Helmut".
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@@marcusott2973 😆😆
Meine haben auch Namen, wie Du weißt.
Beautiful! I hope you get a good price, and the car gets a good owner.
Thanks, Claude!
I had the chance to ride three of them and became a fan
Yeah, this transaxle thing, it really works!
Lovely presentation iconic car, enjoy it and I do much like the brand. I own an mito mint condition low mileage.. 🇬🇧🏴
Thanks for commenting, Michael.
I like the Mito, especially with the big arch wheels.
I really love your editing. And it's nice to see someone who takes the same kind of care with old-timers. I work in a very similar way with mine (although with less knowledge and tools haha)
Do you recommend Tristarcolor? I recently moved to germany and I really struggle to differentiate the good from the bad brands/websites...
Thanks, mate.
The edit is huge fun for me, that’s why I can take any kind of effort without being a burden.
Yes, I work with Tristar since years, they are great.
How wonderful to see someone enjoying such a great car. Your passion is obvious. I own a 1982 Giulietta with the 1750 engine. Getting spares in Australia is a challenge. Are you happy to share your spares supplier?
Thanks for commenting, Stephen.
There’s a number of parts suppliers in Germany, Bertelsbeck, Del Priore, OKP and more. Even the Italians buy their parts here. I’m sure they’d send them out to Australia, the issue obviously will be the shipping costs.
Very Good Job👍👍👍💪💪💪
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Lovely design !
It is, isn’t it?
Non spenderei un soldo per un'alfa moderna. Ma lo farei più che volentieri per un'alfa degli anni 70/80❤
Non potrei essere più d'accordo!
Ive got this alfa romeo (but a red 2.0), abarths, and maseratis. But this giulietta 116 still just provides so much charn than those others.
I totally know what you mean. In its era, the handling is outstanding.
Great video. I enjoy your camera angles, your humor and calm tone, and learning what products you use (I have a shelf of useless rust conversion spray, so I'll have to try Brunox).
Great car-- I've commented on this before, but 105/115 are becoming prohibitively expensive, so after the GTV's, the Alfetta and Giulietta will be next in the spotlight, I'm sure.
Shipping is expensive and complex, or I'd be inquiring. However... If you get your hands on a Lancia Beta Coupe Volumex, I'll be first in line...
Thanks very much, Michael.
Brunox can be used, if you’re sure that the rust layer is thin. It only makes sense for light surface rust, but for this it’s very handy, because it converts the rust and puts a layer of epoxy over it.
I fully agree to what you say about the pricing of 105 and 116. In my generation we loved 105 because they gave us the most genuine classic car feeling for little money. Today, 116 are taking this role.
We share the love for the Beta Volumex. I’m also a fan of the Monte Carlo.
Nice one 🇮🇹👌
No doubt about that! 🤌🏼🤌🏼
Perfect
Thanks, Oliver!
Love the Robin Hood tales
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Nice Giulietta from Enna, A city in the centre of Sicily, which is west of Catania. My friend Alfonso was born in a small town south of Enna called Valguarnera Caropepe.
It’s great to have viewers from Sicily!
The Giulietta I bought in Catenanuova, roughly half an hour west of Catania.
What a great buy. When I was living in Sicily in 1985, my father bought a 1.2lt Alfa Sud feom a Dr in Enna. What a great car. This is when I fell in love with Alfa Romeo. I've owned a 2ltr Giulietta, amo g many bitters I have bought in Australia. A1979 Alfetta 2lt sedan, Giulietta, Alfa 75 V6 (3 of) Alfa 90, 164, 156 2ltr, late model 147 and now I have e another TS 2ltr Alfa 75 to be restored. This is passion at its best. Congrats on the Alfa Giulietta. What a find 👍 Saluti from 🇦🇺
@@gaetanoflorio6277What an Alfa record! Regards to the uncle from Australia!
Little John saves the day, again!
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It is like new!!!!!❤😮
It is!! 🥰
Sei davvero molto bravo
Ti avevo già visto all'opera sulle Porsche ma anche questa piccola Alfa ha ricevuto cure meticolose degne di una ...TZ2 😉
Ti auguro tanti km di divertimento e soddisfazioni 🖐
Ti ringrazio.
E questo il problema della mia agenzia: troppo attenzione dimenticando sforzo e benefici. 😆
Incredible find and careful recommission = fantastic sale. I love this, I was looking longingly at an early version. Great lines and packaging along with soulful mechanical sound. Wish I could buy this but California sucks so I will go back to engine swapping my rusty Fiat 128 Familiare...
Thanks for commenting!
Is it difficult to keep cars on the road in California?
@@GreasyFingers They (California) seem intent on making it as difficult as they can. My Lancia Montecarlo and Fiat 128 are both 1977's and 1974/75 was the cutoff date for no testing. I'm fine with it and am using newer emission friendly powerplants but need to have a state referee examine my work and emissions test them very frequently...
@@rivenmotors7981Doesn’t sound like fun. No one has an issue though with V8-SUV‘s to drive the kids to school.
What a fantastic Alfa, unique - just a shame about those non original wheels.
