Just bought 164Q, have some questions please...

["Jason Hagen" <hagen_jason1@xxxxxxx>]

I just purchased a 1995 164Q (24 valve) to keep my 1973 Spider company!  I 
had a few questions that I was wondering if I could get some perspective 
on...

1.  Timing Belt replacement:  Is this really a 50,000 mile service interval, 
or should it be done more frequently?  It was done by an Alfa dealer a few 
thousand miles ago along with all pulleys, water pump, bearings, etc.

2.  Engine cleaning:  How can I do a good job cleaning the engine and still 
have it run when I am done?  Does anybody have a process or suggestions on 
best practices?

3.  Stereo:  The car has the Alfa tape deck with a 12 disc changer in the 
back.  Before I pull out the stereo to check manually, does anyone know 
whether or not there are a spare set of RCA outputs on the deck that I can 
use to send to another amp or subwoofer for the trunk or are they all 
consumed or not existent?

4.  Other maintenance items:  I don't know if the Oxygen Sensor or spark 
plugs have been changed recently.  Are these horribly difficult on this car?

Any other perspective on the car would be appreciated!

Thanks,

-Jason Hagen

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