Great to see that there are garages out there like yours, that have the expertise and passion to keep these wonderful cars on the road. I didn't have much luck with my 156 2.5 v6. Lots of shops that were hesitant to work on it or did not do a proper job and the car is trying its hardest to ruin me. I had 2 cam belt changes within 10000 miles and 2 years of owning it because the water pump was leaking coolant. Last year i had a full belt service and changing of coolant seals done done. Recently i had the generator, ac compressor and v-belt changed and the mechanic took out the bearing of water pump when putting the v-belt back on. Now I'm looking at a third water pump... Meaning the cam belt has to come off again. Some cars don't want to be kept on the road 😭
Did exactly this 6 months ago my friend. Have fitted a new custom exhaust plus a big service, and she's a dream weekender. Don't delay if you find a suitable one!
Your content is always top notch, but this video takes things onto another level. It shows how much knowledge and expertise you have, which others can only dream of. If anyone needed any convincing that you are a true expert on Alfas, then they don't anymore after watching this. You sir, are a master craftsman. On top of that, you take the time to create videos for us to enjoy. many many thanks Neil, much appreciated.
Looking forward to the next installment. Was so close to buying a GTV V6 as a project, but went for a different Italian beast instead. Love your work Neil 👌
I can’t believe the amount of space there is between the bores. Looks like these can be enlarged by quite a bit. Look forward to seeing the rest of this series. Great stuff Neil.
That's some proper work and approach no shortucts. Neil is one of few who will do the job properly and that is really something special - especially nowdays when everyone is looking for easy way out of everything, Cheers!
I drove one of these for a few years. Fabulous car and the engine was a dream. I often used to find people staring at it in car parks because they were pretty rare even then. In the end the floor pan rotted out and the gearbox failed. Fun while it lasted though.
18:40 You can do it very easily on the car, you don't even have to drop the subframe. Remove just the exhaust pipe, the power steering lines and that's it, you can remove the oil pan.
yes it is however to do the other side its a gearbox off job so worth removing the engine and doing both sides as if this side is leaking the other side wont be far behind. thanks for the comment.
My absolute favourite content Neil. Thanks. I have to ask as I'm an absolute novice and this has been a burning question of mine for a while: where do you put all the nuts and bolts when you do a big ol' dismantle like that?
Hi I’m an owner n subscriber to yr channel, yr Alfisti true👍 looking at the amount of work I’ve just seen what would be a ballpark figure for this work plus clutch( which I will provide, gear selector rods, re chromed intake pipes and red crackle finished heads? Regards Steve
Hi I’m an owner n subscriber to yr channel, yr Alfisti true👍 looking at the amount of work I’ve just seen what would be a ballpark figure for this work plus clutch( which I will provide, gear selector rods, re chromed intake pipes and red crackle finished heads? Regards Steve 👍
Neil, That's a lot of work to get the engine out, but you make it look so easy......the mark of a real professional. Keep up the great work & I'm looking forward to the next instalment! 👍👍
Ive got a gtv 3.0 v6 24v, its got an engine knock, suspect bottom end. How much would i be looking at to get the engine out, rebuilt and back running again. Roughly, I know it depends on what else it would need
@@ItaliaAutos more than once, I have several hundred photos on my drive of the step by step requirements to get it done. I have an x19, I have quite a few busso engines sitting around....but I suffer from severe laziness unfortunately.
@@ItaliaAutos but you have to admit, they look real nice after an dry ice under carriage treatment. But it's certainly very expensive, most cases not worth the money. I might try a strong degreaser, scrubbing and HOT water pressure washer (just rent a unit) before I go in with a wire wheel.
the fault on this was purely user error. worn out hose split and he didnt keep an eye on the temp and roasted it. otherwise it would of been a £50 hose and some coolant.
If you owned a Alfa Romeo 164 Twin Spark and maintained it properly the chances are it would have never given you any trouble. My 156 Sportwagon just needed service replacements over 150,000 miles. They were regularly serviced by an Alfa Specialist, and they were wonderful. Then they had the nerve to retire. Pleased for them, sad for me.
