Re: Berlina Belt Replacement/Speedo Cable Installation

["Thomas Moll" <moltek@domain.elided>]

No need to remove the shroud or fan. Loosen the big bolt with 19 mm head and
nut at the alternator bottom mount (it should be double nutted with the nuts
towards the motor mount) loosen the 8 mm bolt at the top (which should have
the nut towards and an extra thin bolt head to clear the front cover) and
gently feed the belt between the fan and the shroud one blade at the time.
Important - if the fan blades are deep yellow and stiff you should replace
the fan. Many unfortunate 105 and 115 owners have had their fan disintegrate
and wreck their radiator, battery and hood...

Have fun
Thomas Moll
Seattle



----- Original Message -----
From: "Damian Magista" <magista@domain.elided>
To: "alfa" <alfa-digest@domain.elided>
Sent: Wednesday, November 27, 2002 3:12 PM
Subject: Berlina Belt Replacement/Speedo Cable Installation


> First things first...the AlfaBB spam chaps my ass. All they had to do
> was post something to the digest letting us know that the site was
> there. Spamming only succeeded in annoying ppl and probably driving them
> away from the site. I like the idea but I dunno...I don't really wanna
> use it now. Fools.
>
> Now on to what really matters...
>
> My Berlina blew a belt the other day. It was the fan/alternator/whatever
> else belt. I bought a new one and have yet to replace it. From just
> glancing at the job it looks like I'll have to pull the fan shroud,
> remove the fan and loosen the alternator to get that sucker on. Is this
> about it? Does anyone have any tips/tricks I might want to know about?
>
> Ahh, yes almost forgot...I have a new speedo cable to install. Seems
> like it will be pretty easy...tips/tricks?
>
> Also, how often should the SPICA belt be replaced? I figure if I'm in
> there anyway I may want to replace it.
>
> I have an old beat grill for a Berlina 2000. I'll give it to anyone who
> wants it if they pay shipping. I got replaced it with a better one so I
> don't need it anymore. It's cracked and pretty beat but it will work if
> you don't have one...and it's free (except shipping).
>
> Have a great Turkey Day!
>
> Damian
>
> Damian Magista
> 73 Berlina <--- awaiting new airbox, belt, grill and door panel
> installation
> 87 Milano <--- getting me to work and back in style
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