Alfa Romeo Klub van Pretoria Club of Pretoria ARCOP. Veloce. Nuusbrief / Newsletter 2018/07. Beauty with passion!.. Alfa Romeo

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1 Alfa Romeo Klub van Pretoria Club of Pretoria ARCOP Veloce Nuusbrief / Newsletter 2018/07 Beauty with passion!.. Alfa Romeo 1

2 Komitee/Committee 2018 Voorsitter: Philip König Tesourier: Willie Grobbelaar Ledesake: Corrie de Wilde Regalia: Heidi König Byeenkomste: Hendri du Plessis Gerhard van der Merwe Addisionele lid Nielen Burger Webmeester: Ryan Young Nuusbrief: Alet Erasmus Nedbank: Reknr Tak: Brooklyn Webblad: Inhoud / Contents Voorsitter se storie 3 Byeenkomste 5 Lief en Leed 7 Michelotti Centenary Run 8 Noggin 9 Mall of Africa 11 ARCSA Dyna Day 15 Die Kuns van motor herbou (26) 16 Historic Alfa Romeo 19 Turbocharger Damage 23 Baandag/ Track Day Lag n Slag 31 VERGADERINGS / MEETINGS Die Klub vergader elke DERDE Donderdag van die maand, om 19:00 vir 19:30 by, Keunigstraat 180, Silverton, Pretoria. The Club meets every THIRD Thursday of the month, at 19:00 for 19:30 at 180 Keunig Street, Silverton, Pretoria. VRYWARING / DISCLAIMER Die opinies wat in hierdie nuusbrief verskyn is nie noodwendig die van die klub nie. Die klub aanvaar geen verantwoordelikheid vir die korrektheid van tegniese data of prosedures wat gepubliseer word nie. The opinions expressed in this newsletter are not necessarily those of the club. The club accepts no responsibility for the correctnes of technical date/procedures which may be published. 2

3 ARCOP- Voorsitter se storie.. Ciao Aflisti, Die Winter is weer hier in volle swang en ons almal sit weer voor die verwarmers met kombersies. Dit het in die Kaap gereen en in Lesotho gesneeu..brrr Alhoewel dit soos n sprokieslandskap lyk, voel ons die koue in Gauteng! Op die motorsport front was dit ook maar bra koud vir Alfa Romeo. Met Suaber in die kollig. Charles Leclerc moes vroeg uittree, aangesien n wiel nie behoorlik vasgemaak was in die kuipe nie! Wonder wie die wiel moes vasdraai? En Marcus Ericsson het weer n ongeluk gehad en teen die muur van bande vasgery. Dit was Sauber se eerste dubbel uittrede sedert Monaco verlede jaar. Sover dit events aanbetref, het ons n vol maand! Die 22 Julie is dit die Micheloti Centenarary run, 29 Julie is ons baandag, en 5 Augustus is die Cars in the Park. So kry julle Alfa s gereed vir die byeenkomste. Ook dankie aan die lede wat die Dyna day van ARCSA verlede naweek bygewoon en deelgeneem het. Baie dankie vir diegene wat reeds hulle ledegelde betaal het, onthou om ook asb die vrywaringsvorms in te vul en julle persoonlike besonderhede op te dateer. Julle kan dit sommer by eerskomende Noggin doen. Onthou opbetaalde lede kry borgskappe by van ons events en ook die wegnaweek. Arivederci!! Philip 3

4 Uit die Redakteur se pen... Die Julie ARCOP nuusbrief het weer n klomp interessante nuus terugvoer oor byeenkomste die afgelope maand, inligting oor komende byeenkomste waaraan lede kan deelneem, asook n geskiedkundige en n tegniese artikel. Dus plaas ek met n volgende geleentheid weer een van my vriend Bennie Jordaan se Alfa-stories. Intussen lees en beleef ons Oom Willie se motor herbou ervaring met die Stepnose! Hierdie jaar vind die baandag voor Cars in the Park plaas.. so daar lê sekerlik nog n skoonmaaksessie voor vir die jaarlikse uitstalgeleentheid wat opgevolg word deur ons klub se Spit&Polish! Alfa Romeo.. gister, vandag vir altyd! Alfagroete Alet I was not born to be second. - Ayrton Senna 4

