Everything WRONG With My Alfa Romeo GTV...

After behaving itself on the drive home, it's time to find out if the Alfa is hiding anything...
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[@TommyRogic18]

Hi mate, welcome to the 916 club! I hope your GTV gives you as much joy as my Spider does. Couple of things: Cambelts are definitely 36000 mile/3 year jobs, this was massively revised by Alfa after a number of cars failed around the 50000 mark, the tensioners are rubbish. I would recommend changing the water pump and get the cam variator checked at this point too. Other than that, they do like oil and need to be checked weekly or fortnightly depending on your milage. The other thing is that they do like drinking car champagne (only use Super) in order for the detergents to stop carbon build up inside the engine/break down anything already in there. Would service every 6 months ideally with filters etc. once a year ignoring mileage. Last thing, be careful pulling the bonnet release/adjusting steering column as you can knock the wiring to the immobilser loose causing the dreaded key code problem. Mine did this for a while but after tracing the wire around a dodgy connection was found and touch wood a free fix. Honestly though it is the best car I've bought and they are bloody gorgeous in either GTV or Spider form. Hopefully bump into you at an Alfisti meet soon and can't wait for more Alfa content!

[@TommyRogic18]

By the way the black thing in the passenger footwell is the emergency fuel cut off in the event of an accident.

[@MillerCorner]

Thanks Craig, much appreciated 😁 look forward to meeting at some stage 😎

[@rezaq1]

My biggest issue is with people who do not understand Alfa’s and treat then as a Focus. That’s when things like oil consumption/timing belt failures occur. Check under the car aswell as they can rot the floors along the sills and seat belt anchorage.

[@FRANKmsp666]

That black box you don't know what it is... Is the fuel cutter. Don press that unless you need in case of emergency.

[@antonioercolino6087]

That cable looks like something that would have plugged into a 10 disc CD changer. Overall this is a future classic , I really can't remember that last time I saw one on the road .

[@antonioercolino6087]

Just had a thought ! Why not get two Alpha badges or any badges of your choice and stick them over the door card holes. They're both on the same point at each door so it would look fine. Less hassle than changing the door trim panels. Good luck.

[@David-cm4ok]

Good idea! 😁

[@CarObsession]

"In fact, in this particular case it was more than a love affair, I think they shagged the kerb" 😂😂😂😂😂

[@rezaq1]

The cambelt is NOT a weakness, it’s idiots who don’t change it. The interval is 30k or three years, NOT 60k. It was reduced from 72k due to multiple cambelt failures in part down to a plastic tensioner which wore its teeth away. All cambelt kits come with a metal tensioner made by Littens but for some reason the interval remains the same. The oil level must be checked regularly on a TS. They are specified to run 10w40 but can be run on 10w60 for ‘spirited use’. I only use 10w60 as oil consumption drops to zero. That’s the inertial fuel cut off switch. DO NOT TOUCH.

[@RichieRouge206]

That’s a bus cable for a factory fit cd changer. Love the car and definitely a worthy resto job

[@sbruno866]

My Gtv is of ‘95 first series 2.0 TwinSpark and have ANY problem, 175k km!! Every car durable dipends for how the driver take care about it!!!!

[@Seidowas]

Hey you Can do an update ? I want one with 230 000km and i'm scared about alfa😂😂 i drive only old japanese

[@terryatkinson899]

Do keep an eye on the oil level as I believe they like a drink of the stuff.

[@j.schwarts9837]

yes 2 liters drink more then you avarage alcoholic.. mine drinks about 1 liter every 500 miles of so.. just fill it op and drive it.. but never let it run under a quater full..

[@superelectic45]

Keep an eye on the fuel gauge as they guzzle that too!

[@ThePianotuna]

Not Bad! Have a good look underneath, sills ,supports under the bumper etc.Have a good look at the rear spring pans and trailing arms for corrosion, paint aside it looks good, exhaust sounds like a Ragazzon!Gear knob isn't original anyway so you can bin that..Good luck!

[@steverichmond3903]

That's a nice GTV you have got yourself there, a bit of tlc and it will serve you well.

[@hrg3design905]

Joe I just found you today, in the US we didn't get the 916 GTV, and I was just following my curiosity about the car and bumped into your channel. Good stuff, you make me think of the clean ups I've done in the past and really appreciate your style of self deprecating humor. So from Littleton, Colorado a "Hi" and keep up the good work.

[@MillerCorner]

Thanks for watching, bud! Hope you get a taste of what it's like owning a GTV across the pond!

[@techguy3048]

you got a nice gtv I have a 916 spider it is lovely😃🤩🚘🚙🚗

[@Jameshoward999]

I WANT ONE! This car is really good and I would have it over a Ford puma.

[@JimmyThomasjtpro14]

It won’t rust as bad as a puma too

[@topgear931]

These videos are really making me want one 😫 damn lockdown

[@FotisMnts]

That black box at 9:19 is called inertia switch and it's use is that it automatically cuts off the fuel supply in case of an emergency. If this happen you have to press that button in order regain fuel supply.

