[alfa] 164 that zigs....

["AlfaBill LLC /alfabill.com" <mail@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi digestibles;

I need some help from some of the European/non USA owners or maybe a USA owner.

I just acquired a beautiful 91 164 L 5 speed, I dare say one of the nicest 
around for it's age. Garaged, pampered and in wonderful condition, along 
with full service records since day one, one owner. ($24K in maintenance 
receipts (!) ) 16" Euro wheels, new Michelins, needless to say, I am very 
happy to have it here with the other 3 164s that call Rancho AlfaBill their 
home.

So here's the catch.... It's an early build car, 1989. As I remember, the 
early cars were famous for torque steer. This car is tight. New rack 6 
months ago, New struts, bearings, PowerFlex bushings, everything is new! I 
mean tight. But when you accelerate, (even gently) it pulls a little to the 
right, and when you let off it drops off to the left. I have had 7 164s and 
none have done this. It's a bit unsettling.

Alfa made some mods with the sub frame spacers. This car does not have the 
10mm or so spacers. What other mods were made to the later cars to combat 
the torque steer, if that's what I have?

I thought I had seen it all with these cars. Guess not...

Bill Harkell
AlfaBill LLC
Tampa Florida USA
http://www.alfabill.com
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