5 Dagboek/Diary ARCOP Events Kalender 2018 Komitee Vergadering 12 Julie Bespreek Baandag 9 Augustus 13 September 11 Oktober 8 November Bespreek die jaareindfunksie Bespreek die AGM Noggin 19 Julie Sop en Sherry 16 Augustus 20 September 18 Oktober 16 November Kerrie en Rys Boerewors Rolle Events 22 Julie Triumph Centenary Run Skattejag 29 Julie Zwartkops Baandag 5 Cars in the Augustus Park 11 Spit&Polish Augustus 8 September Burgers 21 Oktober Bring 2-4 en November braai / AGM 2 Desember Wegnaweek - ATKV Buffelspoort Sammy Marks Piekniek Skidpan / Gymkhana Jaareindfunksie en Prysuitdeleing Spit n Polish - 11 Aug Ek wil weer van die geleentheid gebruik maak om verskoing te vra vir die uitstel van die Spit n Polish met slegs 5 inskrywings het dit net nie sin gemaak om dit te hou met 4 trofee nie. Ek het op die datum van 11 Aug besluit, aangesien dit nog voor die einde van die winter is en voor die reenseisoen aanbreek in die lente. Ek sal weer moet vra vir RSVP en afsny datum sal wees op 9 Aug, aangesien dit nog bietjie koel in die aande is, sal ons kuier met n bietjie kerrie en rys, wat die klub sal moet verkoop om die kostes te dek. So ek vra asb getalle vir die aantal motors vir die geleentheid asook die hoeveelheid mense vir voorbereiding van die kerrie en rys. Ek besef dat dit n klomp byeenkomste opmekaar is, maar na die Spit n Polish is omtent net die Wegnaweek oor vir die jaar. ARCOP Groete Hendri 5

6 Aan stuur van sake Byeenkomste Kalender: Hendri du Plessis Soos dit elke jaar hierdie tyd gaan is die kalender propvol en ons vra almal se hulp om die byeemkomste n sukses te maak: 22 Julie - Truimph Centenary Skattejag - Dit is n vreeslike lekker byeemkoms en was laasjaar baie pret gewees. RSVP moet teen 18 Julie by Nols Pienaar wees Tel nols.pienaar@gmail.com 29 Julie - Zwartkops Baandag - Hendri het hande nodig by die registasie tafel, en Philip het hande nodig by die Regalia tafel. Kontak Hendri op vir meer besonderhede en om jou naam op te gee. 5 Aug Cars in the Park - ARCOP gaan seker weer n goeie 70 Alfa s op die staanplek hê, en dit is n groot Regalia dag! Ekstra hande is altyd baie welkom vir die regalia tafel. Sal graag almal weer sien wat daar kom intrek in die Alfa Romeo kamp. 11 Aug - Spit n Polish - RSVP by Hendri op vir getalle op voertuie en kerrie en rys vir die aand Sjoe dit is woelig maar, ons kuier mos lekker saam. byeenkomste te sien. Sien uit daarna om almal by die ARCOP Groete Hendri 2. Tesourier Willie Grobbelaar Dankie aan almal wat pligsgetrou hulle ledegelde betyds betaal het. Maak seker dat jy jou lidmaatskapkaartjie kry by Corrie. Ondersteun ook asb ons raffles! Bank besonderhede is steeds Ons rekening bly Nedbank rek Tak : Brooklyn Die naam van die rekening is ARCOP ONTHOU ASB: Plaas jou naam as verwysing van n betaling sodat ons weet van wie die betaling kom! 6

