It's back! Found more issues on the '88 Alfa Romeo Milano that the CAR WIZARD needs to repair
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- The owner has a had a couple weeks with the 1998 Alfa Romeo Milano and has found a few more issues he'd like the CAR WIZARD 🧙♂️ to repair. It is very common for older, classic cars to need more service than a newer car. Especially when the owner was not fully disclosed all the issues the car had.
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In Europe this car was called: 75 V6 3.0. I am from The Netherlands.
Around 1987 I had the opportunity to drive a Press car during the introduction. Amazing car to drive and great sound! Precious memories!
I've owned fourteen older Alfas over the years (starting with my first car purchase, an '83 Spider in '87). The high-mileage cars that were regularly-driven were/are easily the best. The low-mileage collector queens are the ones that needed a lot of fixing.
I’ve grown up around Alfas, been around them all my life. They are not nearly as unreliable as people say. They have been more reliable than other cars i’ve owned and that includes some Volvos.
It comes down to can a penniless idiot maintain it. That’s what Toyota and 50% of GM got right. Euro cars require a bit of thought.
Absolutely, they love to be driven hard, as intended, they last far better like that
@@VDPEFi i had a 156 2,0 with some chassi mods and a nice body kit and i RAGGED on that thing daily because it was such a rewarding car to drive hard, it took it like a champ never breaking down even slightly. I neeeee money so i had to sell it but i LOVED it. The 156’s are really good cars.
@@johanneswarn5488 I learned to drive in my mother's 147 2.0 twin spark, lovely car to drive, brilliant engine
Always Looking For Another - what a surprise, an ALFA with electrical gremlins. Like most Italian cars, you paid for the engine, gearbox & suspension; the rest was free, and worth every penny...
That Glass Filter WILL Leak and or Crack !!! Poor Fix .................😞
I had a similar Milano in the mid 90s and loved it! these are great cars. I have a '87 Spider Veloce now and a new Giulia. As long as you have someone who can work on it or can do the work yourself they are a TON of fun! Ferrari experience on a reasonable budget! As Jeremy Clarkson said, you can't call yourself a car guy until you've owned an Alfa! ;-)
Can't call yourself a dickhead until you have owned an alfa rusty junk
Alfa Romeo cars are for a group of friends who already know who they are and love good driving.
They don't need to prove anything
Poor Bill! My brother bought an Alfa years ago, and like most Italian cars, the seller did not disclose a lot of the defects. After spending years trying to fix the car, he gave up and got rid of it. Like the wizard said, you don’t want a car that sits forever and is only run occasionally, because this is what happens. As a sidenote, be really careful buying from bring a trailer, some of those cars look nice, but you have no idea what their mechanical condition truly is.
"like most Italian cars"
Like... most cars in general.
This guy is like watch paint dry in the winter, just goes on and on
Dude is getting educated. Euro POS
That's why it's called bring a trailer, you'll need one 🤣
@@kenj.8897move along then skippy…….
All part & parcel of vintage Italian car ownership. I had an '83 GTV6 with that absolutely GLORIOUS 2.5L Busso V6. I was forever chasing down mysterious electrical gremlins, but, when it was 100%, it was like nothing else. That Busso was one of the BEST engines of all time, and, the sound it made! Simply symphonic!
I own a '84 RHD GTV6 (in Aust), it does have a lot of 'grounds'. One that can be overlooked is under the air filter box, I have removed and cleaned all grounds,. So far so good.
I run my vehicle once a month on warmer day's during the winter months. Make sure it gets to operating temperature. Change the oil before storage, add a bottle of fuel injection cleaner and a bottle of fuel line antifreeze. Been doing that on the same vehicle for over 25 years. Haven't had any issues! It's 32 years old now and still runs like a champ👍
Those glass filters start more fires than Billy Joel
damn 😶
He didnt start the fire just trying to fight it, lol
Definitely the best way to approach an older collectible driver, bits at a time and the best job when it's affordable to do so, not a bodge when it's convenient. It might look a bit ungainly but the 75 is such a fine driving machine and of course it has one of the most beautiful engines ever made. Actually a very reliable car if you appreciate the fact it's older than it looks. Fantastic job all round. Also just sorted a 2003 nissan with so many issues like cruise not working and radio reception by fixing grounds, basic principles.
