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I bought a 1994 164LS recently and my Alfa specialist (one of the mechanics who was a certified Alfa mechanic back in the 80's and 90's when Presitige Auto still was an Alfa Dealer) finally had a chance to really inspect it today and the list of issues isn't pretty! It's a rust-free southern car that is cosmetically very sound, but it needs every belt, hose, and bushing replaced...all the "soft" parts. The previous owner had it for 7 years and never changed the timing belt so for precaution that should be done as well. The total estimate including parts is screaming towards $6000! Way more than I'm interested in spending as that's more than she's worth. Before I decide to keep it I want to see what parts I can score off of the BB. Below is everything that I need to fix or replace off the top of my head:
Tid Rods
Left Rear wheel hub (one of the 5 bolts is snapped off)
Center console display (shes toast, but can get one off of BB for $550)
Timing Belt and everything that normally gets replaced along with the timing belt
All the fuel lines
Hose Kit
Coolant tank and cap
rear window switches
The front windows go down really slow so maybe window motors
steering rack
Steering gear?
Rear muffler and muffler hangers
All shocks and struts are pretty worn
The radio seems to work as does the antena, but horible reception
Tune up including new plugs ($270 to change out the plugs!)
I did get all new tires as suggest here on the BB for $49/piece
I also found a NOS keyless entry fob, but need to have it programmed
I know that there are other things, but I couldn't remember all of them.
Any leads on some of these parts? I know that I can get a timing belt off of eBay, but I'm not sure if it's a decent belt. If I can't dial the total tab back then I may have another Alfa for sale!!)
Thanks, Peter
Tid Rods
Left Rear wheel hub (one of the 5 bolts is snapped off)
Center console display (shes toast, but can get one off of BB for $550)
Timing Belt and everything that normally gets replaced along with the timing belt
All the fuel lines
Hose Kit
Coolant tank and cap
rear window switches
The front windows go down really slow so maybe window motors
steering rack
Steering gear?
Rear muffler and muffler hangers
All shocks and struts are pretty worn
The radio seems to work as does the antena, but horible reception
Tune up including new plugs ($270 to change out the plugs!)
I did get all new tires as suggest here on the BB for $49/piece
I also found a NOS keyless entry fob, but need to have it programmed
I know that there are other things, but I couldn't remember all of them.
Any leads on some of these parts? I know that I can get a timing belt off of eBay, but I'm not sure if it's a decent belt. If I can't dial the total tab back then I may have another Alfa for sale!!)
Thanks, Peter