7 Lief en Leed Verjaarsdae en herdenkings VERJAARSDAE: Lede: Neville Forssman 24 Julie Gades: Carina Grunder Mariaan Booysen Huwelinksherdenkings: Neville en Charlene Forssman Gerhard en Karin Stolz 7 Julie 10 Julie 7 Julie 10 Julie The chief qualities of a racing driver are concentration, determination and anticipation A 1929 Austin without brakes develops all three anticipation rather more than the first two, perhaps." Graham Hill Advertensiekoste Besigheidskaart R 25-00pm R pj ¼ blad R 50-00pm R pj ½ blad R 75-00pm R pj Volblad R100-00pm R pj 7

8 MICHELOTTI CENTENARY RUN Nols Pienaar The Pretoria Triumph Sports Car Club takes pleasure in inviting ARCOP members to join them again this year in the annual Michelotti Centenary Run. Nature of the event: A run in our club cars over a distance of approximately 70 km along a mainly semi-rural route out of town. The age of the driver gets added to the age of the car and those entries with a combination of at least 100 are eligible to win the prestigious Centenary Cup, hence the name 'Centenary Run'. To add some flavour a treasure hunt along the route is thrown in whereby participants will be able to find answers to the cryptic questions appearing in the route schedule. The eventual winner will be determined by taking the highest age and treasure hunt scores in total into consideration. Date: Sunday, 22nd July 2018 Starting venue and time: MG clubhouse, c/o 26th Street and Umgazi Road, Menlo Park at 08:30 for 09:00 for early coffee. First car away at 09:15. Destination: Bronberg Restaurant, Graham Road, Pretoria East for breakfast at 11:00. Fee: R100 per person for a full buffet including coffee/tea. A couple of lucky draws will take place during breakfast and every participant stands a chance to win one of a number of very nice prizes. Even those participants whose driver and car ages may not reach a combined age of 100 are equally welcome to join in the fun and stand an equal chance to win a prize. At the June noggin seven teams (14 people) from ARCOP indicated that they will participate. The restaurant requires an EXACT NUMBER of guests not later than 18 July. I am working on 14 guests from ARCOP but if anyone still wants to participate please contact me before 18 July. Thank you. Nols Pienaar Tel nols.pienaar@gmail.com 8

9 Noggin 21 Junie 2018 Die winter noggin het weggespring met n bakkie van Chef Hendri se geurige kerrie en rys. n Ruim aantal geskenkpakkies het deel uitgemaak van die raffle Nols Pienaar ontvang sy geskenkpakkie van Philip Philip oorhandig ook n pakkie aan Herman Grunder 9

10 . en daar was n raffle geskenkpakkie vir Neville Forssman en sy gade, Charlene! Baie geluk aan almal en dankie vir nog n gesellige noggin! Foto s: Hendri du Plessis 10

11 Mall of Africa 10 Junie 2018 Hendri Na maande se vergaderings, beplanning sessies, en groot drome droom het die besige naweek van die Mall of Africa aangebreek. Op pad na die Mall of Africa En met n groot hart is ek vroeg die oggend MOA toe vir die pyle opslaan en borde opsit sodat almal kan rigting vind na die regte hek en parkerings toe. Van die deelnemers aan die Concourse de E legance. 11

12 Ek het aangebied om die hekwag te speel om seker te maak die toegang is goed beheer, en die paaltjies wat in die grond gaan en self opkom te beheer om te sorg dat geen kosbare Alfa beskadig word nie. Dit was n lang en bloedsweet-dag gewees met 150 Alfa s wat gestaan en skitter het op die grasperke! Dit bly n ongelooflike gesig om te sien en iets besonders wat ons baie trots op kan wees. Twee van die ouer modelle (Foto: Renier Snyman) 12

13 Soos gewoonlik het die ARCOP lede ingespring en so mooi gehelp! Baie dankie vir almal se bydrae tot n baie suksesvolle dag en aan Heidi König wat die regalia hanteer het! Daar is pryse uitgedeel. naweek gewen! Renier Snyman het die Stelvio vir n Ons is n besonderse familie wat kan saam staan! Groete Hendri Artikel: Hendri d Plessis Foto s: Jan de la Rey 13