Hi I’m an owner n subscriber to yr channel, yr Alfisti true👍 looking at the amount of work I’ve just seen what would be a ballpark figure for this work plus clutch( which I will provide, gear selector rods, re chromed intake pipes and red crackle finished heads? Regards Steve
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I love how you nonchalantly said 'I'm just going to remove the engine' lol!
Done it just a few times now
Great to see that there are garages out there like yours, that have the expertise and passion to keep these wonderful cars on the road.
I didn't have much luck with my 156 2.5 v6. Lots of shops that were hesitant to work on it or did not do a proper job and the car is trying its hardest to ruin me. I had 2 cam belt changes within 10000 miles and 2 years of owning it because the water pump was leaking coolant. Last year i had a full belt service and changing of coolant seals done done. Recently i had the generator, ac compressor and v-belt changed and the mechanic took out the bearing of water pump when putting the v-belt back on. Now I'm looking at a third water pump... Meaning the cam belt has to come off again.
Some cars don't want to be kept on the road 😭
Ouch not good
This video shows just how much you know your Alfas. If funds permitted, I would love a sorted GT with that wonderful Busso engine.
thanks for the comment
Did exactly this 6 months ago my friend. Have fitted a new custom exhaust plus a big service, and she's a dream weekender. Don't delay if you find a suitable one!
Your content is always top notch, but this video takes things onto another level. It shows how much knowledge and expertise you have, which others can only dream of. If anyone needed any convincing that you are a true expert on Alfas, then they don't anymore after watching this. You sir, are a master craftsman. On top of that, you take the time to create videos for us to enjoy. many many thanks Neil, much appreciated.
thanks for the kind comment
Lot of graft there. Appreciate the video .
That hole !
Just a tad
Looking forward to the next installment. Was so close to buying a GTV V6 as a project, but went for a different Italian beast instead.
Love your work Neil 👌
Absolutely brilliant video Neil ❤👍 Waw that looked so close coming out can't wait to see end result decated brilliant
Cheers.
A few weeks till the next episode
Finnaly Alfa Romeo yutuber! Subscribed!
Welcome. You have 6 years of videos to catch up on.
I can’t believe the amount of space there is between the bores. Looks like these can be enlarged by quite a bit. Look forward to seeing the rest of this series. Great stuff Neil.
Cooling channels get in the way, the normal increase is up to 3.8L
@@ArmySigs600cc, that’ll do nicely
Wow! Wainting for second part!
These engines are not for everyone, but it looks engineered to make mechanic's life easy to work on them.
Great work, Neil. The owner will be super happy with the effort you are putting in.
I hope so too
See the X1/9 in the background. Love to see that restoration as well
It's at the new paint shop at the moment Getting a full paint job
@@ItaliaAutos De-bumper if you can. They look so much better without the fugly "teeth-brace" bumpers.
Watching this reminds me, I need to replace or fix my intake pipes. They've gotten a bit rusty after moving out to the coast. Not looking pretty.
enjoy.
Very interesting, I have a 3.2 v6 in a gtv 2004…. They are lovely engine….
Absolutely engine out, mileage alone demands it.
Engine bay wiring loom tidy up too.
Thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching!
That's some proper work and approach no shortucts. Neil is one of few who will do the job properly and that is really something special - especially nowdays when everyone is looking for easy way out of everything, Cheers!
many thanks for the kind comment.
Neil knows his stuff🇮🇹🔝🍀
Looks so easy when you do it.... 😉👍
Super easy thanks lol
Looks like you are doing an autopsy. Hopefully this V6 comes back to life.🙂
Autopsy is carried out on the dead. Bringing back to life a step too far ?
I drove one of these for a few years. Fabulous car and the engine was a dream. I often used to find people staring at it in car parks because they were pretty rare even then. In the end the floor pan rotted out and the gearbox failed. Fun while it lasted though.
they are great. shame about the rust
18:40 You can do it very easily on the car, you don't even have to drop the subframe. Remove just the exhaust pipe, the power steering lines and that's it, you can remove the oil pan.
yes it is however to do the other side its a gearbox off job so worth removing the engine and doing both sides as if this side is leaking the other side wont be far behind. thanks for the comment.
