Air distribution brass reinforcement ring!! Anyone got one??

trygve11 · #1 (**permalink**) 06-10-2008, 07:06 AM

My dad is getting ready to have the steppers done in his 1991 164S. As part of this job, you are advised to install a brass reinforcement ring onto the air distribution drum.

Apparently Alfa has discontinued this part. Does anyone out there have one available or know where I can source one?

Thanks,

**Alfissimo Int.** · #2 (**permalink**) 06-10-2008, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by trygve11

My dad is getting ready to have the steppers done in his 1991 164S. As part of this job, you are advised to install a brass reinforcement ring onto the air distribution drum.

Apparently Alfa has discontinued this part. Does anyone out there have one available or know where I can source one?

Thanks,

trygve11 · #3 (**permalink**) 06-10-2008, 08:42 AM

Thanks Jason.

I bought the metal gear kit years ago for my dad's car and couldn't recall if it came with the ring. The pack has been sitting in his glovebox for the last several years...Sounds like it is in the pack, right? I got the full kit.

I checked Alfapros website and it didn't appear to be clear on that... maybe I just suck at using the web?

**Alfissimo Int.** · #4 (**permalink**) 06-10-2008, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by trygve11

Thanks Jason.

I bought the metal gear kit years ago for my dad's car and couldn't recall if it came with the ring. The pack has been sitting in his glovebox for the last several years...Sounds like it is in the pack, right? I got the full kit.

I checked Alfapros website and it didn't appear to be clear on that... maybe I just suck at using the web?

Alfisto Steve · #5 (**permalink**) 06-10-2008, 01:46 PM

Alfa made these rings from 3/4" ID brass ferrells. I bought a bunch recently from a hydraulic hose shop. You have to use a dremel tool to cut two notches in ring so it fits air distribution drum.

I can send you one for a small fee.

Alfisto Steve · #6 (**permalink**) 06-10-2008, 02:00 PM

Some pictures of brass ring and where it goes:

Del · #7 (**permalink**) 06-10-2008, 03:30 PM

LOL, you need to use the macro setting on your digital camera.

Alfisto Steve · #8 (**permalink**) 06-10-2008, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Del

LOL, you need to use the macro setting on your digital camera.

**Alfissimo Int.** · #9 (**permalink**) 06-10-2008, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Alfisto Steve

Some pictures of brass ring and where it goes:

Alfisto Steve · #10 (**permalink**) 06-10-2008, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Alfissimo Int.

Did you use the pam to lubricate?

trygve11 · #11 (**permalink**) 06-11-2008, 07:41 AM

Steve,

Thanks for the great info. I confirmed that Alfapro no longer makes them. I will have to make one unless my dad finds that the metal gear pack from a few years ago contained one as well. Since he has been out of town, I have been unable to confirm as of yet.

This is great info guys!