Super Cheap Busso Power. Hows It Holding Up.

[@gabrilens4273]

Hi,i ' m live in italy. Your's videos are very good. When you buy alfa romeo with boxer engine or alfa romeo with tranxalse layout. This Alfa are the real Alfa.

[@ark9823]

You're right, i own a Alfa 90 2.5 V6 it was the last real Alfa for me. Regards from Germany.

[@edo.r1324]

Another epic alfa with the buso engine saved....well done Neil 👏

[@veroshamlalbeharie4138]

We're really lucky we don't suffer with rust issues on 156s here in South Africa. I have two 156s and a Pal of mine has one too, undercarriages are prestine on all 3 cars

[@Negativvv]

A £600 156 V6 is rare to non existent now. There's probably about 100 or so roadworthy ones left in the UK and maybe a few more random barn finds. There's been a few for sale recently that I'd describe as utter dogs on eBay for £1500+. Maybe 7 or so years ago when I got my 156 there were plenty of cheap V6 ones around but there simply aren't the same numbers around for sale now. I still have mine and if you want a rough idea of running costs/little mods etc then you're looking at £1k a year even if you do some of the work yourself. The oil filters in the Busso is in a frankly stupid place on a FWD car for instance but that's partly due to it being a RWD engine originally so even basic servicing can be a bit problematic for home mechanics. I love mine and may never give it up but I'm really not sure if I'd get one now and if I did I would pay top dollar plus take my time combing through that car's condition. A cheap "barn find" now will likely end up costing you as much as a decent car.

[@tjshill82]

Just changed my recently purchased 156 TS cambelt it looked exactly like that. Previous owner of 10 years never had it done although the oil was changed every year and the garage he went to said the belt needed doing he never bothered! Great video

[@frosty98412]

Battery light flashing on rev up. Might need an alternator rebuild.

[@stewarthaddon3219]

If this was a car of any other brand, it would be in a scrap yard by now. #alfaslivesmatter

[@jasonparfitt4299]

That engine is legend

[@G928...]

The underside of this one is certainly better than the other. The "welding" repairs on the red one made me feel better about my welding skills, which aren't anything to write home about!

[@markonmotoring]

A bit tatty but a Busso with that fabulous leather interior and teledial wheels. I'd say it's definitely worth spending a bit of money to get I right. Probay one of the few saloon cars I've actually thought Id like to own.

[@richardjohnson3463]

Always interesting Neil, hope it can be saved

[@matthewbell1968]

To judge by the belts this v6 needs some love, good luck with it Neil 👍

[@ItaliaAutos]

its running sweet now just needs a lot more tlc.

[@ericcooper5867]

155 in the background with rear subframe back on 😎

[@mrstanhope1516]

Almost brought a 1.8 in this colour a few years ago. Thought the black with tan leather looked amazing, wish I’d brought it....

[@anthonyhawkins9239]

It’s worth saving for that engine 👍

[@Boris-xx7dw]

I'm amazed your putting a belt on that mate lol .

[@BuilditUK]

The 156 has suddenly become super rare (the 2.5v6 is actually rarer than the GTA now) and yet prices are still rock bottom, one day.....

[@Matt-go7ss]

What a fantastic looking car they are. Both in and out

[@melwebb8485]

Put in £2000/£3000 of work and what would it be worth in a few years time ??

[@CathalCoolkirky]

Fantastic video as usual! That timing belt was a ticking bomb. best of luck with the water pump bolts..

[@alfistiadventures9369]

The Alfa 156 looks so sad when they are neglected like that. When they are polished and well kept they are absolute jewels. Good thing its in your hands now!

[@Negativvv]

Doesn't help that Alfa's paintwork from the factory for that era of car was frankly rubbish. Loads of orange peel spray.

[@johnjoe105]

Heres one to rescue Neil, cheap v6 spider on ebay

[@a11csc]

that belt well past redemption neil

[@howardlake6178]

Chrikey. For £600 they are such good value. Epic sound. And even looking a bit rough, the prettiest saloon ever. An extremely good one of those in 4-5 years will be 5 grand plus...

[@rogermanvell4693]

it will cost 5grand to get this good it needs a 3 grand respray for a start these are very far from being cheap cars if you want them right.

[@ItaliaAutos]

People have the love for then you will rarely make money o your own car. People do this for the love and enjoyment not to make money.

[@rogermanvell4693]

@@ItaliaAutos Absolutely I am just saying they arent cheap in fact in most cases good ones are a cheaper lo0ng term proposition than these nails.

[@veroshamlalbeharie4138]

Hey Neil, please try to Review a 116 series Alfa, especially a Giulietta. I would like to see how thats holding up. I heard theres alot of daily runners on that side of the pond.

[@paultaylor9652]

Another great walkaround video, steering wheel is the most of a shocker.

[@ItaliaAutos]

Thanks 👍

[@jamesdecross1035]

Very surprised. I would have expected a lot more rust, especially across the floor and sills.

[@jonathancolling2284]

4:46 - the battery light came on... poss alternator issue ?

[@alancampbell1008]

Is it just me or are these looking more attractive for a cheap gamble?

[@Negativvv]

7 years ago yes as there were plenty around for about £1k and in fairly good condition, now in 2021 I'd say no as there are barely any left. This car would have been scrap back then but now it's possibly worth saving for someone with dedication. A Busso powered car is never that cheap to run either, if you gamble you'll probably set to lose.

