Alfa Romeo GT - 6 Hacks in 6 Minutes! 

Thanks for watching & commenting Eugene - I agree with everything you have said!

Thanks for watching!

Hallo , and how is your experience with the car ??

@@omar-hariswardak6769 so far had to replace the exhaust magnifold for 650€, an injector died for another 400€, turbo pressure sensor thingy had to be replaced for 150€, AC stopped working for 200€ aaaand someone crashed into me, which was repaired by their insurance for 1400€. Owning it is a nightmare, driving it is a dream and I have to constantly keep myself from investing more money into this lovely shitbox :')

I bought it yesterday, hope i dont have many troubles with it . Just i read your Comments got Worries

I wanted to drive!

You’re welcome Callum - good luck with it and make sure everything is working before you hand over the cash! 😉

Thanks for the tip John - I didn’t know about that one! 😁

Thanks for watching!

You're welcome David - glad to be of help!

Hahaha samee

Thanks for watching Gandalf, as a former photo journalist, I’ve met a few hacks myself! 😉

Thanks for watching Chris

Cheers Doc ( as always! 😉)

Thanks for watching Erkin!

Another hack I didnt know! Thanks

it does not work on mine which is a 07 plate. how old is yours please ?

Hi Nick, mine is also an ‘07. It works on pre ‘05 cars only.

Thanks for watching mate - it's a young channel - maybe I will have 3 Million one day!

Cheers mate 👍🏻

You’re welcome!

THERES no oil leaks on GT

Not yet! ;0)

Yeah, quirks galore huh? 😉

So thats why... Thanks !!!

Thanks Roberto, I missed out the trick where you can switch off all the dash lights apart from the speedo! Did you know that one too?

@@TheAlfaNut oh yeah, I knew that one, although I find it pretty useless to be honest. I understand it's to reduce disturbance from the dash light but you can also dim the whole thing down.

Witch model did u got ?

Hi Chris, thanks for watching - hope you enjoy it!

Thanks Georgi - I will try!

Thanks for watching Nuno - I'll do my best!

@@TheAlfaNut Hello. Need some help if you can. My rear lights are cracked and I need new ones, but is difficult to find at a good price, originals in Portugal are 120euros each. Do you no some place to buy ones?

Hmm, I know a great guy for Alfa parts he is called Guiseppe Bussone on the “GTV City” group on Facebook. His real name is Dave and he posts worldwide. Good luck.

@@TheAlfaNut Thanks. Much appreciated. 💪🙏

@@nbugz1855 Good luck Nuno!

Thanks Luca, my old favourite now for 20 years!

@@TheAlfaNut Wow 20 years, that shows how sustainable they are. I got a Seamaster chronograph from 2004 myself, wouldn't change a thing about it.

Thanks Imbert! 👍🏻😎

Thanks for watching Kaatto - that’s progress for you! 😂

You're welcome, enjoy your Alfa!

👍🏽👍🏻👍👍🏿

Thanks for watching Rissa! 🐣🐥

Thanks for watching mate! Appreciate it 👍🏻

I’ll do my best - thanks for watching! 👍🏻

Thanks, I’m going to mention that in my 159 hacks video, coming up next! 😉

This neat option works on my 2001 147 too!

Thanks for watching Lauren!

Thanks for watching!

I’m hoping to shoot a 159 video soon Simba 👍🏻

Yes please!! TI version!!

@@kevinflynn5634 I'll do my best Kevin!

@@TheAlfaNut you're welcome to lend mine Chris!

Thanks for watching! 👍🏻

I am doing an update video soon on my 156, so will include a “hacks” section! 😄

Hi Richard, thanks for watching - I’ll do my best! 👍🏻

You’re welcome Stephen - thanks a lot for watching 👍🏻

Hi Eduard! You’re very welcome my friend, I hope your window is working ok again? 😎👍🏻

@@TheAlfaNut Is working perfect thank you so much for help ❤️❤️🫶🏻

Haha - yes, some of them work on the 156!

Thanks - I was going to feature this too but I couldnt make it work in my car!

Thanks for watching Jonny - appreciate the comments.

Haha, you’re welcome Howard! 👍🏻

My 06 147 GTA doesn't have the pull cord in the boot but it does have a small steel release button underneath the boot lock.

