newbie from malaysia

2000gtvc · #1 (**permalink**) 01-22-2008, 06:42 PM

Just bought my first ever alfa - 73 gtv2000 & would like to thank advice given by members on what to look for when buying.

The gtv has a recent fairly good body work & interior refurb, rebulit engine & gearbox. I have replaced every bush, tie rod end etc. cut out & replaced any rust in the sub frame & floor pan & look foward to daily driving in crazy Kuala Lumpur traffic.

I have the first of many newbie questions:

The push-on original shift knob is loose how much pressure do you need to fix the shift knob to the lever? or should it be replaced?

The steering box has 'free play', any advice on best action, rebuild - replace?

breitling · #2 (**permalink**) 01-26-2008, 06:21 AM

I am from Malaysia KL too. I have a 73 GTV2000.Maybe we can meet up and share some info.These is a great forum and you can find a lot information here.My contact number 0123293322.

shaifulo · #3 (**permalink**) 01-26-2008, 07:02 AM

make that 3, I too just bought a 1973 GTV2000 a month ago and currently it's in Alfacity for thorough checkup. zero one two two seven seven zero three eight six. Here's the pic the day I collected the car

breitling · #4 (**permalink**) 01-26-2008, 07:26 AM

I am not sure how many GTV in Malaysia.Is there anymore GTV owner in Malaysia?Please Post!!

**Zunige** · #5 (**permalink**) 01-26-2008, 07:58 AM

"2000gtvc" and "shaifulo",
Welcome to the BB! Congratulations on your car purchases, and be sure to post more pictures when you get a chance... And to all the Malayasian alfisiti, it's very cool to see you on the BB!

Best regards,

180OUT · #6 (**permalink**) 01-26-2008, 08:29 PM

Quote:

The push-on original shift knob is loose how much pressure do you need to fix the shift knob to the lever? or should it be replaced?

The steering box has 'free play', any advice on best action, rebuild - replace

GTV Ham · #7 (**permalink**) 01-27-2008, 01:09 AM

Welcome! Man, AlfaBB is global!!!

And yes, more pictures please.

shaifulo · #8 (**permalink**) 01-27-2008, 05:52 AM

thanks for the warmth welcome

here's a couple more when i viewed the car for the first time

**Chris1750** · #9 (**permalink**) 01-27-2008, 06:14 PM

2000gtvc,
Welcome to the list - post some photos of your car sometime.
As to the 'free play' in the steering check the large castellated nut on the bottom of the box. It holds the steering arm (Pitman arm) on and is usually fixed in place with a splitpin and they come loose very frequently, though I've never heard of one falling off

If it's loose, tighten it up and replace the splitpin. You may find that your centerline play is fixed.
If you get a chance, fill the box with thin grease - it tends to leak out over a much longer period of time than oil. If it is a Burman box, look after it, as good replacements are virtually impossible to source and parts are similarly difficult to find. They are generally very robust, though the case has a tendency to fracture around where it's bolted to the chassis. I think there is a thread on this subject on the BB somewhere.
Regards,
Chris

maxbg · #10 (**permalink**) 01-27-2008, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by shaifulo

make that 3, I too just bought a 1973 GTV2000 a month ago and currently it's in Alfacity for thorough checkup. zero one two two seven seven zero three eight six. Here's the pic the day I collected the car

2000gtvc · #11 (**permalink**) 01-28-2008, 01:34 AM

One photo only so far. Any KL GTV meets?

shaifulo · #12 (**permalink**) 01-28-2008, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by maxbg

Congrats! Second Alfa I presume..... (noticed the 155 at the background)

emulti · #13 (**permalink**) 02-02-2008, 01:59 PM

I have a Blu Ollandese GTV2000 (72) in KL too- currently working overseas, so can't finish restoring it until August when I get back. If anyone knows where I can get a set of good wheels, let me know- the steel ones on it are corroded around the tyre valve, the previous owner put tubes in there, but I am not happy with that.

breitling · #14 (**permalink**) 02-03-2008, 12:56 AM

Hi emulti,
I have changed mine to 15" GTA wheels, i have a used 14" wheels,if you interested can contact me.

Ozalfaracer · #15 (**permalink**) 02-03-2008, 03:11 PM

GTV2000, Breitling, Shaifulo: I'm from Sydney, will be in KL for a conference March 12th. I've been doing Alfa's for many, many years, would love to meet you guys, see the cars, would gladly have a look at any mechanical issues you might have while I'm in town. GTV2000, your steering slack may well be a little free play in the steering box, but in the vast majority of cases it's because of worn tie rod ends. Open the bonnet, have someone turn the steering wheel left and right just enough to use up the free play (so the wheels don't actually move left or right, just turn the steering wheel). While they are moving the steering wheel look down past the steering box to the steering linkages where the tie rod end attaches to the steering arm. If that looks OK there are two more tie rod ends, one behind each wheel, they attach to the front hubs. You should be able to easily spot any free play, if not you should get a front end specialist to check it out. The good news is the tie rod ends are cheap and not to hard to install. Congrats on the car, hope we can meet when I'm in town.

Regards, Rick.