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15 ARCSA Dyna Day 15 July 2018 Thanks for the Dyna day... Our turn out was great considering it was the 1st time a SA guy played in Wimbledon final in nearly 100 years, it was the soccer world cup final day, Tour de France is going and there was Motogp today Gerrit Faling. Foto s: Carlo vd Merwe 15

16 Die Kuns van motor Herbou (27) - Willie Grobbelaar Om van te droom. Eerste Stepnoses verlaat die fabriek 1963 Almal been-wit kleur (bianco spinale). Dit skep darem die indruk dat Alfa se massavervaardiging werk. Oom Henry Ford het sy T Fords swart geverf want dit was destyds die enigste verf wat vinnig genoeg kon droog word. Wonder hoe het Alfa die wit verf droog gekry. Die koninklike troue is verby en die koninklike egpaar deel oortollige trou geskenke uit aan wie ookal iets soek uit die Verenigde Koningkryk. Op die manier kry ek ook iets uit Engeland via Classic Alfa nl. die kabels en hulle grommets. Die wisselkoers is nie eintlik in my guns nie. 16

17 Kroon juwele uit Engeland Ek het laas maand genoem dat ek nou sit met die moeder van alle kortsluitings in my kar. Die maand soek ek ernstig na n behoorlikebedradings diagram. Ek het drie werkswinkel- handleidings maar die diagramme is of onleesbaar of vol foute en ek wend my tot die internet. Alfa BB belowe n kleurdiagram vir n Giulia GT Junior maar helaas wag ek nou nog vir die e-pos. Gelukkig loop ek n GTA se diagram raak. Die diagram is eenvoudig, duidelik en die enigste verskil tussen die GTA en Giulia GT Junior is: 1 Die GTA het sy twin spark verdeler en baie vonkproppe. 2 Die GTA het n standaard dubbel elektiesepetrolpomp. 3 Die GTA het nie n agteruitry liggie nie. 4 Hy het n map reading light. Dus sien ek lig in die tonnel. Die diagram het gelukkig net een fout op. Ek maak n lys van die sestig elektriese items wat die Stepnose in werking moet hê en takel hulle een vir een. Teen twee items per dag neem dit n hele maand om alles uit te sorteer maar uiteindelik werk alles en ek kan die paneelbord terugsit, maar o wee, om die kabels vir die toereteller en spoedmeter te installeer, wat agter die instrumente is, is weer n nuwe missie want dis nie sigbaar agter die paneelbord nie en mens moet voel waar alles moet kom en in die proses pluk jy weer n paar drade uit. Die spoedmeterkabel loop om draaie wat die Nurburgring na n reguit straight laat lyk. Al die elektiese items werk nou behalwe die winskerm veërs wat hulself permanent geparkeer het. Ek vra Gerhard van der Merwe om die veërs uit te sorteer. 17

18 My idee van n kersboom. n Stepnose paneelbord en al die liggies brand en dit lyk en voel soos kersfees. Ek gaan kuier by Neville Forssman en kry fotos van die bekleedsel rondom die onderste lip van die paneelbord. Terwyl Neville wegkyk probeer ek dit af steel maar dis te deeglik vas. Ek sal die goed moet maak want dis een Stepnose-onderdeel wat nêrens te koop is nie. My doelwit is om 5 Augustus by Cars In The Park op te daag met my Stepnose. Wat nog gedoen moet word: 1 Verkoeler en water moet in. 2 Remme en koppelaar moet gebloei word. 3 Ruitveërmotor moet werk. 4 Agterruit moet in. 5 Brandstofstelsel moet werk en brandstof moet aangekoop word (natuurlik teen die verhoogde prys). 6 Spit en polish. 7 Registrasie en padwaardigheid. (sal sowat vier maande neem) en kos sowat R4000 vir n kar sonder papiere. Groete tot volgende maand Willie 18

