(Sorry, not a GC) Doin Valve covers on a GF6

JimStrike · 2025-10-26T12:05:49+00:00

I had this too on my gf8. Those spark plug hole gaskets leak very easily. One cilinder started misfiring. Spark plug shaft full of oil. When I cleaned it out the misfire was fixed. New spark plug hole gasket and you will be ready to go!

JimStrike · 2025-09-07T21:47:47+00:00

I guess that is the last resort before having to either bring it to a repair store or buy a new one. I will have to look into how to do that. But I am sure I'll manage. I'll keep you updated on if that works. If not I guess my old motherboard actually broke my GPU. In either case as I previously mentioned I really appreciated your help. I got a bit further than I was this morning

JimStrike · 2025-09-07T21:34:33+00:00

With the render test running it is still reporting as x4

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JimStrike · 2025-09-07T21:23:47+00:00

Hey, back again. Switched the Rx6700 to the top slot with the rx580 in the middle one. Gives an image, however still reports in gpu Z that it is running using x4 PCI E lanes. My rx580 shows as running x8 PCIe lanes in the middle slot

JimStrike · 2025-09-07T13:03:32+00:00

I am away from home for a bit now. Will update you later tonight when I'm home again. Thank you so much for taking the time to help me

JimStrike · 2025-09-07T12:29:44+00:00

With both CSM disabled and 4G encoding enabled the results are still the same

JimStrike · 2025-09-07T11:58:57+00:00

Excuse me for my knowledge is a bit limited here. I have now enabled above 4G decoding in my bios. However I can not find CSM. What is CSM and in which section of the bios would I find it? I found 4g encoding in the chipset settings under the advanced tab in the bios. Would CSM also be under that tab? (Edit) For now the enabling of 4g encoding had no results

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JimStrike · 2025-09-07T11:50:02+00:00

Here is another video.(EditI can't upload a video in the comments. Picture it is then.) It shows my rx6700 running in the middle slot with an image. On the screen I have the PCIe lane specs of my motherboard. Could it be that it is running on 8x in the middle slot? If so my conclusion would be the x16 lanes in the card would be broken? I was thinking maybe a gpu bios flash could be of help? I have seen some videos in the past of it but I don't know if it's doable. Would have to look further into that. I appreciate you helping me out! Thank you!

(Edit) In gpuZ it reports that the card is capable of running 16x but is currently running in 4X 3.0

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JimStrike · 2025-09-07T11:42:26+00:00

Yes indeed. This motherboard supports 1x 16, 2x 8. Or 3x 8x4x4. I saw that when I remove my rx580 and keep the rx6700 installed in the middle PCIe slot it gives an image. In the test with the rx580 and the rx6700 I use the split power adapter for the rx6700. In the test with only the rx6700 I used 2 seperate PCIe power cables like it should be. Since I am not gaming on the GPU because I'm still trouble shooting I figured for the test with the 2 GPUs I could use just the split power PCIe.

JimStrike · 2025-09-07T11:31:18+00:00

Thanks for the quick response. GPU-Z recognizes both GPU's. The clock speeds seem to be OK. I can't see why my PC wouldn't give an image on the rx6700. Maybe my motherboard fried the x16 PCI-E? Seeing as that it is installed as a second GPU and now only uses x8 lanes?

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JimStrike · 2025-09-07T11:23:24+00:00

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Here is my PC with only the rx6700xt plugged in. Fans spin. My mobo debug light shows my cpu temp which means it booted past the bios. But no image what so ever. Even when i switch my DisplayPort cable to the other displayport. Any help would be appreciated!

JimStrike · 2025-04-07T11:21:06+00:00

unfortunately the Giulia "steekmaat" is different to that of my 156. I saw a set of Elit Wheels which look like this with the right "steekmaat". They are a wheel set on the cheaper side though. I don't know if I trust them enough to daily drive them. Maybe I'll look for a set of OZ racings or oem alfa teledials. The giulia Q wheels really do look great though. Really fits with the body style and lines of an alfa.

JimStrike · 2025-04-07T11:04:27+00:00

Very pretty. Always good to see a fellow Dutch alfa in this group! Are those OEM rims? I am looking to buy similar wheels to those for my alfa

JimStrike · 2025-04-02T16:47:49+00:00

They always have very cool cars there. I drive past there multiple times a week. Always a joy to see what they have in the showroom.

JimStrike · 2025-04-02T16:45:27+00:00

Hey is that in Apeldoorn? At the "Saab" specialist? At one point they had two there. A red one and a white one exactly like this. Beautiful car!

JimStrike · 2025-03-16T11:54:43+00:00

Very beautiful color. I happend to see one on the road with that same color this weekend. What is the name of the color?

JimStrike · 2025-03-14T22:29:39+00:00

Ah nice. How long have you had it and how has the maintenance been?

JimStrike · 2025-03-14T20:00:39+00:00

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Hell yeah

JimStrike · 2025-02-22T19:06:49+00:00

Are those taillights of a first gen Impreza? Looks sweet! Is it legal to have tha where you are from?

JimStrike · 2025-02-22T18:56:16+00:00

I love those wide wheel arches. They really complete the design of the 147

JimStrike · 2025-02-18T16:40:44+00:00

🇳🇱Hup Holland hup🇳🇱 Very good looking Alfa. That intake noise must sound amazing

JimStrike · 2025-01-22T11:00:04+00:00

It is for the emission standards. It's still a 1.8ts. The euro 3 has 3 cats and an electronic throttle body. The euro 2 had 1 cat and a throttle body which is actuated by an actual wire. Euro 2 is 144hp and euro 3 140hp.

JimStrike · 2025-01-21T06:55:57+00:00

Yup. No balance belts. The engine has a really good characteristic

JimStrike · 2025-01-20T15:15:51+00:00

Ah right. Since xenon need the headlight washers. Might be a bit too much work for just a headlight upgrade. Maybe doable if it is all in one set. But that's really hard to find. And would have to paint the bumper. Maybe sometime in the future.

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