alfa 156 owner here, you are awesome!!!Great tips and info,you helped me a lot with this light bulb changing.You have new subscriber here and I will share your videos with my friends.Greeting from Serbia!!!!
Hello. Thank you so much! It's very good to know I'm going in the right track! Yes share with your friends as much as you want! See you every Sunday and Thursday!
Your knowledge and your professional attitude and immaculate English make your videos just the perfect TH-cam automotive videos, for the Alfa community.
Yesterday, I brought home one of these beauties. 156 sportwagon, facelift. Need of adjusting xenon headlamps brought me to your videos and I just want to thank you! I’m just an car enthusiastic and trying to fix everything by my own hands, and I appreciate every good tip very much.Your videos are amazing, for example, I had no idea what is the choking valve doing in real life. Was wondering, how is that my 156 is so smooth when turning off an engine, whereas my second car, 147, shakes like a goat. I was thinking maybe some silentblock, maybe flywheel or something, but first thing tommorow, I will check all the vacuum stuff around. Thanks good sir, take care! Greetings from Cz
Hello! Welcome to my channel! I'm really glad you are interested on the videos and understand my way of fixing things. You are free to comment on any video even if it is off topic. Greetings from Portugal
Hello Bruno, Thanks a lot for uncovering some mysteries of the Alfa Romeo 156. Also, it would really help if you could let peoples know where to purchase spare parts online for Alfa Romeo cars because those cars are uncommon in some parts of the word. Even better if there were an Online mechanic Garage service to remotely assist owners when they stuck with problems. In that last suggestion I can assist in setting this up.
That's exactly what I' m doing on my 156 (06/2003 - pre-facelift exterior/facelift digital interior version). Especially on the door hinges - very detailed and careful lubrication required. Well done my friend! Love your videos!
Thank you very much! I try to use my knowledge to serve all Alfa Romeo owners. And in this way show how good the brand is and what it can be. New extra video tomorrow and a new video every Sunday!
Hi Bruno, great explained details about your 156 Diesel. Especially the special function, avoiding engine shaking after turning of. That’s exactly the specific of my 105 HP Diesel from 2000. But there is no valve like in your car. Can you explain what the valve is doing to avoid shaking when turning engine of. Seems it causes engine turns down slowly and not so abrupt. Thanks
Hello. Sadly the 1.5 doesn't have that system. I have some videos to explain how the system works: th-cam.com/video/ikSmJS47NGI/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/wA4NuJkMqy0/w-d-xo.html Hope it helps
@@alfaromeonoproblem Thanks Bruno, it‘s a 1.9 l, 77kW, not 1.5, but however, I see the main difference is, that i has NO throttle, be used to reduce revs slowly. Thanks for the supporting videos.
Hi Bruno and greetings from Australia 🇦🇺 Thanks for your videos, so helpful and presented in a real and friendly way. Your English is great 👍🏼 I bought my 156 JTS new in 04 and never knew what that red pin was for :) I’ll try getting that replacement vent in now as well. Subscribed and looking forward to more. Cheers
Wow, thank you very much! I'm producing lot's of new videos! Hoping in this way to give more and more. Hope you like it so far. I'm really happy with the channel and hope someday to take it really far. Share with your friends if you like it.
Hello, thank you very much for watching. Heated seats in Portugal are very rare. We have a warm climate. But I will consider that in a future video. Normally the problem are the heating elements inside the seat themselves.
Hello! I found your channel literally just now and I have to say that you've already helped me more than most people by uploading this very video. Don't worry about your English. You're doing a great job explaining things. Keep it up. Just to make sure in 11:14 min of your video - that's the boost pressure sensor, right? I keep hearing that sound every single time I turn off my engine after driving for a longer period of time. I guess it's the high time to replace the sensor then. I have 2.4 JTD version.
Hello, how are you? Thank you so much for watching! About the noise, what king of noise? The first jtd didn't had vacuum regulated turbos, but if you have it check the solenoid for it. Also, on the first models de EGR is pneumatic, also the regulator can make noise. Im the description a have a e mail, you can send me the noise. Thank you
Hello, can you tell how to replace H7 headlight bulb on the 156 facelift because its very tight to get your hand in there, also what is the best headlight maker for new headlights? Tnx
Hello. I can do it yes, I do have some videos about lights and stuff, see it helps. About the maker, is Automotive lighting (AL) magnetti marelli group. The playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLgcTCigdgD8MVMDTxH_o-g6flj30yHnKi.html
Brilliant tip on replacing that parker globe. One has just blown on my car - last time it happened I spent hours trying to get it out without luck, so ended up waiting til the car was serviced.
