Alfa Romeo 156 - Fixing the Badness - Part 2

[@davidjones8680]

It never ceases to amaze me how people can neglect to properly maintain a vehicle that they expect and rely on to get them where they want to go in a "safe and trouble free manner" . Only yesterday whilst travelling down the M5 motorway as far as Worcester on my journey to Hereford, I saw two cars broken down on the hard shoulder with the bonnet up, both were less than six years old. Personally I find it very therapeutic to service and maintain my vehicles to exacting standards, the very last place I would wish to be stranded is on the side of a motorway. Anyway, keep up the good work, I look forward to the next installment. DJ in the U.K.

[@Badgertronix]

I broke down on the M5 once in my Dad's near new Hilux. Couldn't work out why it was losing power and shuddering. When I pulled over I found that the drain plug had come out of the gearbox and it was in the process of seizing solid. Made for a long day. Cheers

[@Rick-kx1vh]

I'd love to see you back on the Morris !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@richardford4570]

Don't forget the Morris update!

[@terryatkinson899]

Doesn't even mention it these days, maybe it's a crock of shit and has been sold on.

[@Badgertronix]

There will be an update soon. The problem with it is I don't know what I'm doing and all the beardy weirdy Morris Minor experts on the Internet were pretty tiresome to listen to.

[@terryatkinson899]

@@Badgertronix I was just baiting you to respond. Don't mind the anoraks, do it your way. I have the same here in Ireland with know all's in my club who have all the skills/ equipment but they'd never invite me over to learn, just happy to criticise. Then there are those who are just odd/eccentric... Atleast you don't have the rampant rust we have so whatever you do will last longer than it would here. 🙂👍🇮🇪

[@Badgertronix]

It doesn't bother me, I just make the videos I want to make. Nobody else wants to watch those though 🤣🤣

[@grenvillephillips6998]

Top quality video: plenty of set-ups, well-lit and good music for the speedy-up bits. Nice job!

[@Badgertronix]

Thank you 😁

[@erosaudio8989]

Good work same car as mine except I have the selespeed version

[@xDivinitysCreaturex]

I did my wiper motor bushes when I was in there

[@OldManTony]

I nearly bought one of those new in around 2001, I was put off by the Alfa horror stories, but yours seems to have survived the neglect well!

[@Badgertronix]

Alfa nightmares always a concern, but this was cheap and scrappable if it tuns into a headache! It appears to mostly be in decent shape now I've been through it. Cheers

[@richardjohnson3463]

Gotta love a red Alfa. Subscribed!

[@zoidberg444]

Someone who was more neglectful of cars than my sister. How is that possible. 😦

[@Badgertronix]

This was their pride an joy weekend car apparently. They had definitely spent some money on it at some point with a clutch, wheel bearing, timing belt and variator. Why not change the darn oil too? 🤷‍♂️

[@Gjldo]

the "fuel pressure regulatror" is in fact the VVT solenoid

[@jonasthemovie]

That stumped me for a while, wondering what kind of system the engine was running.

[@mistreku]

great video, mate, very satisfying to watch!

[@Badgertronix]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jeffr0]

My wife drives a 2008 Acura TSX. Every oil change I turkey baste the brake fluid reservoir and the power steering reservoir. Replace with fresh. I figure I’m keeping enough new in there that I’m keeping it in good shape.

[@Badgertronix]

Good plan, although it would probably help to bleed the brakes and clear the old fluid from the lines and hoses every couple of years. Cheers

[@BackCountryWrenching]

that's a cool car, i've never seen one in Canada

[@Badgertronix]

It looks nice and drives nice. Hopefully it holds together for a while.

[@txsviking]

I just bought a Harley off Facebook Market Place. Great deals.

[@Badgertronix]

Definitely deals to be done. Ride safe 😎

[@doman57]

Great job with this 156 :)

[@Badgertronix]

Thanks 😁

[@stephanecataldi1148]

On the 2L engine, at these kms, you'd better replace the rod bearings. Known defect of this motor (not the TS in general, only the 2L).

[@gregford5030]

The music from 13:26 is a version of the theme music from another KZbin channel: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4uvhIamrZWGgMk Good taste !

[@Badgertronix]

Thanks! Straight from the KZbin audio library. Looks like a good channel, I'll check it out

[@neilshep50]

If it's got 200k on the clock, and it's been serviced at 66k, 132k and 198k, that's regular servicing.

[@Badgertronix]

True. Same could be said about 'one careful owner statements'. It's the 6 not so careful owners you need to worry about

[@ianlewis]

Regularly serviced.....every 15 years.....whether it needs it or not.

[@Badgertronix]

Exactly. You don't want to overdo it 🤣

[@stephenpidwell3427]

Good video 👍🏻

[@Badgertronix]

Cheers

[@125sm3]

Regularly serviced 😂😂. Great stuff.

[@Badgertronix]

Haha yup. Says it right there 🤣

[@snocrushr]

👍👍

[@Badgertronix]

Cheers buddy

[@MarcD404]

Regularly serviced? Regularly serviced up to 2009 maybe? 😂

[@Badgertronix]

Certainly seems that way 🤣