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Hello. I recently changed the spark plug wires, rotor/distributor arm and a valve cover gasket, and after that the car has been unable to start. The spark plugs are wet, so that indicates that the engine must be getting fuel(?). I tested the spark plug wires with some old spark plugs and they...

Hi, Has anyone ever suffered an ECU failure for a 164? If so can I ask what the circumstances were and what model 164 it was? Just curious, seeing as I've been trying to use the OBD port.

Hi, I wonder if any technical gurus can help. I recently got some DHLA 40's for my 87 Spider S3 2000 Veloce. These carbs were off another 2000 Alfa engine so had the correct jetting. I initially installed these and noticed that the engine was bogging down and even dropping revs between 2 - 3k...

I have an 83 Spider with an injector problem. #2 cylinder does not fire well at idle, but does seem to kick in as rpm's increase. I sent all injectors out to be cleaned, and have just reinstalled them only to find out I have the same problem. Does anyone know what else would cause an...

Hi, Replaced the idle control valve on my 1995 24v and the problem with high idle revs returned within 200 yards and after a 2 mile drive the car was a dog to start; although idled fine on the return run. Am sending the idle control valve back but in the meantime anyone got any ideas? Thanks...

On my Spider that I bought as a project, I'm having a bit of an issue. I'm a FIAT mechanic, and this is a bit different, lol. When I turn the key to on, fuse number 7 blows every time. What does this fuse do? Also, My inline pump, a jerry rigged Mallory hi-performance pump, is getting NO power...

Hello again, Friends! I pulled my Alfa out of the garage to warm it up for a sunday drive and let it warm up in the driveway; when I got in to take off, it would not go into any gear. It is now parked out on the street. The clutch pedal feels like it's only 1/4 functioning as it retracts...