19 Historic Alfa Romeo GP car has SA connection Goodwood, West Sussex - The second South African Grand Prix in 1936 attracted an outstanding international entry, including a Bugatti Type 35, two Bugatti Type 59s, a Maserati 8CM, an Alfa Romeo 8C Monza and this car, Richard Shuttleworth s one-year old Alfa Romeo P3 Tipo B Monoposto. The single-seat Tipo B was a state-of-the-art Grand Prix car with a supercharged, dual-overhead cam straight eight and split rear differential. It weighed just 750kg and even by today s standards, it was fast. It was the yardstick by which the Grand Prix cars of its era were measured and remains in huge demand among collectors and enthusiasts as a fast, reliable and eminently usable pre-war machine for historic racing. Just 12 were built by Alfa Romeo in 1934; this was No.13, an extra one built by Scuderia Ferrari as a customer car and sold to aviator and racing driver Richard Shuttleworth for the 1935 racing season. During a busy season of circuit racing and hillclimbs, Shuttleworth notably won the inaugural Donington Grand Prix before heading out to South Africa. 19

20 The South African Grand Prix that year was run over eighteen laps of the 19km Prince George Circuit in East London, and the record shows it was won by Dr Mario Massacurati in the older Type 35 Bugatti. But the race didn t end well for Shuttleworth, as a gale-force crosswind on the coastal section caused him to run off the road into the bush, where the car flipped and threw him out to sustain serious head and leg injuries. Fellow entrants TP Cholmondeley-Tapper and Arthur Dobson contacted South Africa top head-injury specialist in Johannesburg, who chartered an aircraft for himself, his assistants and equipment, and set off for East London to attend to the unconscious Shuttleworth. The doctor eventually arrived in East London by car after his plane developed engine trouble, but he was able to bring Shuttleworth round for the first time since the crash. Cholmondeley-Tapper later recalled that Shuttleworth told him he vividly remembered being thrown high into the air and having a long, long way to fall before hitting the ground. 20

21 Shuttleworth only returned to England four months later; he had the Alfa shipped back from East London to the Scuderia Ferrari workshops in Modena, where it was rebuilt during the winter of , but never raced again. When the Second World War broke out in September 1939 he joined the Royal Air Force, but was killed in an air crash in August Richard Shuttleworth driving the car at East London - in short sleeves, with no helmet, no gloves and no seat belt. Now there s another South African connection; Bonhams will offer this car for auction at the Goodwood Festival of Speed this weekend - and it comes complete with an invitation to the new owner to bring the car to South Africa in November, to join nearly 20 pre-war racing cars, including some of the actual Grand Prix cars that raced in East London between 1934 and 1939, for the South African Historic Grand Prix Festival in East London - hopefully without the drama. And you re invited to experience some of the most valuable racing cars in the world, first hand; tickets are available at sahistoricgp.com and you can follow the event on Facebook. Ingestuur deur David Boyes (artikel het 11 Julie verskyn IOL Motoring) 21

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23 Turbocharger Damage: The Most Common Causes and How To Avoid Them It s no secret that forced induction is a proven method to yield big increases in engine output. By forcing more air into the combustion chamber, an engine can function more efficiently and in turn provide more power. Either supercharging or turbocharging can provide this benefit to an engine; superchargers are belt-driven and are therefore operating whenever the engine is running, while a turbocharger is driven by the exhaust gases that the engine generates as it builds revs throughout the powerband. The turbocharger does not have the same parasitic loss a supercharger does, and for that reason, turbocharging has become an increasingly popular choice for OEMs looking to improve power output, fuel economy, and emissions over similarly powerful, larger-displacement naturally-aspirated or supercharged engines. But while turbos commonly offer increased efficiency as well as a clear path for tuning to make more power, they also bring with them an added amount of complexity that can be a bit daunting for the uninitiated. Here we ll check out some of the most frequently encountered issues that befall turbochargers with some insight from the experts at Mahle suppliers for many OEM turbochargers about how to deal with these issues when they arise and steps you can take to prevent this kind of damage from happening in the first place. Turbochargers are asked to deal with pressure, heat, and high-speed operation amid a tightly-controlled environment, so their longevity is largely dependent on a steady supply of oil to keep the bearing section properly lubricated and cooled. Inadequate Lubrication Without a doubt, the most common problem we see killing turbochargers is a general lack of engine maintenance, says Mahle s Larry Ireland. People who just don t change their oil and it gums up. That often ends up clogging the return line, which means the turbo can t return its oil and it starts leaking. 23

