REBUILDING MY WRECKED ALFA ROMEO WITH A FERRARI ENGINE

[@MrAdy993]

Mat and Chris in one evening, the stars have alligned😂💯💯

[@incyspider83]

And Saving Salvage tonight!

[@joshfisher8122]

I'm watching their videos back to back😂

[@GMA0723]

Yeeah, my two favorites chris and mat armstrong posting at the same time❤😊

[@superflyguy4488]

Its like the Marvel Universe.

[@scoobyben1979]

If TDC and Auto Alex posted as well it would be the greatest day ever!

[@guy4469]

And dean is brilliant .

[@whracing]

Yeah but what to watch first?

[@Jaakko11998899]

Chris, with the front radar maybe buy an anti theft guard (prevents the car being stolen) and find a way to mount it to that. Would stop the car getting nicked in the future too.

[@Hellcat_UK]

JTD performance make a plate. Could save the front of this one becoming the front of the next one.

[@kafcka]

That's not entirely true, it can be stolen even with that plate :D What that does is slow them down for 30 sec :D

[@James-P96]

It's a Alfa it'll be in the unit on the ramp more than on the road

[@Jaakko11998899]

@@James-P96 think you’ve mistaken a Alfa Romeo for a Range Rover.

[@James-P96]

@@Jaakko11998899 nope i definitely haven't

[@ajfrog699]

Love the fact you clean the replacement covers instead of fitting the dirty ones and leaving them. Don't necessarily see them, but what a difference. Great content🎉

[@NaturallyAspirated]

Another top video Chris!! Just a word of advice - our Quad was stolen so easily - it takes all of 2 seconds..! Make sure you look into theft prevention 👍

[@karlos1060]

Those are not single use clips! Use a small screwdriver to get in between(were the bulge is). There is a tool to clips them back on. These clips are perfect as you don't have to screw them back on again. The size is like it should be. So don't brake them and trow them away. There is a part were it clips over and it can go back again and again! Unless i am wrong ofc. It's hard to see. But it looked like the ones you can reuse like on older Alfa 156,147 ect.

[@LarsLaursen83]

Excactly - So much nicer than jubilee and they will last forever. Been on Alfas and Fiat since mid 90's and they never fail. Beta makes a tool to both undo and do them. Very, very simple and effective tool.

[@Hellcat_UK]

​@@LarsLaursen83you can use a pair of side cutting pliers to pull the two parts together. Main benefit is they provide constant spring tension which jubilee clips don't.

[@yhshah21]

Chris, I beleive those radar holders are same on most cars for that particular radar. Its should be same as the golf mk7 or audi a3 8v 3 pin holder.

[@lobby76_]

Hi Chris love your content! As a self trough basic mechanic i learned a trik from a seasoned mechanic. Hot glue a small round magnet in the bottom of your sockets so in tight spots you don’t drop the bolt. Maby you know this already just wanted to share this with you. Cheers mate and to your crew aswell! You all are a true inspiration! Thanx! 👊

[@72rmboyd]

Great shout

[@lobby76_]

@@72rmboyd euh thanx buddy 😜 grtz from 🇧🇪

[@AI-Records24]

My sockets are definitely getting glued up later😅

[@benhines23]

You can fit the newer triple design headlight units to the older models, completely updates the look of the car, well worth doing in my opinion. Car is looking great though, good work. I have the Veloce version, might stretch to QV one day... maybe

[@scottbagturbo]

Small matter of them being £2k... each

[@alexmacdonald4270]

I prefer the blue tbh, but I understand it would devalue the car with a colour change. Its coming a long nicely, headlamps were a huge win, shame about the wheels, not long to go now boys. 🏆

[@apskarvountzis7271]

You need a carbon heart infront, carbon mirrors, carbon rear diffuser and do NOT install GTA spoiler, as this is a QV. You may also find an akropovic exhaust system. Nice build.

[@deividasnavickas]

I'm 180 degrees on this.

[@Chardymc]

Funny drawing thr belt on cardboard. If only there was some sort of device you could use to capture an image of it. 😂

[@joeblack007]

The belt can only be drawn on a certain cardboard from Alfa. 😆

[@nielsvandeveen2849]

😂

[@GuruMarcus]

Ethan is a top lad all round - Especially for sorting out the white Merc for laughing boy, who is really trying at the mo!

[@Chris_Slix]

Hes a goodn

[@TimLemonn]

Who’s white merc??

[@GuruMarcus]

@@Chris_Slixa definite right hand man 😁🇬🇧👍🏻

[@LB-zr1vr]

Eth is a ledge!

