Filip's GTV TS Clubsport project

[charlee 314]

Then just forget about it and go OEM 

[Filip 124]

 

Adjusting the windows so that they seal properly... Alfaworkshop has a good guide that I used together with some trial and error. Also removing stereo and curb light cables. 

 

I took a chance and ordered a single DIN storage box from some random Nissan on Chinese eBay. Looked like this:

 

 

The main problem with it is that it's too shallow. It doesn't sit at the bottom of the bracket and there's like 5 cm of air in between so not even close. Might give it a second try and order something similar that appears deeper. 

[charlee 314]

You need a stereo fascia/bracket

[Filip 124]

You need a stereo fascia/bracket

Yes, you're right. The "lips" on the box that are supposed to keep it from falling "into the panel" are too small tho, so I need to modify it so that it stays in place by itself... >_>

And fit the fascia.

Edited October 28, 2014 by Filip

[Filip 124]

I've been busy changing jobs so I haven't gotten much done except collecting some parts. An oil temp gauge for €10 including delivery, for example. The brand is Autogauge so it isn't exactly VDO, but gets decent reviews and usually costs like €60. Worth a try!

 

A question:

The threads for the top screws on my filter box are gone and I've never seen one fitted. Should I tighten the nuts all the way so that the edge of the box and the lid seal against one another? Feels like filter would get damaged. Altho it flexes a little, I doubt it flexes enough for the edge of the box and the lid to meet. Tell me how you guys did it 

 

[Alfaduden 226]

So... no balls to drive other than a Swedish tank during the winter? Even if our Integrale doesn't start I still like it

[Filip 124]

So... no balls to drive other than a Swedish tank during the winter? Even if our Integrale doesn't start I still like it

 

Gotta admit two things... I like my Volvo 240 a lot. Thought I wouldn't care about it and just drive it like the teenager I almost still I am...   but it's a nice to bouncy around with a tractor-like engine and gearbox. Actually, that rusty Volvo inspires just as many happy reactions from people as the Alfa does! 

 

Second, it's not snowing so I'm going by bike... or a company car. So I'm not driving neither the Alfa nor the Volvo at the moment. 

[Alfaduden 226]

Gotta admit two things... I like my Volvo 240 a lot. Thought I wouldn't care about it and just drive it like the teenager I almost still I am...   but it's a nice to bouncy around with a tractor-like engine and gearbox. Actually, that rusty Volvo inspires just as many happy reactions from people as the Alfa does! 

 

Second, it's not snowing so I'm going by bike... or a company car. So I'm not driving neither the Alfa nor the Volvo at the moment. 

 

Hehe Volvo 240 have it's own charm here in Norway. We all seem to love them. Especially teenagers on the countryside

Have to admit though. When I see a 240 in good condition all original I have to turn my head... hehe

[Filip 124]

Hehe Volvo 240 have it's own charm here in Norway. We all seem to love them. Especially teenagers on the countryside

Have to admit though. When I see a 240 in good condition all original I have to turn my head... hehe

 

There's something special about them that the 740/940s don't have. 

I also turn my head at a 240 in good original condition. 

Mine doesn't quite fulfil the criteria for "good original condition" but people seem to like it anyway 

 

[Filip 124]

Should I tighten the nuts all the way so that the edge of the box and the lid seal against one another? In the picture, the edges don't touch but the filter isn't visible due to the lid reaching down.

 

 

The workshop manual doesn't say 

[GTV-TB 315]

 

A question:

The threads for the top screws on my filter box are gone and I've never seen one fitted. Should I tighten the nuts all the way so that the edge of the box and the lid seal against one another? Feels like filter would get damaged. Altho it flexes a little, I doubt it flexes enough for the edge of the box and the lid to meet. Tell me how you guys did it 

 

 

You are using the correct filter? if I remember correctly, 3.0L has the same shape of the filter but the filter is a bit longer.

[Filip 124]

You are using the correct filter? if I remember correctly, 3.0L has the same shape of the filter but the filter is a bit longer.

 

I used Mann's own catalogue: C 1589/3. The V6s use the same filter, apparently. No difference in height as far as I can see. 

[GTV-TB 315]

I used Mann's own catalogue: C 1589/3. The V6s use the same filter, apparently. No difference in height as far as I can see. 

If I remember correctly so is the filter for TS 256mm in hight and the filter for 3.0L  283 mm in hight.

[kunev 131]

According to K&N catalog 1.8 TS, 2.0 TS and 3.0 V6 use same filter, which is 235mm height (K&N). 2.0 JTS use different cone filter with height of 249mm.

[GTV-TB 315]

ALFA ROMEO: 60623350 (GTV/SPIDER 3.0, 3.2)
Outer Diameter: 149 mm
Inner Diameter: 103.5 mm
Height: 282 mm

 

ALFA ROMEO: 60811342, 60603977 (GTV/SPIDER 2.0 T.SPARK, 1.8 16V, 2.0JTS)
Outer Diameter: 148.5 mm
Inner Diameter: 103 mm
Height: 255 mm

 

Not the first time that cross references are incorrect.

[Alfaduden 226]

Ehhem! This series are in Norwegian, but I know you Swedes can understand us. Regarding this episode it's about Norwegians relationship to Volvo!

 

http://www.nrk.no/presse/programomtaler/chrom-_1_3_-1.12055205

 

I hope you have rights to see this from Sweden...

[GTV-TB 315]

Pæn pige...røv grim bil / good looking girl ... ugly car.  

[Filip 124]

Pæn pige...røv grim bil / good looking girl ... ugly car.

 

She's cute, but she needs a 240. I'm telling you. 

 

Or better yet, an Alfa Romeo...

[Filip 124]

 

I'm keeping busy 

[GTV-TB 315]

First skidpan driving experience this year?  ....a power slide..and a lamp-post?

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Nothing a good hammer not can fix...

[charlee 314]

Isn't that one of those self-healing Volvos?

[joeGTV 106]

Isn't that one of those self-healing Volvos?

+1...

[Filip 124]

Hahah! Self-healing? Naa, but full of air! There is a huge amount of space behind the fender so nothing was damaged

Fixable with a hammer, yes

[GTV-TB 315]

Fixable with a hammer, yes

 

Before picture, we have.......and a after picture, we need.

 

tip......

 

tip 2....

Edited December 29, 2014 by GTV-TB

[charlee 314]

Biltema FTW again