@@flyatcento - That's why I said except for the first and last one

@@iea96 yes I know, I just meant the 147 also has a emergency boot release, it's just cordless 😁

​@@flyatcento you might want to look for it tugged away under the back seats. all my keyless boot alfa's had that (75 and 166) and i am not 100% sure but i think also the 155 had it and that had key lock.

Its aftermarket - made by "Richbrook". :0)

Thanks for watching! 👍🏻

because it's old car now

Hi Dominic, yes the non “up” function was a change due to a child being trapped in an automatic window apparently.

I was just bit annoyed by it as my old 166 did close them.

Happy I could help! 😁

Sounds like your adjuster mechanisms are stuck fully up! I’m not sure how you would adjust them manually… try going onto www.alfaowner.com and asking on the GT section - someone will be able to help 👍🏻

Hi Jeroen - yes you are right but I couldnt find the boot release button, so thought I’d use the cord for comedy value!

No, it's not the fuel filler cap, it's an airbrake and it's an integral part of your Alfa's braking system....isn't it?

…swiftly followed by the door mirrors and wipers! 😂

Hi Marco - don’t worry about it, my GT has a flashing odometer as well! 😄

Sorry I'm not sure - my GT has exactly the same problem!

Thanks for watching Paul! 👍🏻

Sorry mate, no clue on remotes as to why they may or may not work - try asking on Alfaowner.com?

Hi mate, yes there are lots of quirks which are billed as “features” on Italian cars generally! I think they have a “Quirk Manager” who thinks these things up!

Hi, this is a Richbrook gear knob I think - try Amazon 👍🏻

Prego! 🤣

Hi Klaus - thanks for watching! I didn't know that changing the controller solved the window problem! :0)

Hi Christopher - thanks for watching. Yes I will make a similar video for the 156 👍🏻

The Alfa Nut thanks so much! I showed the tricks to my mam who owns a GT and she loved them, especially the walk home and window tricks. Would love to see if there’s anything for the 156 as I’ve just got my hands on one!

Not on the GT... primarily because it doesn’t have a rear wiper!

Well spotted Matt! ;0)

Hi Jorge, I have never owned a JTS but I think you can get help by asking on: www.alfaowner.com 👍🏻

Hi Jon, yes you are right 👍🏻

Thanks for watching mate, lets hope you never have to use it! 😉👍🏻

@@TheAlfaNut haha 100% 😄

Salut! Ca va? Thanks for watching - I appreciate it.

@@TheAlfaNut salut oui je vais bien ...good vidéo from you ...GT is always in my mind...ses tout soon

Hi Marko - it can sometimes be a problem with the aerial which is inside the steering column. Check your key too!

Thanks, I know but I couldn’t find the boot release! 😄

There are 2 red cords in the boot. One for the fuel door, and one for the boot. The one for the boot is in one of the inside handles of the boot lid (nearside for you Brits). I've actually made one myself for my girlfriend's Fiat Stilo really easy. Just attach a strong cord to an arm (used by the keylock originally) on the lock mechanism and drill a small hole in the boot lid plastic. And BTW all cars sold in the EU have to have one from year X (can't remember exact date)

Good luck finding it in the dark 😀

Hi mate, thanks for watching! No unfortunately they only fold down until they get stuck on the rear seat base 🙄 other cars allow the rear seat to be lifted up so the seat backs fold flat - why didn’t Alfa? Hinges are not expensive! 😂

@@TheAlfaNutPerhaps the Italians get offended if you use their cars to haul stuff around? I guess I need to see if my dog fits in the trunk somehow :)

@ohreally1021 My GT was my Wife’s daily car and it is a hugely practical daily - the rear seats are full sized adult ones and the boot (trunk!) is also very large. Unless your dog is a Great Dane, there is plenty of space - I got all my band gear in there several times: amps, guitars, speakers. It’s amazingly spacious! Are you in the US? If so how did get your hands on a GT? 😉👍🏻

Prego Daniele! 👍🏻

Is your GT before 2005?

@@TheAlfaNut yes ...made july 2004 came out of the factory...bought it 2/2005...10 years in my hands and 190.000 klm...know i drive alfa 159 tbi sportwagon

For early 147 it works too

BTW it's possible to workaround this for newer cars.

