Mal's 156 thread....

[m20b25]

Just stole this post.... From myself as my alter ego

Basically I've stripped down one of the 156's

Carpets out

Sound deadening out. It weighs a fair bit, it'll be on the chop when I'm on the project car

Ready?

Interior

This interesting piece is where the engine loom for the V6 goes through. Genius! I'll get a snap of the loom in due time

What was wrong with this car? Well....

Scuttle panel

Oh dear!

I still have to remove the ABS module and a few clips. This was the last main part to disassemble: the panel that holds the brake/clutch master servo and pedals. 5 bolts and a hape of sealant!!!

Since then I have the body loom out, but had to smash a few plugs in the process. Not to worry, 3 more to practice on first

Servo change on one of these is an absolute nightmare!!!!

Got a few tips from a chap that plays with Alfas on a daily basis, says its easier to push he loom through to the engine bay. I shall be giving that a shot in due time!

Next for the chop: the red 156....

 

[m20b25]

Not too long ago, I bought this for the 156..... :worship:

Even the pigeon is terrified All I need now is a scavenge pump and an MF2 style controller

 

[m20b25]

Finally, side by side at last. I think it'll fit :worship:

Throw on the steering is about 10mm longer on the 166 but apart from that it measures up the same. Yes, I'm using a TS hub assembly, the V6 shaft is bigger

I've always wanted to swap this on a 156

 

[jatkinson]

I want a set of them Alfa brakes on my stilo looking good as ever dude,

 

[m20b25]

Would you's believe me if I told yous..... I got another 156...... Another V6...... What's wrong with me!!!! I'll fire up a pic in daylight, it's got tasty brakes and suspension :yum:

Because I'm lazy, here is a cut and paste of the main project car; an update if you may

It's since moved to where I used to have my van, beside the E34. So in the yard. Access to tools and all that.

Lets get to work eh....

The dash has a few bits added to it, I need somewhere better to put it. Most of the stuff on the ground will probably get the bin, either cracked or broke

ABS modules are different and seeing as this one was fantastic, I'd be silly not to

Bit more of the bay stripped

Brake lines are rotten, I'll need to copper them up....

This car had a problem with the rack, cracking like mad. Time to dig one out...

Useless for now, but I'll raid bits off that later....

I went to plan b: source out a different subframe and mount the rack on it. Picked the best one I could find

Out with the "quick" rack....

Similar to the 166 rack..... But different!

And I can't find the pics of the completed unit, gaaaahhhhh!!!!! But it looks gooooood

I hate the crappy ps cooler the 156 has. 166's have a nice fin type cooler. See where this is going?

Trim the 166 pipes

Add some bends then hey presto.....

Bang in the middle of the bumper

The interior, or lack of.... Wheel position seems legit

Minus the dash mounting bar

Just a walk in the park this car....

Moving onto the problem of doors. Looms are different, I'm not rebuilding the door looms

Ah, this will do

You can see the different type plug in the doors. I need the other one with no doorcard. Speaking of doorcards, never liked those blue cloth ones. Out with....

I prefer velours over the leathers cos I'm weird like that

More shennanigans in due time

 

[m20b25]

Update.... Plenty happened in a few days, then I stopped for a bit....

To the main points!

156 rear axle with 166 hubs

Re-loomed the interior on discovery the one I put in was cut

Stripped a donor car

Copper lines

Put the dash back in

Then, everything stopped for a while..... Until Yesterday....

Changed diff housings

Painted the covers.....

Changed the belt and pump

While still out of the car

Changing the steady mount too

All on

Now there's a lot more pics, swearing and innuendo on the other thread I have for this car, I'll link it if there's enough interest

I have a polybush kit too to put on..... Maybe later