I got myself one of those little 3/8” ratchets after watching lots of your videos, Neil. Excellent thing. You should be on commission When I watch these videos I always end up thing how much I’d love a car lift - there was a lot of hard work in changing that lot, just imagine how much worse it would have been lying on your back under the car. .
Enjoyed this one mate. Great enthusiasm throughout. I can tell you enjoy these kind of jobs but also credit to you for also including some of the frustrations that can come with even the simplest of jobs. Things are rarely ever straight forward when working on old cars. Ive done this countless times on countless cars and I absolutely felt your pain. Good on you for being real 👏🏼👍🏼
@@craigfielding8759 excellent! I have a 2000 156 v6 pre facelift dash for 10years and a 156 jtd 2.4 facelift dash for 3years, however my 156 v6 is still my favourite!
Bravo Neil for another great repair job but I do think someone needs to go and stand on the naughty step for a while for letting things get so bad in the first place !
Mate I am so glad people are keeping 156s alive. I miss my dad's one so much and that went 10 years ago! A masterclass in design but a real heartbreaker
Great work Neil. Reminds me of a few weeks ago when the inner bush on the lower wishbone failed on my GT. I did briefly think about attempting to replace it myself. After seeing your struggles I’m glad I put the job in the capable hands of my local Alfa specialist! Not something to be attempted on the driveway methinks. Anyway both now replaced and tracking reset.
On my old ‘99 Audi A6 it developed a noise so bad that I thought it was some of the exhaust heat shield coming into contact with the prop shaft to the back drive box. It turned out to be a wheel bearing that was so bad that I could rock the wheel back and forth. I took the bearing apart and was just shocked, but more amazed that it had all hung together and just suddenly started making this loud unrecognisable sound. Bearings had always gradually worn out and left me know long before that they needed changing!
Yeah I understand your pain of fitting back new lower wishbones they can be a pain in the ass, especially lining up the bolts, I did it this summer on mine 156, anyways great video. Cheers!
@@veroshamlalbeharie4138 The real trick is to put the wishbone in first - it goes in like a lamb if there is nothing else there. If I'm going to do a lower wishbone, I strip out all of the suspension, and tie the drive shaft out of the way.
The two I've done were supplied by TRW with the bushed mounts rotated to a position that was going to make it difficult. Wrench them round with molegrips or a waterpump spanner so the flat base is parallel with the flat part of the subframe and it's a non-issue, bolts go straight in. The other trick is to jack the opposite wheel to lift the ARB so it's not obstructing the new wishbone going into its new home.
Great work and really crazy to see such a destroyed bearing. One point I was wondering about that you tightened the lower wishbone screw already on the lifter. Should these not be tightened finally under load? Thanks and have nice Christmas 🎄
I love this channel , bro i need a suggestion , im going to change the clutch cilinder slave , what you suggest to do . My car is a 159 1.9 jtdm manual gearbox
Nice job, nice car. I once had a 156 2,4 JTD, awesome car yet driving position not so good for me. Don't you have to de a re-alignment when replacing a wishbone? I tend to not do it as well, but is that OK?
I had Fitted an SKW drive shaft that looks great, but it's been bothering me that they didn't accommodate the metal braces that go across the bolts for the gearbox connection. Is there a need for concern and what are those braces actually for? ??
So let me see... a knackered driveshaft, a totally knackered ball joint and as for the bearing... Just what was this car driving like even before it total'd its bearing???? And i have replaced 3 of those lower wishbones now, without the benefit of a car lift so i feel your pain
Yeah; I hate these cars as well. Although we just got a Vela Blue V6 to rekindle the 156 love. I know it will end terribly; it’s in the garage having the belts and pump changed together with welding, brakes, and suspension springs.
Hello I have a 2007 2.0 147 tspark that needs an engine rebuild is there any possibility what that I could pick your brains if so what could I message you on Thanks
Is it a myth that you shouldnt leave a brake caliper hanging from the brake line?....or should you have spurs on your boots?..😉.yes you did eventually use a bungee cord..👍👍
Those black line alloys look superb on the 156
I got myself one of those little 3/8” ratchets after watching lots of your videos, Neil. Excellent thing. You should be on commission
When I watch these videos I always end up thing how much I’d love a car lift - there was a lot of hard work in changing that lot, just imagine how much worse it would have been lying on your back under the car.