@dnbSJ like mine.. remove the two bolts that go to the steering rack. Let it drain and spin the steering lock to lock several times. New copper washers and new dexron 3 oil.
adorei o teu video, sou grande amadore de alfa, e o que falaste sobre a vaccum pump talvez resolvera um problema no meu 20v que me aparesse de vez enquanto, ja vou controlar isso a tarde um abraco do lux;)
Hi can i ask a question this blanket around the engine in the engine hood is original because is the first time i see it in my alfa gt it is not there.
Hello. Those extra blankets are original from factory for the 156 cross wagon. They wore not too expensive brand new. They are not available any more...
Hi, is there a way to raise the front bumper on a giugiaro 156? There seems to be a big gap between the hood and the bumper and the scudetto doesn't look complete on mine
Hello. If I remember correctly, no there is not. What usually happens is with aftermarket bumpers they deform a lot! Do not know if that is your case, but check that out. The bumper rests on the front cross members and do have any major adjustment.
Hi Bruno, thank you for the video. Is it a silicone or lithium based grease/oil that you recommend/use for your door hinges as well as suspension bushes?
Not sure if mine are exactly the same lights but I was told by a mechanic the front bumper has to come off to access the parking bulb. I got it replaced when I had some bodywork done. My headlights seem to aim a bit high even with the electric level adjusted. Is that something that usually happens?
Hello. If your car has xenon, to replace said bulb is necessary to remove the bumper too remove the headlights. Aldo, I will go a video for that. I can do it without removing anything. About the hight you should tube first on the headlights and check out the xenon sensor on the front left suspension
6:33, can you explain in English for this part - does it require maintenance. I feel that sometimes mine works and sometimes not (shakes) on my GT JTD. Thank you!
Nice, you have to keep a eye on it. Avoid oil contamination on the vacuum pipes hoses and fittings. Check for cracks every now and then. This applies to all vacuum system.
How do recommend to solve squeaking door retainer (at 1:00)? I saw some replacing inner bolt, some replace the whole retainer. What kind of grease (silicone or vaseline or other do you recommend to use)?
@@alfaromeonoproblem thank you:) Just Bought 159 SW TI and 4 doors are popping:( previously had 156 and only left side rear door from time to time popped:) but silicone spray helped.
Ok, you have play on the spheres, I think you can buy them and refurbish the unit. But you can try to purchase new from the dealer. Always use synthetic greases in plastics. The spheres are plastic
Hello my friend. I have 156 and want to change the bulbs and put Philips xenon type. I have read that h1, h7 and h6w fits. But what I see in your car is a very different lamp. And especially more thick. Can I use the standard Philips or it doesn't fit?
Hello, does your car has xenon from factory? If not you must be sure if it is legal in your country. And if you can you must not use those xenon kit directly, they will cause problems on the clusters. You must relay the system
@@alfaromeonoproblem Those light aren't xenon. They are non led light that only produce white light. Just xenon type.(light like xenon) Had them on my last car and they fit with no problems. I was just curious when I saw the bulbs in your 156 that's why I'm asking.
@@alfaromeonoproblem www.skroutz.gr/s/14257742/Philips-H7-DiamondVision-12V-2%CF%84%CE%BC%CF%87.html It is this type of bulbs my friend. Can you tell me if they fit? Those are h7 but I understand I need also h1 and h6w, but in general this is the type of bulbs I'm planing to install in my 156.
alfa 156 owner here, you are awesome!!!Great tips and info,you helped me a lot with this light bulb changing.You have new subscriber here and I will share your videos with my friends.Greeting from Serbia!!!!
Hello. Thank you so much! It's very good to know I'm going in the right track! Yes share with your friends as much as you want! See you every Sunday and Thursday!
Your knowledge and your professional attitude and immaculate English make your videos just the perfect TH-cam automotive videos, for the Alfa community.
Thank you very much! Views are not that good, but I will keep pushing.
brilliant reveal on the door stopper , i have this exact problem existing on my 156 when i purchased it which was bugging me and now i am much wiser
Thank you very much for watching this very old video of mine.
Have a great weekend
Yesterday, I brought home one of these beauties. 156 sportwagon, facelift. Need of adjusting xenon headlamps brought me to your videos and I just want to thank you! I’m just an car enthusiastic and trying to fix everything by my own hands, and I appreciate every good tip very much.Your videos are amazing, for example, I had no idea what is the choking valve doing in real life. Was wondering, how is that my 156 is so smooth when turning off an engine, whereas my second car, 147, shakes like a goat. I was thinking maybe some silentblock, maybe flywheel or something, but first thing tommorow, I will check all the vacuum stuff around. Thanks good sir, take care! Greetings from Cz
Hello! Welcome to my channel! I'm really glad you are interested on the videos and understand my way of fixing things.
You are free to comment on any video even if it is off topic. Greetings from Portugal
I'm owner 156 1.9 JTD mjet (2003) restyle.