[@David_S1985]

I'd say from looking at the paint that your best option would be a doors shut respray. Prep it all yourself and you could probably get it done half decent for under a grand. Probably less depending on where you go.

[@urielp911]

One of my favourite cars that I've had. Such a classic style car. I would definitely have another GTV or a Spider.

[@MechaNick_]

All FIAT drivers end up buying an Alfa... just like me xD

[@alexisamtosta]

A real petrol head has to own an Alfa Romeo

[@neilwalsh4058]

Yes I did the same some years back. Had a Sud Sprint Veloce and 3 x 164's but soon went back to Fiats. There were more faults with my 4 Alfas than with all my 60 (sixty) Fiats put together. Alfas look super cool, but redefine the word FRAGILE

[@vandoghuman]

B pillar rubbers not wagging in the wind. Lucky owner.

[@paultaylor9652]

Lovely Jubbly, nice car in its day, and still has quite a few mint ones around.

[@greengrass9572]

Cambelt changes on a twinspark is every 30,000 miles or 4 years, it's an absolute must.

[@vassallo49]

I had a 1999 GTV 2000 TS and replaced with Brera 3.2 V6 Q4.

[@Jameshoward999]

Rust is a pumas best friend.

[@leonrds7802]

my good friend, renewed the alfa romeo to be wonderful💪😁

[@pawelkpikej311]

Very nice car. I just like your Fiat Seicento and Alfa. I used to have two Seicento, SX and Sporting. I have a Toyota now, which I like very much as well. However, if I had another car,just for fun, I would buy a Seicento or 500.

[@cofinify]

Shagged the curb, brilliant.

[@conesuela1]

I think some sort of sticky reflector thing over the holes in the door cards would do the job maybe?

[@jimpark5982]

The box on the passenger side is a factory fuel cut off.

[@s.g.1969]

remember Good oil, because the rings in the alfa are weak in this engine.

[@BESTIA_z_Boboli]

dobrze prawisz

[@terrortorn]

Buy a complimentary piece of fabric/ leather, cut a suitable pair of shapes and contact adhesive them over the holes. You'll invest in a new card and go and crack them yourself. You'll never add value or enjoyment with new cards and if you choose a decent scrap of black leather it'll look fine.

[@CarObsession]

Entertaining video Joe, good stuff 👍

[@MillerCorner]

Cheers mate 😁

[@neilhibbert5201]

Exhaust sounds Boss👌👌👌

[@michaelhunt4651]

Give it a mop with cutting compound and then see how it looks you will be surprised how much the paint work come up 👌

[@FRANKmsp666]

The cable looks like a radio cable adapter for something that was made in the past. No a bad thing.

[@shazmeister2005]

The worst bit about it is the sad artefact that’s under the bonnet, if it’s not the V6 it’s not worth having.

[@MillerCorner]

The V6 is lovely, but it's thirstier, heavier, has a crap turning circle and is MUCH more expensive to buy

[@shazmeister2005]

Miller Corner the noise man the noise!!

[@MillerCorner]

Every press of the throttle is gonna cost you more though 😬

[@user-pc8kk2ir9y]

This is the fuel cut system on the left. Very good car but expensive at the service.

[@Ianmundo]

with the lockdown it’s the perfect time for a DIY wheel restoration, super tedious 😆

[@sbruno866]

9.05 is the FPS Fire Prevention System

[@bjornkirschbaum3518]

fixing all wrongs it's a full-time job for the next years; that's the same with all italian cars. in germany we say: FIAT means: (F)ÜR (I)TALIENER (A)USREICHENDE (T)ECHNIK

[@miralemnermina142]

Does your car have 2 precats on the exhaust manifold? You can remove them and get some more power, you will pass emissions just fine btw

[@itsmephil2255]

Great vid there Joe Really enjoyed that

[@Pieteros21]

I think you should repaint it , it looks just dull with that silver . mayby some kind of blue or black ?

[@gc6171]

9:20 I have a similar thing in my Fiat Panda, basically when you get in an accident the file pump stops working and thats a reset button to make it work again

[@stacymitchell6453]

Cambelt intervals were revised to 36000 miles

[@lindsayrae2454]

Alfas are for driving not washing. Have never washed my alfa.

[@MillerCorner]

Not in lockdown, they're not 😬

[@EinkOLED]

I was waiting for this video.

[@olliemorgan650]

Brilliant GTV mate get that car mint and you have a Amazing Example 11:21 it does already sound Awesome

[@j.schwarts9837]

that bonnet "how heavy is thaaaaattt"... Marvelous cars! but the weight of these gtv's is just a big shame.. But.. I would buy one allso if i could :P for now a cinq trofeo and 147 2.0 are good enough and more practical :P

[@MillerCorner]

Very true! Hard to believe they weigh so much considering how much of them is plastic!

[@autoazure]

Was looking forward to watching this however, the music was so horrible I had to stop!