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There great. A lift is an expensive investment
Enjoyed this one mate. Great enthusiasm throughout. I can tell you enjoy these kind of jobs but also credit to you for also including some of the frustrations that can come with even the simplest of jobs. Things are rarely ever straight forward when working on old cars. Ive done this countless times on countless cars and I absolutely felt your pain. Good on you for being real 👏🏼👍🏼
Oh yeah plenty of swear words on this one
Thank you again for sorting it out for me, it did go quite spectacularly! Definitely not trusting that previous garage for Alfa repairs again!
Told you, you would be shocked.
Lovely 156 v6 you have there...
Thank you, I’ve had it about 4.5 years now. There is a few more videos of it on this channel always a good watch!
@@craigfielding8759 excellent! I have a 2000 156 v6 pre facelift dash for 10years and a 156 jtd 2.4 facelift dash for 3years, however my 156 v6 is still my favourite!
@@craigfielding8759like the little boot spoiler, very smart. the car has a series 1 bumper but series 2 dash? i thought that only GTA had that
Bravo Neil for another great repair job but I do think someone needs to go and stand on the naughty step for a while for letting things get so bad in the first place !
Prob more so the garage for fitting a cheap wheel bearing
Great presentation. Lovely positive attitude and.....you nearly smiled.❤❤❤❤😊
Haha.
Mate I am so glad people are keeping 156s alive. I miss my dad's one so much and that went 10 years ago! A masterclass in design but a real heartbreaker
The car that got me in to Alfa, 156 2.0 TS.veloce . That engine ❤ I do fancy getting one again to keep
Prices are starting to rise on the .2.5
Great ! More of rhis kind, please. Always good seeing that we as amateurs are able to have the same words as pros while working on Alfas
Will do!
The hanging in the 'AIR' brake caliper is doing my head in!
Does my head in when people don't see the bungie cord holding the caliper. 😅👍
Great work Neil. Reminds me of a few weeks ago when the inner bush on the lower wishbone failed on my GT. I did briefly think about attempting to replace it myself. After seeing your struggles I’m glad I put the job in the capable hands of my local Alfa specialist! Not something to be attempted on the driveway methinks. Anyway both now replaced and tracking reset.
Always happy to see you’ve upload a vid! #alfa #car #youtube #vlog #alfaromeo #repair
Cheers
On my old ‘99 Audi A6 it developed a noise so bad that I thought it was some of the exhaust heat shield coming into contact with the prop shaft to the back drive box. It turned out to be a wheel bearing that was so bad that I could rock the wheel back and forth. I took the bearing apart and was just shocked, but more amazed that it had all hung together and just suddenly started making this loud unrecognisable sound. Bearings had always gradually worn out and left me know long before that they needed changing!
Absolutely brilliant video Neil ❤👍I've never seen anything like that before brilliant
Cheers. Thanks for watching
Yeah I understand your pain of fitting back new lower wishbones they can be a pain in the ass, especially lining up the bolts, I did it this summer on mine 156, anyways great video. Cheers!
Cheers. Thanks for the comment
The trick for fitting the wishbones on these car's is to always fit the inner rear (longest) bolt first and then the rest.
@@veroshamlalbeharie4138 Yep you are right, it took me some time to figure it out when I was doing this some years ago.
@@veroshamlalbeharie4138 The real trick is to put the wishbone in first - it goes in like a lamb if there is nothing else there. If I'm going to do a lower wishbone, I strip out all of the suspension, and tie the drive shaft out of the way.
The two I've done were supplied by TRW with the bushed mounts rotated to a position that was going to make it difficult. Wrench them round with molegrips or a waterpump spanner so the flat base is parallel with the flat part of the subframe and it's a non-issue, bolts go straight in.
The other trick is to jack the opposite wheel to lift the ARB so it's not obstructing the new wishbone going into its new home.
I cannot believe garages still leave the mass of a brake caliper and the kingpin suspended on the feeble and old brake line!
Did you not see the bungie cords
@@ItaliaAutos yep just spotted. Thought it was the brake line!
The owner really needs to replace those bits on the other side, too.
Yeah this was just about getting it back on the road. Back in to me in the new year.
Great, a wee beer and an Italian Autos short vid! Cheers Neil!