Thank you so much for your videos and tips.
Thank you very much for watching! This is a really early video! I'm glad you found it! Hope you like the newer ones too
@@alfaromeonoproblem I'm watching all your videos if it's possible and thumb up after. You do a great deal.
Hello Bruno,
Thanks a lot for uncovering some mysteries of the Alfa Romeo 156.
Also, it would really help if you could let peoples know where to purchase spare parts online for Alfa Romeo cars because those cars are uncommon in some parts of the word.
Even better if there were an Online mechanic Garage service to remotely assist owners when they stuck with problems. In that last suggestion I can assist in setting this up.
I just bought a 156. These videos are very helpful. Subscribed and thank you.
Thank you very much! Every Sunday a new video. So, tomorrow you will have one for 156. Cheers
Your english is excellent! Please don't apologise. Happy to have found your channel
Thank you very much, I'm not fluent but I try!
That's exactly what I' m doing on my 156 (06/2003 - pre-facelift exterior/facelift digital interior version).
Especially on the door hinges - very detailed and careful lubrication required.
Well done my friend! Love your videos!
Hello. Thank you very much! I'm glad I'm going in the right direction! Have a great weekend
Great video. I always wondered what that red metal pin in the spare wheel tool kit was for. ;) You know your Alfa's better that anyone. Thanks again.
Thank you very much! I try to use my knowledge to serve all Alfa Romeo owners. And in this way show how good the brand is and what it can be.
New extra video tomorrow and a new video every Sunday!
As a GT JTD owner, this content is priceless! Well done!
Thank you very much!
Very useful vid again thanks Bruno👍
Thanks for watching!
Great video Bruno, very helpful. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
Thank you! Trying the best i can! New video every Sunday!
Hi Bruno, great explained details about your 156 Diesel. Especially the special function, avoiding engine shaking after turning of. That’s exactly the specific of my 105 HP Diesel from 2000. But there is no valve like in your car. Can you explain what the valve is doing to avoid shaking when turning engine of. Seems it causes engine turns down slowly and not so abrupt. Thanks
Hello. Sadly the 1.5 doesn't have that system. I have some videos to explain how the system works:
th-cam.com/video/ikSmJS47NGI/w-d-xo.html
th-cam.com/video/wA4NuJkMqy0/w-d-xo.html
Hope it helps
@@alfaromeonoproblem Thanks Bruno, it‘s a 1.9 l, 77kW, not 1.5, but however, I see the main difference is, that i has NO throttle, be used to reduce revs slowly. Thanks for the supporting videos.
Hi Bruno and greetings from Australia 🇦🇺 Thanks for your videos, so helpful and presented in a real and friendly way. Your English is great 👍🏼 I bought my 156 JTS new in 04 and never knew what that red pin was for :) I’ll try getting that replacement vent in now as well. Subscribed and looking forward to more. Cheers
Wow, thank you very much! I'm producing lot's of new videos! Hoping in this way to give more and more. Hope you like it so far. I'm really happy with the channel and hope someday to take it really far. Share with your friends if you like it.
By the way, big announcement video tomorrow. A new video every Thursday and Sunday
@@alfaromeonoproblem You’re welcome, we’ll be watching 😎👍🏼
Thanks for the videos, could you make a video about problem with heated seats not working?
I heard its very common issue on 156
Thanks again!!!
Hello, thank you very much for watching. Heated seats in Portugal are very rare. We have a warm climate. But I will consider that in a future video.
Normally the problem are the heating elements inside the seat themselves.
Hello! I found your channel literally just now and I have to say that you've already helped me more than most people by uploading this very video. Don't worry about your English. You're doing a great job explaining things. Keep it up.
Just to make sure in 11:14 min of your video - that's the boost pressure sensor, right? I keep hearing that sound every single time I turn off my engine after driving for a longer period of time. I guess it's the high time to replace the sensor then. I have 2.4 JTD version.
Hello, how are you? Thank you so much for watching!
About the noise, what king of noise? The first jtd didn't had vacuum regulated turbos, but if you have it check the solenoid for it. Also, on the first models de EGR is pneumatic, also the regulator can make noise.
Im the description a have a e mail, you can send me the noise.
Thank you
Hello, can you tell how to replace H7 headlight bulb on the 156 facelift because its very tight to get your hand in there, also what is the best headlight maker for new headlights? Tnx
Hello. I can do it yes, I do have some videos about lights and stuff, see it helps.
About the maker, is Automotive lighting (AL) magnetti marelli group.
The playlist:
th-cam.com/play/PLgcTCigdgD8MVMDTxH_o-g6flj30yHnKi.html
Brilliant tip on replacing that parker globe. One has just blown on my car - last time it happened I spent hours trying to get it out without luck, so ended up waiting til the car was serviced.