[@LOTPOR0402]

Thats the fuel cut off

[@CarlJones14]

Does it have aircon and if it does, does it work?👍

[@MillerCorner]

It does and it works perfectly! Ice cold 😎👍🏻

[@CarLos-yi7ne]

The most serious problem with this Gtv is that it lacks a Busso V6! 😁

[@MillerCorner]

Cheaper to buy, insure, fuel and tax, lighter, sharper handling. I don't exactly feel short changed 😁

[@CarLos-yi7ne]

@@MillerCorner Cheaper, yes... 60kg difference on a 1400kg car really doesn't make a difference on the handling. But I am sure 50 to 90hp more power for all the V6-versions will help to handle the huge weight of the car much better! 🙂

[@markharris7662]

I think your on a winner.

[@MillerCorner]

Here's hoping 😅🤞🏻

[@artur4390]

Nice car, how much did you pay for it?

[@autoazure]

Interesting video however please, toss that horrible muzak lol!

[@CortinasAndClassics]

Reverse lights?

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Is that an aftermarket gearlever gaiter, sir?

[@MillerCorner]

Standard gaiter, but soon to be replaced, sir!

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

@@MillerCorner, why, of course, sir!

[@liamwaters2360]

Just do a repaint like you did on the SS

[@MillerCorner]

Not gonna be cost effective considering I'm not keeping the Alfa forever and it'll be a daily driver 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@debbiepeter112]

Be interesting to see your next MOT bill with this car!

[@debbiepeter112]

Did you check tbe last MOT for the car? You might ne surprised with a considerable amount of work to be done.

[@MillerCorner]

Most of it was done by my company, so the mechanicals are solid 😎👍🏻

[@debbiepeter112]

@@MillerCorner Doesnt matter anyway. It's a really nice car. I cant talk anyway. I drive a 2002 Cooper S. Not exactly known for reliability lol. Great video anyway.

[@pascalland1441]

The timing belt need replacement every 18000 miles, or every 3 years ( or at least thats what the dealership says here in The Netherlands). For the rest great car mate! Lovely black leather seats, but I will advice to get roadside assistance my Alfa broke down so much I got my one coffee mug at the local towing service .

[@debbiepeter112]

Your comment doesn't surprise me at all. Friends of mine had this car and in the end they got rid if it as it kept breaking down so much.

[@charliejohnson4037]

Isn't it 36k or 3 years?

[@pascalland1441]

Yes original it was around 36k in miles, but the belt snapped so often Alfa shortened it too 18k in miles. But perhaps its different in the UK? But I can hardly imagine that

[@pascalland1441]

@@debbiepeter112 I have had 2 Alfa's, a 147 and currently driving a MiTo, the MiTo have costed me about 4k in euro's too keep it running and in good condition for the last 12 months. But I dont care because you start too love them, and everytime I laugh when a boring Golf or Megane passes me by.

[@debbiepeter112]

@@pascalland1441 I drive a 2002 Mini so I am not exactly driving boring reliable car either lol

[@happyhermit2022]

All Italian cars do not do very well in your climate. Derbyshire is one of the wettest places in the UK..this is part of your problem

[@me-gb2wp]

possibly a GAMMER TYPE DUDE

[@me-gb2wp]

check that Barnet

[@MillerCorner]

Lockdown means no haircut, unfortunately 😬

[@me-gb2wp]

@@MillerCorner What about the old army style

[@willamos13]

Accidental wins are the best especially when it comes to car buying 😂

[@MillerCorner]

Two-fold with an Alfa 😂

[@cheesyeurotrance95]

Same wheels as the '99 Alfa 156 I currently have

[@MillerCorner]

Gotta love Teledials 😎

[@CarLos-yi7ne]

Those 156 ones from the nineties were 16 inch I think... The 17 inch version are the ones to have!

[@cheesyeurotrance95]

@@CarLos-yi7ne yes 16 inch, better for the awful roads in my city than the 17s though

[@CarLos-yi7ne]

@@cheesyeurotrance95 I know... I have 18" on my Gtv.. The worst are the curbs! 😏

[@JimmyThomasjtpro14]

Omg the hair

[@MillerCorner]

Lockdown means no haircut 😂

[@poesiaerimediofficial8815]

ALFA ROMEO ALL THE LIFE ❤️

[@me-gb2wp]

THEY WHEELS NEED REFURBED

[@David-cm4ok]

Top of the class.

[@peterbustin2683]

G/box ok ??

[@MillerCorner]

Solid 😁👍🏻

[@chazteb]

This proves that alfa quality is just not good.

[@MillerCorner]

To be fair, an E36 would be in a terrible state after this kind of mileage. Find me a 21-year-old, 130k mile car for sub-£2000 in perfect condition - I'm pretty impressed with how well the Alfa's held up!

[@chazteb]

@@MillerCorner An E36 would be rusty no doubt, but german paint is thick and hard. What I should have said was Alfa paint is not good quality.

[@MillerCorner]

I'll agree with you on the paint! The fact the GTV is plastic probably doesn't help matters 😬

[@chazteb]

@@MillerCorner Still the most important thing is that it is mechanically sound!