My absolute favourite content Neil. Thanks. I have to ask as I'm an absolute novice and this has been a burning question of mine for a while: where do you put all the nuts and bolts when you do a big ol' dismantle like that?
I can remember where they all go now.
Haha this would be my issue! I usually bag them with the associated part.
1:51 There are pullers for ball bearings, not a sledgehammer
nothing wrong with a well placed hammer.
I dropped the subframe on a 156, sat on some axle stands on the drive. All i can say is its a f**k sight easier if you have the car on a lift
yeah i rarely work without my ramp
Amazing job! Really enjoying this kind of content. Very enjoyable to watch
Glad you enjoy it!
Great video!
Thanks
Another great job Neil, looking forward to the next vid.... 👍
Hi I’m an owner n subscriber to yr channel, yr Alfisti true👍 looking at the amount of work I’ve just seen what would be a ballpark figure for this work plus clutch( which I will provide, gear selector rods, re chromed intake pipes and red crackle finished heads?
Regards Steve
Keep it up
Hi I’m an owner n subscriber to yr channel, yr Alfisti true👍 looking at the amount of work I’ve just seen what would be a ballpark figure for this work plus clutch( which I will provide, gear selector rods, re chromed intake pipes and red crackle finished heads?
Regards Steve 👍
Best to email these requests. Thanks
Nice one Neil
Thanks
Thanks
Neil,
That's a lot of work to get the engine out, but you make it look so easy......the mark of a real professional. Keep up the great work & I'm looking forward to the next instalment! 👍👍
Did you have formal training or have you learnt all this as you've gone along? Impressive knowledge! 👍
99% RUclips certified
@@ItaliaAutos 🤣
Ive got a gtv 3.0 v6 24v, its got an engine knock, suspect bottom end. How much would i be looking at to get the engine out, rebuilt and back running again. Roughly, I know it depends on what else it would need
Estimate is around 5k for a proper job and no short cuts.
That's around the price I had in my head. Would you rebuild it or do you send it to an engine builders?
Builders as they have all the correct equipment.
You said the ECU was expensive, how much are secondhand units these days?
£1500 and very rare
You really are a specialist in your trade, strength to you.
Old coolant can eat headgaskets in a wet sleeve engine,been there ;-)
Now put the engine into the back of the Fiat x19 we can see in the background 😂
its been done i think
@@ItaliaAutos more than once, I have several hundred photos on my drive of the step by step requirements to get it done. I have an x19, I have quite a few busso engines sitting around....but I suffer from severe laziness unfortunately.
How much would it cost to get a dry ice service around your area, just for the under carriage?
you know what for the cost of it im not a fan of the dry ice fad. just a bit of elbow grease.
@@ItaliaAutos but you have to admit, they look real nice after an dry ice under carriage treatment. But it's certainly very expensive, most cases not worth the money. I might try a strong degreaser, scrubbing and HOT water pressure washer (just rent a unit) before I go in with a wire wheel.
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When was the last time Italians built a problem-free car? Never.
the fault on this was purely user error. worn out hose split and he didnt keep an eye on the temp and roasted it. otherwise it would of been a £50 hose and some coolant.
If you owned a Alfa Romeo 164 Twin Spark and maintained it properly the chances are it would have never given you any trouble. My 156 Sportwagon just needed service replacements over 150,000 miles. They were regularly serviced by an Alfa Specialist, and they were wonderful. Then they had the nerve to retire. Pleased for them, sad for me.
Soon all gas cars will be illegal so don't bother with repair just scrap that crap thing
There where tumbnails for other videos covering the carnage, looking forward to the next video.
Engine out for a proper job, can not agree more.
First guess acidic coolant
Hi I’m an owner n subscriber to yr channel, yr Alfisti true👍 looking at the amount of work I’ve just seen what would be a ballpark figure for this work plus clutch( which I will provide, gear selector rods, re chromed intake pipes and red crackle finished heads?
Regards Steve