Milano v6 valve clatter revisited + Alfa danger

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I recently went to fill up with gas, and they were out of regular (87
octane).  I filled up with super (93 octane) and voila--no more valve
clatter noise.  Coincidence or is there some explanation?  I only switched
to regular because I was advised I was wasting my $ on super.  Any thoughts.

Alfisti be warned-- I assume I am not alone in noticing every Alfa on the
road, parking lot, movie, magazine, etc..... Well, I didn't realize how
dangerous this can be.  Two days ago I see this very nice green 164.  So I
slow down, to get a better look.  Nice wheels, no dings....now if I sold the
Milano I could get a 164 and BOOM.  I hit the car in front of me.  That
ended a rather pleasant day dream.  Fortunately the Pontiac I hit was all
high impact ABS with a very nice driver who essentially "these things
happen..don't worry about it."  Of course, the Milano is not all plastic,
but what plastic broke.  So Alfa watching got me a rude awaking, and a $40
replacement lens bill.  But it was a nice 164.

Andrea
87 Milano (no longer for sale)
85 Spider
other stuff

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