I should also add that many years ago I ran an Alfa Romeo 33 1.5iE and because it was my daily driver and I ragged it everywhere the engine was always hot and everything got used constantly and it was totally reliable and hugely entertaining, VW golf driving youngsters will never understand it (I'm only 36....lol)
I bought one as my daily about 2 years ago, it had 65718km but 30 years on it's shoulders, so it needs a lot of work, being so DIY friendly though i can do most of it needs myself, i've already fixed my rpm meter and ignition system very quickly and easily
Wizard - IMPORTANT! Spray the electrical connectors with contact cleaner at each service.
Corrosion at the CONNECTORS causes many of the mysterious issues with these cars. Fail one minute, work the next.
I have had several Alfa Romeos, all reliable once I learned this.
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Hi Wizard. I own a Red 1988 ALFA Romeo 75 - Americana, as they are known in Europe! I purchased the in the early 1990s here in England and owned it for around 10 years. In that time it had two major issues, the center propshaft donut gave way when accelerating hard, a loud bang and then a continuous rumble and the biggest failure was the power steering rack housing sheared spilling steering fluid down a ramp in a multistory carpark. That cost pretty much the value of the car at that time to replace. These are fabulous cars, the ALFA V6 engine is just something else smooth and powerful and the handling is 50/50 so balanced. I lived in Nottingham and had to commute across the city to and from work but after a hard day I would arrive with a smile on my face after driving home. Yes they are quirky, the glove box drawer would slide open under acceleration the window switches are scattered randomly. But it was a very sad day when a bus took the side of the car out and it was written off. Rust here in the UK is a problem and it had rust alright! The seem under the rear lights corrode and also the spare wheel well / boot floor Sorry "Trunk" lol, and also wheel arches behind the plastic arch covers. Also if you give it gas when starting it would blow the plenum chamber off the top of the engine. Oh and I nearly forgot the cost of any repair was eye watering ! But I truly loved that car like not other before or since!
One of the things I learned watching you, Car Wizard, was to never let one car sit for an extended period of time because you have two or more cars. Now that I have two I make sure to drive both at least once a week. I'm also in Bill's position of needing to do a little here and a little there as finances allow (both are safe to drive, but there are a few minor things to fix on both vehicles).
Parts for those are difficult to find, yes, but not all old cars are. I have a 1990 Volvo 240 just like the red wagon you had in the shop. Everything needed to keep it running is available. I just recently had the gas tank, sending unit, fuel pump relay and some other things done. I ordered the parts on Tuesday at noon. The parts were all delivered by Thursday morning. That is pretty good considering the supplier is in Portland, Oregon and I am in Barrie, Ontario, Canada, so the parts had to clear Customs. The car is 33 years old with nearly 400,000 miles on the clock, but the repairs are worth it to me. The tricky part is finding a shop willing to work on it. I have made it clear to several that the car is a keeper no matter what, and I have even offered to put a deposit down on the work, even offered to pay for the parts up front, and some shops still will not look at it. The 240 is a bog-simple beast. It should not be that hard.
Wizard I had a 69 caddy coup that belonged to my then father in law, it sat for a few years and he gave it to me. Took a bit of work to get it going and at 135K on the odo it ran like a top. From sitting so long though it did have rust in the tank and I did a very similar thing, I installed one of those glass encased, sintered element filter BEFORE the fuel pump, it was great and solved a ton of fuel starved headaches. Cars are meant to be DRIVEN not admired in a garage. Wizard I really enjoy your logic in repairing. I will say you are the Carl Sagan of mechanics. Thank you. I worked for a short period at Boeing there in Wichita around 2008 and 9, I liked it there, the people and especially the food. Great steaks. My wife and I talk of flying out some weekend just to have dinner, if I ever do I'm going to look you up, would love to just say hello.
