Alfa Romeo back in 2008

[termietermite]

See
http://www.lemans.org/24heuresdumans/live/actu/2006-12-07_NC_1248_fr.html
excuse the French - hope it's self-evident.

[Pieter]

I'm happy.

[chop456]

Tasty.

[Rhino]

Babelfish translates as-

At the time of the living room of Bologna Antonio Baravalle, person in charge for the Italian firm, announced the return of Romo Esparto to the 24 Hours of Mans 2008 "will do We it with a 8C Competizione developed especially to take part in the competitions long distance, like the 24 Hours of Mans, Nurburgring and Daytona". From 1931 to 1934, the Esparto Romeo 8C had dominated and gained in Mans, with pilots like Nuvolari and Chinetti. To consult the palmares Romeo Esparto at the 24 HOURS OF the MANS: Return to the synopsis
 
 

[dks240]

That would be a fantastic car. Seeing such a stunning car converted for racing would be great to see.

[alibongo]

pretty car.

[il Cavallino]

Both the car and the brand would definitely be a very nice addition to the field.

[termietermite]

To my mind any marque contemplating a return to LM can only contribute towards a strong future, so this sort of news is always good.

[monkey]

As a life long Alfa fan and driver, I am really pleased to hear this.

[oldtimer]

This is great news!  Let's hope that they do sufficiently well in their first attempt back to ensure it is not their only visit... perhaps some strategically placed cans of oil around the circuit just in case.  Rumour has it that Alfas (well the road versions anyway) are quite keen on rather more than just a drop of the black-stuff.  Any experiences of this all you Alfa drivers?

[monkey]

Yes I concur, I get through five litres of oil perhaps around every six weeks in my modest little 2 litre twin spark. Still love it to bits though

[Jay (Team Cannonball)]

Yes the Alfa TS engine is an official oil guzzler, when I went from my trusty corsa to a 156, the offical tax disc holder that tells you this is a "performance" engine and the oil should be checked regularly had been removed. A very costly incident was only narrowly avoided.  Now I check the oil before I so much as fart in it.

[monkey]

Yes mine is a 156 too. The garage told me on the day I picked it up, 'check the oil every other week, do not trust the instrument panel, if the oil warning light comes on, then the engine will have just seized' good advice, even if it does serve to undermine your confidence a smidge:D

[Jay (Team Cannonball)]

Lucky for me the warning light only came on when I went round a sharp bend rather vigoursly, if it had come on and stayed on I would have been well and truly screwed. I am approaching the 30k mark and hence the dreaded will I/won't I fork out for the cam belt replacement. Alfas recommedation of 72k is a joke I don't think I have heard of anyone reach 72k without it failing and wrecking the engine, Normally I would have got it done but since I am currently not earning I have decided to chance it, plus as soon as I finish my PhD and get a job it will be being traded in for something extremely unsensible.

[monkey]

Jay, don't hold me responsible but, I had a 155 and went to 80k before changing the cam belt, and I changed the 156 at 60k. I know they have a bit of a reputation on the cam belts but I really feel you would be okay to keep on the original til 60K. Although this does depend on how it has been driven, if you take to 6000 RPM on every gear change then perhaps a little sooner. I think 30K is a bit previous. (Hope it doesn't go snap on you after I said that)