Glad to entertain you.
Great video Neil, like always, greetings from Smederevo, Serbia...
Cheers. That's a good distance from the UK
That s in beautiful condition ❤❤
It's nice but needs a bit of tlc now.
Brilliant video, thank you.
Thanks for watching
That bearing must've been singing like a bird for some time....how could someone miss that?
Really useful vid, thanks for posting it. Will this need a wheel alignment now?
Yes it will
Great work and really crazy to see such a destroyed bearing. One point I was wondering about that you tightened the lower wishbone screw already on the lifter. Should these not be tightened finally under load? Thanks and have nice Christmas 🎄
Yes I think they should be but he did in fact jack it up to near the ride height of the wheel when on the ground when he tightened it
At least you spotted it.
@@ItaliaAutos You are right! Seems my eyes were to slow while watching first time😢
But I saw it in replay 😃👍
Haha no worries.
I love this channel , bro i need a suggestion , im going to change the clutch cilinder slave , what you suggest to do . My car is a 159 1.9 jtdm manual gearbox
Gearbox off job
U r the man!
03:20 - a proper WTF moment LOL
Sure was haha
great work neil, nothing like a "liverpool screwdriver" to make stubbon parts coperate ?
Works a treat. Thanks for watching
Nice job, nice car. I once had a 156 2,4 JTD, awesome car yet driving position not so good for me. Don't you have to de a re-alignment when replacing a wishbone? I tend to not do it as well, but is that OK?
Yes but I spotted a few other faults so it's coming back in in the new year.
@@ItaliaAutos Thank you!
I quite like the Original Birth stuff. I have used tonnes of it on Fiat Coupes; they’re lower arms were always very good and fit well.
I don't use birth for 147 156 wishbones anymore.
@@ItaliaAutos what’s a good 156 arm now? I may have some Lemforder ones somewhere in my lock up
Why do I get the feeling the failed replacement bearing & hub were hammered together and not carefully pressed in.
That was my conclusion too
That front passenger noise must have been ignored for quite some time?🤔
Maybe
For how long was that driving around like that to get that bad???
To long
I had Fitted an SKW drive shaft that looks great, but it's been bothering me that they didn't accommodate the metal braces that go across the bolts for the gearbox connection. Is there a need for concern and what are those braces actually for? ??
Helps to stop the bolts from shearing off because of the torque
@@ItaliaAutos oh great! So SKW missed a key design element. 🙁
Just wondering, should one replace both wheel bearings at the same time since the other might end up failing too?
Nope we drive on the left so passenger side takes more weight.
So let me see... a knackered driveshaft, a totally knackered ball joint and as for the bearing... Just what was this car driving like even before it total'd its bearing????
And i have replaced 3 of those lower wishbones now, without the benefit of a car lift so i feel your pain
Yes Alfa’s are fickle and frustrating to their owners & mechanics as well, Yes we curse them but overall we love them really .
Too right.
Always endless fun the lower wishbones. Doesn't help that the threads are made of cheese also.
They sure can be
I do prefer doing them compared to the long bolt in the rear suspension. 😂
Yeah; I hate these cars as well. Although we just got a Vela Blue V6 to rekindle the 156 love. I know it will end terribly; it’s in the garage having the belts and pump changed together with welding, brakes, and suspension springs.
nice one neil,even if it was a pain in the ass lol
It would be interesting to see the cost of these jobs
Total was about £470.
I just wonder how it could have gone that far. The bearing must have been making noise for a long time.
a fair while.
Hello I have a 2007 2.0 147 tspark that needs an engine rebuild is there any possibility what that I could pick your brains if so what could I message you on
Thanks
ALFA ROMEO. Love it, or hate it. Cheers guys, Happy Holidays🇮🇹🇮🇹
Cheers. You too.
Neil have views in proved doing the vids later in the day compared to sun morn ? 👍
A little.
4:14 boy, you shouldn`t let those 2 things hanging in the air?
If you see later in the video all supported by bungie cords.
why not just change he CV joint?
Because the complete shaft wasn't that expensive
Is it a myth that you shouldnt leave a brake caliper hanging from the brake line?....or should you have spurs on your boots?..😉.yes you did eventually use a bungee cord..👍👍
Who drives car in this condition 😂