[@AI-Records24]

Laughing boy😂😂yea I agree tho was a nice move that and he seemingly did it just to help him out and get some promo for his business cos he’s not even promoting a channel

[@reonbrikkels1029]

I'm super excited to be first to say this is awesome that you can teach me from South africa how to repair an alfa. Alfamis super expensive in SA,so you posting this is super exciting.

[@fluffstar_]

Is the radar part not the same as fitted to MK7 Golf’s?

[@TurdInside]

Upvoted 👌

[@Marto-1871]

It's well good that you are making a video of taking the car apart. When you are done, you can play it in reverse and see how to put it back together. You are a genius. Genius! :D

[@chuckie609]

Nothing makes me happier than a thursday post, another sick video! Can't wait to see how this beauty turns out!

[@RuanSchneider-jd6fx]

I think when modern car designers leave home to go to work and their wife asks them, “honey what are you going to do today?” Their response is…….. design something to make a mechanics job a nightmare 😂

[@SD-oi9gr]

It’s so they can ensure they can make money making repairs and fixes impossible unless you are a full mechanic with a garage.

[@FormulaDream]

Any South Africans here? 😋

[@AtomicPapaya]

Da vat hy

[@lebogangtsutsa691]

Yebo baba

[@faycalshows3626]

They're all gathered at Mat Armstrong

[@FormulaDream]

Lol they must gather here too... Slix also has good builds.. Actually we must gather everywhere

[@Angus_____]

Too many by the sounds of it.

[@jamest5149]

‘Jubilee’ type clips (worm clips) are not used for multiple reasons, cost, extended time to fit and most importantly clamping, spring clips and crimp clips apply the correct clamping force on the hose without cutting into the hose or being too loose and allow the hose and fitting to expand and contract when hot/cold keeping the clamping for correct at all times. Always replace like for like.

[@Salvagenut]

The fucks a worm clip never heard them being called that before

[@jamest5149]

‘Jubilee’ is a brand of worm clip 👍

[@friguy4444]

I LOVE this car!! I always have loved these! Great Job! Perhaps you should have cleaned the area where the bolts bolted on the front bumper at the top before you put them all in. Once you go to paint it it will be much easier and better looking. IMHO.

[@Abdulramadan19]

The radar looks very similar to a Vw golf mk7 2013-2016 so worth giving that a try

[@shaunpowell7513]

It's amzing what a rich source of car parts that can be readly bouģht in good old brum

[@leedee1977]

It’s also where my car was last clocked on an ANPR camera when it was stolen off my drive,,,,and never seen again.

[@andymills5963]

You need to do the exhaust mod, as standard the flaps only open in race mode, disconnect and block the vacuum hoses that go to each tail pipe, you can get in from the back of each wheel arch

[@f1kwa399]

Tip, don’t throw the old belt away, put it in the boot, you never know you may need, I realise pulling the front off this isn’t a roadside prospect but getting hold of another belt in an emergency may not be easy either. I do this no matter what the car is.

[@ardonjr]

by the time you've removed the entire frontend to replace the belt, Amazon already delivered a new one at your doorstep.

[@rhiantaylor3446]

If you go to the trouble of vacuum filling the cooling system, it would be a good idea to pre-fill the pipe from the bucket or else you are pushing air into the system as soon as you open the fill valve.

[@gavs3gav756]

im actually here watching before watching mats new vid

[@LoneGunMan24]

Mat video was also crap

[@theAlexanderMass]

You bought the parts from Birmingham = someone in Birmingham woke up one morning to find his Alfa without its front end 😅...

[@sethcantrell1932]

Bro how tall is Ben? Man is a menace

[@yhshah21]

When using rhe plastic welding pins use loads of them not just a few. And thet just melt some good quality zip in with soldering gun. You can change the head on a soldering gun to a screw to make melting easy.

[@petroldiaries6769]

Is it just me but the blue and white combo really works, looks like something MA would drive

[@petroldiaries6769]

just some blue wrapping on the back end then sorted

[@RS-ei3yt]

Hi, pls try to show the interesting n important fixes.. u showed the belt replacement but what about the bumper repair using staples etc. that wd hv been good to watch too. Looking forward to the next one

[@txl420]

Last time I was this early my girlfriend left me

[@Chris_Slix]

😂

[@72rmboyd]

😂

[@StuartRobinson-x7i]

@@Chris_Slix I’m on repairing one with very similar damage. But mine has done all the pipe work and charge coolers. 🤦‍♂️ I’m pleased Iv been told about your video because I’ll do my belt while it’s stripped. I’m interested in buying any parts you’ve got left btw.

