Fw: [alfa] exploded fan and other Spider issues

["John Gallagher" <gallagher41@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Gallagher" <gallagher41@domain.elided>
To: "Chris Sasso" <Chris.Sasso@domain.elided>
Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2003 8:18 AM
Subject: Re: [alfa] exploded fan and other Spider issues


> Chris:
> Check the engine mounts.  One or both  has/have sagged.  Its probably not
> the air valve.  It was my post asking the same question.  My spider is
still
> fuel starved when there is only a gallon and a half in the tank, even
> without the valve in place.
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Chris Sasso" <Chris.Sasso@domain.elided>
> To: <alfa-digest@domain.elided>
> Sent: Sunday, September 14, 2003 7:49 PM
> Subject: [alfa] exploded fan and other Spider issues
>
>
> > Hi All,
> >
> > Well, I finally experienced a fan failure on my '87 Spider.  The fan
> > came apart and took the shroud and radiator with it.  This was a
> > relatively new fan (about 5 years) so I am surprised that it came
> > apart.  It may have been aftermarket and not OEM, so this time I will
> > go with OEM.  As for the radiator, is anyone aware of any of our
> > tursted suppliers that have a good deal now on an OEM radiator?  I have
> > found prices from $300 to $700 and want to get OEM.  I seem to recall
> > that Alfa put a lot of cooling capacity into the radiator and an
> > aftermarket part may not meet the need.  What about taking it to a
> > local shop and having it recored?  What do I need to ask for to make
> > sure it meets the specs Alfa designed?
> >
> > Secondly, when cornering I am getting an brief hesitation as I try to
> > accerlate out.  It is almost as if it is fuel starved and is very
> > noticeable.  Any suggestions?  A few weeks ago it was mentioned that a
> > stuck/clogged return line valve it the trunk could cause this problem.
> > Could it be the valve?
> >
> > Thanks for you help,
> > Chris
> > Miami, FL
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