So many of those still around, here in Italy. It's such a common car for us that it's weird to see it portrayed as a rare classic. Funny to think that parts are scarce there. I didn't know it had inboard brakes. Anyway, great video, thanks!
It was even rare when new.
I completely understand going through a vehicle and fixing a few things at a time. When I bought my 02 Silverado I knew it had a lot of neglected maintenance items and some mechanical problems. I'm fortunate to have a trusted mechanic who is also a personal friend. He went over the truck with a fine tooth comb. He identified the issues in order of importance so that I could address them as finances permitted. Now after a couple years everything is up to snuff and I can drive it and enjoy it.
Thank you Bill and David for maintaining and sharing such a rarity on our shores. Forza Italia
I have never found them difficult to repair. Loose ground is common on any vehicle with intermittent operation. I love Alfa’s. My wife did not like them. You learn to appreciate the design and workmanship. They are so much fun on the back roads in Italy.
Unless Bill paid top dollar like 20k for a Milano, he should expect hidden issues. It's kind of part of the journey and the reward. Glad to see you guys tackling and keeping it going. My Milano is a track car now (still street legal) but it was a long work in progress and it's still not done over 20 years later. I will say that beating the heck out of it on the racetrack sure help
Side note on Verde. Ditch the ABS and go hydraulic. It will save money and grief and when you get the brakes dialed, you can hammer them all day on the track without trouble. Granted I have race pads in the front, just get pads suitable for your needs.
Aside from little quirks, these cars are simply brilliant.
I've owned five of these Alfa 75 models .
Two 2000cc Twin Spark 4 cyls.
Two 2500cc V6
and till have a red V6 3 liter Milano.
All of them great fun cars with superb handling and good power.
Especially the V6 versions have a sweet sound all of their own.
The 4 cyl. model handles best, in my opinion, because it has less weight up front.
Sadly these Alfas are not really appreciated by many, also because of some quirks that are usually not a big deal to fix.
The wizard will appreciate this car and the clever design of the chassis and suspension.
Clutch and gearbox mounted at rear with inboard disc brakes for better weight distribution.
A pleasure to drive!
My son was one when I got my Alfa,75 Twin Spark. He's thirty five next week 😱 They are one of the nicest handling saloon/sedans you will find anywhere.
Fix a little! Shake it down! Fix a little! Shake it down again! I understand Car Wizard! 👍🏾😂😂🤣
Yes! These things need to run constantly to stay anywhere close to reliable. If I let mine sit for more than a few weeks, stuff stops working, weird leaks appear, but after I drive it for a few days all of that stops and it works as normal. Not to say they don't have actual issues, but I find the cars are much happier when run constantly
I like the simplicity of the exhaust hangers. They look like oversized rubber bands. When Wizzard was talking about the electrical gremlins I immediately thought: bad ground. Sometimes the hard part is actually finding the ground location. Most electrical problems in cars I have seen are not a bad power but the ground, especially when multiple seemingly unrelated systems all have issues.
I loved my 75. Brilliant engine, good handling, crap electrics. I would have another at the drop of a hat. The prices in the UK have gone through the roof.
Agreed... but finding any Alfa in the UK which hasn't been eaten by tin worm is almost impossible and I laugh when I hear Americans make fun of Lucas electrics, because Alfa electrics looked like spaghetti thrown at a wall even from the factory. My dad owned an Alfa workshop back in the day. Thankfully he stopped working on them after the Sud... The 75 was basically an Italian taxi and a good solid drivers car in the day, but your gonna need deep pockets to keep one on the road these days and a spare one in the driveway for rare parts.