24 When you also consider the fact that a turbocharger is a precision device with parts that operate at high speed, it s clear that anything which compromises the functions of those moving parts will take a toll on the turbo in very short order. That old, gritty oil running through the bearings can also take out the shaft or/and allow the impeller to hit the inside of the turbo housing, Ireland explains. A lot of the inadequate oiling issues that we see on light vehicle applications involves a screen that OEMs often put on the oil fill to the turbo that screen gets clogged up then the turbo isn t getting proper oil flow, and that s the sort of thing that can quickly cause failures. Impeller damage caused by contact with the turbo housing. On the right, we can see a broken shaft shank, which is usually caused by operating the turbocharger for a prolonged time without enough oil. The shaft material can thus burn out and break due to the friction between the shaft and the bearings. Fortunately for those running turbocharged engines particularly in OEM applications the formula for damage prevention is pretty straightforward. Ultimately you want to try and follow a manufacturer s recommendations as closely as possible, Ireland says. If an automaker recommends an oil change every 5,000 miles, that might not be just for the sake of engine internals. Because of the tight tolerances in an engine bay, it s not really feasible for a manufacturer to expect consumers to check the turbo and its lines for issues, so the best insurance is really just to stick to the recommended oil filter and air filter replacement schedules. As far as the type of oil to use in turbocharged engines, Ireland suggests that the OE is the best source here as well; they have spent the time to engineer the products to work together properly. A lot of the early turbo engines that we were seeing for light vehicles ran a full synthetic, he told us. Now that s not really the case these days a lot of manufacturers specify a semi-synthetic. The important thing is just to not ignore those oil recommendations from the OE, both in terms of type of oil and viscosity. Foreign Object Damage Because of the extremely high speeds where turbochargers operate best, introducing debris into the mix can lead to catastrophic turbocharger damage, and can potentially hurt the charge air cooler as well. This isn t so much an issue of debris from the outside world mingling with the workings of the turbocharger, though. 24

25 If the return line becomes clogged, the oil can no longer flow out and oil is forced out of the turbocharger itself as a result. You see this more on the heavy-duty vehicle side of things, Ireland says. For instance, on a diesel engine what often happens is an injector tip will break off. That tip has to go somewhere, and it usually goes through the exhaust valve, out the exhaust, ends up in the turbine side of the turbocharger, and takes off that turbine wheel. Preventing this kind of damage is a bit trickier though more often than not, the culprit ends up being maintenance or repairs that have been performed without adequate cleanup afterward. Foreign object damage can cause issues without a complete turbo failure. The damaged vane on this impeller will significantly reduce the turbo s efficiency. A lot of the debris we see in these cases is because they ve had an engine failure and the systems that feed the turbo weren t properly cleaned afterward, Ireland says. Intercooler, charged air piping, even inside the head if they don t get all the debris out it s just floating around, it can go either way through the intake or the exhaust. We also see a lot of cases of folks going mudding, removing the air cleaner, and that obviously allows dirt and water to get sucked into the systems. But usually if it s a 25

