03-08-2008, 02:29 PM
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Update.
After numerous delays, the grounds are in place, the MAF is on, and the plenum has new bolts affixing it to the rear cam cover. Threw in some distilled water, re-installed the Motrinic relays, and started it up. Timing is spot on. It runs very smooth, both during and after warm-up.
No error codes.
The plan now is several hot-soaks to run everything in and check for leaks. So far, there are none. At some point soon I will change out the natural oil for synthetic once I I'm satisfied that there is no residual coolant in the oil.
Then, short trips around town.
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1957 Giulietta Spider
1988 Quadrifoglio
1978 Spider
2002 VW Passat Wagon
Running Again and Code Free:
1994 164LS
Those that have passed on:
1966 Guilia Sprint GT
1964 Guilia Spider
1959 Giulietta Spider
1991 Mazda Protege LX
1988 Mazda 323
1969 Chevy Nova (350)
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03-08-2008, 02:38 PM
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One more thing...
The whole reason for this odyssey was a wayward bolt working loose and "finding" the oil pump drive cog; the jamming of said cog causing the timing belt to stop wile the crank kept turning. Hilarity did not ensue.
The bolt was one of two that attach ground straps to the plenum. I attached the new bolts with lock washers and put a dollup of thick paint (My daughter's nail polish. Also good for marking the cams) on them. This way I can visually verify that the fasteners are not working loose. 
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John G. Harrill
1957 Giulietta Spider
1988 Quadrifoglio
1978 Spider
2002 VW Passat Wagon
Running Again and Code Free:
1994 164LS
Those that have passed on:
1966 Guilia Sprint GT
1964 Guilia Spider
1959 Giulietta Spider
1991 Mazda Protege LX
1988 Mazda 323
1969 Chevy Nova (350)
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03-08-2008, 03:41 PM
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So now this has real meaning again: "Running Again and Code Free:
1994 164LS" Glad to hear it, now are you going to make our wine tour with it?
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Virginia Beach, VA
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Daily drivers: USA models 91 Bianco 164B 5-speed ALFA 4ME, 91 Argento aka "Quik Silver" 164B ALFA 4US w/AT, 93 Rosso 164L 5-speed - semi-daily driver with issues.
164L Rescue projects: 91 Argento aka Non-QS, and organ donor 91 Nero 164L
"A day without an Alfa whine is like a day without sunshine"
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03-09-2008, 08:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Alfisto Steve
So now this has real meaning again: "Running Again and Code Free:
1994 164LS" Glad to hear it, now are you going to make our wine tour with it?
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'm just happy to have the whole project moving forward again. 
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John G. Harrill
1957 Giulietta Spider
1988 Quadrifoglio
1978 Spider
2002 VW Passat Wagon
Running Again and Code Free:
1994 164LS
Those that have passed on:
1966 Guilia Sprint GT
1964 Guilia Spider
1959 Giulietta Spider
1991 Mazda Protege LX
1988 Mazda 323
1969 Chevy Nova (350)
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03-09-2008, 09:37 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by john.harrill
Alot depends on confidence level with the car and the kid's schedules this spring.
'm just happy to have the whole project moving forward again. |
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Ciao, Alfisto Steve
Virginia Beach, VA
AROC 164 Tech Advisor
sdpatchin@aroc-usa.org
http://www.aroc-usa.org/tech/index.asp
http://www.aroc-usa.org/
Daily drivers: USA models 91 Bianco 164B 5-speed ALFA 4ME, 91 Argento aka "Quik Silver" 164B ALFA 4US w/AT, 93 Rosso 164L 5-speed - semi-daily driver with issues.
164L Rescue projects: 91 Argento aka Non-QS, and organ donor 91 Nero 164L
"A day without an Alfa whine is like a day without sunshine"
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05-28-2008, 10:48 AM
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Now inspected.
Will drive on non-essential trips until everything is sorted out.
I also need to freshen the oil (I still have the interim, natural oil in it after draining the coolant-contaminated stuff) with Castrol synthetic. I'm satisfied that the moisture has been removed.
An air-conditioned car, just in time for summer. 
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John G. Harrill
1957 Giulietta Spider
1988 Quadrifoglio
1978 Spider
2002 VW Passat Wagon
Running Again and Code Free:
1994 164LS
Those that have passed on:
1966 Guilia Sprint GT
1964 Guilia Spider
1959 Giulietta Spider
1991 Mazda Protege LX
1988 Mazda 323
1969 Chevy Nova (350)
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05-28-2008, 01:45 PM
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John, its great to see that things are going/getting better *knock on wood* |
05-28-2008, 02:23 PM
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Welcome back Kotter! John good to hear your 24v road worthy again.
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Ciao, Alfisto Steve
Virginia Beach, VA
AROC 164 Tech Advisor
sdpatchin@aroc-usa.org
http://www.aroc-usa.org/tech/index.asp
http://www.aroc-usa.org/
Daily drivers: USA models 91 Bianco 164B 5-speed ALFA 4ME, 91 Argento aka "Quik Silver" 164B ALFA 4US w/AT, 93 Rosso 164L 5-speed - semi-daily driver with issues.
164L Rescue projects: 91 Argento aka Non-QS, and organ donor 91 Nero 164L
"A day without an Alfa whine is like a day without sunshine"
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