GTV6 instrument needles & free parts you probably don't want

["James Tyson" <jftyson@domain.elided>]

My GTV6 developed the dreaded warped instrurent needle syndrome-my speedo 
read 40mph while my car was parked.We tried bending the needle in hot 
water-this worked for about 3 days.Next,we applied a mini-torch-this worked 
but the end of the needle sorta twisted,like a pig's tail.I've also seen 
people glue plastic toothpicks to the GTV6 needle base.The 
remedy?....Alfetta coupe needles!.There sadly appears to exist an almost 
unlimited supply of dead Alfettas.Alfetta needles are made of metal, not 
plastic, and do not appear to warp.You'll need to drill out the center hole 
of the Alfetta needle with a very small bit as the GTV6 "peg" is slightly 
larger.As for accuracy,my 85 came with metric rims..it now has 15" rims with 
205/50x15 tires and we all know how hopelessly inaccurate Alfa gauges 
are,right?At least the needles now  move.
     In  addition, if anone out there has an early 105 series Alfa and 
wants/needs a complete rear axle assembly with Dunlop brakes,please contact 
me off-Digest.The axle is in Conroe,50 miles north of Houston,Texas and will 
not be shipped under any circumstances.The price?......free.




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