Thank you very much for watching my video! I'm glad you liked it! Hope to see you soon.
Hello Bruno.
Could you please navigate me about how to change power steering fluid. Have you video on your channel?
Hello. I'm just doing videos for that. But only comes out next year.
What car do you have?
@@alfaromeonoproblem Alfa Romeo 156 1.9jtd 16v mjet 2003 2gen.
@dnbSJ like mine.. remove the two bolts that go to the steering rack. Let it drain and spin the steering lock to lock several times.
New copper washers and new dexron 3 oil.
adorei o teu video, sou grande amadore de alfa, e o que falaste sobre a vaccum pump talvez resolvera um problema no meu 20v que me aparesse de vez enquanto, ja vou controlar isso a tarde um abraco do lux;)
Muito obrigado! Um abraço
Very useful video.
Thank you very much again.
Hi can i ask a question this blanket around the engine in the engine hood is original because is the first time i see it in my alfa gt it is not there.
Hello. Those extra blankets are original from factory for the 156 cross wagon. They wore not too expensive brand new. They are not available any more...
Hi, is there a way to raise the front bumper on a giugiaro 156? There seems to be a big gap between the hood and the bumper and the scudetto doesn't look complete on mine
Hello. If I remember correctly, no there is not. What usually happens is with aftermarket bumpers they deform a lot! Do not know if that is your case, but check that out.
The bumper rests on the front cross members and do have any major adjustment.
@@alfaromeonoproblem Thanks I'll check it out
Hi Bruno, thank you for the video. Is it a silicone or lithium based grease/oil that you recommend/use for your door hinges as well as suspension bushes?
Hello! Lithium is the best. Oil based is very bad for most applications!
Cat has good taste in seats
He knows what's good.
Not sure if mine are exactly the same lights but I was told by a mechanic the front bumper has to come off to access the parking bulb. I got it replaced when I had some bodywork done.
My headlights seem to aim a bit high even with the electric level adjusted. Is that something that usually happens?
Hello. If your car has xenon, to replace said bulb is necessary to remove the bumper too remove the headlights. Aldo, I will go a video for that. I can do it without removing anything.
About the hight you should tube first on the headlights and check out the xenon sensor on the front left suspension
6:33, can you explain in English for this part - does it require maintenance. I feel that sometimes mine works and sometimes not (shakes) on my GT JTD. Thank you!
Nice, you have to keep a eye on it. Avoid oil contamination on the vacuum pipes hoses and fittings. Check for cracks every now and then. This applies to all vacuum system.
@@alfaromeonoproblem Thanks! And If it's not vacuum is there a fix for electronic versions?
How do recommend to solve squeaking door retainer (at 1:00)? I saw some replacing inner bolt, some replace the whole retainer. What kind of grease (silicone or vaseline or other do you recommend to use)?
Hello. Recently I did a video for the rear door check that may answer some of your questions. Check out that one and that reply again.
Door check replacement:
th-cam.com/video/nU6PjAdeWP0/w-d-xo.html
@@alfaromeonoproblem thank you:) Just Bought 159 SW TI and 4 doors are popping:( previously had 156 and only left side rear door from time to time popped:) but silicone spray helped.
Ok, you have play on the spheres, I think you can buy them and refurbish the unit. But you can try to purchase new from the dealer. Always use synthetic greases in plastics. The spheres are plastic
Hello my friend. I have 156 and want to change the bulbs and put Philips xenon type. I have read that h1, h7 and h6w fits. But what I see in your car is a very different lamp. And especially more thick. Can I use the standard Philips or it doesn't fit?
Hello, does your car has xenon from factory? If not you must be sure if it is legal in your country. And if you can you must not use those xenon kit directly, they will cause problems on the clusters. You must relay the system
@@alfaromeonoproblem Those light aren't xenon. They are non led light that only produce white light. Just xenon type.(light like xenon)
Had them on my last car and they fit with no problems.
I was just curious when I saw the bulbs in your 156 that's why I'm asking.
Got it. I have normal bulbs. On my SW Bosch on hi beams and the d2s xenon. The h6w is also normal osram bulb
On my sedan is also all normal and the low beams are osram normal h7
@@alfaromeonoproblem www.skroutz.gr/s/14257742/Philips-H7-DiamondVision-12V-2%CF%84%CE%BC%CF%87.html
It is this type of bulbs my friend. Can you tell me if they fit? Those are h7 but I understand I need also h1 and h6w, but in general this is the type of bulbs I'm planing to install in my 156.
How to remove alfa romeo 156 radio antenna???
Hello. You have to lower the head liner on the back. I can do a video for it.
@@alfaromeonoproblem Please do it 😄
Ok, is on the list
Esti român așa-i?😆
Hello. Can you translate please?