re: Alfa shop manuals and reference materiel

["Giller,Bruce C." <bgiller@domain.elided>]

Jon,
	I recently rebuilt the motor in my '73 GTV.  As for reference material
I used a Bosch L-Jetronic era engine rebuilding manual published by Alfa
and sold by IAP.  95% of the book applies to SPICA engines - the rest I
got from Wes Ingrams book and my local Alfa mech.  The engine manual has
all the specs and disassembly/assembly procedures for 2L engines - very
helpful for the first time engine rebuilder such as myself.

	When working on the suspensions bits, I used my L-Jetronic era Spider
manual from IAP since the suspension hasn't changed all that much in 30
years. 

	Bruce

	'86 Spider
	'73 GTV

> I thought this might be good thread fodder..  I'm about to tackle some 
> major work..  engine rebuild, some front and rear suspension bushing 
> replacement,  brake system work,  and whatever other service a 26 yr old 
> car might need for safety and good operation.
>  
> So, I need info! I want to know what sources are reccomended for my (or 
> other years) 77 Spider.
> 
> I already have Pat Braden's "Alfa Owner's Bible",  and Kenneth Ball's 
> "Giulia Owner's Workshop Manual",  as well as Wes Ingram's Spica manual.
> 
> So,  how are the Car Disks?  (hope they have their XP fix for the one I 
> wanted,  by now!)  The official shop manuals?  Engine building manuals? 
>  I could spend a lot of my tight rebuilding budget if I got everything 
> in sight..  so what would you consider essential and why?
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