Rough running V6 and bits needed

darkstar · October 10, 2015, 10:55:35 PM

hi all

sorry for being a bit vague on this but:

mechanic has told me that the cause of rough running on my 98 GTV V6 is that a no. of hoses have gone hard, lost their flexibility and are leaking air. He did put the bonnet up and point out what was needed, but I don't really know what the bits are called.

he also said it's probably a good idea to replace the bits that hold the inlet pipes to the head - the black things with rings around them, that tighten with screws - sorry, don't know what you call these either.

mechanic said he'd rung around a few places in Melb - eg Italian Job and Monza Motors (I think), but he couldn't find anyone with the bits. I've also had a look around online, and haven't been able to find anyone, Aust or o/s, who's selling bits like this

I hope I can get some assistance here

V AR 164 · October 10, 2015, 11:00:49 PM

Try Itallian Automotive Spares.

http://www.italianautomotivespares.com.au

Andrew.

darkstar · October 13, 2015, 08:45:39 PM

thanks, contacted them, they're asking for VIN no. - you'd think knowing it's a 98 3.0 V6 would be enough info, but anyway.

They've also asked if I can be more specific about the parts needed, which I can't be really, as I don't know what you'd call any or all of the various hoses that seem to be leaking air.........

but I'll see how I go

Craig_m67 · October 13, 2015, 10:16:23 PM

Quote from: darkstar on October 13, 2015, 08:45:39 PM
thanks, contacted them, they're asking for VIN no. - you'd think knowing it's a 98 3.0 V6 would be enough info, but anyway.

They've also asked if I can be more specific about the parts needed, which I can't be really, as I don't know what you'd call any or all of the various hoses that seem to be leaking air.........

but I'll see how I go

Providing them the VIN (it's stamped on your car, easy) lets them identify exactly which version it is down to the last bolt and nut in EPer. Telling them it's a '98 3.0 V6 narrows it down to the several thousand cars that were made and doesn't help with any revisions or changes during the run that they (personally) would be unaware off.

ie. They were being helpful

Mick A · October 13, 2015, 10:38:00 PM

Take it to one of the specialist workshops previously mentioned and they will fix it for you.

darkstar · October 14, 2015, 06:31:26 PM

well, Italian Auto Spares got back to me, they don't have the bits I need

which 'specialist workshops' are you referring to choderboy? The mechanic did a ring around to places like the Italian Job, etc, who didn't have these parts either

surely there must be someone, somewhere that stocks these parts?

darkstar · October 14, 2015, 06:33:59 PM

Quote from: Craig_m67 on October 13, 2015, 10:16:23 PM
Quote from: darkstar on October 13, 2015, 08:45:39 PM
thanks, contacted them, they're asking for VIN no. - you'd think knowing it's a 98 3.0 V6 would be enough info, but anyway.

They've also asked if I can be more specific about the parts needed, which I can't be really, as I don't know what you'd call any or all of the various hoses that seem to be leaking air.........

but I'll see how I go

Providing them the VIN (it's stamped on your car, easy) lets them identify exactly which version it is down to the last bolt and nut in EPer. Telling them it's a '98 3.0 V6 narrows it down to the several thousand cars that were made and doesn't help with any revisions or changes during the run that they (personally) would be unaware off.

ie. They were being helpful

so every time you go shopping for engine parts, you get asked for a VIN no.?

Craig_m67 · October 14, 2015, 06:54:14 PM

Yes, pretty much.

Every time I go shopping for Alfa parts I supply my VIN number. If the parts supplier won't or can't use it as a reference, or can't supply correct part numbers that I can reference in ePer myself then I don't use them.

V AR 164 · October 14, 2015, 07:44:41 PM

Hmmm...

Maybe try Milano Wreckers.

If he doesn't have anything, try Mille Miglia Motors. He is a bit pricey though.

Have you tried contacting an Alfa dealer? I'm not sure if they would have parts but give them a go.

Good luck!
Andrew.

darkstar · November 12, 2015, 10:07:16 PM

hi,

been a bit slack with chasing down the parts I need, as I don't drive the car all that much these days

but anyway, I'm attaching a couple of pics I've taken of the hoses I need. Can anyone tell me what I should be calling them?

I'm sure it'll help a lot if I can actually tell people what they are!!

thanks!!