Probably Ian but you are in good company here!

Thanks for watching Alex - I’ll do my best!

Hi Matt, yeah the door handle tend to break eventually but are reasonably easy to replace. Check the front strut spring platforms for rust as they tend to collapse. Stiff gear levers can be fixed by stripping and replacing the “top hat” bushes in the linkage (underneath the battery). Otherwise they are pretty good generally. Hope you enjoy mate 👍🏻

@@TheAlfaNut are Fiat 500 door handles the same? £15 compared to £80 if you put Alfa in front of door handle 🤣 yes I'm looking forward to this experience I had a Boxster and ran her too 225000 miles then brought a Corsa Vxr mint low mileage for £5000 had it ten months and someone drove into it and wrote it off, so decided I'm not going to have an expensive car and brought the Alfa £1300 and it feels rapid. Never had a diesel car before but the torque is amazing I know I'm not in the sub 7 to sixty but it feels like you are! First car to make me smile since my Citroen AX GT in 2000. Maybe it's been remapped, it doesn't feel like 150 bhp. 👍

Hi Henry - thats not a bad idea actually, unless they have sold it already!

Hi Takis - you take the emergency key out and use that in the drivers door lock! 👍🏻

@@TheAlfaNut really appreciate the reply! Emergency key... You mean the second key I ve been given which is without remote... Correct? Wow... Guess I couldn't even imagine that... Had to strip down the door and mess with the switches to get the window closed again... And still not sure what exactly is my faulty part... Buttons are broken but there's must be another broblem as well because I press with a screwdriver and nothing is happening... Although... Mirrors switch is working... Love that car... Bought it used a week ago... But that thing is driving me crazy... Again... Really appreciate your response... And forgive me about the loooong reply... I m sure you feel my pain... 😔

Glad to hear it Sammy

Hi Gary, your GT sounds great - the last car to feature the V6 Busso! Prices are already starting to rise in the UK, I expect they are even more rare in Oz? Any problem with getting parts or service?

@@TheAlfaNut Only 100 Limited Editions were released in Australia. My vehicle is called Varese and she is a wonderful car and she looks fantastic.

@@TheAlfaNut I have a small service company, family owned who take care of my GT. We have a great working relationship and the service is great and parts one needs to show patience being here in Australia, so far so good.

Good point - keep away VAG trendies! 😉

1750 159 is much better

The 1750 petrol engine is a nice one.

Hi mate, it was a Richbrook item I think. 👍🏻

@@TheAlfaNut Thank you!

Hi Daniel, the JTS engine is not as reliable as the Twinspark but its still good if you look after it properly. Make sure that it has good service history and that the floor is not rusty underneath! Suspension is quite easy and cheap to repair if it is worn and try to find a car with leather interior as this lasts much better. Good luck! 👍🏻

@@TheAlfaNut but its more powerful right? The car i see have 170000KM, year 2006. If you let me, I send you a email whitch some pictures.

Hi Kakha - thanks for watching, i agree completely! 😉

The Alfa Nut you’re very welcome my friend, now I have 147 and I had 3 years ago alfa 156, both are just awesome, gt is just incredible car as well 🙌🙌 greetings from Georgia 🇬🇪

I have a 156 v6 as well and I love it - such a beautiful car! How is the weather in Georgia?

The Alfa Nut weather ? In my region where I live we snow now but not too big, usually we have 4 beautiful seasons, I wish I had GT once and hope I will. Usually my family loves italian cars and especially alfa,, Do you know nickname of alfa?