I´m completely into Transaxle Alfas, from 75, Alfetta to GTV6....now I´m getting older, so a 90 2.5 V6 Quadrifoglio oro will be the next one...The Busso V6 Engines are absolutely fantasic and very reliable, ich you carefully drive it warm...if the water is warm the 7,5 liter of oil aren`t +10 Kilometers...cam belt change ist very important to...But then you have a fantastic driving machine that unites a smooth ride with agility und incredible neutral road holding...In Austria we are a group of about 30 people, who love the transaxle alfas. Engine in Front, gearbox & clutch!!!! rear, so the propshaft with three hardys runs in the same rpm as the engine...pure race tech below the unremarkeable body...
that pre-pump filter is the natty-est thing I've seen in years, and so maintainable.
Thank you, Wizard! I keep trying to explain to people why garage queens are not usually a good idea. I have done this a few times this week but your analogy of sitting on the couch, and I took a few liberties and embellished this concept. Finally seems to have made a real connection to others that don't understand cars well. I had to pause the video to text someone looking at older cars.
I can't agree more: cars MUST be driven!!! I've sold my 1980 Ford Corcel, because I just hadn't time for drive it! And then, when I decided to do so, something usually broke... So, the best option was to sold it and let someone take good care of it!
A glass bodied fuel filter under body David? Here's hoping no stones get flung its way! Have seen, and replaced a few damaged Steel, or Aluminium one's . Although 'tucked-up' behind body / footwell offers some protection....
The Alfa looks beautiful! In Europe it's called the Alfa Romeo 75 Milano. 75 is the type like the new Gulia. Also i hope the customer is going to do something about the rust underneath. There is not that much of it and they are prone to rust. So safe yourselve a lot of money and remove the rust and reprotect the floor. The condition of the car is way to nice not to do!
Yes Alfas always had ground problems. My 1st 4 cars were used Alfas, starting with a 69 model.
They all had electrical issues and i t always raced it to bad grounds.
Their favourite was that the fuel & oil preassure gauges would bounce up & down in time with the blinkers.
It seems it was a tradition they carried all the way through until at least the late 80s
First rule of auto electrics. CHECK THE GROUND. Good work Wizard
this car is the perfect example of "Look but don't touch "
Money pit
My pin-up poster car is a Mitsubishi Mirage
As soon as you explained what was going on with the dash I knew it was probably a ground issue. Good work!
I appreciate the people like Jay Leno who may be collectors that own a fair few classic cars and dont just have them around for looks and appearances. Cars are meant to be driven and appreciated, Not left standing as museum pieces unless they really are the last unicorn.
Owner seems to appreciate the car, and is an enthusiast, who does not want to throw money away. Kudos to him. Better to restore a driver than start with a hooptie.
I have found most electrical faults to be bad grounds or chewed wires.
I really like the look of these Alfas.
I have an Alfa. I have owned many. There is an old Latin phrase that applies. Caveat Emptor.
Never buy an old Alfa expecting no faults. Always accept that what you paid will be an indication of your immediate expenditure on top. They are wonderful when going well. They are an expensive mistress. Lavish them with attention and lots of presents and you will have a smile on your face everytime you get inside. Overlook the former and you can forget the latter.
I thought the Alfa 75 might've been designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro, but it wasn't. It's definitely inspired by it.
Giugiaro designed some well known cars like the original Golf, Sirocco, Lotus Espirit and the DeLorean.
I had a 159. 2,4 jtdm...and i loved it...but the oil pump exsploded after one month and menny other things after...but it was the pritiest Ferrari red 159 and i miss my noughti girl.
Thank you for the advice on not having your car sit for a long time. Ironically I have an Alfa 164 and because I have let it sit a lot of time due to waiting to get the funds together for the big repairs, a lot of new issues have started to pop up. Your videos are so insightful, thank you very much for providing us with your knowledge.
If the fuel tank is degrading with corrosion, the only way to cure it is to drain the fuel and take the tank out and steam it and blast it and paint it, period.
