147 TS (05) Gear shifter sitting to the left after replacement

[bazzbazz]

The only reason I show any concern to this subject is that replacing the cables is a straight forward bolt on/bolt off procedure with no need of anything to be drilled or modified, the fact that they mention having to do so means there is something definitely wrong.

The only reason I can think of for anything like this to be done is if any of the parts ordered are the wrong ones, like 156 parts used instead of the slightly different 147 components. (The nylon mount on top of the tunnel is different in design, the 156 cables are slightly different ect)

But as I am just an armchair observer here I would rarely question the methods of someone there on the ground doing the job. My psychic skill levels just aren't quite there yet.   

[Citroënbender]

Aren't there three different manual shitfers? GTA, 1.6/2.0 and JTD? Then sub-differences depending on variant of the gearknob (some threaded on, others pushed onto barbs).

[bazzbazz]

I was only referring to differences for 2.0 cars and the 156/147

[ugame]

Bazz, yep noted. The only way I broached this was to ask if everything had been installed correctly through all the clips. Hard to ask the question direct without saying "but this guy on a forum said...."

One of my clients who I get on very well with booked me in to fix his clutch pedal on his 156, when I arrived at the door his wife who is a ER Nurse cried out "The Mechanic's here."

I replied, "MECHANIC! My good woman I am a highly trained & qualified Alfa Romeo diagnostic & service specialist, if I am nothing more than a Mechanic you are nothing more than a bed pan cleaner!"

My good friend looked at me with a terrified look and just screamed "RUN!"

See! It's almost impossible to not insult SOMEONE

[Citroënbender]

See! It's almost impossible to not insult SOMEONE

Others make an art of it...

Now, one day while in a hurry
He missed a lady's bin
He hadn't gone but a few yards
When she chased after him
"What game do you think you're playing"
She cried right from the heart
"You missed me, am I too late?"
"No, jump up on the cart!"