[@user-tf9jv7rh7g]

When are you using your ramps for the first time?

[@vytautasminalga3905]

If someone is missing blue alfa romeo,last known location is birmingham😄😄

[@ashleyd1879]

It’s every 4 years, not 5. Mines going in for its big one in a few weeks. 💷💷

[@carcult01]

Radar mount is same as a vw golf mk7 or polo

[@TWATSON]

Liam is becoming an extra across multiple channels as of late 😂

[@danieln.912]

@chris, what will be dope is of you can build this car to look like the beast version of the car from the movie: 6 underground

[@graemebeveridge5111]

Jubilees don't expand and contract with the hoses/pipes, that's why coolant pipes are usually spring clips or those single use ones.

[@Chris_Slix]

What about on air pipes?

[@graemebeveridge5111]

@@Chris_Slix Just to be awkward?! 🤣

[@Chris_Slix]

@@graemebeveridge5111 sounds about right 😂

[@KujezZi]

@@Chris_Slix Jubiless don't give 100% equal pressure on all sides, also when having the hose go over plastic you can possibly crack the plastic with jubilee clip where the correct size one use clip will give equal pressure on all sides and can't crack the plastic.

[@francescopedretti6938]

You should have gone for the facelift headlights, they are so clean 💯 and I think plug and play too

[@mustafakulucan3660]

My neighbour has one of these and he’s actually put some sort of blocker plate on it as that’s what’s used to steal the car. Might be worth looking into it

[@stanelder9995]

You could have taken a look at M539 restorations recent content - lots of great hints there!

[@user-kq7xl9px1q]

Try using jb weld for plastic on bumper clip it gives oem durability

[@please-wake-up-now]

Wow, combining a Ferrari engine with an Alfa Romeo is like mixing fine wine with pizza! 🍷🍕 Can't wait to see how this turns out! Keep up the awesome work, Chris! 🚗💨

[@markmark7251]

Someone has lost their blue Alfa

[@user-yo3be3qi5u]

Hi Chris, The clips for the hoses are not single use, undo with a flat head screw driver and you can re-use with a pair of pliers or get the tool for about £10. I suspect it’s not just Alfa but also Fiat, Ferrari and Maserati that use them so may be a no brainier in the long run

[@toochi5105]

Cool vids bro. Good alternative to matts slow output 😅

[@mavr1ck853]

Hopefully you plan on replacing the valve cover gasket too

[@fqcraigus]

Those arnt single use clips, there is a pair of pliers to use to open and close, better than jubilee if you can believe it, make my life loads easier at work if I’m honest

[@Thecanadiancarguy]

You don’t need the radar. Disconnect it and perform a proxy alignment, and when you find a part simply install it and do a proxy alignment.

[@thedownshiftchannel]

I’ve had the same thing with Merc headlights they seem to change the part numbers all the time for the same lights but they work fine

[@DagVanCajk]

You didn’t do that belt replacement corectly. You should change belt tensioner, alternator pulley and idler pulley.

[@Zayedni]

Keep up all the smashing work 👍🏼

[@AsHlEyDuRn123]

hold up... so you drew a PICTURE of the belt... do you not have a phone?? could have just taken a photo 😂😂😂

[@fabioxa1]

Chris, great job and video. Keep rocking. Cheers from Brazil!!!

[@ardonjr]

That went better than expected. I've worked multiple times on my Alfa Giulietta, what a nightmare to work on ..

[@rayfong81]

Where can I buy the used parts? Would u mind to share the info ? 😊

[@Chris_Slix]

Listed on ebay

[@ColinPrince]

Great job, considering that Alfa parts aren’t common. Can’t believe the spaghetti of wires and hoses in the front, almost like an afterthought!

[@user-gb9by1dv8h]

Three of the best you tubers dropping videos had to do them in the best order Chris then auto Alex then Matt sorry wife I'm busy watching you tube

[@Thismeansmore]

Pretty impressive considering no previous Alfa knowledge or factory procedure manuals.

[@fuhrerpolizei86]

Wow! Loved this vid so much...great work there mate! Cant wait to see the wheel put on, the dent repaired and the whole car repainted!!!

[@evanavila3559]

great video, watched on 10x speed to be the first to finish the whole thing

[@dannywaterboy]

Id finished it before it came out. 😂

[@steventonkz]

9 minutes in and you’ve changed a belt! Cracking video 😂

[@colinedwards2742]

Don't forget for the future, dip all your belts in 303, let them air dry, fit and see how long they last. It's great stuff

[@bluearcherx]

bro what? no

[@colinedwards2742]

@@bluearcherx no? Why not?