Growing up in Europe, my fist car was a '88 Alfa 33 with the 1.7L 118 HP boxer engine. I loved that thing always ran great.
Dear Wizzard. With 3D printing, using high temp CF Nylon, there is NO such thing as unobtainable part. Except for critical structural members. As long as there are specs and prints, the any part can be reproduced. Possibly exceeding original manufacturer specs.
Possible, yes but feasible for someone paying to have it done? Not so much. In fact, structural parts are far easier to make in many cases than intricate plastic parts with wiring, etc. associated with them. Structure is just welding and cutting sheet metal, after all.
@@3rdworldgarage450 Very feasible! It costs money, but not prohitively so. Though that depends on part and application. High operating temp metal parts , are still in hands of CNC metal shops , OEM/aftermarket supply chain. But thin metal, non-loadbearing, and anything plastic, can be replaced with PGET CF printed parts at very moderate cost. Most of the cost is creating 3D model in 3D-CAD app and converting it to printable data. Printing make take few hours and material costs are low for PGET CF nylon.
I‘m sorry but consumer 3D printing is not there yet.
It will be, but who knows when.
@@berkan5578 you’d be surprised at what even a couple hundred dollar consumer 3d printer can produce. Many shops that do custom work invest in printers that are a few thousand(Pennies for them) and can produce some fantastic parts. Anything can be modeled and printed for not an insane price.
I love the Alfa Milano/75 3.0 V6 🍀
Thank you to Bill & Wizard for sharing one of my beloved 1980s cars. 💜Milano🍀
I pulled my Giulietta (predecessor to this car) out of the garage where it had been sat for 10 years. Lots and lots have gone wrong with it, but I'm working my way through them. Radiator is the latest failure.
Nice thing here in Italy is the tank is plastic. And on my carbed car a pump mounted on the engine block, old stool style. Reliable as a rock, the whole car. 1989. They do need driven from time to time. Thanx for the video!!
The loss of ground was the first thing I thought off. Check the ground strap, probably dirty.
Bill sounds like a great guy. Kudos to him and the car wizard.
A friend had one of those from new.
Colour was all over cream with green pinstriping and trim.
It was called an Alfa 75 Cloverleaf.
Nice job Wizard ! These Italian cars are really suspect from the start of any ownership. So good to see your skills being harnessed here !
I was watching your video while changing the oil on my jeep and removed the bottom cover and inspected for leaks on everything looked great
2:38 its haunted!
man thats a goodlooking car love it
It is marketed as Alfa 75 in Europe, so you might find some parts by searching for "Alfa Romeo 75 fueal tank" for example.
I love how goofy that interior dinging sound is when the key is in. Almost sounds nervous.
Used to have a 164 and it was a great dependable car. That said, the parts situation now is so bad I would not own another. If you want to go classic get something old and British, plenty of spares for MG's and Triumph's
I had three 164s and would have one as a pet if the spares situation was better. Even 156 spares are difficult to get in Europe now.
@@timhancock6626 Man, that is saying something. They sold a lot of 164's in Europe, and if that parts situation is bad there, then the end is near for these cars.
Good call on the tank flushing! Let the filter do the work now!
Excellent pronunciation Wizard, that is the right way on the Alfa Romeo. You put some effort into it. Correct on the point that A car that stays only without driving it, gets worst. That is why I sold my 94 Micra as I bought 06 Civic.
Exactly what wizard is saying don’t just start it for a few minutes drive it and get everything up to operating temperature which for a transmission and differential could mean 20 to 30 minutes on the freeway
When I had an English car I put headers on it and All-State said I was making a race car, that was in the 60s. But the stock pipes broke easy. Headers are the way to go .
With Fiats,Lancia and Alfas always redo the grounds in the entire car every year or two. Water pumps and cam belts need to be changed regularly as well as the clutch throw out bearing. I have had a bundh of these cars over the years. The GTV6 was so much fun.