26 debris issue, it stems from a previous failure if it s on the intake side of the turbo. If it s a failure that s currently happening at the time, that usually affects the exhaust side of the turbo. Because of the high speeds turbochargers see, it can be tough to prevent serious damage once it becomes clear that something s amiss. Ireland recommends simply shutting down the engine at the first sign of an issue and not operating it again until you ve had a chance to get in there and clean out the systems of any debris. Excess Heat An overabundance of heat is never a desired condition for any engine components, and turbochargers are of course no exception. And like any other engine component, turbochargers are designed to function within a specified range of temperatures exceed that and you run the risk of causing some problems. The most common issue associated with excess heat and turbochargers is housing damage. You have a lot of expansion and contraction happening on the turbine side because that s where all your exhaust heat is, says Ireland. Then you shut down the engine and it cools down and contracts quickly. Doing that repeatedly can eventually lead the metal to fatigue over time and cause cracks in the housing. Sometimes it s not even an issue of operating the turbocharger outside its specified range sometimes it s just a problem with the actual design of the housing. Cracks in the turbo housing like this can be caused not only by excess heat but simply by bad housing designs, which can see this kind of damage over time from metal fatigue in areas where the housing material is especially thin. For high performance applications, it s wise to allow the engine to cool down gradually after high stress use like a proper cool-down lap after a lapping session on a road course, for instance. 26

27 Sticking To The Program At the end of the day, many of the issues that arise with turbochargers can be mitigated by working within the specifications provided by the manufacturer and ensuring that the turbo is getting proper lubrication in a contaminant-free environment. Signs of foreign substance impact on the air guide plates of the VTG unit and in the intake passage of the compressor housing. Make sure none of the lines are getting kinked or rubbed on, Ireland says. Ignoring that sort of thing can lead to leaks and much bigger issues down the road. And if a customer is in the process of replacing a turbo, it s important to not only clean the charge air cooler and charge air lines, they also need to clean their oil feed and drain lines to make sure that stuff is clear. Even on light vehicle engines, buildup in the lines can start to develop and it can restrict oil flow, either to turbo or out of it, which can be detrimental to the turbo either way. Ireland says that these lines can usually be cleaned by simply running a parts washing solution through the affected lines and scrubbing them down with a wire brush, but replacing them altogether is also worth considering if it seems like they re too far gone. Ingestuur deur Corrie de Wilde 27

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29 ARNOLD CHATZ & ARCOP TRACK DAY IMPORTANT POINTS TO NOTE The trackday to be held at Zwartkops promises to be great fun! The following points will assist to make the day run smoothly and avoid frustration. WHAT TO BRING? You will need a crash helmet, long sleeve shirt, long pants and closed, non-slip shoes. Bring along some cash for regalia and something to eat at the canteen. WHAT ABOUT MY CAR? You car will be scrutineered before you will be allowed on track. The following have to comply, in order for your car to be allowed on track: Your car must be road worthy, therefore it has to have a legal seat belt, road tires in good condition, windscreen without chips or cracks and no fluid leaks. Your car battery has to be securely fastened. Your fuel tank has to be securely fastened. No loose body parts to be on the car. Brakes have to be in good condition and the brake pedal should be firm. Exhaust should not leak. In order to enjoy your drive on the track even more, check the following before you go on track: COSTS: Tire pressure should ideally be slightly higher than standard. This will help prevent tire deformation during cornering. For tires with standard pressure of 2.2 bar, increasing the pressure to 2.5 Bar should suffice. Do NOT over-inflate tires, as they may burst on track. Check water, oil and brake fluid levels and ensure all levels are topped up to the MAX mark. Ensure that there are NO loose items in the car or boot. Loose items shift and may cause damage. A good set of spark plugs can make a difference in performance. Drivers (Car club members) = R 400 Drivers (non-car club members) = R 400 Passengers = R 100pp Registration on the day is open between 09H00 and 11H00. NB: All drivers and passengers MUST complete the indemnity form. 29

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32 ADVERTENSIES Ons Klubhuis is nou by. TurboNutters cc Keunigstraat, Silverton, Pretoria Tel : / Sel : Gerhard Epos : gerhard@turbonutters.co.za Trustworthy Repairs on all Motor Vehicles Good day I bought an Alfasud 4years ago from the 1st owner as my first car and I loved it but shortly after gotten another car that replaced my Alfa, the Alfa has been standing for around 3years now and I would love to sell it to an Alfa enthusiast. I am looking to get R for it (negotiable). All papers are in order, please find attached photos. Kind regards Ruan Pieterse Ons webblad ontwerper is: Ryan Young helpdesk@firehouse.co.za 32