[@Madmo1012]

Another Excellent video Chris love seeing your transformations in the cars you buy its very inspiring

[@gtisid]

do love a well sorted alfa Guila quad in red with gold wheels......never seen a white one before

[@N911GT2]

Why don't you pain parts before mounting them, like the wing? That way you can't paint the backside too.

[@tebohophuthi]

I looooooove how you're almost always wearing MA merchandise!

[@khwitingkekana6571]

Guys let's gutter here and get Chris to 300k subscribers 🎉

[@AlmostLastJedi]

Some poor bugger in Birmingham is missing half his panels off his Alfa.

[@stevenwilcock6199]

Why not send the wing an bumper to the paint shop with the bracket? Least it's a build once an maybe do blends later if colours slightly off

[@scottvacher73]

Ever tried breakerlink? Put what you want on there and breakers contact you instead of you chasing people up

[@Horizon.carcare]

Been wanting to ask for a while how come we see you and Liam on matts channel but never Matt on yours ?

[@andrewshieber3873]

Is that your new Unit? If so you've done a lot of work looks Mint and love the fact you had the Merc in the background

[@philsmith2518]

Great video Chris, what’s the spray you use to clean the plastics in engine bay, cheers Phil.

[@davebettey1936]

Excellent Job.. She is really coming along.

[@dardreams23]

watching from🇿🇼 am learning so much thank you Chris

[@RichardSmith-ul3qg]

Chris, when will you be able to use your new ramps?

[@ro63rto]

You should look into the radar mod to stop it being nicked so easily. I think its JTD Performance that sells it.

[@mainwarc]

I think the blue looks so much better than white!

[@MaDMaXGroW]

Elsea, Mat and Now Chris, you lot speak to each other, not to mention Ben and Drive Tribe. Car Thursday.

[@robmann7854]

And Saving Salvage too!

[@StuartRobinson-x7i]

I’m on fixing one with exactly the same damage. I’ll be interested in some parts you’ll have left.

[@dannyrobbo]

There is a way to do the aux belt without removing the whole front end. AHM has a handy walk through on their website. Also another Alfaism, you have to drain the charge coolers to do the Aux belt, the Aux belt is due at 50k but the coolant for the coolers is due at 60k. So, do you just put the old coolant back in for 10k 🤣

[@broomad]

Great video Chris !!

[@Butnumnum]

Chris’ Working on car clothes are better then my going out clothes 😢

[@ChrisBrown-vv6hm]

Have changed loads of these belts at work, be glad its not the stelvio as access to the belt is not the same at all 😂 would have come and helped you with this if you had replied to my comment on your last video.

[@RealDarkBlade]

I commented this on the last video but seems I didn't make it in view: those are NOT single use clips. You just need the right tool (about £10) to take them off and put on

[@MercuryCircuit]

Beautiful Motor Chris. Love your channel. Keep up the great work 👍😁

[@markburns2545]

You seam like a proper professional puller....keep pullin...fookin dog doo dar car....

[@user-hu6rz4su9f]

It looks so good! ❤

[@AHMED-32v]

@chrisslix why not do a blended two color paint like blend the blue into the white instead of repainting the front end

[@richardsweeny8206]

300k by Christmas - let’s go ❤

[@xrenxshawx]

8:10 If its a multiare engine. Don't forget to clean or replace multiair filter. It's not on service list, but kils multiair unit if not cleaned. They are 1k plus to replace for part. Brake cleaner cleans them. Big job to replace Learned from my guiletta.

[@Kirtvall]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Kirtvall]

It's a fk QV

[@Kirtvall]

Iv seen some pretty numb alfisti's but you are number 1

[@Kirtvall]

And yes always go for tjet over multi air. 1.4 tjet is the best

[@danchilds7252]

When are the Bendpak lifts ready to work Chris?

[@terrysmith8918]

Stolen front end 💯no doubt , usual suspects special

[@NamedNamelessName]

The usual suspects looting Greggs and shoezone?

[@achraflakhsim994]

You can join the force if you solve it just by looking

[@willwatling]

Came here to say this but you beat me to it

[@terrysmith8918]

@@ismxil.1 the usual thieves, what on earth did you think I mean ?

[@lukeplayer187]

Was thinking the same thing….

[@SabinaBoran]

Just ordered my OBD11 using your code.👌

[@davidpeers758]

Coming together nicely

[@kenlwray]

What about the valve cover gaskets, will you preemptively do those or wait until they start leaking?

[@51madmitch]

Would have been nice to see condition of old drive belt, just bend backwards see if any cracks, I’ve seen so many way past what time or miles they say should be changed, and look perfect.