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Hey Folks,
I'm a long time Alfisti - currently restoring a GT-Veloce and recently completed a Giulietta Spider. I've had various 105s including a Spider and a Super, and a 115 Coupe that was my daily driver for several years (it was IMMACULATE, but it dropped a valve seat when I was up to my elbos in the Giulietta Spider)...
Anyway, I just bought my first Milano. It's a really lovely 88 Verde - black. The recaros are perfect, it's got only 40,000miles, new clutch, new timing belt, etc. etc.
Test driving it I noticed the engine temp was a little on the high side. As I've never owned an Alfa that could move a temp gauge needle, I'm a little curious as to what the "normal" operating temp of a Verde is. The owner seemed very comfortable with 190deg (he said the car would sometimes hit this on hot days with the AC on). I trust the guy but I wanted to get an opinion from some of you long standing Milano drivers.
What should I expect?
Any other info that I need to know - please feel free to drop me a note. I'd love to hear from you.
I live in the Bay Area - the only other Alfa folks I know are strictly old school. Any other local Verde people out there?
Cheers,
Brian
I'm a long time Alfisti - currently restoring a GT-Veloce and recently completed a Giulietta Spider. I've had various 105s including a Spider and a Super, and a 115 Coupe that was my daily driver for several years (it was IMMACULATE, but it dropped a valve seat when I was up to my elbos in the Giulietta Spider)...
Anyway, I just bought my first Milano. It's a really lovely 88 Verde - black. The recaros are perfect, it's got only 40,000miles, new clutch, new timing belt, etc. etc.
Test driving it I noticed the engine temp was a little on the high side. As I've never owned an Alfa that could move a temp gauge needle, I'm a little curious as to what the "normal" operating temp of a Verde is. The owner seemed very comfortable with 190deg (he said the car would sometimes hit this on hot days with the AC on). I trust the guy but I wanted to get an opinion from some of you long standing Milano drivers.
What should I expect?
Any other info that I need to know - please feel free to drop me a note. I'd love to hear from you.
I live in the Bay Area - the only other Alfa folks I know are strictly old school. Any other local Verde people out there?
Cheers,
Brian