1981 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce, Rear Axle Rebound Strap and Bump Stop Installation

[@BruceBoschek]

Thanks for the detailed description of this headache. I was really glad to see that you got those countersunk flat-head screws out. I believe the are actually pozi-drive and not Phillips, but wasn't sure since you didn't show the head up close. Pozi-drive have a different internal angle and don't come out well with Phillips drivers. Here in Europe Pozi-drive is more common than Phillips for mechanical and automotive parts. Thanks for letting us look over your shoulder. Doc is lucky to have his car in your hands.

[@cheftush]

Hi Bruce, yes they could have been posi drive…I do have a couple posi drive screwdrivers ( the carburetor tops on the triumphs are posi drive screws) but nothing that big.

[@indyme2]

You are a hard working man, Tush. Keep up the good work.

[@cheftush]

Any updates on the 6?

[@indyme2]

@@cheftush No updates. The Rust Queen had me push it out of the shop so she could work on "her" 48. Promises to let me back in soon, lol.

[@philtucker1224]

Dave, Doc is indeed a very fortunate man to have a person with your consummate skills and infinite levels of care prepared to work on his pride and Joy. I’m not creeping, I mean it. Bless you buddy.🙏

[@cheftush]

Thanks for the kind words Phil. It is appreciated.

[@grahamjohn331]

Nice work David.

[@richardwhatton1249]

Well done David a great result and thank goodness those top screw/bolts came out, I couldn’t imagine trying to drill them out. Kind regards, Richard.

[@moggie100th]

Top Alfa tip - put the gear lever in second before first and 4th before reverse. for smooth gear entry.

[@moggie100th]

Classic Alda sell the replacement screws - these are a hex head. Nice video, great info!

[@paulschatzel5588]

The socket head cap screws are a great solution! I think you should be all right on corrosion since you used the never seize.

[@not-fishing4730]

I'm surprised Doc wanted to replace the limit straps and bump stops. I left mine on my '74 restoration but did replace all 8 of the rear bushings on the trailing arms with regular rubber. I've replaced the bushing on a TJ with poly and have now learned you really don't want poly unless ride quality doesn't matter to you. I left the T-bone bushings alone and figured that if I had to replace the bushings I'd just replace the whole assembly. If you pull off the door panels consider cleaning and lubing the door lock handle assembly. I had to replace the locksets (PO didn't have keys) and was amazed at how much better the doors were after I rebuilt the handles.

[@cheftush]

They are something Doc bought early on and I had in inventory laying around. I’m not disappointed that I changed them. I’m not sure what the quality of rubber parts/bushings are for the Alfa, but for the Triumphs they are horrible. Maximum three year use before they are junk. Most guys in the triumph world will go with Poly over rubber…some will even go with nylatron.

[@horaciosanchez7947]

#3 Phillips tip and an impact driver did my car in 2 minutes!

[@rickdaniel8478]

Bravo ! Zoom zoom 😀

[@bradfischer3643]

105/115 Alfas don't have synchros for N to reverse or N to 1st. I think you installed the 4 limiting strap plates 180 degrees out.

[@cheftush]

Tell me about the plates please? I noticed they had an end that was slightly out turned. What direction should this be facing and what is the reason? Cheers, Tush

[@bradfischer3643]

@@cheftush Turn them inward to grip the straps better

[@bradfischer3643]

@@cheftush We met an the LLBC/ Alfa drive this summer. Owned Alfas since 1983.

[@cheftush]

@@bradfischer3643 Thanks Brad. I appreciate the reply.

[@mikestrang6229]

rev gears dont have Syncros at least none in all the gear boxs I have worked on besides no need for one in rev. but rev will be the first to act up if the clutch is not fully disengaged.

[@cheftush]

Thanks mike. As I mentioned, clutch slave bleeding is up next on the agenda after the window adjustments.

[@leo2caf594]

where were you able to get those metric stainless steel cap screws?

[@cheftush]

Amazon. Has to order a 10 pack but at least I could get them in one day!

[@georgeryan603]

Can’t believe the condition of that car . Obviously never seen a winter

[@cheftush]

West Coast Canada Car. Low KMS too…

[@xxxyyy9325]

If you put the gear leaver towards second gear just start to engage then pick first or reverse, this will slow down the speed inside gearbox.

[@cheftush]

Yes, Doc the owner knows about this trick. Thanks though!

[@mikehoroho8453]

Cheftush you don't want to use stainless screws they will corrode next to aluminum. It chemically reacts with the aluminum is something I learned working on sailboats. You do not want to have stainless steel connecting with it will rot the stainless steel.

[@mikehoroho8453]

Yeah putting some kind of barrier between the aluminum and the screw stainless steel screw will help to protect it so I think you'll be okay.

[@philtucker1224]

Mike, what is the solution to the issue that you have highlighted ? (Please)🤔

[@cheftush]

Hey mike, well, I’m not sure if the stainless steel will be worse than the steel bolts that were in there? I know about the corrosion of dissimilar metals, but I’m not sure what more I could do here other than to coat liberally with anti seize. Cheers, Tush

[@jonwagstaff4150]

@@cheftush The big problem is obviously the reaction between the steel and the aluminium. I believe nylon spacers are now available. Also, the small panel that hold the whole assembly is a first class dirt trap so cleaning it out regularly and spraying with some wax helps

[@cheftush]

@@jonwagstaff4150 well, they would have to be sleeves I think? And, the aluminum block would need to be drilled out to accommodate….I think I’m better than the factory now at least with the socket heads and the anti seize…..

[@bradfischer3643]

The rear springs look really rusty, likely even rusty under the rubber tube on the bottom few coils.

[@cheftush]

They do have some surface rust on them but they are in good shape otherwise.

[@wtbm123]

Need a shake and break

[@JB_WI_Triumph]

disassemble vs destroy? Often the same...

[@cheftush]

Sometimes it works out that way😉