Yeah, to love these wheels, you must have an intense Eighties-thing going on. 😆
Good news is: they can be changed quickly.
Great Video 👍 i m starting to like Alfa Romeos 🥲
I’m glad to hear I’m passing on the virus…
I had one in 1981 (1.8)... a bit to "familial" not sporty ..later I had the GTV6 (twice)..that had that Alfa sports heart again 👌
I think I know what you mean, the suspension is really soft. But still, she handles like a sports car.
Bellissima
Well done Sir.
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Thanks, Dusan! 🍻
@@GreasyFingers You’re welcome.
I got my Mito with similar mileage, but to find a 40 year old car, this is a sicilian miracle🙏🙏
Just paused to say; I'm gonna enjoy this. What a conundrum for Alfisti, gain what might be the best rear-suspension system ever for a rear-drive car but lose the 105's lovely gear change. That's a tough one! I'd probably go with a 105 and a Alflaholics Watt's link conversion. Wait, no ......
I think you’re quite right about the DeDion!
Another great video! What do you think of the movable lift?
Thanks!
The experiences with the lift are very good, chief among them that you can move the car around while on the lift. Only disadvantage is that the undercarriage is rather high, with low cars being difficult to drive over it.
I am an Italian boy born in 1995, and I bought a Giulietta 1.8 "84 a year ago. The car was already in good condition, but it has some problems with the odometer, I wanted to ask you, given your experience with this car. where is the Jaeger control unit of the speedometer and the control unit of the electric locks located, I would not want to disassemble half the car to understand it by myself, I thank you in advance, I have subscribed to the channel, waiting for new videos. greetings from Italy
Good day, mate.
The sensor is placed at the left side of the gear box, it’s easy to reach. Note there is a plug under the rear seats, left side. Some say the plug is as much a source of problems as the sensor itself.
@@GreasyFingers Thanks for the reply, I think they mounted a speed sensor in the wrong gearbox, from what I know there are 3 types and they have a different count of teeth in the gear. in my case, having the Jaegher dashboard, there should be a control unit between the speed sensor and the dashboard that generates pulses that are decoded and sent to the speedometer, like in the younger sister Alfa 75 known abroad with the name of Alfa Milano. I should actually mount an additional control unit to correct the speed in the dashboard, when I go at 50km/h the speedometer reads over 100km/h. do you know? I wanted to ask for confirmation before dismantling something, given that in these dated cars it is very easy to break or damage something. thanks in advance.
@@Boss-LMI‘m sorry, but I don’t know. What you say, however, sounds very plausible.
It was a long wait to see the car and then find that it is to be sold....
Sell the wheels keep the car, and find some new old wheels.
Counter-proposal: you buy the car and I look for new wheels for you.
@@GreasyFingers I will do swap (no cash). A 2947 Sunbeam Talbot 10 saloon... totally original in working condition on (original) English registration?
@@paulwootton5378Sorry, mate. I appreciate it’s coolness, but it’s not my favourite car.
@@GreasyFingers I actually like those wheels. Period correct and beautiful.
@9:22 I am just a beginner at maintenance, but I thought a torque wrench was the proper way to mount a wheel?
It definitely is.
Having the car in the workshop, wheels on and off is a daily business and for that the impact wrench does the job.
I've heard the smaller displacement Alfa Twin Cam and Fiat/Lancia Twin Cam are more rev happy and characterful, thus more enjoyable than the larger, torquier 1.8 and 2.0. Do you find this to be true?
No, actually not.
I read that often myself, but don’t have this sensation. The big ones are more meaty, but as much as I’m concerned not less revy.
I've owned a 1.8 and a 2-litre. And I've also had the opportunity to try out a 1.6. The 1.6 is more likely to rev and the 2.0 has the most power and torque but is less inclined to high revs. The ideal version is the 1.8, which combines a little of the qualities of the two extremes. If you take a 1.8 with the short gearbox of the 1.6 or, even better, the gearbox of the 1.3, you end up with a very pleasant compromise.
Hatte einen Alfa 33, Fiat Punto (176), Fiat Panda l, Lancia Thema bis auf den Fiat Punto alle nie Mängelfrei aber trotzdem spaßige Autos!
Bei mir ein Tipo, eine Barchetta, ein 916er Spider, ein 156er, ein 115er, zwei 105er. Mängelfrei? Wo denkst Du hin … 😆
Oil leak?
She used to be dry, but since I’ve changed to my special oil brew, she looses a drop a week. I don’t care much about it, that only means there’s less rust.
Why brunox not fertan or some other forch korroplex?
I knew I’d get the Brunox question … because I like it and it’s an epoxy primer at the same time.
I enjoy your videos. More Porsche videos please
They’re coming … ☺️
Great film as usual!
And now I have Instagram, largely part to you 😁
I‘m Sorry, I did that to you, my friend.
Try to avoid it as much as you can unless you watch my stuff. ☺️
The final push was a friend with his 2CV so I thought what the hell 😁
You were the second that I followed, and there will be mostly GT1300junior related stuff on it.
Thanks for a great channel J 😊