Great to see that there are garages out there like yours, that have the expertise and passion to keep these wonderful cars on the road. I didn't have much luck with my 156 2.5 v6. Lots of shops that were hesitant to work on it or did not do a proper job and the car is trying its hardest to ruin me. I had 2 cam belt changes within 10000 miles and 2 years of owning it because the water pump was leaking coolant. Last year i had a full belt service and changing of coolant seals done done. Recently i had the generator, ac compressor and v-belt changed and the mechanic took out the bearing of water pump when putting the v-belt back on. Now I'm looking at a third water pump... Meaning the cam belt has to come off again. Some cars don't want to be kept on the road 😭
Your content is always top notch, but this video takes things onto another level. It shows how much knowledge and expertise you have, which others can only dream of. If anyone needed any convincing that you are a true expert on Alfas, then they don't anymore after watching this. You sir, are a master craftsman. On top of that, you take the time to create videos for us to enjoy. many many thanks Neil, much appreciated.
Did exactly this 6 months ago my friend. Have fitted a new custom exhaust plus a big service, and she's a dream weekender. Don't delay if you find a suitable one!
I can’t believe the amount of space there is between the bores. Looks like these can be enlarged by quite a bit. Look forward to seeing the rest of this series. Great stuff Neil.
Looking forward to the next installment. Was so close to buying a GTV V6 as a project, but went for a different Italian beast instead. Love your work Neil 👌
That's some proper work and approach no shortucts. Neil is one of few who will do the job properly and that is really something special - especially nowdays when everyone is looking for easy way out of everything, Cheers!
18:40 You can do it very easily on the car, you don't even have to drop the subframe. Remove just the exhaust pipe, the power steering lines and that's it, you can remove the oil pan.
yes it is however to do the other side its a gearbox off job so worth removing the engine and doing both sides as if this side is leaking the other side wont be far behind. thanks for the comment.
My absolute favourite content Neil. Thanks. I have to ask as I'm an absolute novice and this has been a burning question of mine for a while: where do you put all the nuts and bolts when you do a big ol' dismantle like that?
I drove one of these for a few years. Fabulous car and the engine was a dream. I often used to find people staring at it in car parks because they were pretty rare even then. In the end the floor pan rotted out and the gearbox failed. Fun while it lasted though.
Hi I’m an owner n subscriber to yr channel, yr Alfisti true👍 looking at the amount of work I’ve just seen what would be a ballpark figure for this work plus clutch( which I will provide, gear selector rods, re chromed intake pipes and red crackle finished heads? Regards Steve
Neil, That's a lot of work to get the engine out, but you make it look so easy......the mark of a real professional. Keep up the great work & I'm looking forward to the next instalment! 👍👍
Hi I’m an owner n subscriber to yr channel, yr Alfisti true👍 looking at the amount of work I’ve just seen what would be a ballpark figure for this work plus clutch( which I will provide, gear selector rods, re chromed intake pipes and red crackle finished heads? Regards Steve 👍
Ive got a gtv 3.0 v6 24v, its got an engine knock, suspect bottom end. How much would i be looking at to get the engine out, rebuilt and back running again. Roughly, I know it depends on what else it would need
@@ItaliaAutos more than once, I have several hundred photos on my drive of the step by step requirements to get it done. I have an x19, I have quite a few busso engines sitting around....but I suffer from severe laziness unfortunately.
@@ItaliaAutos but you have to admit, they look real nice after an dry ice under carriage treatment. But it's certainly very expensive, most cases not worth the money. I might try a strong degreaser, scrubbing and HOT water pressure washer (just rent a unit) before I go in with a wire wheel.
the fault on this was purely user error. worn out hose split and he didnt keep an eye on the temp and roasted it. otherwise it would of been a £50 hose and some coolant.
If you owned a Alfa Romeo 164 Twin Spark and maintained it properly the chances are it would have never given you any trouble. My 156 Sportwagon just needed service replacements over 150,000 miles. They were regularly serviced by an Alfa Specialist, and they were wonderful. Then they had the nerve to retire. Pleased for them, sad for me.
Hi I’m an owner n subscriber to yr channel, yr Alfisti true👍 looking at the amount of work I’ve just seen what would be a ballpark figure for this work plus clutch( which I will provide, gear selector rods, re chromed intake pipes and red crackle finished heads? Regards Steve