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1998 Alfa Romeo 156 Repair Question


Topics covered: Fuel pressure, Clutch, Engine.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on February 16, 2010

1998 Alfa Romeo 156 climbing a hill is daunting

Transmission problem
1998 Alfa Romeo 156 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual 120000 miles

I struggle to climb a hill and all seem fine on a level plain. Also selecting gears fail every now and then
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Replied on February 16, 2010

How recent is tune ? has fuel pressure been checked? any starting issues? what do you mean by gears fail every now and then?

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Replied on February 17, 2010

I have not recently checked the fuel pressure and the selection of gear whilst the engine is running has now become impossible. Started on Sunday.

Tiny Response from manio2
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Replied on February 17, 2010

So it will not go into gear? When you where loosing power going uphill did RPMS increase but not speed?

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Replied on February 17, 2010

yes

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Replied on February 18, 2010

Your clutch is worn out need replacement

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