Hi Keith, common problem I’m afraid, mine does too. Changing the clutch doesn’t seem to help so I can only think it must be a leverage type issue with the pedal? 😕

I wonder if changing the pedal return spring to one that has less tension would help

Yeah - the red cord is actually the hack for the fuel flap but I couldn't find the boot release in time for the video! ;0)

Hi wassilia - yes it seems so. Thanks for watching

Thanks for watching Humbug!

i've had it for 2 years and only last night did i find out there was a button on the wiper stick that pulls up some info in the dash

Haha yes, I’ll be making a 156 video pretty soon. 👍🏻

Hi Kevin, thanks a lot for watching! I’m not sure I’m afraid - this was my friends 159. As far as I know the car was completely standard, so maybe yours has an issue with the mechanism or struts? Sorry I can’t be of more help

@@TheAlfaNut My apologies i meant to say GT. I can't find any info on the difference so when i saw your JTDM open fully it made me think

Ah ok, well the GT was my car and it was unmodified too. The same would apply to your GT - maybe the mechanism has a fault? Try asking on www.alfaowner.com the GT forum on there may know. 👍🏻

@@TheAlfaNut thanks Chris I'll try again as no one knew on there last time i ssked 👍

Thanks for watching Skeltich!

Hi Awais - some of them work on my 1998 156!

Tried the windows down from the key fob but the alarm just goes teeen teeen teeen and nothing happens. Will try the others and report back

Good luck Kristopher - if a GT has been looked after, it will be reliable. If not, you might find it will cost you some money!

what do you mean by "stiff gears"?

Creaking suspension needs new arms, or anti roll bar bushes, stiff gears is an easy fix - change top hat bushes on the gear linkage (under the battery tray.) costs about a Fiver 👍🏻

Creaking suspension is 9/10 the upper arm bushes. There are two ways to solve it: 1. When replacing the bushes make sure they are well lubricated (or overlubricated) 2. Replace the arms with ones that have lubrication points (my guess is that they will tend to rust, so more care will have to be taken there) for the bushes, and replace the rubber ones with polyurethane. They will still need lube every 1-2 years. I just remove the top arms, recondition the ball joints and re-use the poly bushes (they will last longer than the car in most cases), because proper german TRW top arms are expensive. BTW there is a hack on quick top arm removal. Requires to drill a 1 by 1 inch hole/door in the wheel arch liner, and inserting the long top bolt the other way round (bolt head facing to the back of the car now. This is where the hole in the wheel arch comes in). Originally the bolt can't be removed easily because the coil spring is in the way. Failsafe designed by engineers, but makes life harder for us.

Its not flawed. There are just "things that are not that important..." 😀

Thanks for watching Gandalf!

Hi Chris, sorry I don't - the liner was in the car when I bought it. Very handy though - thick plastic & waterproof with a lip all the way round!

A couple of other things which weren't obvious to me until someone showed me... the bases of the back seats fold forward before dropping the rear seats. Two keys when held together roughly match the shape of the front grill.

It might be shop.alfisti.net/Tuning-Styling/Alfa-GT/Interior/Original-Alfa-GT-Plastic-Bootliner::6559.html?language=en

Hi Stefan, thanks for watching! You need to drive both cars to decide. The GT looks better and has more character but the BMW is a good car too. GT has better fuel consumption if you buy the diesel and can be tuned to give much more power. Its also cheap! 👍🏻

@@TheAlfaNut Hi! Thanks for the reply. In my opinion the GT is a far better looking car than the e46, my only consern with the alfa is the suspension... I'm from Serbia where the roads are mostly bad and the bmw will probably have an easyer time on them then the alfa. Still the GT is my current dream car, it is also cheaper and I'm a student so that's a huge plus but I don't wanna spend more time at the mechanic than on the road...

Sorry to break the news to you but any cheap car is going to need money spent on it! Both cars will need maintenance so buy the one you like 👍🏻

@@TheAlfaNut 6 months have passed, and the decision has been made. I'm now a proud GT owner ☺️ Thank you for all the info on the car, your videos on the GT really helped a lot. Can't wait for the current coronavirus situation to pass so I can take it to a twisty road 🙃

Hi Stefan! Thanks for letting me know about your GT, I hope you love driving it. Let me know how you like it. Which model did you get, 1.9jtdm?

Strike86 it’s not meant for 1 right hand drive, and 2 people with long legs (if you are further forward, you only rest your elbow). Fix: 1: be Italian 2: be Italian Fix works perfectly. 100% guaranteed

@@kristianoebo thrue for long legs.I simply couldnt find perfect driving position no matter how I try.Love that car. 😁

New video on hacks for the 159 coming tonight!

I will Dominik - hopefully soon. 👍🏻

@@TheAlfaNut wow, can't wait, thank you :)

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