[@paulbrowne5049]

@@Negativvv I wouldn't say that. I bought a rosso red Y plate Busso SW auto last year for a grand. New tyres all round. Cam belt done. Great fun and practical if thirsty as hell.

[@Negativvv]

Good you've found something. A lot of things to go wrong on anything that age. Certainly helps if one can weld or fix most smaller things. I wouldn't ever attempt a timing belt at home however!

[@sportshighlights8708]

Got a Alfa GTV with electrical problem.. lights are sometimes slightly flashing (like there would be alternating current coming from alternator) and it gets hard to turn on if you have turned it on already in the last minute or so (turn on, turned off, turn on again after 30sec it gives it a hard time).. I am thinking alternator, because I have bought brand new battery and its still the same.. What do you think? I hope it is ok to ask you questions like this..

[@genisfutbol6815]

Important question 🙋‍♂️ Can you swap the q4 from the crosswagon 1.9 To the gt 1.9 ? Sam engine but I want a gt with as q4 is that possible ?

[@155stw]

88K miles? The exterior of the car looks like it sat in hot coastal city in Spain.

[@spring6meow]

Same colour as my one is Aus :)

[@enerikkapllanaj8541]

Hey Neil, Can you do a video on the alfa romeo 159 1.9/2.4 jtdm knocking

[@taxtag3962]

Love your videos man keep it up. Just wanted to ask if you think a 2.5 V6 busso could be fitted on an alfa 155 1.8 non q4 or a q4

[@williamegler8771]

88k miles as a Third World taxi! That poor car is in horrible condition for it's mileage.

[@deramon1000]

Loving these videos How has the giulia been btw?

[@rezaq1]

Injector light flashing as you revved it?!

[@ItaliaAutos]

well spotted.

[@rezaq1]

@@ItaliaAutos eagle eyes. Must be a misfire, typical V6 thing. I bet it’s the rear bank aswell!! As much as I love these, I’m glad I don’t own a 156 V6 anymore. I’d say those seat belt anchorage points need some grinding back and cleaning up aswell....

[@ItaliaAutos]

@@rezaq1 more than likely. Timing was bang on.

[@rezaq1]

@Eddie Hitler unlikely. Ecu injector driver failure more common now on V6. Neil, they can be repaired, let me know if you’d like to know who can fix them properly.

[@veroshamlalbeharie4138]

That was actually the voltage light not the injector light...

[@tlbmwgarage3029]

Front shockers leaking aswell

[@ItaliaAutos]

lots more than the last one i saw.

[@chrisrichmond403]

Another old girl in not too bad a condition. Luck was defo on the owners side with the cambelt .

[@akandwanahoraymond7581]

Hey .. any idea what transmission I can upgrade my 156 v6 2.5? I know these cars share aisin transmissions with Volvo and vaxhaul and some Nissan models. I need something with 5 or 6 speed. Kindly advize which one I can look out for. Thank you

[@helloitsme-my3dl]

Does giulia Seats fit in a alfa 159 sw?

[@marktoby8113]

That poor 156! Gorgeous interior though, which looks to have aged really well - dare I say I even like the fake carbon fibre. That cam belt is just a disaster waiting to happen.

[@ItaliaAutos]

There only going to get worse with age.

[@carlparker1516]

Looks like they blended it with crayons mate

[@marcbrasse747]

Are the brothers themselves twins as well? :-)

[@dinkokolic4386]

Wouldn't 2002 be with a redesigned interior?

[@ItaliaAutos]

depends on when it was sold.

[@rvddecals6796]

Hi mate, another cool video! Don't you like to do a Fiat Stilo some day? Im curious how they holding up.

[@ItaliaAutos]

bring on in to me and ill film a video on it.

[@rvddecals6796]

@@ItaliaAutos unfortunally im from the netherlands. But if i was in the uk you could use my 2002 Stilo 1.2 engine for filming. 162.000 miles on it.

[@ash7990]

What are you / did you do with car in end?

[@ItaliaAutos]

Customers car. Did some work on it and it’s still on the road.

[@pereldh5741]

Nice spec 156 tho. You dont do much 116 cars?

[@ItaliaAutos]

i only really see cars from 95 on.

[@Strike86]

Must have been through a dozen owners to be in that kind of state at only 88k miles. Poor thing. At least the rust isn't fatal.

[@stevenwrigley1571]

What did it cost to replace the belt? Mine has no history so might be an idea...

[@ItaliaAutos]

2.0 Ts engines are around £340

[@stevenwrigley1571]

3.0 I hav. Love the page. Thanks for getting back to me!

[@155stw]

Looks like it has GTA style cats, is this a CF3 car?

[@veroshamlalbeharie4138]

CF3 indeed, note ECU bolted to Plenum

[@richardshaw1968]

Almost looks like a Cypriot import with all that paint damage and steering wheel leather wrecked

[@ItaliaAutos]

That's what I was thinking.

[@paullloyd1276]

Crafty glimse my baby

[@7302ab]

more im seeing old alfas im seeing money pits

[@155stw]

Not really. I own a CL9 Euro Accord Type-S and lots of electrical malfunction as well (handsfree bluetooth module causing battery drain, starter, AC compressor, AC control, consumes lots of OIL!!!!, suspension clunks, expensive Honda OEM parts). When I bought it I was under the impression this was going to be pretty much a 100% trouble free car. Old cars will be old cars, not cheap to own.

[@veroshamlalbeharie4138]

Once you spend on the right bits you won't need to spend on the same aspects in a long time...been there, done that

[@walbrzych9975]

Just crush the thing, it's a wreck