I had an '85 Model 33 4WD which had electrical gremlins when I bought it. I fitted some more instrumentation including an ammeter. That required running some heavier wire to the battery and I included a feed across to the ignition switch and guess what - no more gremlins!!
These are an awesome car
Back in the 90's my Dad had an Alfa 75 with the 3.0 lt V6 & manual transaxle in the rear...🔥👅😈👍
Thank you Car Wizard, for these Alfa Milano episodes!! I love those cars and GTV6's in a big way. I am Heavy Metal Alfa, 30 years of restoring them. Driving them with spirit on windy back roads is a blast!! And the sound of that Busso V6 is a symphony! P.S. , I can get Anything for that Milano that might be needed,, .
Wow! The theme song for the lift sure got a workout today.
Those glass fuel filters are widowmakers If they break you catch on fire
Don't be such a queen
2:30 what you describe is always a ground issue, I've never experienced otherwise.
I've owned an Alfetta 2.0 GTV Lusso and it was a great car. The 75 was his technical predecessor but not in looks.
Imasaf exhausts are really good. I have a full system on my Alfa 156 2.0TS.
I love Alfas, they are fun when they run, my friend calls mine an Alfa Repairo! I've owned my share... 3 spiders, 3 gtv6s, 2 milanos, 2 164s, and an Alfetta 'sport sedan' looking to get another Milano.
Although I've only recently discovered your channel, I've already learned a great deal about cars and the basics of how they operate, which vehicles to stay away from, the ones that are the most reliable etc. etc.etc. Thank you for all of that because I've had a few questions about certain makes and models, and even though you had no idea , you answered those questions! I admit, I was a little surprised by some of the makes that I was considering when it comes time to buy another car and Man, am I delighted to find out that I could have made the biggest and costliest mistake of my life!!!! You're awesome and your knowledge is first rate!!!!
I used to own one of these and they were great sport sedans to own. Naturally now, these are very old and going to have issues. Glad you were able to repair it. Its a gem.
I hope to see some more Alfa content, I think I saw a white Alfa 164 some time ago in your workshop
10:41 same for cars houses and people if they lay down they stay down… It’s always better to bring them up to temperature that gives you a chance to fix anything like fuel leaks or mass damage. I let my Impala sit for one year and that did 4500 worth of damage. If you’re worried about someone hitting your priceless car, just make sure it’s insured properly and drive that thing. Enjoy it for what it is.
I had a 1991 164L . Thing lost compression on one cylinder and the dash looked like a Christmas tree. But it drove 90 mph smoothhhh
That's funny I had a 92 164L that also lost compression on one cylinder
@E i mean it was like 2007 when I owned it so it was older I guess we can let it slide
@@Dominicaification Same, mine was already 23 years old when I bought it but I fixed the few issues it had and it ran great
One of the 'real Alfas' with rear wheel drive and transaxle system if I'm not mistaken (gearbox in the back for better weight distribution). Even better if you can find the original Alfa alloy wheels instead of the plastic covers!
It's a really neat car and you are doing a really good job on it. I've had great cars get destroyed from setting especially if they are outside in grass. I had one set out and it looked good on the outside. The whole outside was great but it was destroyed underneath. I am going to get my bank dough out, gravel put down, and carports put up for my vehicles. I have 8 and am keeping 4 and they will be well taken care of. Get back if you get a chance. I really like your show and like how honest you are with people.
I won't be the only one to mention this, but those glass filters unscrew easily and cause fuel leaks. And worse. Always safety wire them closed, replace the wire each time they are opened. Or use one of the semi-transparent plastic filters instead.
I have 2.5 Milano Gold and had the same problem with rust in the tank. I figured the same thing, that I could put a low-pressure, high-volume filter between the tank and the pump, and change it frequently until all the rust was out. Unfortunately, the rust flakes ended up tearing the filter and ruining the pump. I ended up sending the tank to be restored for a reasonable fee six years ago. I think I paid something like $600-$700 with S&H. While at it, I replaced the rubber filler tube between the filler and the tank with one compatible with modern gasoline, as the old one allowed permeation of gases, so the car would always smell a little like gasoline inside after sitting for a few hour in the sun.
