Winter works 2

The stove is nice and cosy, but with 13 degrees Celsius not necessary. But works are going on. The driver's door had a malfunctioning electric window opener. It went as slow as a snail can go. So today I was back in my garage again. Top2000 music can be heard while watching the videos.

This one was a little trickier, then the last. But with some perseverance I did it again. Looking now for the before and after videos.

A prettyexhausted window operator is working here.

My original plan was to dismantle the motor 

of the electric window mechanism, 

but that was fixed to the complete up and down moving system. 

Three bolts for the motor

Plastic coverings removed out of the door

My loyal buddy can't miss me when working on his 33.

The complete mechanisme out of the door, five bolts.

No opening of the motor, one cable goring round, 

several covers causing trouble while functioning after 28 years.

The little motor in one piece

Great stuff made in Italy

Specs

The cable go round

The cable fixed to the up and down holder of the window

And out it is, cleaning

Trying to remove the window holder. 

No chance, thsi is one way ware.

Cleaning the rail for the holder to guide.

Cleaning teh wheels

Cleaning the window-moving-left-and-right-things

Fiddling an half hour to get the cabel fixead again 

&^$$^&%&*^@!@#!

My mother in law's screw driver did the job.

Testing the overhauled piece

Brushing the window seals. Dirty!

After testing movint het system back in the door.

Almost on its place.

The window touched the window frame, just adjusting it a little.

This little guy does the trick, a little.

Ready for the next spring to come.

Winter works

Holidays are on. Since I bought a little petrol heater, life's better in my garage. In winter time temperatures can drop to 5 degrees C or even lower, and the temperature in my garage won't be much higher, since the door is to the cold north side.

Yesterday I fixed the right passenger's door lock of the Bleu King. It was not working good, and the electric motor which had to lock the door, did not do its job properly. Locking your car is essential in these parts of the world.

Minor works, I use to call it, and it keeps the spirit of driving a youngtimer high. Luckily the Alfa 33 is a thankful mechanic piece, so everything can be fixed with some patience and care. No special tools needed.

The problem seemed that the electic motor in hte locking mechanisme did not perform well anymore. A simple opening operation had to confirm my diagnosis.

The dismantled and opened locking motor; simple mechanics.

A little electric motor and some differential parts

the parts were all sound and complete, no wear or tear

After testing the motor, it performed fine.

The problem was that the parts were dirty of old grease

So I cleaned them with a brush

Checked the housing, it was sound, no damages.

The longitudal axle I brushed and cleaned with some petrol

The small axle I cleand, the inner wheel tube too.

Putting the parts together again, little new grease on it

The pop nails I replaced by two screws and a piece of threat.

The other nails I put back in with some gleu

Ready tot go

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Behold the results of my labour, or as my wife uses to recall:
"klik klak, Thei heat weer get gemak!"

Personalising the 156

Well, I'm from a generation that stickers were allover. Stores handed out stickers, events and museums, schools or all sorts of institutes handed out stickers to promote their cause.

I never liked it to stick them all around too much, but nowadays they're rare for promotions.

I like them on my cars to personalise them and to let them stick out the masses.

Two examples on the new 156 here. I order them on eBay as unique pieces.

I think it looks good.

The traditional Green Clover on the flanks of the green 156.

It's even reflectieve.

The Italian lips on the bumper.

So when you see a green 156 in front of you,wearing the Italian lips like this, you know it's me. Or my wife.

Salute.