Love these quirky old cars.
Great video Wizard! I owned an 89 Verde and miss it. Your systematic review of the fixes is fantastic. Thank you!
Hey Bill (and Wizard), I had a 1987 Milano when I lived in Ohio. Loved the car, the car I miss the most. But the issue is that when it came to me, in the early 2000's the car had been on the roads one too many Ohio winters and was rusting out (the car was originally from Texas). But what car in terms of engine sound (Busso engine!), performance, and handling. Congratulations in having a great example, and in keeping it maintained. I hope you are not driving it on salty roads.
Thank you Wizard and Mrs. Looks like the baby of a Saab and Volvo? 😱Electrical - yikes.
We use a similar approach in dentistry. 10 things are needed, categorize A - immediate (pain), B - soon, and C - when able.
A bad ground? In an Alfa? Say it ain't so!!
The fuel tank filter screen looks exactly the same as in older Mercedes from the 80's and 90's, it's probably the exact same thing, and the Mercedes ones are still available, as far as I know.
Nice vehicle ! I own 1988 Alfa Romeo Milano Gold 2.5 V6 Automatic ZF with 220k run great and give me no problem .
just dropping in to say that this is my favorite channel on youtube. thank you Car Wizard
The worst thing to do with a car that is laid up for a long time is to start it once in awhile, all this does is leave a lot of condensation inside the exhaust and speed up the rusting.
Also , a car that is parked for a long time should have the fuel tank filled with premium gas, stabilizer added and it should be filled to the top, the less air in the tank the better, air will only accellerate the break down of the gasoline.
When I had my shop we worked on a lot of older sports cars, some of them had been parked for years, with those we always started by pulling the gas tank, if it was salvagable we would have it cleaned inside and out and have an epoxy liner installed, otherwise we would sell the customer a new tank.
After that the carburettors would get overhauled, you'd be surprised how much gunk you'd find in there.
Usually the battery would be toast, so a new battery.
In short, if you park a car because it has some issues, don't think they will be gone in a year, no they will only multiply, so get them fixed as soon as you are able to.
Just like an old Alfa :) In my experience one of more expensive way of transportation. And I had 4 of them and at the moment 33 16v P4 :)
The fuel tank on the 3 litre models sits in the boot , reducing boot volume . However, on the 2 litre 4 cylinder twin spark ( 2 plugs per cylinder ) models the tank sat underneath which used to rust very quickly .
I always like to take my fuel tanks to a radiator service shop where they can pressurize them after they clean them. That is provided you have a radiator service shop in your town.
Alfa's have sweet engines. I hope the Wizard gets to do a test drive on this car
Sweet ? More like growly I'd have thought 😁
@@timhancock6626 How about a sweet growly engine ?
Driving/owning an older Alfa is a true labor of love. You need to be plugged into the "underground" of parts sources here in the USA to keep one running. But Alfas are a drug that gets into your blood for a lifetime. Very few cars are as much fun to drive when they are running well. Milanos tend to have a very poor grounding system for the electrics, as the Car Wizard discovered. They also greatly benefit from installing a headlight relay for the headlights. Upgrading the engine to the spec of the 3 liter V6 from the Alfa 164S sedans really makes the Milano fly. The Milano is one of the few cars cars/sedans ever sold in the USA with a front engine and rear transaxle.
Thanks for showing us the Milano once again Wizard. I wish you would have started it so we could all hear how it sounds with the headers and new exhaust.
What a neat car. I wanted a Verde when they were new, but was put off by the reliability issue. I have a 164 now.
Wow that’s a lot of cars. 😂
What an amazing car.
Here we still a couple in classic car meets and so on (Portugal btw).
I miss my Alfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon, loved it!
I've got two of them in the project queue.
Headed quickly to a million subs wizard